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Nawarat Al Shams Hotel

Makkah

Nawarat Al Shams Hotel

Makkah
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Highlights

14min walk to Haram (1050m)
6min drive - free shuttle
16min walk to Ladies Section (1180m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (16min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (12min)
AlBaik (13min), Starbucks (13min), Al Shorfa (17min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (16min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.0
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location2.5
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.0
Cleanliness1.5

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

Highlights

14min walk to Haram (1050m)
6min drive - free shuttle
16min walk to Ladies Section (1180m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (16min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (12min)
AlBaik (13min), Starbucks (13min), Al Shorfa (17min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (14min) / Women's King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (16min)

AI Overview

Nawarat Al Shams Hotel sits on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road in the Misfalah/Al Hajlah side of Makkah, south of the Haram.
Based on the hotel coordinates and the south-side approach to the mosque, it appears realistically walkable for many pilgrims, even though actual pathing is longer than the straight-line distance.
Its main pilgrim advantage is location relative to price, not room quality.
Multiple review sources point in the same direction: guests tolerate the property mainly because it is nearer to the Haram than many cheaper outer-area hotels.
For access, the south-side approach makes King Abdulaziz Gate the most plausible primary men’s gate on foot.
For women, gate usage can be managed differently at the mosque depending on operations and crowd control, so a slightly longer approach time is more realistic even from the same general side.
This hotel is best suited to budget-conscious pilgrims who expect a basic overnight base and plan to spend most of their time in the Haram.
Families with elderly members, lots of luggage, or high cleanliness expectations should treat it cautiously and may prefer a stronger-rated hotel even if it costs more.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.0
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location2.5
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.0
Cleanliness1.5

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

Address:Nawarat Al Shams Hotel, Ibrahim Al Khalil Road 6576 24231 Mecca, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

2.6/10

Review sentiment is mostly negative across the sources I could verify. The repeated theme is that pilgrims book it for budget pricing and relative proximity to the Haram, but many reviews complain about very cramped rooms, poor bathroom layout, inconsistent cleanliness, bad smells, weak maintenance, and unhelpful staff. Positive comments are limited and usually focus on being near the Haram rather than room quality.

Nearer to the Haram than many budget hotels on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road
Budget-friendly for short stays focused mainly on worship
Some listings mention Wi-Fi, 24-hour front desk, elevator and room service
Rooms frequently described as very cramped with little luggage space
Cleanliness complaints including odors, dampness and poor bathroom upkeep
Reports of pests and poor maintenance in some reviews
Staff cooperation and service quality criticized
Lift service and hot water mentioned as weak points
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, approach the Haram via the Ibrahim Al Khalil side and aim for King Abdulaziz Gate if you want one of the most direct south-side entries.
  • 2.Women should allow a few extra minutes because the most practical female entry may not be the exact same gate flow used by men; ask mosque staff on arrival because women-only routing can change by crowd control.
  • 3.The hotel appears walkable, but the route is on a busy pilgrim corridor, so elderly pilgrims or families with wheelchairs may prefer a short taxi especially after Isha.
  • 4.Because reviews repeatedly mention tight rooms, pack light and keep only one suitcase open at a time.
  • 5.If arriving with lots of luggage, try to check in outside peak prayer release times when Ibrahim Al Khalil becomes more congested.
  • 6.Do not rely on room quality for rest-intensive stays; this property seems better suited to pilgrims prioritizing price and basic access over comfort.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or confirmed Haram-view rooms from reliable current sources. Verified amenity mentions are basic: Wi-Fi, elevator, 24-hour front desk, room service, air conditioning, refrigerator, and blackout curtains.

Taxis should be easy to find on Ibrahim Al Khalil Road, a main pilgrim corridor into the central Haram area.

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