ibis Kuwait Salmiya vs Marina Hotel Kuwait
Both are in Kuwait, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★½Salmiya - Block 4
ibis Kuwait Salmiya
- Guest rating
- 7.7 Good
- Location score
- 6.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★★★Salmiya - Block 7
Marina Hotel Kuwait
- Guest rating
- 8.7 Very good
- Location score
- 8.1
- Score by category
- 5 of 5
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?
- 1770 m closer to the city centre−770 m
- 267 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+67
- 3More walkable surroundings (walk grade 72 vs 53)+19
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
- 5A larger hotel with more facilities (187 vs 91 rooms)×2.1
Why is Marina Hotel Kuwait better than ibis Kuwait Salmiya?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.7 vs 7.7)+1.0
- 2690 m closer to the beach (130 m vs 820 m)−690 m
- 3Has a spa
- 4Has a swimming pool
- 5Higher star rating (5★ vs 4.5★)+0.5★
- 6Has free parking
- 79 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 vs Marina Hotel Kuwait: which hotel is better? | 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 | – | ✓ |
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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.
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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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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