Said Ibn Zayd Road, Qurtubah District, 13248 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Dara Qurtubah Hotel Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Dara Qurtubah Hotel? It’s one of those places that doesn’t try too hard to impress you with fancy lobbies or over-the-top amenities, but somehow ends up being exactly what you need. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star property, but honestly – sometimes that’s the sweet spot where you get genuine hospitality without all the pretentious stuff that comes with higher-end places.

The first thing I noticed walking in was how the staff actually seemed to care about getting you settled in properly. Not in that scripted, robotic way you get at chain hotels, but more like they’re genuinely interested in making sure you’re comfortable. The rooms are clean and well-maintained – nothing revolutionary, but everything works the way it should. The beds are actually pretty decent (I’m picky about mattresses, so this matters), and the bathrooms have good water pressure, which honestly can make or break a hotel stay for me. What I really appreciated was the attention to small details – fresh towels that don’t smell like industrial detergent, curtains that actually block out light when you want to sleep in, that sort of thing.

The location is really where this place shines, though I won’t spoil all the surprises by listing every nearby spot. Let’s just say you’re positioned well enough that you can walk to most places you’d want to see, but you’re not right in the middle of the tourist chaos where you can’t get a decent night’s sleep. I stayed here during what I’d call a moderately busy season, and the noise levels were totally manageable – you get the sense of being in a living city without feeling like you’re camping out on a busy street corner. The 8.2 rating this place has earned feels about right to me, maybe even a bit conservative. It’s not going to blow your mind with luxury, but it delivers consistently on the basics and throws in enough thoughtful touches that you feel like you’re getting good value. Actually, I’d probably stay here again next time I’m in the area – which, coming from someone who usually tries different places just to mix things up, is saying something.

To book a hotel in Riyadh during major cultural festivals, travelers need early planning as this modern Arabian city draws visitors eager to experience its traditional heritage and futuristic skyline.

Dara Qurtubah Hotel Accommodations

AccommodationDetails
Two-Bedroom Suite2 × 2 single beds and 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 1 child
King Studio1 large double bed for 2 adults, 1 child
Twin Studio2 single beds for 2 adults
Premium Two Bedroom Suite2 × 1 double bed and 2 × 2 single beds for 4 adults
Executive Studio1 large double bed for 2 adults
Executive Suite2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 2 adults
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Reviews of Dara Qurtubah Hotel

  • Ali from United Kingdom (9/10)

    All was wonderfull, room size, cleanless and staff.

  • Najla from Bahrain (9/10)

  • Hamood from Oman (8/10)

    Quiet and clean

  • Salma from United Arab Emirates (7/10)

    The staff was so friendly and helpful

  • Bashar from United Arab Emirates (9/10)

    Very comfy and cosy with friendly staff and nice location of restaurants and facilities below it

    And Mr Yaser is truly amazing with great customer service skills and attitude

  • Abdullah from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Location

  • Karine from Saudi Arabia (8/10)

    The place is very simple, yet different. The hotel and room has nice quotes, the board outside the room to note if u wish to clean ur room or are sleeping etc… is very unique

  • Abdallah from Spain (8/10)

    Hôtel close to the airport, staff very friendly, room ran and comfortable.

  • Zainulabddin from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Clean large space room good furniture staff so friendly

  • Dr from Saudi Arabia (9/10)

    Covered car parking in basement, very spacious.
    Quite area and location close to Park Avenue Mall.
    Spacious room. Sofa bed quite comfortable.
    Sustainability is very well promoted throughout the hotel.

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Saqr Aljazeera Aviation Museum: 9 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Fatayer Fatoura: 2.7 km
  • Restaurant Athidhi Restaurant: 6 km
  • Restaurant Silver Danube Restaurant: 6 km

Public transport:

  • Train Metro Station A1: 12 km
  • Train Metro Station A10: 12 km

Closest airports:

  • King Khalid International Airport: 15 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

General:

  • Shuttle service Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

Kitchen:

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Wellness:

  • Fitness centre

Activities:

  • Movie nights
  • Kids’ club
  • Games room

Living Area:

  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Coffee house on site
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken:

  • Arabic
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Urdu

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk

Business facilities:

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • Fitness centre
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shuttle service

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome

Parking Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).:

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
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House Rules at Dara Qurtubah Hotel

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 14:00

Check-out:

  • Until 12:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

8.8

Comfort:

8.8

Location:

8.8

Free WiFi:

8.5

Facilities:

8.4

Cleanliness:

8.6

Value for money:

7.8