Close to Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade, Novotel Malta Sliema provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a 24-hour gym and a conference center.
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Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
City view
29 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
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Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
City view
29 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
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Family Room, 2 Double Beds
City view
42 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds
Free WiFi
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
20 reviews
(20 reviews)
City view
29 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
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Suite, Two Balconies
City view
46 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Free WiFi
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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony
City view
36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
Free WiFi
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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
City view
29 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
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Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
City view
36 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Free WiFi
About the neighborhood
Located in Gzira, Novotel Malta Sliema is in a shopping district and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saint Julian's Bay and St George's Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Palazzo Parisio & Gardens and San Anton Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours. Visit our Gzira travel guide
60 SIR FREDERICK PONSOMBY STREET, Gzira, GZR 1070
What's nearby
Saint Julian's Bay
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Balluta Bay
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Tower Road
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Point Shopping Mall
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sliema Promenade
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
22 min drive
Restaurants
Loaf
2 min walk
Isola Bar
1 min walk
Saigon
4 min walk
Posh Turkish
3 min walk
Pulcinella Pizzeria Napoletana
3 min walk
About this property
Novotel Malta Sliema
Upscale family-friendly hotel in a shopping district
Near Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade, Novotel Malta Sliema provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
Games, luggage storage, and meeting rooms
ATM/banking services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and concierge services
Room features
All 293 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs and free infant beds
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and coffee/tea makers
24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
Food and drink
Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 19 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
24-hour gym
Billiards/pool table
Bingo
Books
Games
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Pachinko
Wine tours
Family friendly
High chair
In-room crib
In-room sofa bed
Indoor pool
Outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Stroller
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Guidebooks
Lockers
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Business services
3 meeting rooms
Conference center
Coworking space
Spa
Spa services
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 19 for children
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 30 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
Airport shuttle fee per child: EUR 25 (up to 15 years old)
Nearby parking fee: EUR 36 per day (164 ft away)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Property class
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.
Frequently asked questions
Does Novotel Malta Sliema have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Malta Sliema?
As of 23 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Malta Sliema on 23 August 2026 start from AED 627, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Novotel Malta Sliema pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Novotel Malta Sliema?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Novotel Malta Sliema?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Does Novotel Malta Sliema provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.
Where is Novotel Malta Sliema located?
This family-friendly Gzira hotel is located in a shopping district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Triq Manwel Dimech, Saint Julian's Bay, and Sliema Promenade. Balluta Square and Tower Road are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Novotel Malta Sliema Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Excellent location near the harbour and Valletta is a short and inexpensive boat trip away. The hotel was very clean and the staff were very accommodating. Breakfast was a buffet affair and was reasonable with a lot of choice. My only negative point is that the rooftop pool is also made available for public use so gets crowded very quickly. You have to be quick if you want a subbed…However there is an exclusive indoor pool with spa, steam room and sauna which we used a lot and enjoyed immensely. A very nice hotel which I would recommend.
Non ho parole per descrivere l' eccellenza di questo hotel. È stata una bellissima esperienza. La colazione ottima e variegata. La camera con tutti i confort. Se proprio dovessi trovare un difetto, direi che l' armadio a vista nella camera quadrupla non è sufficiente. La piscina all' ultimo piano è una chicca. Il personale gentilissimo e sempre disponibile.
Positiv:
- Super Lage, um überall hinzukommen und die Insel zu erkunden. Viele Restaurants, Promenade und Bushaltestellen in der Nähe.
- Schönes Hotel, große Zimmer, sauber, tolle Dusche.
- Schöne Dachterrasse mit Pool.
Negativ:
- Einige Schulklassen waren da, die sich beim Frühstück nicht so benommen haben und den ganzen Pool-Bereich eingenommen haben.
- Generell zu wenig Plätze am Pool, aber ab nachmittags findet man meistens was.
- Fernbedienung für Fernseher hat nicht richtig funktioniert. Schalter/Elektrik generell nicht auf deutschem Standard.
- Service kam beim Frühstück nicht hinterher, Geschirr aufzufüllen. Speisen hätten auch etwas abwechslungsreicher sein können, aber für eine Woche war es für uns in Ordnung.
I loved how comfortable the bed was! The room was very clean and I absolutely loved the rooftop bar and swimming pool - the bar was serving outstanding food and cocktails , the sunbeds were super comfi, the swimming pool was delightful and the overall ambiance was stylish and sophisticated! I would happily return
The room was great, the indoor pool was good. The outdoor pool was horrible. As a solo traveller it's near impossible to get a sun bed and you have no control of the umbrella if you do get a bed, so if you want to work on your tan, go somewhere else. The customer service was awful. Extremely difficult to put any food/drink on your room (maybe it's easier if you book direct with the hotel rather than via an operator?) The evening restaurant dinner was disappointing and not worth the price.
The room and common facilities are quite new and finished to a nice standard. Our room was spacious, comfortable, and well-designed, though the shower has a noticeable design flaw that causes it to constantly flood the bathroom floor.
The hotel is also in an excellent location, with plenty of restaurants, transport links, and groceries right on the doorstep.
Unfortunately, the service and management fell well short of expectations for a Novotel. We arrived to check in at the designated time (2:00 PM) only to be told our room wasn't ready. When we pushed back and noted that this wasn't acceptable, a room was suddenly available, with the receptionist claiming it just hadn't updated on their system yet.
The leisure facilities are structurally nice, but the pool area was extremely crowded. This could be because management allows non-guests to pay a fee to use it, which ruins the experience for paying hotel residents.
Furthermore, when we asked for beach towels, we were abruptly told that taking towels off the premises isn't allowed.
Overall, it was a nice stay and the property had great hardware and a strong location, but the hospitality was slightly below expectation.
Quiet location in Sliema. Modern Hotel with fantastic amenities.
The Pool was one of the best i have ever visited on vacations, with views over the city. The room was spacious, modern, with a nice view.
Staff was fantastic and helped with any request we had.
Our flight left before the breakfast buffet opened so they even provided us with freshly made sandwiches and fruit, that we can take with us and eat on the road.
Patrick
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified
6/10 Okay
Georgie
21 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Myself and two friends stayed here for 7 nights and stayed in a room with a double bed and a double sofa bed. Let’s talk about the facilities first. Before I booked this hotel I made sure it had a heated pool, but when we went to use the indoor facilities it was evident that the pool is not heated in the slightest. In fact, the “ice” bath was warmer than the pool and jacuzzi, and this is not a joke or exaggeration. We spent more time sitting in the ice bath than we did the main pool because of how much warmer it was. Considering the indoor pool had such a loud consistent noise going on in the background, you’d think the pool would be heated. Not to mention the excessive chlorine usage which stings your eyes as soon as you walk through the pool doors, surely not meeting regulations, if they even have them in Malta. Also wanting to mention, the pool water was not clean, and needs to be filtered more, not just packed with chlorine. The staff at the indoor pool had no idea why or if the pool would get heated at any point, and they were nowhere to be seen in the actual pool area at all, which resulted in a poor guy slipping and hitting his lower back extremely hard, because nobody was mopping up the excessive amounts of water on the floor. I do want to mention though that they had someone regularly mopping the floor at the outdoor pool, which also wasn’t heated, and was absolutely freezing. Longer review on Google.
Lovely clean and modern room! The hotel staff are friendly and welcoming! Property location is ideal with boat and ferry rides a short walk away, and plenty of local restaurants nearby.
Location: 5 minutes slow walk to and from the airport bus station. Surrounded by restaurants. 20 minutes slow walk to the Sliema Ferry terminal to Valletta and/or Sliema city centre.
Room: big rooms, large size beds, decent TV screen, kettle, hairdryer, fridge, and excellent shower. Only thing to add is that the air conditioning is centrally controlled. Few button presses, you can switch it off.
Customer service is ok and staff are polite. Restaurant and bar within the hotel.
Noise: you can hear noise if you are unlucky to have a room next door to a noisy neighbour. You can hear banging of doors. You can also hear when the cleaning team are tidying in adjacent rooms.
In einer ruhigen Seitengasse gelegenes Hotel. Zentral gelegen mit guter Anbindung zu den öffentlichen Verkehrsmitteln. In der nähe befinden sich die ganzen Anlegeplätze der Ausflugsboote und jede Menge guter Restaurant mit echt günstigen Preise. Weiter befindet sich auf der Dachterrasse ein Pool. Frühstück ist auch ausreichend mit sehr guten Kaffee. Die Zimmer und Betten sind groß und sauber, das Bad ist ebenfalls groß mit einer modernen Dusche. Das Personal ist freundlich und Hilfsbereit. Wir waren 4 Personen und würden uns jederzeit wieder für dieses Hotel entscheiden.
De hotelkamer is ruim en schoon en de douche in de badkamer is erg fijn. De spa vonden wij ook leuk en mooi, maar het buitenzwembad was erg koud. Qua locatie is dit hotel ook ideaal, op 15 minuten lopen zit de ferry naar valetta en in de buurt van het hotel zitten genoeg restaurants. Wij hadden geen ontbijt genomen, maar hebben dit elke dag gehaald bij panina, wat tegenover het hotel zit. Hier heb je echt de lekkerste betaalbare broodjes. Als wij weer naar Malta gaan, boeken wij dit hotel weer.
Sehr gute Lage, schönes Hotel mit sauberen Zimmern.
Allerdings dafür ,dass das Hotel relativ neu ist, sind die Geräte im Fitnessstudio leider sehr schlecht.
Very clean and spacipus rooms, great showers.
Breakfast was good, with lot of options.
Poolarea is beautiful, with comfortable chairs and great views.
Location is also good, with easy access to busses, Valletta, Ferry. Several good restaurants nearby.
Mon avis sur le Novotel Sliema est mitigé. Si l'infrastructure et l'emplacement sont à la hauteur, la communication et l'organisation laissent sérieusement à désirer.
Les points positifs :
- Hôtel moderne et très propre.
- Emplacement idéal pour découvrir Sliema, la Valette et Malte.
Les points négatifs (Expérience client décevante) :
- Le manque de réactivité et de coordination du personnel a rythmé notre séjour :
- Arrivée frustrante : Plusieurs messages envoyés en amont pour réserver une navette aéroport sont restés sans réponse.
- Gestion du restaurant : J'ai réservé par message un buffet spécial pour Pâques. On m'a confirmé la réservation par écrit, mais une fois sur place, aucune trace de notre nom sur la liste.
- Logistique incohérente : Pour notre départ, nous avons commandé une navette pour 4 personnes avec bagages. L'hôtel a envoyé une petite citadine. Nous avons dû jouer à "Tetris" avec les valises pour réussir à s'installer.
Service après-vente inexistant : Depuis notre départ, je sollicite l'hôtel par message pour obtenir la facture du repas de Pâques payé sur place. Je n'ai, à ce jour, aucune réponse.
En résumé : Un bel hôtel physiquement, mais une gestion administrative et humaine qui n'est pas au niveau d'un 4 étoiles. Si vous n'avez besoin de rien, tout se passera bien.