The Chedi Hegra, Alula Hotel - Al-ʿUla
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5-star resort in AlUla with direct access to the Hegra UNESCO World Heritage site
Location & Grounds
The Chedi Hegra sits 1 mile from the Hegra Archaeological Site, inside the historic Nabataean city. The property is built within restored railway buildings from the Ottoman-era Hejaz Railway, including a former maintenance shed that now houses the main restaurant. Guests can borrow bicycles from the hotel to explore the archaeological area and desert paths at sunrise or sunset, avoiding daytime crowds. An on-site safari tour is included in the stay, giving guided access to the tombs and rock formations.
Accommodations
All rooms at The Chedi Hegra, Alula come with private balconies that face the desert and mountain landscape. The Chedi Grand Suite and The Chedi Deluxe Room offer separate seating areas and bathrooms with bathrobes. Guest reviews highlight the use of Italian furniture by Antoniolupi and Poltrona Frau, along with a Ferrari design collaboration in the interiors. Rooms include air conditioning, soundproof walls, and trouser press for extended stays.
Dining
The hotel serves an à la carte breakfast with champagne, fresh pastries, pancakes, cheese, and fruit. Meals are halal-certified and offered for brunch, lunch, dinner, and high tea. The restaurant is housed in the restored Hejaz Railway maintenance shed, with architecture that incorporates the original stone walls and steel beams. Themed dinner nights and cooking classes are available for guests who want to learn local recipes.
Wellness & Activities
The full-service spa includes a spa lounge, relaxation area, and locker rooms for guests using the fitness center. Treatments include full body massage, foot massage, head massage, and couples massage. The outdoor swimming pool is open all year, with sun loungers and sun umbrellas provided. Bicycle rental and guided walking tours of AlUla's natural landscapes and temporary art galleries are offered on site.
Family & Accessibility
Family rooms and board games are available, and the hotel staff has been noted by guests for making children feel welcome. The property is wheelchair accessible, with grab rails in bathrooms, raised toilets, and an emergency cord in the bathroom. Kids' meals and special diet menus can be ordered from the restaurant. Electric vehicle charging stations and free private parking are provided on site.
- Location: inside Hegra UNESCO site, 1 mile from tombs
- Rooms: Chedi Grand Suite and Deluxe Room with private balconies
- Dining: halal à la carte breakfast, themed dinners, cooking classes
- Wellness: spa, couples massage, outdoor pool, fitness center
- Activities: free bicycle rental, included safari tour, walking tours
- Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible rooms and bathrooms
License number: 71146001235
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Balcony
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Balcony
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Queen Size Beds
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Balcony
Facilities
Main facilities
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Outdoor swimming pool
Children's menu
Cribs
Board games
Sun loungers
Beach umbrellas
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car rental
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Dinner
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Board games
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- BBQ facilities
- Spa & wellness center
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room view
- Skyline View
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Essential information about The Chedi Hegra, Alula Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 1451 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 14.2 mi |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 19.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Prince Abdul Majeed bin Abdul Aziz Domestic, ULH |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
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