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Al Raya Mubarak Hotel -Ex (Kayan Al Raya)

Makkah

Al Raya Mubarak Hotel -Ex (Kayan Al Raya)

Makkah
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Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1368m)
19min walk to Ladies Section (1578m)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (17min) / Women's King Abdulaziz Gate area women’s access via nearby designated women’s gates (19min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Towers / Clock Tower mall (7min), Makkah Mall (0min)
Alasema Ice Cream (8min), Dinner at Al Bait Al Mandi (9min)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (17min) / Women's King Abdulaziz Gate area women’s access via nearby designated women’s gates (19min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.0
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.5

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

Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1368m)
19min walk to Ladies Section (1578m)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (17min) / Women's King Abdulaziz Gate area women’s access via nearby designated women’s gates (19min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait Towers / Clock Tower mall (7min), Makkah Mall (0min)
Alasema Ice Cream (8min), Dinner at Al Bait Al Mandi (9min)
Gates: Ajyad Gate (Gate 5) (17min) / Women's King Abdulaziz Gate area women’s access via nearby designated women’s gates (19min)

AI Overview

Al Raya Mubarak Hotel - Ex (Kayan Al Raya) sits in the Ajyad quarter, south of the Haram, in an area commonly used by pilgrims who want a lower-cost stay while still remaining within walking reach of Masjid al-Haram.
Its straight-line distance is about 1052 meters, but the practical walking route is longer because pilgrims must follow the street grid and mosque access paths.
For most able-bodied pilgrims, this is still a realistically walkable hotel.
A conservative estimate is about 1368 meters and 17 minutes to the nearest useful Haram side entrance, with women often needing a slightly longer approach of about 1578 meters and 19 minutes depending on active gate control and prayer-area routing.
Review data suggests the hotel’s main strength is location-value balance rather than premium quality.
Guests repeatedly praise the access to the Haram, helpful staff, comfort level for the price, and decent lift availability, while the main concerns are bathroom condition, occasional odor, and inconsistent cleanliness.
Overall, this property suits pilgrims who prioritize budget, location, and basic functionality over luxury finishes.
Families with elderly members should still consider taxi use at busy times, not because the hotel is far, but because Ajyad congestion and steep/crowded pedestrian flow can make the route more tiring than the map suggests.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.6
Good
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort3.5
Amenities3.0
Staff4.0
Cleanliness3.5

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

Address:Al Raya Mubarak Hotel -Ex (Kayan Al Raya), Ajyad Street Baer Belila, Ajyad, Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 24231, Makkah, 24231, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
standard room

What guests say

7.0/10

Review sentiment is mixed but generally acceptable for a budget-conscious Umrah stay. The strongest repeated theme is the location in Ajyad with straightforward access toward the Haram, along with helpful staff, decent comfort, lifts, and good value. The most repeated complaints are bathroom condition, occasional odor/sewage issues, slow reception response at busy times, and inconsistent cleanliness.

Good Ajyad location for walking to the Haram
Helpful and courteous staff
Comfortable beds and acceptable room comfort
Good value for money for groups or budget pilgrims
Multiple elevators
Bathrooms often mentioned as dated or below expectation
Reports of bad smell or drainage/sewer odor in some rooms
Reception can be understaffed and slow during busy periods
Cleanliness is inconsistent
Food quality mentioned as average by some guests
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.Use the Ajyad side approach and aim for Ajyad Gate when returning; note your exact gate number because the Haram complex is easy to get turned around in.
  • 2.Although some reviews say 5 minutes, a conservative real walk from this hotel to the mosque edge is closer to 17 minutes and slightly longer for women’s designated access.
  • 3.If travelling with elderly family or heavy luggage, the uphill/downhill Ajyad streets and prayer-time crowding can make the walk feel longer than the raw distance suggests.
  • 4.Ask for a room away from drainage shafts and inspect the bathroom early, because odor and bathroom maintenance are among the most repeated complaints.
  • 5.Leave extra margin before salah in peak periods; the final approach around Ajyad and the Clock Tower side becomes heavily congested.
  • 6.Because lifts are mentioned positively but busy periods are intense, avoid checking out right before prayer times if you have many bags.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could verify standard hotel facilities such as rooms, Wi‑Fi, restaurant and 24-hour front desk, but I could not reliably confirm a dedicated musalla/prayer room or Haram-view rooms from primary listing text.

Taxis should be easy to find in Ajyad and around the Clock Tower/Haram approaches, but I could not verify a hotel-run airport shuttle.

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