Haya Al Waha Hotel Madinah Review: Stone Fireplace in Every Room, Dates Market Next Door & The Complete Honest Guide
If you are searching for an honest Haya Al Waha Hotel Madinah review — also written as Hayah Al Waha or Al Waha Al Roda Hotel — this guide covers everything before you book. Located a 6-minute walk from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in the Central Madinah district with 210 rooms, a stone fireplace in every room, a Pakistani and Indonesian restaurant on the mezzanine floor, and the Madinah Dates Market right next door — this hotel has genuine character at budget 3-star pricing.
Multiple Names — Same Hotel
This hotel appears as Haya Al Waha Hotel, Hayah Al Waha, and Al Waha Al Roda Hotel. All refer to the same property at Central Area South, next to the Dates Market in Madinah.
Location
6-minute walk from Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, set in the Central Madinah district. Mosque of Al-Ghamama is 5 minutes walk. As-Salaam Museum is 500 metres. The Dates Market is right next door. Saptco VIP Express bus is 5 minutes walk. Airport is 8.7 miles. Free parking subject to availability. Couples rated the location 8.5 out of 10.
The Stone Fireplace — Distinctive at This Price Point
Every room has a stone fireplace — praised specifically by guests who described the property as very neat and with fabulous location and facilities. In this Madinah review series, stone fireplaces appear in only three hotels: Diyar Al Eiman (4-star), Madinah Hilton (5-star), and Haya Al Waha at budget 3-star pricing. This single room feature gives the hotel a warmth and character unusual at this price point.
Pakistani and Indonesian Restaurant
The Pakistani and Indonesian restaurant on the mezzanine floor is praised for providing a diverse and reasonably priced dining experience. For South Asian and Southeast Asian pilgrims on extended Madinah stays — familiar food within the hotel reduces daily cost and comfort concerns significantly.
Staff
Staff member Minhaj received specific praise for warm hospitality especially towards elderly parents, embodying the traditional values of care and respect. Families travelling with elderly guests should ask for Minhaj by name.
Honest Flags
Cleanliness was flagged as worst in 9 verified reviews. Small bathrooms are noted across multiple reviews. Street noise from the commercial area outside is present — request an upper floor for quieter nights. WiFi is in public areas only — bring a SIM card for in-room internet.
Honest Pros and Cons
Pros: 6 minutes from Masjid Nabawi, stone fireplace in every room, Pakistani/Indonesian restaurant, Dates Market next door, Minhaj praised for elderly care, As-Salaam Museum 500m, Saptco bus 5 mins, electronic key card, wheelchair accessible room, free parking, comfortable beds praised, location 8.5/10.
Cons: Cleanliness flagged in 9 reviews, small bathrooms, street noise, WiFi public areas only, some AC issues.
Verdict
Haya Al Waha Hotel is a characterful and distinctive budget choice 6 minutes from the Prophet’s Mosque. The stone fireplace, Dates Market, Pakistani/Indonesian restaurant, and warm staff create a genuinely memorable stay for the right pilgrim. Inspect the room on arrival and request a quiet upper floor — and this hotel earns its place in the Madinah budget category.
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