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Rotana Al Manakha Madinah

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy authentic local cuisine at two distinct restaurants or relax with a coffee at the welcoming café, with free WiFi and parking available

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Just steps from Prophet's Mosque, Al Manakha Rotana Madinah offers comfortable rooms and convenient dining. Guests enjoy WiFi and can choose between two restaurants and a coffee shop, making it an ideal base for exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Partial Haram View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Room, 1 King Bed (Haram View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Spacious) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Spacious)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Spacious, Partial Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Spacious, Partial Haram View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Spacious, Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Spacious, Haram View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Partial Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Partial Haram View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, 2 Twin Beds (Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Haram View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room, Multiple Beds, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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City view from property

Triple Room, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room, City View | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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City view from property

Quadruple Room (Partial Haram View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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City view from property

Senior Suite, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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City view from property

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Partial Haram View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Panoramic Suite, 1 Bedroom (Haram View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Sofa bed - double
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, City View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
2 bedrooms
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Connecting Rooms, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 55 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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City view from property

Triple Room (Haram View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Quadruple Room (Haram View) | Minibar, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Quadruple Room (Haram View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Bathrobes
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Bedroom (Haram View)

City view from property

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Haram View)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Dining table
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Southwest Central Haram Area, Madinah, Madinah, 42311

What's nearby

  • Masjid Al Ghamamah - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • New Bilal Market - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prophet's Mosque - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • The Green Dome - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Al-Baqi Cemetery - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Madinah Station - 24 min drive
  • Madinah (MED-Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪بارنز - واجهة قباء - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ay Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪RASLANIA | رسلانية - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪كباب محمود | Mahmood Kebab - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Al Rawdah Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Rotana Al Manakha Madinah

Upscale hotel near Prophet's Mosque
Take advantage of shopping on site, 2 coffee shops/cafes, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Rotana Al Manakha Madinah. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, an elevator, and multilingual staff
Room features
All 512 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: SAR 100 per person
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Al Noor Restaurant
  • Saffron Restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (39 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 12 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2020
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Dining table
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 6 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately SAR 100 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Property Registration Number 10008380

We should mention

Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

This property has received its official star rating from Saudi Ministry of Tourism.

Property is also known as

Al Manakha Rotana Madinah Hotel
Al Manakha Rotana Madinah Madinah
Al Manakha Rotana Madinah Hotel Madinah

Frequently asked questions

Is Rotana Al Manakha Madinah pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Rotana Al Manakha Madinah?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Rotana Al Manakha Madinah?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Rotana Al Manakha Madinah located?

Located in Madinah City Center, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Masjid Al Ghamamah and Prophet's Mosque. Al Hijaz Railway Museum and Al-Safiya Museum and Garden are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Rotana Al Manakha Madinah Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 403 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 403 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 403 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 403 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 403 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and close to nabawi masjid.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place, friendly employees, spacious king room with sofa bed
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zaire

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel clean rooms close to masjid al haram Recommended to stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAFAT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed Atieq

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, good breakfast, kind and helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madiha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel in an excellent location. Breakfast was fantastic with a huge range!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waqar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely courteous and helpful. Definitely 10/10 Service
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdulaziz

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdikarim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadiya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel. Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zafar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms helpful desk and staff very convenient as the hotel close to haram and other religious sights. Overall an excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ghassan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every single experience is worth the price amazing hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaser

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room for 4 could be bigger but everything else was fantastic. Location is ideal and I plan to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property for families
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room I am so happy with my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramadan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and comfortable, and the front desk staff were exceptional. If the elevator waiting time could be improved, it would make the experience even better
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farbeen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel right next to Masjid-al Nabawi. Staff were helpful and approachable and the rooms were great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

idnan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Breakfast needs to be improved.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sehreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a really lovely stay here. The staff were incredibly helpful and polite throughout my visit, which made the experience even better. The room was modern, very clean, and had everything I needed for a comfortable stay. The room service food was also great and delivered quickly. Overall, it was a fantastic stay and I would highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zersha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kholoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean. Staff very kind and helpful. Managment is not helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Akhter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, air conditioning was excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel location is ideal and close to the Prophet’s mosque. The room size is convenient and the breakfast is excellent. Great value for money in Madinah and the staff is very helpful. Check in and check out was fast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience staying at this hotel. Location was very convenient. Close to Haram, food and transportation. Stayed with family (including kids) and really enjoyed our visit. Breakfast was amazing with several menu options and a panoramic view of Masjid e Nabawi. Staff was very helpful and resolved any issues with housekeeping. Will highly recommend it and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdinor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get time about it, but everything was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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