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Al Salhiya Diamond Hotel

Madina

Al Salhiya Diamond Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

9min walk to Haram (650m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Gate 205 southern courtyard entrance to offer Salam upon the Prophet (8min) / Women's Gate 25 women's eastern courtyard entrance (14min)

Highlights

Madinah Mall (37min), Al Noor Mall (48min)
Arabesque Restaurant (18min), Al Habibi Restaurant (18min), At-tabaq Restaurant (18min), Al Rawdha Restaurant (15min)
Gates: Gate 205 southern courtyard entrance to offer Salam upon the Prophet (8min) / Women's Gate 25 women's eastern courtyard entrance (14min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.5
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.0
Staff2.0
Cleanliness2.5

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

Highlights

9min walk to Haram (650m)
14min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: Gate 205 southern courtyard entrance to offer Salam upon the Prophet (8min) / Women's Gate 25 women's eastern courtyard entrance (14min)

Highlights

Madinah Mall (37min), Al Noor Mall (48min)
Arabesque Restaurant (18min), Al Habibi Restaurant (18min), At-tabaq Restaurant (18min), Al Rawdha Restaurant (15min)
Gates: Gate 205 southern courtyard entrance to offer Salam upon the Prophet (8min) / Women's Gate 25 women's eastern courtyard entrance (14min)

AI Overview

Al Salhiya Diamond Hotel sits on Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Road near the Al-Baqi side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, which makes it more practical for pilgrims who prioritize a relatively short walk to the mosque rather than luxury amenities.
Multiple listing sites place it roughly 400 to 800 meters from the mosque depending on the measurement point used, which is consistent with a short real-world walk to the perimeter.
For male pilgrims, the location is notably better than for female pilgrims.
The mosque map shows the nearest access from this side is toward the southern and eastern edge of the complex, while women’s designated sections are farther around the northern side, so women should expect a meaningfully longer walk.
Review sentiment is limited but leans weak overall.
The main benefit repeatedly mentioned is location, while complaints focus on old rooms, poor service, odor, weak maintenance, and unreliable Wi-Fi, so this looks more like a functional stay for budget-conscious pilgrims than a comfort-focused one.
Transport logistics are straightforward because the hotel is in the central Medina zone and taxi access should be easy.
The airport drive is modest by Medina standards, but there is no reliable evidence of a free hotel shuttle, so pilgrims should plan on walking or using taxis as needed.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.5
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.0
Staff2.0
Cleanliness2.5

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

Address:Al Salhiya Diamond Hotel, Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Central Area Medina, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

5.0/10

Review data is sparse and mixed. The strongest recurring theme is that the hotel is on the Al-Baqi side of the mosque and is reasonably close for male worshippers, but less convenient for women because the women’s sections are farther around the complex. Negative comments mention weak service, dated rooms, bad smells, patchy or missing in-room Wi-Fi, and maintenance issues; positive comments are mostly about proximity and some helpful staff.

Close to the mosque side near Al-Baqi
Walkable for men to the mosque
Some staff described as helpful
Far for female worshippers because women’s gates are much farther
Poor service or management
Old or dated rooms
Bad smell reported in rooms
Wi-Fi issues in rooms
Bathroom maintenance problems
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, this location is strongest for the Al-Baqi and southern/eastern side of the mosque; use the nearer southern side entrances rather than walking around to the west.
  • 2.For women, expect a longer walk because the women’s sections are concentrated on the north and northeast/northwest side entries; allow extra time, especially before Fard prayers.
  • 3.At peak prayer times the paths near Al-Baqi and the southern courtyard become crowded, so elderly pilgrims should leave earlier and use wheelchair-friendly routes where needed.
  • 4.Because the hotel appears older in reviews, inspect the room quickly on check-in for bathroom condition, odor, and Wi-Fi, and request a change immediately if needed.
  • 5.If you plan frequent visits after Isha or Fajr, the short male walking route is an advantage; for families with women or elderly members, the extra walking to women’s gates should be factored into hotel choice.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~24 min from the airport

Could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla or confirmed Haram-view room category from reliable current sources. Basic hotel facilities repeatedly listed online include Wi-Fi, lift, 24-hour front desk, and some meeting or conference space.

Taxis should be easy to find in the Central Area around Abu Ayyub Al-Ansari Road and the mosque perimeter.

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