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Sama Al Amani Hotel

Makkah

Sama Al Amani Hotel

Makkah
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Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1100m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Ajyad / King Abdul Aziz side women's access (20min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Clock Towers mall (20min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Ajyad / King Abdul Aziz side women's access (20min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.8
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.8
Staff3.2
Cleanliness2.9

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

Highlights

17min walk to Haram (1100m)
20min walk to Ladies Section (1400m)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Ajyad / King Abdul Aziz side women's access (20min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Clock Towers mall (20min)
Gates: King Fahd Gate (Gate 79) (17min) / Women's Ajyad / King Abdul Aziz side women's access (20min)

AI Overview

Sama Al Amani Hotel sits on Umm Al Qura Road on the Jabal Omar side of central Makkah, which places it in a practical budget zone for pilgrims who want to stay outside the premium Haram-front towers.
Multiple travel listings place Masjid Al-Haram roughly 1.1 km away on foot, and Google Hotels shows about a 12-minute landmark estimate to the mosque area, which is consistent with a real walking journey of roughly 17 minutes to a major gate once street crossings and pedestrian flow are considered.
For most healthy pilgrims, this is a genuinely walkable hotel.
The key caveat is effort: several review sources indicate the route back can feel uphill or tiring, so the property suits younger adults and budget travelers better than frail elderly guests who need very easy access for all five prayers.
Guest sentiment is clearly mid-range rather than polished.
Location is the strongest recurring advantage, while bathrooms, room condition, and uneven cleanliness are the main repeated weaknesses, so expectations should be set at functional 3-star budget level rather than comfort-led accommodation.
Overall, the hotel is best suited to pilgrims who care more about price and workable Haram access than luxury or consistent upkeep.
If your group can tolerate a basic room standard and a moderate walk, it can be a sensible value choice; if you need reliable shuttle operations, excellent bathrooms, or very low-effort access, a closer or better-reviewed property would be safer.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location3.8
Comfort3.0
Amenities2.8
Staff3.2
Cleanliness2.9

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

Address:Sama Al Amani Hotel, UM AL QURA ROAD, MAKKAH,0000, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

7.2/10

Review data is mixed but broadly budget-positive. The location is repeatedly described as convenient for pilgrims who do not mind walking, while the most common complaints are bathrooms, room upkeep, and inconsistent cleanliness; service sentiment is slightly positive overall.

Walkable to Masjid Al-Haram for fit pilgrims
Budget-friendly compared with closer Haram-front hotels
Staff/service mentioned positively by many reviewers
Good base for short stays and Umrah-focused trips
Bathrooms are the most repeated complaint
Cleanliness and housekeeping are inconsistent
Some rooms feel dated or basic
Uphill return walk can be tiring for elderly pilgrims
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.The walk is realistic for healthy adults, but the return can feel uphill and tiring, especially after Isha or with children.
  • 2.If your priority is the main western Haram side, target King Fahd Gate on the Jabal Omar side rather than aiming for the Clock Tower side first.
  • 3.For women, confirm the currently open ladies' entry on arrival because operational access points around the Haram can change with crowd control.
  • 4.If traveling with elderly family or a wheelchair, plan taxi drop-off for at least some prayers instead of relying on walking every time.
  • 5.Use the hotel mainly as a budget walkable base; do not assume premium housekeeping or strong bathroom standards.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

I could verify standard facilities such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, 24-hour front desk, accessibility and some rooms with kitchens, but I could not verify an in-hotel musalla or guaranteed Haram-view rooms from reliable sources.

Taxis are generally available on Umm Al Qura Road, and ride-hailing/drop-off near the Haram is usually easier than pickup during peak prayer times.

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