Failaka Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

The vehicular barge from Kuwait City to Failaka Island. There are no amenities on board and in 2006 the timings were erratic and there was no schedule in English or English speakers at the terminal, but somehow I still managed to get there and back again... It looks like the Heritage Village has been restored and is up and running again, so there are probably more facilities here now. http://www.safirhotels.com/hotel.aspx
The vehicular barge from Kuwait City to Failaka Island. There are no amenities on board and in 2006 the timings were erratic and there was no schedule in English or English speakers at the terminal, but somehow I still managed to get there and back again... It looks like the Heritage Village has been restored and is up and running again, so there are probably more facilities here now. http://www.safirhotels.com/hotel.aspx
This was taken in 2006, so not sure if things have changed since then. Failaka Island was an Iraqi stronghold during the gulf war and as a result was bombed and saw heavy artillery fire. It was emptied of Kuwaiti citizens before it was overtaken, but very few citizens had returned. Nature still finds a way to recover though...
This was the bank on the island. There was a burglar alarm hanging ironically from the wall. Artillery fire was from the first gulf war.

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4 out of 5
Amr Ibn Al-Ass Rd, Al Mataem St Salmiya
The price is AU$108 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$108
28 Mar - 29 Mar
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Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait

5 out of 5
Al Taawun Street Messilah
The price is AU$460 per night from 13 Mar to 14 Mar
AU$460
13 Mar - 14 Mar
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Messilah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Al-Hashemi Marine Museum and Arabella Mall are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (231 reviews)
Amazing, big, beautiful, clean and very attractive . Amenities available. Breakfast nice and varied , amazing Spa Experience and amazing beach front . Well recommended

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

5 out of 5
Arabian Gulf Street Salmiya Hawalli Governorate
The price is AU$293 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$293
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Stay at this luxury hotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Boulevard Park and Sky Cinema are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews)
I paid extra more to use the heated pool it was claimed the water temperature is 30degree celcius. But it was a big disappointment

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City

Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City

5 out of 5
Abdel Moneim Riyadh Street Kuwait City Al Asimah
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kuwait City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions Assima Mall and Al Shaheed Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Great hotel, very clean, close to The Assima Mall. Helpful reception staff.

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Delta Hotel Apartments

Delta Hotel Apartments

3 out of 5
210 Sabah Al Salem Capital
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4 out of 5
Amr Bin Al Aas Street Salmiya Hawalli Governorate
Stay at this aparthotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Olympia Mall and The Cube Mall are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
Very smooth check in, clean and daily house keeping. Good location with lots of juice/dessert shops around. Taxi easy to call.

Reviewed on 2 June 2025

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