Ideally located just a ten-minute drive from the sacred mosque, the four-star Elaf Bakkah Hotel provides pilgrims and guests with modern, elegant accommodation. The hotel has a business centre for guests who wish to remain productive during their stay. A large prayer room is open at all times of the day and night. There are two restaurants serving international and Arabic specialities. There is also a café serving a selection of hot drinks and pastries.
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Elaf Bakkah Hotel 4*
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Rooms
The rooms at the Elaf Bakkah Hotel are cool, restful refuges awaiting your return from your activities in the heat of Mecca. Whether you're travelling as a couple or a small group, the hotel is comfortable as well as neat and well-kept.
Standard Double Room
The Standard Room has two single beds or one double bed and a sitting area. Between outings or at the end of the day, you can relax with a cup of coffee or tea in one of the bathrobes provided.
Superior Room
Spacious and elegantly decorated, this room has two single beds and a seating area. Wrapped up in your bathrobe, you'll unwind fully in this comfortable room.
Restaurants & bars
The Elaf Bakkah Hotel's restaurants boast bright, elegant surroundings and a wide range of cuisine. Between meals, as well as late into the night, you can rely on the café to satisfy any hunger cravings.
Breakfast
Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.
Al Safa Restaurant
The Al Safa Restaurant has a vast dining room bathed in natural light, with a superb view over the city of Mecca. Each meal takes you on a journey across the Arabian Peninsula and around the world, thanks to the variety of dishes on offer.
Al Marwa Restaurant
Located on the mezzanine overlooking the lobby, the Al Marwa Restaurant serves an international buffet. The classics of Saudi cuisine are also available, which guests simply must try!
Mina Café
Located in the hotel lobby, the Mina Café is open day and night. Here you can order a tea or coffee and enjoy a sweet Arabic treat. Light meals are also available on site.
Activities & lifestyle
Immerse yourself in the very heart of the holy city of Mecca by staying at a hotel in close proximity to all the pilgrimage sites. You'll also be close to the mountains.
Thanks to the many bus routes that operate in the area around the hotel, you will be just a short walk from the Masjid al-Haram Mosque, the Zamzam Well and the Mecca Museum. Plan a mountain hike to get to the observation point at Jabal Khandamah. You'll have a breathtaking view of the city. And don't miss the chance to explore the arid, rugged landscapes that characterise the Holy Land.
USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW
Entry requirements for Saudi Arabia:
Visa
Since 27 September 2019, Saudi Arabia has been issuing tourist visas to nationals of 49 countries, including the UK. According to the Saudi authorities, it is possible to apply for this type of visa directly on arrival, thanks to special terminals at Riyadh and Jeddah airports. However, British nationals wishing to travel to Saudi Arabia are advised to apply for an electronic visa in advance via Saudi Visa (https://visa.visitsaudi.com/). In all cases, visitors must be able to present the necessary documents on arrival, particularly with regard to medical insurance.
The Saudi authorities will not issue visas to holders of passports with Israeli visas or stamps.
Customs regulations
On arrival in Saudi Arabia, luggage is generally subject to detailed inspection. Import bans on certain goods must be observed to avoid confiscation and a lengthy search.
For further information, please contact the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the UK (https://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/uk/EN/Pages/default.aspx).
Customs and practices
Certain social and religious rules must be respected:
The import and consumption of alcohol and pork are totally prohibited in Saudi Arabia. Imported cultural products (books, DVDs, magazines, etc.) must conform to local standards of decency.
Foreign women are no longer required to wear an "abaya" (a long dress covering the entire body). However, women are advised to wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid short sleeves and dresses above the knee.
Men should wear trousers and avoid shorts or Bermuda shorts.
Islam is the only religion allowed in Saudi Arabia. All manifestations of affiliation to other religions (practice, proselytism, symbols, etc.) are prohibited.
Only Muslims are allowed to visit Mecca, where access is strictly controlled. As for Medina, access to the Prophet's Mosque is forbidden to non-Muslims.
During the month of Ramadan, travellers should take special care to respect Saudi customs and practices.
Saudis strictly observe the fasting period. It is absolutely forbidden to eat, drink or smoke in public on pain of arrest and deportation. Women must pay particular attention to their dress code.
Certain aspects of private life are considered indecent (adultery, homosexuality, etc.) and are severely punished. The consumption and trafficking of alcohol and drugs are also punished severely.