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Sama Al Masi Hotel

Madina

Sama Al Masi Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

11min walk to Haram (820m)
25min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (11min) / Women's Gate 25 (25min)

Highlights

Pilgrim-friendly basic setup with elevators and restaurant
Gates: Bab as-Salam (11min) / Women's Gate 25 (25min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.7
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

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

Highlights

11min walk to Haram (820m)
25min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (11min) / Women's Gate 25 (25min)

Highlights

Pilgrim-friendly basic setup with elevators and restaurant
Gates: Bab as-Salam (11min) / Women's Gate 25 (25min)

AI Overview

Sama Al Masi Hotel appears to be in the Al Manakhah district on the western side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, near the Bab as-Salam approach.
Third-party Umrah hotel sellers consistently market it as roughly 150 meters from the mosque zone, but map-based references place the hotel itself farther from the main prayer complex, which suggests those seller distances likely refer to the wider Haram boundary rather than a realistic door-to-gate walk.
For male pilgrims, the location is still realistically walkable and relatively convenient.
A conservative estimate from the provided coordinates is about 820 meters and about 11 minutes on foot to the western mosque side, making it suitable for frequent salah returns without needing transport.
For female pilgrims, suitability depends more on tolerance for a longer approach.
Women often need to enter through designated gate areas such as Gate 25 for Rawdah-related access and other women-specific entry controls, so the effective walk can be closer to 1700 meters and about 25 minutes in busy conditions.
Review evidence is thinner than ideal, so this hotel should be treated as a location-led choice rather than a luxury-led one.
Based on the available verified review page, its strongest advantage is proximity, while likely trade-offs are average facilities, average service consistency, and a more functional than premium stay experience.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.7
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.5

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

Address:Sama Al Masi Hotel, Al Manakhah Medina Saudi Arabia, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
standard room

What guests say

7.0/10

Verified review coverage is limited, but the available Booking.com page shows a small sample with a strong location score and middling overall satisfaction. Repeated positives center on closeness to the mosque area and acceptable value; repeated negatives are more about basic facilities and uneven service/comfort than location.

Very strong location near the western Bab as-Salam side of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Good value for pilgrims prioritising proximity over luxury
Generally acceptable cleanliness and basic comfort for a short stay
Small verified review sample, so sentiment is less stable
Facilities appear basic rather than full 4 star level
Service consistency appears average rather than standout
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.This hotel is on the western Bab as-Salam side, so it suits men wanting quick access for salam and the old mosque side.
  • 2.For women, the walk to the women-designated access area is materially longer than the straight-line Haram distance, so allow extra time before prayer peaks.
  • 3.Because the hotel sits in the dense central zone, leave earlier after salah if you are with elderly family or wheelchairs to avoid crowd bottlenecks.
  • 4.If your priority is Rawdah or salam-side access, this location is better than hotels on the far north side of the Haram.
  • 5.Do not judge the walk only by the quoted straight-line distance; entrances, barriers, and crowd flow make the real route longer.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~22 min from the airport

I could not verify an in-house musalla or Haram-view room category from reliable public sources. Multiple hotel-listing sources do confirm standard pilgrim-oriented basics such as 24 hour front desk, Wi-Fi, restaurant, elevators, and a location marketed as very close to the mosque.

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