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title: "Magic Suite Abu Halifa vs The Venue Resident | StayVersus"
description: "Too close to call. Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. Magic Suite Abu Halifa or The Venue Resident in Kuwait? Compare guest ratings…"
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# Magic Suite Abu Halifa vs The Venue Resident

Both are in Kuwait, 1.6 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

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:** 2 of 6

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

Apartment · Mahboula - Block 3
## [The Venue Resident](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-venue-resident-kuwait/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.1 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 4.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 6

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2221044/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Each hotel leads in 2 categories. Your priorities decide. 1.6 km apart.

### Choose The Venue Resident if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   to walk to the sights
-   more restaurants on the doorstep

### Why is Magic Suite Abu Halifa better than The Venue Resident?

1.  1.6 km closer to the beach (2.8 km vs 4.4 km) (−1.6 km)
2.  More guest reviews (196 vs 42), so the rating is more reliable (×4.7)
3.  4 more listed amenities (17 vs 13) (+4)
4.  Has a gym
5.  Has 24-hour room service
6.  Earlier check-in (10:00 vs 14:00) (−4h)

### Why is The Venue Resident better than Magic Suite Abu Halifa?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.1 vs 5.6) (+2.5)
2.  1.6 km closer to the city centre (−1.6 km)
3.  Has a swimming pool
4.  22 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+22)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Magic Suite Abu Halifa | The Venue Resident |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 5.6 | 8.1  (+2.5) |
| Location | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Facilities | 5.8  (+2.5) | 3.3 |
| Families | 0.0 | 1.0  (+1.0) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 0.8  (+0.8) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 5.9 | 7.9  (+2.1) |
| Guest rating | 5.6 | 8.1  (+2.5) |
| Number of reviews | 196  (+154) | 42 |
| Rank in Kuwait | top 99% | top 44%  (+55%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Distance to the centre | 23 km | 22 km  (−1.6 km) |
| To the beach | 2.8 km | – |
| To the airport | 19 km | 18 km  (−1.2 km) |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 14 | 36  (+22) |
| Sights within 1 km | 2 | 1 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 40 | 65 |
| Floors | 6 | 18 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2014  (+1y) | 2013 |
| Listed amenities | 17  (+4) | 13 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 10:00  (−4h) | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

[Swap sides](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/the-venue-resident-kuwait-vs-magic-suite-abu-halifa-kuwait/)

## Location

1.6 km apart

## Magic Suite Abu Halifa or The Venue Resident: common questions

### Which is better, Magic Suite Abu Halifa or The Venue Resident?

They are evenly matched. Magic Suite Abu Halifa is stronger in facilities, beach access; The Venue Resident is stronger in guest rating, families.

### Which is cheaper, Magic Suite Abu Halifa or The Venue Resident?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Venue Resident is closer: 22 km from the centre, against 23 km for Magic Suite Abu Halifa.

### How far apart are Magic Suite Abu Halifa and The Venue Resident?

The two hotels are 1.6 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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