Arafat accommodation from NZ$79

13 kilometres from the main part of Arafat is the Abraj Al Ehsan Towers. Alternatively, the Concorde Mina Hotel can be found 14 kilometres away. The Elaf Mina Hotel and also the Makarem Mina Hotel are alternative hotel options around Arafat.

After you've explored Arafat for a while, be sure to set aside a few more days to discover Western Province's other offerings. Visit the ruins in Western Province, or admire the area's beaches. In this section of Saudi Arabia, energetic types might also partake in hiking, picnicking and beach combing.

14 kilometres to the northwest of Arafat you'll find Mecca, where you can spend the day enjoying the Kaaba, Abraj Al Bait Towers and Jabal Al Noor. If you'd like to spend a few nights in Mecca, check out the room rates at the Muta Hotel and Al Noor Hotel. Or, you could stay in Al Hada, 30 kilometres to the east of Arafat, where you can pick from the Le Méridien Al Hada and La Fontaine Al Hada Resort. The Taif Cable Car and Al Kar Tourist Village are some of the most popular attractions to check out when visiting Al Hada.

Make sure you don't leave Western Province without experiencing a game at Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Stadium. If you are after accommodation, book a room at the Al Shahbaa Hotel Jeddah.

King Abdulaziz International Airport is the most popular gateway to Arafat. Nearby hotels include the Elaf Jeddah Hotel- Red Sea Mall and the Latin Suites.