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
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.
Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait

5 out of 5
Arabian Gulf Street Salmiya Hawalli Governorate
The price is 3.642.730 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
3.642.730 ₫
4.189.225 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (52 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

Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait
Boudl Kuwait

Boudl Kuwait

4 out of 5
Amr Ibn Al-Ass Rd, Al Mataem St Salmiya
The price is 2.059.009 ₫ per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
2.059.009 ₫
2.059.009 ₫ total
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions The Cube Mall and Olympia Mall are located ...
Boudl Kuwait
Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown

4 out of 5
113 Jaber Al Mubarak Street Block 8 Kuwait City
The price is 1.094.106 ₫ per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
1.094.106 ₫
1.258.222 ₫ total
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kuwait City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (358 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Kuwait Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 ...
Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City
Arinza Tower Quality Apartments

Arinza Tower Quality Apartments

3 out of 5
Building 17, Street 1 , Block 5 Salmiya
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Boulevard Park and Al Fanar ...
7/10 Good! (38 reviews)
Very good has all the essentials you need and a good price highly highly recommend

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Arinza Tower Quality Apartments
THE CODE RESIDENCE

THE CODE RESIDENCE

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 Jun 2025

THE CODE RESIDENCE
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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