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Saray Alraie Hotel

Madina

Saray Alraie Hotel

Madina
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Highlights

19min walk to Haram (1500m)
22min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (19min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (women's entry area, commonly Gates 24 to 25) (22min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (18min), Al Noor Mall (10min), Al Madina Mall (7min)
Al Baik Restaurant (7min), Hardee's (26min), Mahmood Kebab (17min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (19min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (women's entry area, commonly Gates 24 to 25) (22min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.0
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Highlights

19min walk to Haram (1500m)
22min walk to Ladies Section (1700m)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (19min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (women's entry area, commonly Gates 24 to 25) (22min)

Highlights

Taiba Commercial Center (18min), Al Noor Mall (10min), Al Madina Mall (7min)
Al Baik Restaurant (7min), Hardee's (26min), Mahmood Kebab (17min)
Gates: Bab as-Salam (19min) / Women's Uthman ibn Affan Gates (women's entry area, commonly Gates 24 to 25) (22min)

AI Overview

Saray Alraie Hotel is in the Qurban district south of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, not in the premium hotel strip directly facing the mosque.
Based on the provided coordinates and third-party location listings, it sits about 962 meters in straight line distance from the mosque, which usually translates into roughly 1.5 km of actual walking once streets and pedestrian approaches are considered.
For many pilgrims, that makes it realistically walkable.
A typical adult could expect about 19 minutes to a practical men's entry point and around 22 minutes to a women's entry area, though crowding after major prayers can add several minutes.
The biggest limitation in this research is review depth.
Tripadvisor lists the hotel at the exact address but currently shows no guest reviews, and Trip.com likewise shows no reviews, so there is not enough dependable evidence for a firm public sentiment score or detailed facilities assessment.
Overall, this looks more suitable for pilgrims who prioritize budget over immediate doorstep access to the Prophet's Mosque.
It may suit solo travelers, younger couples, or families comfortable with a moderate walk, while elderly guests or those making frequent trips for each prayer may find the distance less convenient.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.0
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.5
Staff3.0
Cleanliness3.0

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

Address:Saray Alraie Hotel, 2908 Al-Jadami Fort, Qurban, Medina 42316, Saudi Arabia, Madina, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

Review coverage for this property is thin. Tripadvisor currently shows the hotel listing at the stated address but no guest reviews, and Trip.com also shows no posted reviews. That means sentiment has to be treated cautiously and no reliable cross-site score could be confirmed.

Budget-oriented location in Qurban south of the mosque
Reachable to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi on foot for many pilgrims
Near some food options on the Qurban side
Very limited verified review volume online
Not in the prime front-of-Haram hotel zone
Women may have a longer walk to their prayer entrance than men
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, approach from the south-west/south side of the mosque; Bab as-Salam is the most plausible practical target from this hotel.
  • 2.For women, allow extra walking time because women's entry is usually concentrated on specific gates in the Uthman ibn Affan side/older mosque access zones.
  • 3.In hot months, the route is walkable but tiring after prayers; elderly pilgrims may prefer a taxi back, especially after Isha.
  • 4.Because online reviews are sparse, confirm lift access, room size, and bathroom setup directly before booking if traveling with elderly family.
  • 5.Qurban-side hotels can be better value than the front-row Haram hotels, but the trade-off is a noticeably longer return walk in crowd periods.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~23 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-house musalla or Haram-view rooms. Given the hotel's south-Qurban position and roughly 1 km straight-line separation from the mosque, Haram-view rooms are unlikely and should not be assumed.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find around the Qurban/Central Madinah area, but no verified hotel-operated airport transfer was confirmed.

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