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Retaj Albayt Suites

•Makkah
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Highlights

5min walk to Haram (380m)
8min walk to Ladies Section (600m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (5min) / Women's Bab Jabir bin Abdullah (Gate 84) (8min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (Clock Towers Shopping Center) (2min)
Al Baik (Clock Tower food court branch) (3min), Sbarro - Abraj Al Bait (3min), Mado - The Clock Towers (3min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (5min) / Women's Bab Jabir bin Abdullah (Gate 84) (8min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.0
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.9
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.7
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.9

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

Highlights

5min walk to Haram (380m)
8min walk to Ladies Section (600m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (5min) / Women's Bab Jabir bin Abdullah (Gate 84) (8min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (Clock Towers Shopping Center) (2min)
Al Baik (Clock Tower food court branch) (3min), Sbarro - Abraj Al Bait (3min), Mado - The Clock Towers (3min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (5min) / Women's Bab Jabir bin Abdullah (Gate 84) (8min)
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AI Overview

Retaj Albayt Suites is essentially a location-first pilgrimage hotel within the King Abdulaziz/Clock Tower zone of central Makkah.
For Umrah travelers, that matters more than luxury polish: reviews repeatedly emphasize that reaching the Haram is unusually quick, often faster than from other hotels inside the wider Abraj complex.
Based on the provided coordinates and review evidence placing it by King Abdulaziz Gate, the realistic walking approach to the mosque is about 380 meters or roughly 5 minutes in normal conditions.
For women, a conservative estimate is around 600 meters and 8 minutes to a commonly referenced women-only gate on the same broader side of the complex, because the most direct general gate is not always the same as the women-designated access.
The hotel appears best suited to families and small groups who value space and proximity over premium finishes.
Older Tripadvisor reviews repeatedly praise the large suites, breakfast, useful lift access, and occasional Haram-view rooms, while the weaker points are dated room condition, mixed front-desk consistency, and minor maintenance issues like key cards.
For pilgrims, the biggest operational advantage is energy conservation: being able to return quickly between prayers, rest without a long commute, and eat in the adjoining Clock Tower mall.
The main caution is that proximity does not eliminate congestion—lift queues, prayer-time crowding, and traffic controls around the Haram can still slow movement, especially for elderly guests or those arriving by car.

Travel Umrah's Rating

4.0
Very Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.9
Comfort3.8
Amenities3.7
Staff3.6
Cleanliness3.9

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

Address:Retaj Albayt Suites, King Abdul Aziz Complex, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

8.0/10

Reviews are consistently strongest on location: pilgrims repeatedly say the hotel gives very fast access to the Haram, especially via lifts into the Clock Tower/King Abdulaziz Gate side. Room size and family-suitable suite layouts are also praised, while weaker themes are aging interiors, inconsistent key cards, and service/maintenance that feels adequate rather than polished.

✓Very close access to Masjid Al-Haram, especially King Abdulaziz Gate side
✓Large suites suitable for families and groups
✓Good breakfast or convenient food-court access
✓Some rooms/suites have Haram or Kaaba-facing views
✓Helpful housekeeping/bell staff mentioned repeatedly
✕Rooms and furnishings feel dated in parts
✕Key cards reportedly need frequent recharging
✕Service consistency is mixed at reception
✕Cleanliness and maintenance are acceptable but not luxury-standard
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Use the hotel-side lifts early before prayer times; several reviews note this is one of the main advantages over deeper Clock Tower hotels.
  • 2.For quickest access to the Mataf side, approach via King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) on the Ajyad/Clock Tower side.
  • 3.Women should allow a few extra minutes because the commonly cited women-only entry on this side is farther than the main King Abdulaziz approach.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly family, the hotel is still walkable, but lift waits and crowd compression near prayer times can add several minutes.
  • 5.For meals after salah, the Clock Tower mall food court is closer and easier than searching farther out on busy Ajyad streets.
  • 6.If arriving with lots of luggage or a private car, coordinate drop-off carefully because the Haram zone is congested and basement/complex access can be controlled at peak times.

Worship & getting around

🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~75 min from the airport

Multiple reviews mention Haram or Kaaba-facing rooms, though not all rooms have this view. The hotel sits within/adjacent to the Clock Tower complex, so most pilgrims use the mosque itself for congregational prayers. A dedicated in-hotel musalla could not be verified from reliable current sources.

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