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Hotel Kennedy Nova

4.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027
  • Place, Duck Village
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (Standard)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room (Standard)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Quadruple Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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One Bedroom Apartment | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sea View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sea View Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gzira

Hotel Kennedy Nova places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. This 98-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a rooftop terrace.

What's nearby

  • Duck Village - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balluta Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tower Road - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalamà - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morning Star - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

At Hotel Kennedy Nova, guests have access to a children's pool, a rooftop terrace, and free WiFi in public areas. Transportation is made easy with an area shuttle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, a business center, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, phones, and desks are other standard amenities.
A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Creek Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 527 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kennedy Nova
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova
Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova Hotel
Nova Kennedy
Hotel Kennedy Nova Malta/Il Gzira
Kennedy Nova Il Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel Gzira

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Hotel Kennedy Nova offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

As of Jun 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kennedy Nova on Jun 24, 2026 start from $119, including 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.

What's there to see near Hotel Kennedy Nova?

This hotel is located in Gzira, a short 18-minute walk from Saint Julian's Bay and also 20 minutes on foot from Sliema Promenade. You'll also find St George's Beach and Upper Barrakka Gardens within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova feature a casino?

No, Hotel Kennedy Nova doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until September.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this waterfront hotel include a minibar as well as a poolside bar and a restaurant.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Kennedy Nova serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Creek Restaurant.

Will Hotel Kennedy Nova allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Kennedy Nova though service animals are welcome.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Kennedy Nova?

The closest major airport to Hotel Kennedy Nova is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 6.4 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea and city views.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova host weddings?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Hotel Kennedy Nova.

Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 529 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 163 out of 529 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 529 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 529 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 529 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Oria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was satisfactory. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Mr M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good reception staff, excellent air conditioning in the room , rooftop bar really good. Highly recommend this hotel.looking forward to returning
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property staff amazing perfect location loved staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location . Nice rooftop terrace with pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. It is clean and the staff are very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel right on the seafront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
The staff was really kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best location, good connection to bus and airport, clean, breakfast sufficient, rooms in the vicinity of the lifts a little noisy, price - performance ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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6/10 Okay

Colin

A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff was smiley and helpful. The hotel met our needs of being close to th waterfront and transport links. It was clean and organised. Having a sea view room was wonderful but take ear plugs if you go to bed before the nightlife nearby has finished. Breakfast had hot and cold options. If you want something specific, I'd suggest not having breakfast included as there are so mamy eateries nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Todor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everywhere, spotless .Staff at reception helpful, nice ,kind .Kitchen staff very nice. Location very convenient,/bus stop ,ferry, shops ,bars, restaurants./,just on the doorsteps .Amazing, friendly, helpful all of you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I dont know how this hotel got a 4 star rating , we stayed in a superior room , was basic , only had a window and the view was other windows covered in bird 💩 , had to pay 5 euros for a kettle, breakfast was basic and cold , and you couldn't take it your self , pool was small , no entertainment .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, however, not the best place to stay. Could use some huge upgrades. The shower had very low pressure and was not great for me height even though I am 6’1”. Location was a key factor. It is within walking distance for the Valletta Ferry and easy location to grab a Bolt. I wouldn’t stay here again however unless they did some upgrades to the rooms. It was overpriced for what the rooms were.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

I.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad furniture, ugly rooms, old beds, but clean, as clean something very old and broken can be. Anyway, room service daily and pleasant stuff. Also, good location, but too expensive for the service in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place! Very clean! But fix the AC please!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here until they refurbish the 1980's hotel. Very noisy and old tired funishings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff polite, supportive and courteous. I arrived at the hotel a day late due to unforeseen difficulties, the arrival was at 1am. I had previously sent a email relating to the delay. The staff reception officer was very helpful and when l explained the delayed arrival he was extremely professional ensuring a room was available with suitable amenities. The air conditioning was effective, particularly during the hot nights. Would definitely return and spend few days break at the accommodation and recommend to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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4/10 Poor

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The main reason to choose hotel pool with bar and snacks.When I booked they were said to be open. They were not open and therefore I feel we should get some sort of compensation. Ovreall then disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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