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Elaf Meshal Al Madinah Hotel

Madina

Elaf Meshal Al Madinah Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

15min walk to Haram (1100m)
6min drive - free shuttle
19min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1 area) (15min) / Women's Women's prayer area entrance on the eastern side of the mosque complex (19min)

Highlights

Al Noor Mall (45min)
Arabesque Restaurant (16min), Route 66 (17min), Beiruti (19min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1 area) (15min) / Women's Women's prayer area entrance on the eastern side of the mosque complex (19min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Highlights

15min walk to Haram (1100m)
6min drive - free shuttle
19min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1 area) (15min) / Women's Women's prayer area entrance on the eastern side of the mosque complex (19min)

Highlights

Al Noor Mall (45min)
Arabesque Restaurant (16min), Route 66 (17min), Beiruti (19min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (Gate 1 area) (15min) / Women's Women's prayer area entrance on the eastern side of the mosque complex (19min)

AI Overview

Elaf Meshal Al Madinah Hotel sits on the western side of the central Madinah hotel zone, on Hessa Bent Omar Street near the Bab as-Salam approach.
Multiple travel listings place it within walking reach of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, but the exact figure varies, so a conservative real walking estimate of about 1100 meters is more reliable than shorter marketing numbers.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is reasonably practical because the western mosque side is the natural approach from this location.
For women, the walk is usually longer because the dedicated women's access is not on the nearest side, so families should plan an extra few minutes and not assume both routes are equal.
Review sentiment is not luxury-level.
Guests often describe the hotel as acceptable for a short Umrah or Madinah stay if price matters more than service polish, but repeated complaints mention weak reception response, uneven cleaning standards, and small bathrooms.
Overall, this is a budget-conscious pilgrim option rather than a premium convenience stay.
It is best suited to pilgrims who want a still-walkable location and can tolerate average service, while elderly travelers or families needing very smooth operations should verify shuttle support and housekeeping expectations in advance.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.9
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities3.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.5

* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms

Address:Elaf Meshal Al Madinah Hotel, Western region. Hessa Bent Omar st., Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
twin/double room - de luxe
double room
suite - executive
triple room

What guests say

6.7/10

Review sentiment is mixed to below average overall. The clearest repeated positives are reasonable walking access to the Prophet's Mosque, acceptable value for money, good Wi-Fi in some stays, and decent room cleanliness when housekeeping is done properly. The most repeated negatives are inconsistent front-desk service, housekeeping gaps, small bathrooms/rooms, and noise.

Walking access to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Price/value seen as acceptable by some guests
Good Wi-Fi mentioned in some reviews
Some guests praised concierge/guest relations
Shuttle mentioned for older guests
Front-desk service described as weak or inconsistent
Housekeeping not always daily or timely
Small bathrooms and compact rooms
Noise from street or neighboring rooms
Shuttle availability reportedly inconsistent during peak periods
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, the most practical walking approach is toward the Bab as-Salam side of the mosque, so allow about 15 minutes door to gate.
  • 2.Women should budget extra time because the women's prayer access is farther around the mosque complex than the nearest western-side approach.
  • 3.If traveling with elderly family members, confirm shuttle operation before booking because reviews suggest it exists but may not run consistently in peak seasons.
  • 4.Ask for a room away from the street to reduce noise.
  • 5.If daily housekeeping matters to you, request it clearly at check-in and reconfirm with reception.
  • 6.For tight prayer timing, leave early before Maghrib and Isha because pedestrian flow around the mosque gets much slower in busy periods.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~20 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-hotel musalla. Given the hotel's position west of the mosque and moderate distance, true Haram-view rooms are unlikely and were not verified from hotel materials.

Taxis are commonly available in the central Madinah hotel zone; hotel sources also mention airport shuttle on request.

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