Luxury hotels in Medina

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Medina. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Frontel Al Harithia Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Frontel Al Harithia Hotel offers 5-star accommodation overlooking the Prophet Mosque, which is a few steps away from Prophet Mosque. It features a gym and rooms with free Wi-Fi. Red floor carpets and recessed lighting provide the air-conditioned rooms with a warm feel. Each room has a flat-screen satellite TV and DVD player. The private bathrooms have double vanities. After a good night’s rest, guests can enjoy breakfast in their rooms. The hotel's restaurant serves traditional Saudi cuisine. There is also a selection of on-site shops. Free private parking is offered at Frontel Al Harithia Hotel.(Upon availability) Staff at the 24-hour reception can arrange a shuttle service to and from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 700 SAR.

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• 2 Shahd Al Madina Managed by Accor Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Situated in Al Madinah, a minute's walk from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, Shahd Al Madina offers accommodation with free WiFi. This 5-star hotel offers a concierge service. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, paid parking, an ATM and currency exchange for guests. Guests at the hotel can enjoy a continental or a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Shahd Al Madina Hotel Managed by Accor include Old Bazaar, Mazaya Mall and Al Baqia Cemetry. The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, 13 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 900 SAR.

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• 3 The Oberoi Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Ideally located in close proximity to the Prophet’s Mosque and Madina’s other sacred places, the Oberoi Hotel features elegantly decorated accommodation. It offers a gym, a spa and a retail arcade of branded shops. All the rooms and suites at Oberoi feature views of the city or the Prophet’s Mosque. Each suite offers a living room with a flat-screen TV and a minibar, while some includes a separate dining area. Some bathrooms have gold-plated fittings. Featuring an Oriental design, The Moghul Room Restaurant serves Tandoori and South Indian Cuisine, Our .Tea House is considered a meeting place for the elite members of Madina Society. It offers superior varieties of tea and coffee in addition to an assortment of varied pastry and bakery specialties. Kyoto Restaurant offering the most delicious Japanese dishes like sushi and miso soup in addition to food cooked on Toban-yaki style. Room service is available 24 hours. Finally we have four large meeting rooms with a seating capacity from 30 to 600 persons, depending on the seating configuration. Up to 800 can be accommodated for cocktails. Guests can enjoy an energizing workout at the gym that includes cardiovascular equipment. For more relaxed options, the spa offers sole therapy and a soothing back massage. The sacred Baqi Cemetry is a 5 mint walking from The Oberoi Hotel, while Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 20 minutes by car. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 1406 SAR.

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• 4 Dallah Taibah Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Dallah Taibah Hotel is located 50 metres away from Al Masjid Al-Nabawi, immersed in the commercial and shopping district of Medina. Each spacious room at the Dallah Taibah has air conditioning and some of them feature views over the Masjid Al-Nabawi. All of them have flat-screen TVs and a safety deposit boxes. The bathrooms include free toiletries and slippers. The coffee shop at the lobby offers a variety of hot beverages, fresh juices, pastries and light snacks. A breakfast is available at the Dallah Taibah upon request. A 24-hour room service is also provided. Al-Qiblatain Mosque and Quba Mosque are both within 7 km from the hotel. Prince Mohammed Airport is 25 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 5 Dar Al Iman InterContinental, an IHG Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Ideally located adjacent to the Holy Prophet's Mosque plaza, Dar Al Iman InterContinental offers rooms with air conditioning and satellite TV. The King Abdulaziz Library is only a 10-minute walk. All rooms of InterContinental Dar Al Iman are equipped with minibars, safes and private bathrooms. Some rooms have views of the Holy Mosque of the Prophet Muhammad. Guests can benefit from the convenient 24-hour reception and a laundry service. The Rotana restaurant serves a variety of Arabian and international cuisine. The hotel is just 30 minutes drive from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport, Madinah. The Taiba Mall and the Bin Dawood Supermarket are located next to Dar Al Iman InterContinental. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 989 SAR.

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• 6 Dar Al Taqwa Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. This hotel features air-conditioned rooms with a flat-screen TV and a tea garden serving light snacks and desserts. It is less than a 2-minute walk from the Holy Prophet Masjid. Guests can enjoy free WiFi in all the rooms. Dar Al Taqwa’s rooms are decorated in soft colours and feature large windows, some of which overlook the Prohpet Masjid. Each room has satellite TV and a well-stocked minibar with free items. Al Marwa Restaurant serves international and local cuisines in a smart-casual setting. Guests can also relax in the lobby which features plush armchairs and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Dar Al Taqwa is 15 minutes’ drive from Madinah Airport. The King Fahd gate is just a few steps away, and the ladies main gate is located opposite the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 1100 SAR.

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• 7 Taiba Madinah Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Taiba Madinah Hotel is just few steps from Bab Al Salam, it offers modern accommodations. It features free WiFi in the entire hotel, chargeable private parking and a 24-hour room service. The bright and airy accommodations offer a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a wardrobe. The suite includes a large living room with sofa. A shower, a bathrobe and a hairdryer are fitted in the bathroom. Guests can enjoy a quick workout at the fully equipped fitness centre or relax at the sauna and steam rooms. Al Arike provides an eclectic dining experience and serves Continental, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. The coffee shop offers pastries, cakes, snacks and beverages. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 20 minutes by car from Taiba Madinah Hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 655 SAR.

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• 8 Madinah Hilton Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. The Madinah Hilton Hotel is located only a short walk from the Holy Mosque, right in the heart of Madinah's shopping district. It offers rooms with satellite TV. Each room is air conditioned and some have a seating area. A work desk and a minibar are fitted in all accommodation. Madinah Hilton Hotel has a range of shops on the ground floor. The hotel also provides a 24-hour reception, a business centre and a tour desk. Guests can enjoy a meal of traditional Arabian delicacies in the hotel’s Madinah Restaurant while admiring the view of the Holy Mosque. Madinah Hilton offers room service as well. Prince Mohammed Airport is 25 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 1064 SAR.

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• 9 Crowne Plaza Madinah, an IHG Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. This hotel overlooks the Haram of Masjid al-Nabawi, so pilgrims can walk or take a free shuttle directly to the male and female entrances of the Prophet's Holy Mosque. In keeping with its location in the Muslim-only area of Madinah, the hotel provides a restful base for a visit or pilgrimage, with a warm Arab welcome from respectful and attentive staff. Classical motifs complement stylish modern design in 506 comfortable rooms and suites, and Haram-view rooms overlook the magnificent courtyard of the Prophet's tomb. Complimentary WiFi in all rooms and public areas keeps every guest connected. The Concierge can help with advice on places to visit, as well as the best restaurants, markets and shopping malls in nearby modern Madinah. Business travelers can host a successful corporate event in five versatile, high-tech conference and boardrooms. Executives can also relax in the plush Club lounge. Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport is 15 minutes away by car. Basement parking is especially convenient during the busy seasons of Hajj and Ramadan. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 599 SAR.

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• 10 Pullman Zamzam Madina Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Located in the holy city of Madinah Al Munawara and only 150 meters from Bab Al Salam of Al Masjid Al Nabawi, Pullman Zamzam Madina offers free WiFi throughout the entire hotel. All 835 rooms & suites are blended with modern Arabic & French elegance, All rooms are air-conditioned and feature free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms offer a seating area and sofa bed. The bathrooms are fitted with a shower. The property has 4 unique restaurants such as Acacia, which serves an all-day-dining International cusine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Al Mandara features an a la carte menu and oriental specialties during lunch or dinner. Quba Mosque and Uhud Mountain are only 15-minutes away from the property. Indoor parking is available on site with additional charge Show full description Guest review score 7.9, rooms from around 467 SAR.

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• 11 Al Aqeeq Madinah Hotel Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. Al Aqeeq Madinah Hotel is located in Medina, just a few steps from the holy Haram. Guests can enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Suites have a living room. Room service is available 24 hours. At Al Aqeeq Madinah Hotel you will find a 24-hour front desk and a mini-market on site. Other facilities offered include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop and shops (on site). The hotel is 3 km from Al Noor Mall and 3.2 km from Madina Mall. The property offers on-site parking upon availability. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 800 SAR.

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• 12 Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick Medina, Saudi Arabia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Al Madinah. The 5-star Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick offers elegant accommodation less than 5 minutes’ walk from The Mosque of the Prophet Mohammad. It features 4 on-site restaurants. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The elegant air-conditioned rooms at Anwar Al Madinah are spacious and modern. Each comes with a refrigerator, a work desk and satellite TV, as well as an en suite bathroom. In a prime location in the heart of the Madinah shopping district, Hotel Anwar Al Madinah is connected to a shopping centre. It is also just 4 km from Mount Uhudh and 3 km from the Madinah Dates Market. Anwar Al Madinah Mövenpick provides laundry and dry cleaning services. It is 16 km from Prince Mohammed Bin Abdullaziz International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 7.5, rooms from around 800 SAR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!