Al Manakha Rotana

About Al Manakha Rotana

Rotana runs this hotel in the Central South West district and announced its opening in June 2024. Room choices range from king and twin guest rooms to triples, quadruples, connecting family rooms and one- and two-bedroom suites, and 9 rooms are set aside for wheelchair users. Rotana lists two all-day restaurants, Al Noor and Saffron, plus The Lobby Cafe and Naseem Terrace, a rooftop spot overlooking the Haram for drinks and light snacks. In-room dining runs 24 hours. The hotel also has free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk, laundry, currency exchange, shops and a 12th-floor gym with set ladies' hours. Rotana describes a hotel shuttle to the Haram's North Gate, and says guests can walk or ride along Darb Al Sunnah Road to Quba Mosque. Booking.com guests score it 8.6 out of 10 from 7,640 reviews.

Walking from Al Manakha Rotana to the Haram

• Courtyard: Gate 309 is the nearest courtyard entrance, about 200 m on foot (3 min).
• Nearest general door: King Saud Gates (7-9), about 460 m (7 min).
• Nearest women's entrance: Al-Majidi Gates (12-14), about 600 m (8 min).

Measured from the hotel's map pin along walking routes on 2 November 2026, at about 75 metres a minute, using map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Crowds and barriers can make the walk longer, and door numbers and women's areas can change, so follow the signs and the mosque staff on the day.

Rooms, food and facilities

Room types: Guest Room King, Guest Room Twin, Guest Room Triple, Guest Room Quadruple, City View Room Twin Beds and Sofa Bed, Spacious Room King and Sofa Bed, Family Connecting Room, One Bedroom Suite, Two Bedroom Suite, Accessible Room Queen.

Food and drink

• Al Noor All Day Dining: international buffet and a la carte, breakfast through dinner
• Saffron All Day Dining: buffet and a la carte
• The Lobby Cafe: pastries, light bites and speciality coffee
• Naseem Terrace: rooftop terrace overlooking the Haram, drinks and light snacks
• In Room Dining: available 24 hours

Haram view: Rooms are sold by view: city, partial Haram or full Haram, so check which one you are booking. Rotana says most rooms view the mosque, and Booking.com lists a One Bedroom Suite with a panoramic Haram view. For triples, Rotana says city or Haram view, while Booking.com lists city view only.

Families: Quadruple rooms (35 square metres, 4 twin beds), Family Connecting Rooms (55 square metres, sleep 4) and Two Bedroom Suites (80 square metres, sleep 5) are the family choices. Booking.com says no extra beds are available, with free cribs on request for ages 0 to 5.

Breakfast: A buffet breakfast is served with continental, full English or Irish and vegan choices. During Ramadan, the morning meal is served as suhoor and dinner as iftar.

Parking: Free valet and guest parking is offered in an on-site garage, with wheelchair-accessible spaces.

Shuttle: Rotana describes a hotel shuttle to the Haram's North Gate and says guests can also use it along Darb Al Sunnah Road to Quba Mosque. No timetable is published, so ask the hotel for times.

Airport transfer: Trip.com says pick-up and drop-off are available at an extra charge if arranged with the hotel in advance, so ask what it costs. Booking.com lists an airport shuttle, and Rotana mentions taxis and private transfers.

Accessibility: The hotel has 9 dedicated wheelchair-accessible rooms, a step-free entrance, lift access to all floors and designated accessible parking. Booking.com also lists raised toilets, grab rails and Braille visual aids.

The hotel has two towers, so ask which one your room is in.

The 12th-floor gym is open 24 hours, with ladies' hours from 11:00 to 13:00 and 19:00 to 21:00.

HalalBooking lists the hotel as alcohol-free, with all food halal, but Booking.com lists a bar, so ask the hotel if this matters to you.

The minimum check-in age is 18, and guests under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.

Children aged 11 and over are charged as adults.

Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Breakfast available
• Coffee shop
• Room service
• 24-hour room service
• 24-hour front desk
• Air conditioning
• Lifts
• Family rooms
• Triple rooms
• Quadruple rooms
• Connecting rooms
• Suites
• Haram-view rooms
• Free parking
• Valet parking
• Airport transfer
• Shuttle to the Haram
• Laundry service
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Currency exchange
• Shops in the building
• Business centre
• Gym
• Accessible rooms
• Non-smoking rooms

Who it suits

• Pilgrims who want a short walk to the courtyard: gate 309 is 200 m away, about 3 minutes on foot
• Families of four or five: quadruple rooms have 4 twin beds, connecting rooms sleep 4 and two-bedroom suites sleep 5
• Wheelchair users and older parents: 9 dedicated accessible rooms, a step-free entrance and lifts to all floors
• Guests arriving by car: free valet and guest parking in an on-site garage

Questions about Al Manakha Rotana

How far is Al Manakha Rotana from Masjid an-Nabawi?

Al Manakha Rotana is 200 m on foot from courtyard gate 309, about a 3-minute walk. The nearest mosque door, King Saud Gates (7-9), is 460 m from the hotel.

Where is the nearest women's entrance to Al Manakha Rotana?

Al-Majidi Gates (12-14) is the nearest door mapped as a women's entrance, 600 m from the hotel. That is further than the 200 m to courtyard gate 309, so allow extra time, especially with older relatives.

Does Al Manakha Rotana have Haram view rooms?

Yes, but not every room has one. Rotana says most rooms view the mosque, yet rooms are sold as city, partial Haram or full Haram view. Check which view your booking names.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Al Manakha Rotana?

Check-in is at 16:00 and check-out is at 12:00. The minimum check-in age is 18, and guests under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.

Does Al Manakha Rotana have family rooms?

Yes. Quadruple rooms have 4 twin beds, Family Connecting Rooms sleep 4 and Two Bedroom Suites sleep 5. Booking.com says no extra beds are available, but free cribs can be requested for ages 0 to 5.

Is breakfast served at Al Manakha Rotana?

Yes, there is a buffet breakfast with continental, full English or Irish and vegan choices. During Ramadan, the morning meal is served as suhoor and dinner as iftar.

Is parking free at Al Manakha Rotana?

Yes, valet and guest parking in the on-site garage is free. It includes wheelchair-accessible spaces.

How far is Al Manakha Rotana from the airport and the Haramain station?

The airport is about 18.4 km away, roughly 24 minutes by car, and the Haramain station is about 13.8 km away, roughly 19 minutes by car. Trip.com says hotel pick-up and drop-off cost extra and must be arranged in advance, so ask the hotel for the charge.

Plan the rest of your stay

• Madinah airport to Masjid an-Nabawi: taxi, bus and transfers
• First visit to Masjid an-Nabawi: gates, etiquette and tips
• Nusuk app: Rawdah and Umrah permits
• Best time to visit Madinah: weather, crowds and prices
• Prayer times in Madinah today