Duratul Eiman Hotel Madinah Review: 200 Metres from the Prophet’s Mosque, 5 Minutes to the Female Entrance, and British Plug Sockets for Nigerian Pilgrims
If you are searching for an honest Duratul Eiman Hotel Madinah review — also written as Durrat Al Eiman or formerly listed as Al Eiman Taibah — this guide covers everything before you book. Located 200 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque and a 2-minute walk from Bin Dawood in the Badaah District of Central Madinah, this hotel has 476 rooms, two restaurants, free private parking, and one detail particularly valued by Nigerian pilgrims: British-type plug sockets in every room meaning no adapter is needed.
Names — Same Hotel, Multiple Listings
This hotel appears across booking platforms under three names: Duratul Eiman Hotel, Durrat Al Eiman, and formerly Al Eiman Taibah. All refer to the same property at the same address on Abu Dujanah Al Ansari Street in the Badaah District of Central Madinah.
Location
The hotel is 200 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque, a 2-minute walk from Bin Dawood, and a 7-minute walk from Al Haram. The hotel is a 5-minute walk to the female entrance of Masjid Nabawi — confirmed specifically by a verified guest. Gate 15 of Masjid Nabawi is 3 minutes walk from the hotel.
City Sightseeing Station 4 at Alsalam Gate is 450 metres away — convenient for Ziyarat bus access to Quba Mosque, Mount Uhud, and other sacred Madinah sites. As-Salaam Museum is 0.5km. Al-Baqi Cemetery is 1.5km. The airport is 25km — approximately 30 minutes drive. Free private parking is available in the hotel garage.
Rooms — 476 With Bright Colours and Wooden Furnishings
Durrat Al Eiman Hotel offers 476 air-conditioned rooms and suites. Rooms feature bright colours, wooden furnishings, a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, and a mini-bar. Bathrooms include a shower and a hairdryer. Amenities also include ironing facilities, air conditioning, and free toiletries. Each room includes a small seating area.
Bathrobes are provided in all rooms. British-type plug sockets are fitted in rooms — meaning Nigerian pilgrims with UK standard plugs can charge devices directly without adapters. Daily housekeeping is confirmed. Safety deposit boxes and work desks are included.
Family rooms are praised for spaciousness. Honest note: triple and quad room configurations add extra beds to standard rooms — always confirm actual room dimensions for families. Some rooms described as outdated in certain furnishings. WiFi is free but weak in some areas — confirm on arrival.
Dining and Facilities
The hotel has two restaurants specialising in halal, Middle Eastern, and international cuisine. À la carte and buffet breakfast is available. Continental breakfast can be served in-room. A coffee shop provides light snacks and beverages throughout the day. 24-hour room service is confirmed.
Important note: some guests arrive expecting breakfast to be included only to find it is not. Always confirm breakfast inclusion at booking stage.
Other facilities: free private parking garage, minimarket on site, business area, dry cleaning and laundry, lift, 24-hour front desk and concierge. Bin Dawood supermarket is 2 minutes walk.
Staff
Housekeeping staff member Shakeel from Bangladesh received specific praise for taking good care of guests and being responsive about any room issues. Ashadul in housekeeping was praised for always giving the best service for rooms. The overall staff culture is described as positive, smiling, and family friendly. Check-in and check-out described as effortless in multiple reviews. Honest note: check-in delays have been reported at peak times — have your booking confirmation ready.
Honest Pros and Cons
Pros: 200 metres from Masjid Nabawi, 5-minute walk to female entrance, British plug sockets — Nigerian plugs work directly, 476 rooms — good agency capacity, bright cheerful room design with wooden furnishings, bathrobe in every room, two halal restaurants on site, free private parking, minimarket on site, Bin Dawood 2 minutes away, housekeeping staff warmly praised, City Sightseeing bus 450m.
Cons: Lift narrow and congested at prayer times, triple/quad rooms cramped with extra beds, WiFi weak in some areas, construction noise reported nearby, check-in delays at peak times, breakfast not always included in rate.
Verdict
Duratul Eiman Hotel is a practical, well-located mid-range choice for Nigerian families and female pilgrims at 200 metres from the Prophet’s Mosque. The British plug sockets, free parking, two-restaurant variety, and female entrance proximity combine to make this one of the most practically suited hotels in this series for Nigerian pilgrim groups. Confirm breakfast, arrive for prayers before the adhan to beat the lift rush, and request family room dimensions before booking.
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