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Rayhant Alshaab

Makkah

Rayhant Alshaab

Makkah
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Highlights

24min walk to Haram (1800m)
23min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Al Salam Gate (24min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (23min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (25min)
Hardee's (14min), Smash Burger (13min), Zamzam Lobby Lounge (13min), Al Deyafa Restaurant (15min)
On-site restaurant listed
Gates: Al Salam Gate (24min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (23min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

24min walk to Haram (1800m)
23min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Al Salam Gate (24min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (23min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (25min)
Hardee's (14min), Smash Burger (13min), Zamzam Lobby Lounge (13min), Al Deyafa Restaurant (15min)
On-site restaurant listed
Gates: Al Salam Gate (24min) / Women's King Abdul Aziz Gate (23min)

AI Overview

Rayhant Alshaab appears to correspond to Rayhant Al Mashaer Hotel in the Ajyad/Sulaymaniyah side of Makkah.
Its main pilgrim advantage is being on the Haram-facing side of the city rather than in a distant outer district, so it remains realistically walkable for many guests.
The trade-off is that this is not a front-row Haram hotel.
Although the straight-line distance is only a little over 1000 meters, real walking distance is closer to about 1700 to 1800 meters, which translates to roughly 23 to 24 minutes in normal conditions and longer during prayer rushes.
For Umrah pilgrims, this makes the hotel better suited to budget-conscious adults who can tolerate repeated walking.
Families with elderly members, wheelchair users, or anyone planning multiple daily returns may find the route tiring and should expect to use taxis at least some of the time.
Review evidence is weaker than for larger Makkah hotels, so confidence is only medium-low.
What is verifiable suggests a basic 3-star stay with functional rooms and location value, but not a polished full-service pilgrimage experience.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.5
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Rayhant Alshaab, 2419 Al-Khandamah, Sulaymaniyah, Makkah 24236 24236 6927, Saudi Arabia, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

6.5/10

Review data is sparse. Tripadvisor shows only 1 review, and aggregator pages show a broader but lower overall picture. Sentiment appears mixed-to-acceptable for a budget 3-star stay: location toward Ajyad/Haram is the main advantage, while facilities and overall comfort look basic rather than premium.

Reasonable Ajyad-side location for pilgrims
Air-conditioned rooms
Budget-friendly 3-star option
Some city-facing rooms/views
Very limited verified review volume on major sites
Basic amenities
Likely uphill/longer return walk from Haram
Car or taxi is recommended by some listings rather than an easy stroll
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Use this hotel only if your group is comfortable with a roughly 23 to 24 minute walk each way; the return can feel harder when tired or in heat.
  • 2.For men, approach via the Ajyad side toward Al Salam Gate if your goal is a direct Haram entry from this side of the district.
  • 3.For women, the King Abdul Aziz side is likely the more practical approach from this location, but gate access patterns can change with crowd control.
  • 4.At peak salah times, leave earlier than the raw walking estimate because the final approach around Ajyad and the mosque perimeter slows significantly.
  • 5.If traveling with elderly family or a stroller, budget for short taxi hops rather than assuming every prayer trip will be walked.
  • 6.Because verified review coverage is thin, confirm room size, lift reliability, and exact drop-off point before booking.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could not verify an in-hotel musalla from reliable sources. Some listing pages mention city views, not Haram views.

Taxis and ride-hailing should be readily available in the Ajyad area; this is the practical backup if the walk feels difficult after prayer times.

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