The Chedi Hegra, Alula Hotel - Al-ʿUla

$$$$||View on mapAl-ʿUla, Saudi ArabiaAl Hijir Dist., Al-ʿUla, Saudi Arabia, 43541|
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The Chedi Hegra, Alula Hotel - Al-ʿUla
Al Hijir Dist., Al-ʿUla, Saudi Arabia, 43541·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Breakfast10.0
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Staff9.6
Who stays here
Couples63%
Solo23%
Groups9%
Families5%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.5Perfect
Free WiFi10.0
Breakfast10.0
Cleanliness9.8
Comfort9.8
Staff9.6
Who stays here
Couples63%
Solo23%
Groups9%
Families5%

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

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
The hotel offers a full breakfast at the price of SAR 450.0 per person. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Russian, Arabic, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Malay, Tamil, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of rooms:35
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Rooms and availability

Duplex Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
  • Balcony
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Balcony
Pool Two-Bedroom Villa
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Queen Size Beds
  • Balcony
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Children's menu

Cribs

Board games

Private beach

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
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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

Al Hijir Dist., Al-ʿUla, Saudi Arabia, 43541
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Al Hijir Dist., Al-ʿUla, Saudi Arabia, 43541
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Al Hijir Dist., Al-ʿUla, Saudi Arabia, 43541
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
off Route 375
Al-Hijr Archaeological Site
100 yd

Reviews of The Chedi Hegra, Alula Hotel

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rated 9+
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