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Retaj Al Bayt

•Makkah
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Highlights

7min walk to Haram (520m)
9min walk to Ladies Section (650m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Bab Ajyad (Ajyad Gate, Gate 5) (9min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (4min)
Albaik (5min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Bab Ajyad (Ajyad Gate, Gate 5) (9min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.9
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.8
Comfort3.6
Amenities3.6
Staff3.7
Cleanliness3.7

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

Highlights

7min walk to Haram (520m)
9min walk to Ladies Section (650m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Bab Ajyad (Ajyad Gate, Gate 5) (9min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Mall (4min)
Albaik (5min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (7min) / Women's Bab Ajyad (Ajyad Gate, Gate 5) (9min)
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AI Overview

Retaj Al Bayt sits in the Ajyad/Abraj Al Bait side of central Makkah, which is one of the most practical zones for pilgrims who want to walk to Masjid Al-Haram.
Available review-based sources consistently place it near the Clock Tower and close to King Abdulaziz Gate, making it realistic for most pilgrims to reach the mosque on foot in well under 15 minutes.
Its biggest strength is access rather than luxury.
Pilgrims repeatedly mention that the hotel is very near the Haram and convenient for repeated prayer trips, especially for families who want to avoid relying on shuttle buses or taxis for each salah.
The trade-off is that room quality appears mixed.
Review patterns suggest decent space, especially for larger family rooms or duplex units, but also recurring complaints about dated interiors, bathroom smells, and variable housekeeping standards.
For Umrah travellers, this hotel is most suitable when proximity to the Haram matters more than modern finishes.
Elderly pilgrims can still benefit from the short external walking distance, but should know that vertical circulation inside the building complex may add effort and waiting time.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.9
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.8
Comfort3.6
Amenities3.6
Staff3.7
Cleanliness3.7

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

Address:Retaj Al Bayt, Ajyad, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

8.0/10

Review sentiment is strongly location-led: pilgrims repeatedly praise the very short walk to the Haram and direct access through the Clock Tower side, with families also liking the larger duplex-style rooms. The most common complaints are slow or inconvenient lifts/escalators in some blocks, dated rooms, bathroom odor or cleanliness issues, and inconsistent housekeeping/service.

✓Very close to Masjid Al-Haram
✓Convenient access via Clock Tower/Abraj Al Bait side
✓Spacious family rooms or duplex suites
✓Helpful staff mentioned in multiple reviews
✕Some rooms feel outdated
✕Lift and escalator waits can be long depending on block
✕Bathroom smell or drainage complaints
✕Housekeeping and cleanliness are inconsistent
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Use the Clock Tower/Abraj Al Bait side for the simplest approach back to the hotel after salah.
  • 2.If booking, request the reception-side block because several guests report faster lift access there.
  • 3.For women or families meeting after prayer, agree on a landmark near Ajyad/Clock Tower because the area becomes crowded after salah.
  • 4.If travelling with elderly pilgrims, allow extra time even though the hotel is close, because internal tower circulation and escalators can add delay.
  • 5.If your room is in a side block, factor in extra waiting time for lifts when leaving for Fajr or returning after Isha.

Worship & getting around

🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~42 min from the airport

Multiple review summaries mention some rooms facing the Haram. I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla from reliable current sources.

Taxis are readily available around Ajyad and the Clock Tower area, but traffic and pedestrian controls near prayer times can slow pickup and drop-off.

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