Elaf Ajyad Hotel Makkah

I recently stayed at Elaf Ajyad Hotel Makkah, and overall, it was an average experience. Here’s a breakdown: ✅ Pros: • Location: Situated fairly close to the Haram, but the steep uphill walk can be challenging, especially for elderly guests. • 24-hour Front Desk: Staff is available around the clock, which is convenient for late check-ins. • Room Size: The room was spacious enough for a comfortable stay. Final Verdict: Elaf Ajyad Hotel is a budget-friendly option for those looking to stay close to the Haram without paying premium prices. However, the uphill location and outdated facilities may not be ideal for everyone. If you’re looking for basic accommodation and don’t mind the walk, this could work. Otherwise, consider alternatives with better accessibility. Overall I loved our stay in this hotel.

My stay at this hotel was very disappointing. The lift was out of order most of the time, which caused a lot of inconvenience. The bathrooms and rooms were not properly cleaned, and I even experienced the electric socket sparking a few times, which felt unsafe. The management was unhelpful and did not address these issues. Additionally, the hotel is located in a hill area, which makes access more difficult. Overall, I would not recommend this hotel.

The reseption is good, and the room is spacious and clean. The location is very near to Masjid Haram

The hotel was OK. It was last minute booking as my original hotel was cancelled. Its close to the Masjid Haram. Only downside is the hotel is on top of a mountain so if you have elderly people with you, I wouldn't recommend it but if you are actively fit then its less than 5 minute walk. Apart from that there aren't much local restaurants nearby again its about coming out of the hotel down the hill, to a restaurant then back up. You can eat at the hotels restaurant if you want if your willing to pay extra. The hotel rooms are dated and definitely could do with a refurb, but overall ok for the price and location.

I used Elaf Anaya’s 20 years ago and it was amazing. Although not as close to the Haram as other hotels, the shuttle provided was frequent and dropped one to the haram. Now the shuttle is on its last legs. The drop off is 100 m from the hotel and 500m to the haram. The rooms are tired looking- carpets look unclean and the bathroom facilities is outdated with stained fabric shower curtains, defective toilets. Even though this was reported on day one, 6 days later no plumber was around to fix it. Although the clean room sign is placed on the door, the room is not cleaned until you catch the cleaner in the corridor to ask him. The towels and loo rolls are not always replenished. The door swipe keys kept getting jammed and despite being 5 travellers with 5 keys, we were only issued with 2 defective keys. I also discovered that there were cockroaches living with us and the dead pigeon  spotted on our balcony on day 1 , was still there as we left today.The breakfast is average. I don’t intend to ever return, it was a real nostalgic downer.

I had a lovely stay at Elaf Ajyad. The staff were fantastic—so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. I originally booked a room with two bedrooms and two bathrooms but was given a triple room instead. Thankfully, the receptionist quickly resolved the issue without much hassle. The room I stayed in was very spacious, which made my stay even more comfortable. The hotel is located on a hill, which might not be ideal for older travellers or anyone with mobility issues. However, they do offer a shuttle service to take you up and down the hill. Just be prepared to wait a little when it comes to pick-ups. While the staff are great, the management system can sometimes be a bit slow, so you might need to be patient or follow up with them. Overall, for the price I paid, it was a great experience. Travelling without any older family members, it worked perfectly for me, and I’d definitely stay here again.