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Al Andalus Palace Golden

Madina

Al Andalus Palace Golden

Madina
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Highlights

10min walk to Haram (850m)
12min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (10min) / Women's Women's Gate (12min)

Highlights

Zaitoon Restaurant (5min), Arabesque Restaurant (6min), Hardee's (6min), To'mah Restaurant (11min)
Near several casual restaurants pilgrims can reach on foot
Gates: King Fahd Gate (10min) / Women's Women's Gate (12min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.4
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.0

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

Highlights

10min walk to Haram (850m)
12min walk to Ladies Section (1000m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (10min) / Women's Women's Gate (12min)

Highlights

Zaitoon Restaurant (5min), Arabesque Restaurant (6min), Hardee's (6min), To'mah Restaurant (11min)
Near several casual restaurants pilgrims can reach on foot
Gates: King Fahd Gate (10min) / Women's Women's Gate (12min)

AI Overview

Al Andalus Palace Golden is a budget hotel on Saad Bin Moaz Street in Central Madinah, and its main advantage is location.
Multiple hotel listings place it under 1 kilometer from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, and third-party travel pages consistently describe the mosque as reachable on foot in about 10 minutes.
For pilgrims, that makes the property practically walkable for the five daily prayers without needing a shuttle.
Based on the supplied coordinates and hotel-area listings, a realistic walking route is about 850 meters to the nearest mosque-side entry point, with a slightly longer route for women if the active women's entrance is farther around the complex.
The weak point is not access but hotel quality.
Review data from Booking.com and Trip.com shows a poor overall pattern, with repeated complaints about cleanliness, housekeeping, elevator crowding, delayed check-in, and inconsistent service; the one commonly repeated positive is that the mosque is near.
In short, this hotel may suit pilgrims who prioritize a lower-cost stay close to the Prophet's Mosque and can tolerate a basic to below-basic property experience.
Families with elderly members, guests expecting cleaner rooms, or travelers wanting smoother service may find the trade-off difficult despite the convenient location.

Travel Umrah's Rating

2.4
Poor
Based on our pointing system
Location3.5
Comfort2.0
Amenities2.0
Staff2.5
Cleanliness2.0

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

Address:Al Andalus Palace Golden, FJF4+8WH Saad Bin Moaz, Madina, 42311, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

4.2/10

Review sentiment is clearly weak overall. The strongest repeated positive is the location near Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, while the most repeated complaints are poor cleanliness, long or difficult check-in, crowded or narrow elevators, missing towels or housekeeping, and inconsistent staff helpfulness.

Close to Al-Masjid an-Nabawi
Location is the main reason guests chose it
Some guests mentioned friendly staff
Poor cleanliness and hygiene
Crowded or narrow elevators
Housekeeping problems and missing towels
Check-in delays or reservation issues
Small or old rooms and bathrooms
Some staff communication or service problems
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For men, this location is close enough to walk to the northern side of the mosque area in about 10 minutes in normal conditions.
  • 2.For women, allow extra time because the women's access point may be farther than the nearest courtyard gate and entry arrangements can change during busy periods.
  • 3.If you travel with elderly family or a wheelchair, leave earlier because crowding around lifts and mosque approaches is repeatedly mentioned in reviews.
  • 4.Check the room immediately on arrival for towels, bathroom condition and housekeeping, because these are the most repeated complaints.
  • 5.If arriving at a peak prayer time, consider being dropped slightly away from the busiest mosque-front roads and walking the last stretch.
  • 6.Keep luggage light for the final approach, as the area is walkable but busy and pavement flow can slow down after prayers.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~25 min from the airport

No reliable source found confirming an in-hotel musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms. Public listing data confirms basic room facilities such as air conditioning and Wi-Fi, but not dedicated pilgrim prayer facilities.

Taxis and app-based cars should be easy to get because the hotel is in the Central Madinah area near the Prophet's Mosque.

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