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title: "Boudl Kuwait vs ibis Kuwait Salmiya: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick ibis Kuwait Salmiya. It leads in 2 of 7 categories. Boudl Kuwait or ibis Kuwait Salmiya in Kuwait? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and…"
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# Boudl Kuwait vs ibis Kuwait Salmiya

Both are in Kuwait, 770 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Apartment · ★★★★ · Salmiya - Block 5
## [Boudl Kuwait](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/boudl-kuwait-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 4.9

- **Score by category:** 1 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1222715/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Salmiya - Block 4
## [ibis Kuwait Salmiya](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.7 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.6

- **Score by category:** 2 of 7

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1655675/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick ibis Kuwait Salmiya

It leads in 2 of 7 categories. 770 m apart.

### Choose ibis Kuwait Salmiya if you want

-   to be closer to the beach
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Boudl Kuwait better than ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

1.  More guest reviews (1,346 vs 558), so the rating is more reliable (×2.4)
2.  Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00) (+2h)

### Why is ibis Kuwait Salmiya better than Boudl Kuwait?

1.  640 m closer to the beach (820 m vs 1.5 km) (−640 m)
2.  Higher star rating (4.5★ vs 4★) (+0.5★)
3.  57 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+57)
4.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 54) (+18)
5.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 16:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Boudl Kuwait | ibis Kuwait Salmiya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Location | 4.9 | 6.6  (+1.7) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 5.3 | 7.5  (+2.2) |
| Public transport | 1.2  (+0.5) | 0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Number of reviews | 1,346  (+788) | 558 |
| Rank in Kuwait | top 64% | top 64% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.9 | 6.6  (+1.7) |
| Distance to the centre | 970 m | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.5 km | 820 m  (−640 m) |
| To public transport | 1.8 km  (−90 m) | 1.9 km |
| To the airport | 17 km | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 32 | 89  (+57) |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 108 | 187 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | 15 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 14:00  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 14:00  (+2h) | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

770 m apart

## Boudl Kuwait or ibis Kuwait Salmiya: common questions

### Which is better, Boudl Kuwait or ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

ibis Kuwait Salmiya leads in 2 of 7 categories, including location, beach access. Boudl Kuwait is stronger in public transport.

### Which is cheaper, Boudl Kuwait or ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

ibis Kuwait Salmiya is 820 m from the nearest beach; Boudl Kuwait is 1.5 km.

### How far apart are Boudl Kuwait and ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

The two hotels are 770 m 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/boudl-kuwait-kuwait-vs-ibis-kuwait-salmiya-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/