Al Baha hotel guide, updated October 2026

Hotels in Al Baha

Hotels in Al Baha serve a cool mountain region in the south-west, popular in summer. Choose Gamra Mountain Resort in Bani Hasan for a resort stay, Cloud City Hotel in town, or National Park Hotel in Baljurashi. Furnished apartments are the most common and cheapest stays.

Original Saudi100 illustration of Al Baha
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At a glance

Hotels in Al Baha compared
HotelLocationType
Gamra Mountain Resort by MantisBani HasanMountain resort
Cloud City HotelAl BahaHotel
National Park HotelBaljurashi, about 24 km from Al BahaHotel
The High ViewKing Fahad Road, Al BahaHotel
Al Murjana Furnished UnitsAl BahaApartments

Distances and walking times are approximate and come from public hotel listings. Check the map on Booking.com before you book.

Hotels and resorts

Al Baha sits high in the Sarawat mountains, with forests, terraced fields and old stone villages. Hotels are small; book early for the summer season.

Gamra Mountain Resort by Mantis

A mountain resort in Bani Hasan, in the Al Baha highlands.

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Cloud City Hotel

A well-reviewed hotel in Al Baha.

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National Park Hotel

In Baljurashi, about 24 km from Al Baha.

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The High View

On King Fahad Road in Al Baha.

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Furnished apartments

Apartments with kitchens are the most common stay in Al Baha and suit families on summer holidays.

Al Murjana Furnished Units

Well-reviewed furnished units in Al Baha.

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What to see from your hotel

Raghadan Forest Park is a favourite for picnics and mountain views. Below the escarpment, the marble village of Dhee Ain sits on a white rock above palm groves. Summer is the high season, when Al Baha is much cooler than the lowlands.

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Flights to Al Baha

Al Baha has a domestic airport (ABT); many visitors also fly to Taif or Jeddah and drive.

What should you know before staying in Al Baha?

  • Summer is busy: Saudi families come for the cool weather; book weeks ahead for July and August.
  • Mountain roads: the roads down the escarpment are steep and winding; drive in daylight.
  • Fog: clouds often cover the mountains; allow extra time on the road.
  • Apartments: for families, an apartment with a kitchen is usually the best value.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best hotel in Al Baha?

For a resort stay, Gamra Mountain Resort by Mantis in Bani Hasan. In town, Cloud City Hotel is well reviewed.

When is the best time to visit Al Baha?

Summer, when the mountains are cool. Spring is also pleasant and quieter.

Where is Dhee Ain village?

Below the Al Baha escarpment, a drive down the mountain road from Al Baha town.

Are there apartments in Al Baha?

Yes, furnished apartments are the most common type of stay and good value for families.

Official sources

Check visas, transport and pilgrimage rules on the official sites before you travel: