Novotel Malta Sliema

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Fitness facility
Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Spa

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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60 SIR FREDERICK PONSOMBY STREET, Gzira, GZR 1070
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balluta Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Room, 2 Double Beds

  • City view
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, Two Balconies

  • City view
  • 495 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • City view
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 388 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Gzira

Novotel Malta Sliema places you within a mile (2 km) of popular attractions like Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. This 293-room, 4-star hotel has an outdoor pool along with an indoor pool and a 24-hour gym.

What's nearby

  • Duck Village - 3 min walk - 0.2 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 - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loaf - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moo's Kebab - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪noww - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pulcinella Pizzeria Napoletana - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Novotel Malta Sliema

Novotel Malta Sliema features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour gym. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for EUR 30 per vehicle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, access to locker space, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a conference center.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include sofa beds, sitting areas, and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 36 per day)
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator (50 inch wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Mobile key entry
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 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)

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, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

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.
  • 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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

Novotel Malta Sliema Hotel
Novotel Malta Sliema Gzira
Novotel Malta Sliema Hotel Gzira
Novotel Malta Sliema (Opening June 2025)

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around Novotel Malta Sliema?

This hotel is located in Gzira, a short 17-minute walk from Saint Julian's Bay and also 17 minutes on foot from Balluta Bay. You'll also find Sliema Promenade and Malta Experience within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Malta Sliema?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Malta Sliema on Mar 10, 2026 start from $74, 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.

Is parking available on site at Novotel Malta Sliema?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Novotel Malta Sliema feature a casino on the premises?

No, Novotel Malta Sliema doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Novotel Malta Sliema?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Novotel Malta Sliema?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Novotel Malta Sliema have a hot tub?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel feature private outdoor spa tubs.

Does Novotel Malta Sliema have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Novotel Malta Sliema serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Novotel Malta Sliema allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Novotel Malta Sliema though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Malta Sliema?

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

How close is the airport from Novotel Malta Sliema?

The closest major airport to Novotel Malta Sliema is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Novotel Malta Sliema?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Malta Sliema.

Novotel Malta Sliema Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was smooth, staff were welcoming and accommodating. The room was well designed and spacious. Bed was comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. I was particularly impressed with the gym facilities, a spacious area with ample cardio equipment as well as plenty of fixed weight machines and free weights. I paid the additional fee for breakfast on one morning and found the buffet to be varied in terms of choice as well as of a good quality. The hotel is conveniently situated, just a short walk from the main area of the town where there is an abundance of restaurants, shops and other attractions. I would definitely stay here again and I would also recommend it to anyone looking for a hotel in this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke Luca

Liked: Amenities
All was good, great spacious room and power shower. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Really good price for the luxury I got.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dhaval

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall service standard was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t fault the hotel, maybe just lack of cups at breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mixed but ultimately positive experience. The hotel is clean and modern with good amenities and a decent location. The spa staff and housekeeping were outstanding but the main reception was inconsistent and it really depended on who available to deal with your questions. The lobby bar is small, but had enough options and was fairly priced for the area. The spa was far too busy in the evenings and was filled with screaming kids, making it less of a serene relaxing experience and more like being at a leisure centre swimming pool, the 7PM closing time also didn't help.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gudrun

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Peter, Crewe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff were lovely, breakfast tasty, views from the rooftop bar and pool exceptional. Overall a wonderful vibe and a short walk from everything in Sliema (including the 5 minute ferry across to Valetta). Wonderful little trip, thank you so much for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very nice brand new hotel in Malta that’s close to the bus stop. The location is not too convenient for exploring typical tourist destinations but ride share is inexpensive in Malta so we opted for that most of the time. The bathroom in our room smelled like sewer but they were able to get us into a different room the next day. There’s construction going on everywhere near the hotel but the rooms are pretty soundproof. We could only hear the construction noise when we opened the sliding door. There’s lots of restaurants about 2-3 blocks away that’s by the water. The rooftop pool looked nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander, Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angella, New York

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at this hotel was amazing. Wouldn’t change a thing. Enjoyed the location and the room itself. Perfect size for a couple. Loved the full length mirror and the small balcony. Wonderful staff. Breakfast was pretty good. Would especially like to thank Sarah at the front desk. She really helped make sure that our stay was so memorable. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Maryam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious and clean and facilities were clean and comfortable
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Baboo, Hatfield

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Great shower but for those who hire car this is not the right hotel as they don’t have parking it’s all off street parking so try your luck otherwise when your come late night you struggle Sauna was not working , so was the indoor swimming pool Room was never cleaned before 4pm only 1/2 staff per floor Well just beer thwse points in mind when booking Novotel Malta
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne Musimbi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was ok but they never mentioned the ongoing renovations. It was abit noisy and with dirt on the upper floors
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is a building site. Dirty and noisy and dangerous. Staff rude and unprofessional. We tried to soak to management but after over s month off silence we imagine we won't get a response. Terrible experience especially as we paid 4* prices for it. AVOID IT
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round decent. But the street outside can get noisy with cars or motorbikes. Location is near sea front so benefits from shoos and restaurants. Inside the dinner buffet is OK but food quality isn't the best. The English of some waitering staff isn't great. Air con inside restaurant is too strong...makes the food go cold.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything great with no complaints and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elisabeth

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Dale

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is 85% ready. It’s a new building but full of on-going interior work and issues. The corridors and bedrooms have plaguing air pressure issues. Air vents in the rooms are extremely loud and cannot be rectified without technician support. Check-in was late and our room wasn’t clean. The cleaning staff failed to replace dirty towels without being chased. Our bathrooms also didn’t have hanging rails for the towels. The downstairs pool wasn’t open yet for use. We’re appreciative that it’s brand new but this did impact our experience. I’d suggest looking for a different hotel until they’re officially 100% ready.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jekaterina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I was a bit unsure at first because of some of the bad reviews, but I’m glad I went for it. The hotel is brand new and you can feel it, everything works well and looks fresh. Since it’s a soft opening, a few things aren’t finished yet (like the gym door missing and small details around the place), but nothing major. I did notice some workers improving things here and there during the day, even using hand tools around 11am, but it wasn’t a big issue and noise was quite minimal . The pool area is fantastic, staff are super friendly, and for the price it’s a solid choice. Breakfast could be better, especially during peak hours when it feels understaffed and crowded, but overall it’s definitely worth staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

STEPHEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room and in general hotel was clean. Facilities not finished so no Spa or indoor pool. Work ongoing so often building noise heard around the hotel from approx. 8am onwards. Also no swim up bar or food available at rooftop pool as 3rd party operators not currently offering.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel rooms very big and quiet massive bed. Staff very helpful. Lovely large roof top pool overlooking bay the only negative is the sun loungers get fully taken in the mornings but usually able to get one in the afternoons, it was noted that some beds have towels placed on them but you dont see anyone using them. Pool towels are supplied when you go to the pool. You cant take your own drinks to pool as theres a bar and you're expected to buy from them. The only negative is it's new hotel and advertised indoor pool which is one of the reasons i booked this hotel, unfortunately this was not open and they had no idea when it would be ready. Plenty of eateries and shops in walking distance and brilliant bus services running regularly at bottom of street on the main road a few minutes walk.to bottom of street.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful polite staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Morgan-Wallis Rose

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
At our time of stay (Beginning to Mid September 2025) the hotel was incomplete, and still in the process of being built/finished. From what has been done so far, it will be an incredible hotel, but our time featured some teething issues (understandable!!) and facilities being advertised, but not completed yet - no sauna, no spa, no gym, etc etc. However, this hotel holds great potential, the staff are super accommodating and once completed, will be a lovely hotel in an up and coming area, and we will return for another visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025