AX The Palace

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Design Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Design Suite | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Suite, Hot Tub | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
High Street, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1542
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

Design Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Comfort Room (Atrium View)

  • 365 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Suite, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Single Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Single Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Superior Room

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

AX The Palace places you next to Stella Maris Church and within a 10-minute walk of ll-Fortiżża. This 5-star hotel has 149 rooms and welcomes guests with a bar/lounge, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 14 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Malta Experience - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Busy Bee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AX The Palace

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a health club
Guests of AX The Palace enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Transportation is made easy with an area shuttle. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and safes.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.

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

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German, Italian

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Talk of Town
  • TemptAsian
  • The Tabloid

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2007
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the indoor pool after 2 PM.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day

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 12.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services.

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.
  • The minimum check-in age for Spring Break is 18 years old.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Sliema
Palace Sliema
The Palace Hotel Sliema
The Palace Malta/Sliema
AX │ The Palace
AX The Palace Hotel
AX The Palace Sliema
AX The Palace Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at AX The Palace?

AX The Palace offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at AX The Palace?

As of May 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at AX The Palace on May 10, 2025 start from $201.1, 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.

What's there to see close to AX The Palace?

Located steps from Stella Maris Church, this hotel is in Sliema, and within a 10-minute walk of Tower Road and Point Shopping Mall. You'll also find Sliema Promenade and St George's Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at AX The Palace?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is there a spa at AX The Palace?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include couples treatments and massages.

Does AX The Palace have a casino at the property?

No, AX The Palace doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at AX The Palace?

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

Is AX The Palace a good place to stay for couples?

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

Does AX The Palace have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a sauna at this hotel.

Does AX The Palace have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, AX The Palace serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Tabloid.

Will AX The Palace allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at AX The Palace though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at AX The Palace?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from AX The Palace?

The closest major airport to AX The Palace is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 6.7 mi away (12 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at AX The Palace?

Yes, some guestrooms at AX The Palace offer a balcony.

AX The Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 585 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doyinsola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Louise

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, this time though the breakfast staff spent more time avoiding work than working
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, PASADENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice & relaxing stay. Easy to check in & the receptionist’s were all very sweet & helpful. I got a massage at the spa which was great & informative. I would love to stay there again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Saungweme's from 🇬🇧 AX The Palace was a really good choice for our stay in Malta. We booked the junior suite; the room was spacious clean and had all the amenities you'd expect in a 5 * hotel. We looked forward to getting back to the relaxing comfort of our room each day after spending the day exploring Malta. The bed was very comfortable; we had a balcony that stretched the length of our room with sea facing views. There is a concierge service and car parking available at the hotel at a small fee. There are 4 restaurants in the hotel each offering a different cuisine from around the world. The buffet options in The Tabloid restaurant were amazing and catered for different palettes. The attention to detail and service by the staff; from dining through to house keeping was exceptional. The front desk staff were very helpful and pleasant. Special mention to Front Office Manager Simba Mapfumo and Shivana, who added a personal touch to our stay making it even more special. They were knowledgeable and gave us some good tips and advise on places to visit. We will definitely be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miray, Surrey

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff members here were so welcoming and kind. This hotel is beautiful and went above and beyond my expectations. It’s located in a very convenient location as it’s a short walk from both the ferry, and a variety of shops and places to eat, while also being in a fairly quiet neighbourhood. I even received a certificate on my birthday for a free cocktail for both myself and my husband.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

juliet

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Fantastic hotel and service- we arrived without luggage and they were able to provide essentials like toothbrush for us. Great place would definitely like to stay again and would recommend. Roof top pool and bar is particularly nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All very good!

Lovely room, good breakfast and great evening buffet with wine. Friendly and helpful staff. Especially the tall Indian/Pakistani waiter in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A big thanku to all the staff here who were more than helpful friendly and polite We had a wonderful 5day stay and so enjoyed being handy for catching ferry over and back to valleta at such a reasonable price! Our room was always tidy clean and beds well made x
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - amazing food & staff were brilliant - would definitely recommend. Temptasian was unbelievable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was as we remembered from our visit two years ago. The rooms are spacious and clean, the staff helpful and friendly and the breakfast plentiful and delicious. The hotel is ideally situated for our needs in the hustle and bustle of Sliema, which we love, and perfectly located to visit Valetta and other places of interest on the island. The 7 day travelcard is very good value for money. We would definitely stay at the AX Palace Hotel again and would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone looking to holiday in Malta.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The propert was well located . Nice roof top pool area as well as adult only pool area. The room was very spacious and well appointed. The bathroom was very big with separate water closet, separate shower as well as a bathtub. The restaurants were good and the breakfast was excellent. My only regret is our room was on back of building. I do not recommend it as there was no view from balcony. But that was probably more my fault when booking
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not the same?

I have been coming to The Palace for about 10yrs for work. This time the service was not the same: breakfast drinks almost non-existent, reception failed to make reservation for restaurant and overall standard helfullness of some of the staff was poor. Will probably look elsewhere for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay , staff were excellent- restaurants were great - fabulous location - we were very lucky to receive complimentary upgrade to a suite and that was truly wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

NICOLA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful - outstanding hotel and staff! Special mention for Olga on reception and Julie in the Asian restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Saudamini

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except WiFi but the hotel provided a hub which worked fine
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with amazing staff. The room was comfortable and the facilities were great.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Rita Mifsud

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing! The best hotel stay we have ever had. We will stay with The Palace every year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Finlay

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is really beautiful. The rooftop pool is amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024