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Sawaed Al Khair

Makkah

Sawaed Al Khair

Makkah
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Highlights

9min walk to Haram (700m)
11min walk to Ladies Section (850m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Aisha Gate (Gate 70) (11min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Clock Tower mall (8min)
Lamma Burger (9min), The Global View (9min), SALT (10min), Alasema Ice Cream (8min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Aisha Gate (Gate 70) (11min)

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.9
Amenities2.8
Staff3.3
Cleanliness2.5

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

Highlights

9min walk to Haram (700m)
11min walk to Ladies Section (850m)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Aisha Gate (Gate 70) (11min)

Highlights

Abraj Al Bait / Clock Tower mall (8min)
Lamma Burger (9min), The Global View (9min), SALT (10min), Alasema Ice Cream (8min)
Gates: King Abdulaziz Gate (Gate 1) (9min) / Women's Aisha Gate (Gate 70) (11min)

AI Overview

Sawaed Al Khair is a budget Ajyad hotel positioned on the south side of Masjid Al-Haram, with the hotel address and coordinates placing it within realistic walking range of the mosque.
Based on the straight-line distance provided and corroborating review snippets that describe an approximately 8 minute walk, a practical walking estimate to the Haram edge is about 700 meters or roughly 9 minutes under normal conditions.
For male pilgrims, the most natural landmark entrance from this side is King Abdulaziz Gate, which multiple gate guides place opposite Ajyad Street.
For women, Aisha Gate is widely described as a women-only entrance, but it is not the nearest landmark from this hotel, so women should expect a slightly longer walk if specifically targeting that gate rather than simply entering from the nearest open access point.
The hotel appears best suited to pilgrims who care most about staying near the Haram at a lower price point.
Review data visible in search results is mixed rather than strong: proximity is the standout advantage, while cleanliness and dated interiors are the main recurring concerns.
In practical terms, this is a location-led stay rather than a comfort-led one.
Pilgrims who spend most of the day in the mosque and want a simpler Ajyad base may find it acceptable, but families with elderly members or travelers sensitive to room condition may want to set expectations carefully before booking.

Travel Umrah's Rating

3.1
Fair
Based on our pointing system
Location4.1
Comfort2.9
Amenities2.8
Staff3.3
Cleanliness2.5

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

Address:Sawaed Al Khair, 4759 King Abdul Aziz - 38 Rd, Ajyad, Makkah, Makkah, 24231, Saudi Arabia

Rooms

twin/double room

What guests say

7.2/10

Review sentiment is mixed. The strongest recurring positive is the location on the Ajyad side, with multiple sources describing it as close to Masjid Al-Haram and one recent Google review citing about an 8 minute walk. Staff helpfulness is mentioned positively in some reviews, while the most repeated negatives are room and lobby cleanliness, worn carpets/furnishings, odor complaints, and limited food variety. A stable cross-platform Booking.com or TripAdvisor score for this exact property was not clearly verifiable in search results, but a large Google-derived aggregate surfaced by Wanderlog was moderately positive overall.

Close to Masjid Al-Haram from the Ajyad side
Good value for pilgrims prioritizing price and proximity
Some guests mention helpful staff
Food described by some guests as decent in taste
Cleanliness complaints in bedrooms and lobby
Old carpets and worn furniture
Odor issues reported in some rooms
Food variety appears limited
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Pilgrim tips

  • 1.For the most direct approach to the mosque, head toward the Ajyad side and aim for King Abdulaziz Gate.
  • 2.If women in your group prefer a women-designated entrance, allow a little extra time compared with the main Ajyad-side approach.
  • 3.Because reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness inconsistency, inspect the room immediately on arrival and request a change early if needed.
  • 4.Ajyad can become heavily crowded after Fajr, Maghrib and Isha, so add buffer time even though the hotel is walkable.
  • 5.For elderly pilgrims, the distance is manageable on paper but the crowd density and slight grade around Ajyad may make the walk feel longer than the meter count.
  • 6.Food and shopping are easiest around the Clock Tower complex, which is a short walk from the hotel and practical between prayers.

Worship & getting around

🚗 ~75 min from the airport

No reliable source in the search results clearly confirmed an in-hotel musalla or Haram-view rooms for this exact hotel. Because the property sits in Ajyad rather than directly fronting the mosque plaza, Haram-view availability should not be assumed.

Taxis should be easy to find in the Ajyad / central Haram area, but congestion around prayer times can slow short trips.

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