Title: Visit Failaka Island: Best of Failaka Island Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Failaka Island](https://expedia.ca/Failaka-Island-Hotels.d553248635975094867.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Failaka Island](https://expedia.ca/Failaka-Island-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975094867.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Failaka Island Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Failaka-Island.d553248635975094867.Car-Rental-Guide)[Failaka Island Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Failaka-Island.d553248635975094867.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Failaka Island ## Travel 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975094867/c93cd552-6221-4577-aa62-18765968eab9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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...](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975094867/b5aaebc5-135d-4ef7-a997-e13bd3f569d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975094867/3c3c7c59-33ff-47ee-a71c-239e4e6d4b52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Failaka Island - Failaka Island Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Failaka Island ![Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83950000/83947000/83946903/9395cd8b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Symphony Style Hotel Kuwait Arabian Gulf Street Salmiya Hawalli Governorate Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, 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 Mar 6, 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=83946903&PinnedHotelID=83946903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975094867) [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F04%2F2026&endDate=03%2F04%2F2026&selected=83946903&PinnedHotelID=83946903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975094867) ![Boudl Kuwait](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6580000/6572400/6572333/9a4d9884_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Boudl Kuwait Amr Ibn Al-Ass Rd, Al Mataem St Salmiya CA $104 CA $104 total Mar 27 - Mar 28 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions The Cube Mall and Olympia Mall are located ... 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(233 reviews) play ground next to the hotel, amazing for kids Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=4547006&PinnedHotelID=4547006&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975094867) [See all 107 properties in Failaka Island](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=21%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975094867) 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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88820000/88817000/88816946/db9c2c65_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Executive Apartments Kuwait City Abdel Moneim Riyadh Street Kuwait City Al Asimah Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Kuwait City. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. 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(38 reviews) Very good has all the essentials you need and a good price highly highly recommend Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Kuwait-City-Hotels-Arinza-Tower-Quality-Apartments.h1595407.Hotel-Information) ![THE CODE RESIDENCE](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102330000/102326400/102326337/4dc57b4d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE CODE RESIDENCE Amr Bin Al Aas Street Salmiya Hawalli Governorate Stay at this aparthotel in Salmiya. Enjoy free WiFi, 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. 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