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Arkan Al Manar

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Arkan Al Manar

•Madina
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Highlights

14min walk to Haram (1023m)
15min walk to Ladies Section (1104m)
Gates: Southern Courtyard access near Gate 205 (14min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance near Gate 24 (15min)

Highlights

Zaitoon Restaurant (5min), Arabesque Restaurant (6min), Hardee's (6min), To'mah Restaurant (10min)
Gates: Southern Courtyard access near Gate 205 (14min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance near Gate 24 (15min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.0

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

Highlights

14min walk to Haram (1023m)
15min walk to Ladies Section (1104m)
Gates: Southern Courtyard access near Gate 205 (14min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance near Gate 24 (15min)

Highlights

Zaitoon Restaurant (5min), Arabesque Restaurant (6min), Hardee's (6min), To'mah Restaurant (10min)
Gates: Southern Courtyard access near Gate 205 (14min) / Women's Women's old mosque entrance near Gate 24 (15min)
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AI Overview

Arkan Al Manar sits in the central Madinah zone south-southwest of Al-Masjid an-Nabawi.
Although the straight-line distance is about 818 meters, a realistic walking route is longer; a conservative pilgrim estimate is about 1023 meters to the southern mosque side, which is roughly 14 minutes on foot.
For male pilgrims, the hotel is reasonably walkable and best treated as a south-side approach property.
The nearest practical access appears to be the southern courtyard side near Gate 205 on the official mosque map, rather than a famous named gate such as Bab al-Salam.
For female pilgrims, access is slightly less direct because the official mosque map places women's prayer sections and the old mosque entrance for women toward the northern side.
A conservative estimate is around 1104 meters and about 15 minutes on foot to reach the women's old mosque entrance zone near Gate 24.
In quality terms, this is not a premium comfort pick despite being sold as 4-star.
The strongest reason to book it is location for prayer access, while the main trade-off is weaker review sentiment around cleanliness, aging rooms, and inconsistent service.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.7
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location4.0
Comfort2.5
Amenities2.5
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.0

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

Address:Arkan Al Manar, Saed Bn Mueadh Medina, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room
double room
triple room
quadruple room

What guests say

5.9/10

Review sentiment is mixed to poor overall. The strongest repeated positive is proximity to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, while the most repeated complaints are cleanliness, aging rooms, weak bathroom water pressure, and inconsistent staff/service. Booking.com shows a low overall review score, and the small Tripadvisor sample is much worse than the Booking/Expedia picture.

✓Very close to the Haram or Prophet's Mosque
✓Useful for short stays focused on prayer access
✓Some guests praised staff and basic cleanliness
✕Cleanliness complaints recur
✕Rooms and facilities described as old or average
✕Weak bathroom water pressure mentioned
✕Tea or coffee setup in room may be missing
✕Service quality appears inconsistent
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, this location suits a south-to-southwest approach to the mosque, so aim for the southern courtyard side rather than circling around the north.
  • 2.For women, the official mosque map shows women's areas concentrated on the north side; expect a slightly longer final approach than men if entering the women's old mosque or women's section entrances.
  • 3.Because the hotel appears older and review scores are modest, inspect the bathroom, linens, and water pressure soon after check-in so any room issue can be reported immediately.
  • 4.If traveling with elderly pilgrims, the walk is realistic but can feel longer in heat and prayer crowds; leave extra time before Maghrib and Isha.
  • 5.Use taxis for luggage arrival and departure even if you plan to walk for prayers; the area around the mosque gets congested close to prayer times.

Worship & getting around

🕋 Haram view rooms available🚗 ~20 min from the airport

The hotel operator states that some rooms have panoramic views of the Grand Mosque. I could not verify a dedicated in-hotel musalla from reliable sources.

High around the central Madinah hotel zone; street taxis and app-based cars should be easy to find.

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