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title: "ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Marina Hotel Kuwait: which hotel is better?"
description: "ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Marina Hotel Kuwait in Kuwait? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Marina Hotel Kuwait

Both are in Kuwait, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★½ · 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:** 0 of 5

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

Hotel · ★★★★★ · Salmiya - Block 7
## [Marina Hotel Kuwait](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/marina-hotel-kuwait-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 5 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1825041/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Marina Hotel Kuwait

It leads in 5 of 5 categories. 1.4 km apart.

### Choose ibis Kuwait Salmiya if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.0 km / 1.8 km)
-   more restaurants on the doorstep (89 / 22)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 187 / 91)

### Choose Marina Hotel Kuwait if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.7 / 7.7)
-   to be closer to the beach (130 m / 820 m)
-   a spa and wellness
-   free parking

### Why is ibis Kuwait Salmiya better than Marina Hotel Kuwait?

1.  770 m closer to the city centre (−770 m)
2.  67 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+67)
3.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 53) (+19)
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)
5.  A larger hotel with more facilities (187 vs 91 rooms) (×2.1)

### Why is Marina Hotel Kuwait better than ibis Kuwait Salmiya?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.7) (+1.0)
2.  690 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 820 m) (−690 m)
3.  Has a spa
4.  Has a swimming pool
5.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★) (+0.5★)
6.  Has free parking
7.  9 more listed amenities (24 vs 15) (+9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | ibis Kuwait Salmiya | Marina Hotel Kuwait |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.7  (+1.0) |
| Location | 6.6 | 8.1  (+1.5) |
| Facilities | 3.3 | 7.5  (+4.2) |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 9.0  (+9.0) |
| Beach access | 7.5 | 9.9  (+2.4) |
| Public transport | 0.7 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.7 | 8.6  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 7.7 | 8.7  (+1.0) |
| Number of reviews | 558  (+162) | 396 |
| Rank in Kuwait | bottom 36% | top 7%  (+57%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.6 | 8.1  (+1.5) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.0 km  (−770 m) | 1.8 km |
| To the beach | 820 m | 130 m  (−690 m) |
| To public transport | 1.9 km | – |
| To the airport | 17 km | 16 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 89  (+67) | 22 |
| To the nearest food shop | 190 m  (−690 m) | 880 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18  (+17) | 1 |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 2 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★½ | ★★★★★  (+0.5★) |
| Rooms | 187 | 91 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 15 | 24  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Sauna | – | ✓ |
| Steam room | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[ibis Kuwait Salmiya prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait/prices/)

## Location

1.4 km apart

ibis Kuwait Salmiya: city centre: 1.0 km, nearest station Trolley - Salmiya, Oula1 Petrol Station 5th. Ring Road: 1.9 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 17 km, beach: 820 m, 89 places to eat within 500 m, 2 sights within 1 km.

Marina Hotel Kuwait: city centre: 1.8 km, Kuwait International Airport (KWI): 16 km, beach: 130 m, 22 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)

## ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Marina Hotel Kuwait: common questions

### Which is better, ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Marina Hotel Kuwait?

Marina Hotel Kuwait leads in 5 of 5 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities.

### Which is cheaper, ibis Kuwait Salmiya or Marina Hotel Kuwait?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

ibis Kuwait Salmiya is closer: 1.0 km from the centre, against 1.8 km for Marina Hotel Kuwait.

### Which hotel is closer to the beach?

Marina Hotel Kuwait is 130 m from the nearest beach; ibis Kuwait Salmiya is 820 m.

### How far apart are ibis Kuwait Salmiya and Marina Hotel Kuwait?

The two hotels are 1.4 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/ibis-kuwait-salmiya-kuwait-vs-marina-hotel-kuwait-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/