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title: "Best Western Plus Mahboula vs Magic Suite Abu Halifa"
description: "Best Western Plus Mahboula or Magic Suite Abu Halifa in Kuwait? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-31
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# Best Western Plus Mahboula vs Magic Suite Abu Halifa

Both are in Kuwait, 1.1 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · Mahboula - Block 3
## [Best Western Plus Mahboula](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/best-western-plus-mahboula-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.9 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.4

- **Score by category:** 6 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1205861/agoda/?lang=en)

Apartment · Abu Halifa Coast - 3
## [Magic Suite Abu Halifa](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magic-suite-abu-halifa-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 5.6 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.9

- **Score by category:** 3 of 14

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1810753/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Best Western Plus Mahboula

It comes out ahead on 6 of 14 compared facts. 1.1 km apart.

### Choose Best Western Plus Mahboula if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (7.9 / 5.6)
-   to walk to the sights (22 km / 23 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (45 / 14)

### Why is Best Western Plus Mahboula better than Magic Suite Abu Halifa?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.9 vs 5.6) (+2.3)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  31 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+31)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 62 vs 47) (+15)

### Why is Magic Suite Abu Halifa better than Best Western Plus Mahboula?

1.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Best Western Plus Mahboula | Magic Suite Abu Halifa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+2.3) | 5.6 |
| Location | 4.4  (+0.5) | 3.9 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | – | 0.8 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.9  (+2.0) | 5.9 |
| Guest rating | 7.9  (+2.3) | 5.6 |
| Number of reviews | 142 | 196  (+54) |
| Rank in Kuwait | top 49%  (+50%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.4  (+0.5) | 3.9 |
| Distance to the centre | 22 km  (−1.1 km) | 23 km |
| To the beach | – | 2.8 km |
| To the airport | 18 km | 19 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 45  (+31) | 14 |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 40 |
| Floors | 18 | 6 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2014 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 17  (+7) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 10:00  (−4h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Magic Suite Abu Halifa prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/magic-suite-abu-halifa-kuwait/prices/)

## Location

1.1 km apart

Best Western Plus Mahboula: city centre: 22 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 18 km, 45 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Magic Suite Abu Halifa: city centre: 23 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 19 km, beach: 2.8 km, 14 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Kuwait

[Kuwait weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/kuwait/al-asimah/kuwait-city/weather)

## Best Western Plus Mahboula or Magic Suite Abu Halifa: common questions

### Which is better, Best Western Plus Mahboula or Magic Suite Abu Halifa?

Best Western Plus Mahboula leads in 6 of 14 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, rank in Kuwait. Magic Suite Abu Halifa is stronger in number of reviews, listed amenities, check-in from.

### Which is cheaper, Best Western Plus Mahboula or Magic Suite Abu Halifa?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Best Western Plus Mahboula is closer: 22 km from the centre, against 23 km for Magic Suite Abu Halifa.

### How far apart are Best Western Plus Mahboula and Magic Suite Abu Halifa?

The two hotels are 1.1 km apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/best-western-plus-mahboula-kuwait-vs-magic-suite-abu-halifa-kuwait/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/