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Elaf Bakkah Hotel

Makkah

Elaf Bakkah Hotel

Makkah
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Highlights

22min drive - free shuttle
37min walk to Ladies Section (3400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (35min) / Women's Gate 89 (37min)

Highlights

Makkah Mall (36min)
Paradise Restaurant (26min), Khair Restaurant (28min), Al Safa Restaurant (0min), Al Marwa Restaurant (0min)
On-site restaurants and parking
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (35min) / Women's Gate 89 (37min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.5
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.5

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

Highlights

22min drive - free shuttle
37min walk to Ladies Section (3400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (35min) / Women's Gate 89 (37min)

Highlights

Makkah Mall (36min)
Paradise Restaurant (26min), Khair Restaurant (28min), Al Safa Restaurant (0min), Al Marwa Restaurant (0min)
On-site restaurants and parking
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (35min) / Women's Gate 89 (37min)

AI Overview

Elaf Bakkah Hotel sits in Mahbas Al Jin within the wider Al Aziziyah area, not in the immediate Haram ring.
Official hotel material consistently describes it as about 2.4 kilometers from the Holy Mosque and emphasizes its shuttle link rather than walk-up convenience.
For pilgrims, this is better treated as a shuttle-dependent hotel than a true walking-distance hotel.
The straight-line distance you provided is about 2410 meters, and traveler comments plus area layout suggest the actual walking route is closer to about 3200 to 3400 meters, which is usually around 35 to 37 minutes on foot.
The strongest value point is transport convenience relative to price.
Multiple current reviews praise the free shuttle and say the ride can be very quick when operating smoothly, but reviews also repeatedly warn that buses can become crowded or slower at peak times, so timing matters.
Guest sentiment is solid rather than luxurious.
Review data points to a dependable mid-budget stay with good staff, acceptable cleanliness, and useful surrounding services, but with recurring concerns about dated bathrooms, inconsistent Wi-Fi, and some operational congestion.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.5
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.5

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

Address:Elaf Bakkah Hotel, Al Rahmah Street, Mahbas Al Jan District, Makkah, 21955, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

single standard
double or twin standard
double or twin superior
triple standard
quadruple standard
junior suite standard
double or twin standard
double standard
junior suite with double bed
triple standard
junior suite standard
double or twin city view
quadruple standard
twin standard
single city view
room standard

What guests say

8.0/10

Reviews are broadly positive for value, shuttle convenience, staff helpfulness, and generally clean rooms. Repeated complaints focus on shuttle crowding or waits at busy times, worn bathrooms or older furniture in some rooms, weak Wi-Fi, and occasional reception congestion.

Free shuttle to the Haram is frequently praised
Helpful and courteous staff
Clean rooms and good overall value
Nearby small shops and useful services around the hotel
Shuttle can be crowded or less frequent at peak times
Some rooms and bathrooms feel dated and need renovation
Wi-Fi quality is inconsistent
Reception area can become crowded and noisy
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Rely on the hotel shuttle rather than walking for most prayers; the route is realistically too long for many pilgrims, especially in heat.
  • 2.If using the shuttle near peak prayer times, leave early because multiple recent reviews mention crowding and occasional waits.
  • 3.For men, King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) is the most practical Haram-side target from this corridor.
  • 4.Women should confirm the current easiest entry with Haram staff on arrival, because internal access patterns can change; Gate 89 is a practical west-side estimate rather than a hotel-published guarantee.
  • 5.If returning late, keep a taxi app or cash backup because shuttle queues can build up after busy prayers.
  • 6.Rooms for guests with special needs are mentioned in the hotel fact sheet, so request these in advance if traveling with elderly pilgrims.

Worship & getting around

🕌 In-hotel prayer room🚗 ~83 min from the airport

The hotel's fact sheet states there are prayer areas for men and women. I could not verify true Haram-view rooms; one Tripadvisor review mentioned only a partial square view, so Haram-view rooms are not confirmed.

Taxi service is listed by the hotel, and taxis are generally available in the Mahbas Al Jin area.

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