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Hayah Al Waha Hotel

Madina

Hayah Al Waha Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

10min walk to Haram (740m)
4min drive - free shuttle
14min walk to Ladies Section (1050m)
Gates: Gate 6 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (11min)
Al Baik (8min), Hardee's (9min)
Gates: Gate 6 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.4
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.2
Comfort3.2
Amenities3.1
Staff3.3
Cleanliness3.1

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

Highlights

10min walk to Haram (740m)
4min drive - free shuttle
14min walk to Ladies Section (1050m)
Gates: Gate 6 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (11min)
Al Baik (8min), Hardee's (9min)
Gates: Gate 6 (10min) / Women's Bab Uthman ibn Affan (Gate 25) (14min)

AI Overview

Hayah Al Waha Hotel sits in Madinah's south-central pilgrim area near the Dates Market, a location repeatedly described as its main advantage.
Multiple review and listing sources place it within easy walking reach of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and the route appears realistically walkable for most pilgrims.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is especially convenient because it is on the south side of the mosque complex.
A Tripadvisor review specifically mentioned about 5 minutes to Gate 6, while broader hotel listings describe roughly 10 to 14 minutes on foot, so a conservative working estimate is around 10 minutes depending on crowd levels and exact gate used.
For female pilgrims, the hotel is still practical but less optimal than hotels immediately aligned with the women-only access side.
Women usually need to use designated gates, and the most supportable nearby named option from available gate references is Bab Uthman ibn Affan Gate 25, which likely makes the walk a few minutes longer than the men's approach.
In quality terms, this is better viewed as a location-first, budget-to-basic hotel rather than a comfortable full-service stay.
Verified reviews show strong location scores but only fair overall satisfaction, with repeated complaints about cramped rooms, slow check-in, and inconsistent cleanliness.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.4
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.2
Comfort3.2
Amenities3.1
Staff3.3
Cleanliness3.1

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

Address:Hayah Al Waha Hotel, 2604 King Faisal Rd - 1st Ring Branch Rd, Bani Khidrah, Medina 42311 6064 Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single room
twin/double room
double room
triple room
quadruple room
triple room - balcony
double room - single use
standard room
classic room

What guests say

5.9/10

Review sentiment is mixed and value-led rather than premium. The strongest consistent positive is the location near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi and the Dates Market, while the most repeated negatives are small rooms, slow check-in, dated facilities, and inconsistent cleanliness.

Very close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Good location near the Dates Market and nearby eateries
Reasonable value for short stays
Wi-Fi is acceptable to good in some reviews
Rooms are small and can feel cramped
Cleanliness is inconsistent
Slow check-in and uneven service
Bathrooms and fittings feel dated or poorly maintained
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, this south-side location is convenient for the Salam and Quba-side approaches; Gate 6 is the clearest repeatedly mentioned nearby entry point.
  • 2.For women, expect a longer walk than for men because female entry points are more restricted; Bab Uthman ibn Affan Gate 25 is the most defensible nearby named women’s gate from available sources.
  • 3.If traveling with elderly family, the hotel is still walkable, but prayer-time congestion around the mosque perimeter can add several minutes.
  • 4.Because rooms are often described as small, pack light and keep only daily-use items accessible.
  • 5.The hotel is near the Dates Market, so this is a practical area for quick snacks, gifts, and simple shopping without needing a taxi.

Worship & getting around

🕌 In-hotel prayer room🚗 ~19 min from the airport

A prayer room is listed by at least one hotel amenity source. I could not verify Haram-view rooms from reliable primary listings, so that field is left null.

Taxis should be easy to find because the hotel sits in the central pilgrim zone near the mosque and the Dates Market.

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