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Retaj Alhayat

Hotel with free valet parking, near Great Mosque of Makkah

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Restaurant
Front of property
Restaurant
Triple Room
Terrace/patio

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Mini-fridge, electric kettle

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Single Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Mini-fridge, electric kettle

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Shower, free toiletries, towels, soap

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
Majed Prince Road, Makkah, Makkah Province, 24238

What's nearby

  • Great Mosque of Makkah - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Kaaba - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Well of Zamzam - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • King Fahad Gate - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Abraj Al-Bait Towers - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Makkah Station - 18 min drive
  • King Abdulaziz Intl. Airport (JED) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Allauddins Turkish Kebeb - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪مطعم النور - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪موكاتشينو - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪عصائر الشلال - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪مقادم البلدي - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Retaj Alhayat

Hotel near Great Mosque of Makkah
Retaj Alhayat provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A free area shuttle, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 370 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, mini fridges, and electric kettles

Languages

Arabic, English, Farsi

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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

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1,800 m
  • Free covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Area rugs in room
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in hallways (39 inches high)
  • Handrails in stairways (38 inches high)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:30 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from June 7 2025 to June 30 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: AED 198 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: AED 100 (from 1 to 10 years old)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Retaj Alhayat Hotel
Retaj Alhayat Makkah
Retaj Alhayat Hotel Makkah

Frequently asked questions

Is Retaj Alhayat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retaj Alhayat?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retaj Alhayat on Aug 1, 2025 start from CA $27.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Retaj Alhayat?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Retaj Alhayat?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Retaj Alhayat?

Check-out is at 12:30 PM.

Does Retaj Alhayat provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of AED 198 per vehicle applies.

Where is Retaj Alhayat located?

Located in Al Khansa, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Masjid Al-Jinn and within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Mosque of Makkah and Kaaba. Al Malaa Cemetery and Safa and Marwah are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Retaj Alhayat Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Momota

The property itself nice for the price but bit far
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chattah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

abdullah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abdoulaye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was wonderful, the only thing missing is no microwave in the room, I Will came back Insha Allah
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025