Rwasel Al Nakhla
by the TopOfHotel team
Rwasel Al Nakhla is the cheapest starting rate in this roundup — the budget pick that sits closest to the airport.
Rwasel Al Nakhla is the cheapest starting rate in this roundup — the budget pick that sits closest to the airport.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The units are apartment-style, each with a kitchen — a fridge, a microwave, and a stove in some units. Rooms are reasonably spacious and clean, and reviewers describe them as comfortable and well-suited to a small family. The beds are fine, the hot water works, and the Wi-Fi does its job. Nobody is praising the place for being plush, but good value is the phrase that comes up again and again.
Food and amenities
This is a 2-star property, so the amenities are basic: free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a free airport transfer for stays of two nights or more — a selling point that's hard to find at this price. There's no swimming pool and no gym, and breakfast isn't included in the rate. The flip side is the in-room kitchen, which lets you cook for yourself, and there are halal restaurants and a minimart in the surrounding area.
Location and getting there
You're 1.4km from Mall of Arabia, one of the largest malls in Jeddah, and just 6km from JED airport — a 10-minute drive, with the free shuttle kicking in at two nights or more. The Corniche and downtown sit around 10 to 15km away, a 15 to 20-minute drive. For Umrah pilgrims, Al-Haram Mosque in Mecca is about 80km out, so you'll need to continue by bus or taxi.
Things to know before booking
Set expectations to match the 2-star tier: facilities are basic, there's no pool and no gym, and breakfast isn't included. The location is built around the airport and the mall, not the waterfront — the Corniche and downtown are a 15 to 20-minute drive, so this isn't the base if you want to be near the sea. And to get the free airport transfer you have to book at least two nights and arrange it ahead of time.
Our take
This is the pick for the most budget-minded travelers and anyone needing a layover near JED airport, plus pilgrims who want a cheap place to rest before heading on to Mecca. At about $25 a night with a kitchen and a free airport shuttle, it covers the essentials and skips the rest. It's not the choice if you want to stay near the Corniche or expect anything resembling a luxury stay — but for what it sets out to do, it earns its 7.0/10.
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- From about $25 a night — the lowest starting rate of any hotel in this roundup.
- Just 6km from King Abdulaziz International Airport, a 10-minute drive, which makes it ideal for early-morning or late-night flights.
- Units come with a kitchen, including a fridge and microwave (and a stove in some units), so you can cook for yourself — handy for longer stays.
- Free airport transfer for any stay of two nights or more, a rare perk at this price.
- Both Agoda and Booking.com guests give it 7.0/10, and reviewers keep coming back to the same phrase: good value for the money.
- 2-star standard, so facilities are basic — there's no swimming pool and no gym.
- It's well away from the Corniche and downtown, roughly 10 to 15km, or a 15 to 20-minute drive.
- Breakfast isn't included in the rate, though you do get a kitchen to cook in and there are halal restaurants and a minimart nearby.
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Insider Tips
- Book at least two nights to qualify for the free airport transfer and skip the taxi fare.
- Use it as a stopover before Umrah — it's close to the airport and onward transport to Mecca is straightforward.
- Flag the free airport shuttle when you book, since it has to be arranged in advance.