Title: Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1969&destination=Kuwait+City%2C+Al+Asimah%2C+Kuwait&selected=118991171&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait provides laundry facilities and more. ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Laundry room ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-04&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ## You may also like Ad ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6000/5954/0e044f80.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Holiday Inn Kuwait Al Thuraya City by IHG Farwaniya - 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Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Air-conditioning 8.4 Very good 430 reviews £39 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kuwait-City-Hotels-Ibis-Sharq-Kuwait.h3844005.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-4-8&chkout=2026-4-9&rm1=a2®ionId=6144602&destination=Kuwait City (and vicinity)&destType=MARKET&latLong=29.350527,47.955382&searchId=a5ed0ac7-c530-4b60-ab73-469f4e308b00&top_cur=GBP) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKuwait-City-Hotels-Gulf-Casa-Suite-Kuwait.h118991171.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKuwait-City-Hotels-Gulf-Casa-Suite-Kuwait.h118991171.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Bneid Al Qar, a neighbourhood in Kuwait City, is home to Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait. Sky Cinema and Marina Crescent are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Science & Natural History Museum and Aqua Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Kuwait National Stadium or Ocean Padel Academy. [Visit our Kuwait City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kuwait-City.dx6144602) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.37382%2C47.99773&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uh9hQtwexMkVrDIeQRXRGGXmcsQ=) Bneit Elgar, Block 2, 74 Street, Kuwait City, Al Asimah, 13071 ### What's nearby - ![Al Shaheed Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1969/063248a9-584a-4e1a-af68-653f091d62a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Al Shaheed Park 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - JULY 19 - The main tower of Kuwait Towers is 187 m and carries two restaurants and a water tank. The second tower is 147 m and is a water tower. Picture taken on July 19, 2010.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101722/629b5526-3dd5-45c1-8c14-177271bd1a64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kuwait Towers 2 min drive \- 1.6 miles - ![Souq Sharq Mall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1969/2b6c0f2b-11da-417c-9b02-268231572602.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Souq Sharq Mall 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Al Hamra Tower & Shopping Center 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Aqua Park 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Kuwait City (KWI-Kuwait Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Maker Coffee 6 min walk - FACT SPECIALTY COFFEE 6 min walk - Pizza Hut 3 min walk - مطعم مشاكيك 5 min walk - مطعم ومقهي سكاي لونج 2 min walk ## About this property ### Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait Hotel located in Bneid Al Qar Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait provides laundry facilities and more. 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Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 6.0 1 review £74 includes taxes & fees 4 Apr - 5 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-04&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=116086738&PinnedHotelID=116086738&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-17&endDate=2026-04-18&selected=118991171&PinnedHotelID=118991171&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=118991171,1773262,102549776,23144742,1632415) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Accessibility - Lift ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Under Kuwaiti law, if you are a Kuwaiti citizen or a resident of Kuwait, you must provide a Kuwait Civil ID card at time of check-in; couples wishing to share a room must provide their original marriage certificate ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is parking at Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait? ### Where is Gulf Casa Suite Kuwait located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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