Rawdat Al Aqeeq Hotel
•Madina
Rawdat Al Aqeeq Hotel
•Madina
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Highlights
12min walk to Haram (900m)
16min walk to Ladies Section (1200m)
Gates: Entrance to Offer Salam upon the Prophet (Gate 5 area) (12min) / Women's Entrance to the old mosque for women (Gate 32) (16min)
Highlights
Abu Khalid Restaurant (13min)
Gates: Entrance to Offer Salam upon the Prophet (Gate 5 area) (12min) / Women's Entrance to the old mosque for women (Gate 32) (16min)
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.4
Comfort3.4
Amenities3.3
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.3
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Highlights
12min walk to Haram (900m)
16min walk to Ladies Section (1200m)
Gates: Entrance to Offer Salam upon the Prophet (Gate 5 area) (12min) / Women's Entrance to the old mosque for women (Gate 32) (16min)
Highlights
Abu Khalid Restaurant (13min)
Gates: Entrance to Offer Salam upon the Prophet (Gate 5 area) (12min) / Women's Entrance to the old mosque for women (Gate 32) (16min)
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AI Overview
Rawdat Al Aqeeq Hotel is on As Salam Road southwest of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and is realistically walkable for most pilgrims.
Using the supplied coordinates, the straight-line gap is about 734 meters, and a conservative real walking estimate to the mosque edge is about 900 meters or 12 minutes after accounting for road layout and entry routing.
For male pilgrims, the southwest position is practical because it lines up relatively well with the salam or visitation side of the mosque.
For female pilgrims, the location is less convenient than north-side hotels because the women’s old-mosque access is farther around the perimeter, so the effective walk is longer.
Review evidence suggests this is a location-first hotel rather than a comfort-first one.
Booking.com shows a strong location score but middling scores for cleanliness, comfort, facilities and staff, while Tripadvisor sentiment is noticeably harsher and repeatedly mentions maintenance and breakfast problems.
For Umrah travelers, this hotel can work well if the main goal is staying near the Prophet’s Mosque without paying for a higher-tier property.
Families, elderly guests, or travelers who need reliably strong housekeeping may find it a compromise stay rather than a polished one.
Travel Umrah's Rating
3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.4
Comfort3.4
Amenities3.3
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.3
* Ratings generated through AI analysis of guest reviews, amenities, and comprehensive research across multiple booking platforms
Address:Rawdat Al Aqeeq Hotel, As Salam St, 25739 Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Madina, 25739, Saudi Arabia
Rooms
single room
twin/double room
junior suite
twin room
double room
triple room
quadruple room
standard room
quadruple room - city view
classic room
triple room - standard
What guests say
6.6/10Mixed to poor overall. The clearest strength is proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi; some guests also mention helpful bell staff and occasional Haram-view rooms. Repeated complaints focus on housekeeping, bathrooms, maintenance, breakfast quality, and inconsistent reception service.
✓Very close to the Prophet's Mosque
✓Some rooms have Haram view
✓Bell staff and some restaurant staff praised
✓Good fit for pilgrims prioritising location over room quality
✕Recurring cleanliness and housekeeping complaints
✕Bathroom, towel and maintenance issues recur
✕Breakfast quality described as weak or inconsistent
✕Reception service described by some guests as unfriendly or uneven
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Pilgrim tips
- 1.For men, approach the southwest side of the mosque directly; this is the most natural side from the hotel.
- 2.For women, allow extra time because the women’s old-mosque entry is farther around the complex than the nearest men’s approach.
- 3.If travelling with elderly family or a wheelchair, add buffer time because courtyard crossings can feel longer than the map distance.
- 4.Request a Haram-view room in advance if it matters, as not all rooms appear to have one.
- 5.Check bathroom drainage, towels and key cards soon after check-in because these are repeated review pain points.
Worship & getting around
🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~19 min from the airport
Haram-view rooms are mentioned in guest reviews. I could not verify an in-hotel musalla from reliable current sources.
Readily available in the Haram hotel zone
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