The Preluna Hotel

4.0 star property
Private beach and outdoor pool, near Bisazza Street
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Junior Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
124 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1605
  • Point Shopping Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fort St. Elmo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬
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Room options

Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Sea View

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

The Preluna Hotel places you within a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions such as Bisazza Street and Point Shopping Mall. This 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 280 rooms and conveniences like a full-service spa, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Bisazza Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Point Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malta Experience - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Sakura
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gabbana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Preluna Hotel

Private beach and outdoor pool, near Bisazza Street
At The Preluna Hotel, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) for EUR 25.00 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Minibars, coffee makers, and ceiling fans are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Feelgood Wellness has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • La Piazza Bar
  • Sakura Japanese Cuisine
  • The Skyroom Cocktail Bar
  • Triton Restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2,583 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

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-accessible path of travel

More

  • 13 floors
  • 4 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 28 2025 to August 4 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 30:
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from May 21 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25.00 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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.
  • 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • Nearby construction work may cause some noise disturbance.

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 Preluna
Preluna
Preluna Hotel
Preluna Hotel Sliema
Preluna Sliema
Hotel Malta Preluna
Preluna Hotel & Spa Malta/Sliema
Preluna Hotel And Spa
Preluna Hotel Malta
Preluna Malta
Preluna Hotel Spa
The Preluna Hotel Hotel
The Preluna Hotel Sliema
The Preluna Hotel Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Preluna Hotel?

The Preluna Hotel provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Preluna Hotel?

As of May 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Preluna Hotel on Jun 8, 2025 start from $170.96, 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 do around The Preluna Hotel?

This hotel is located in Sliema, just steps from ll-Fortiżża and Stella Maris Church, and within a short walk of Tower Road. You'll also find Sliema Promenade and St George's Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Preluna Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at The Preluna Hotel?

Feelgood Wellness is the hotel's spa and services include deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages, reflexology, and aromatherapy. Note that spa services and facilities will be unavailable from July 28 2025 until August 4 2025 (subject to change).

Does The Preluna Hotel have a casino?

No, The Preluna Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Preluna Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool. Note though that pool facilities will be unavailable from July 28 2025 until August 4 2025 (subject to change).

Is The Preluna Hotel good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Does The Preluna Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Preluna Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Preluna Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Preluna Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Preluna Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Preluna Hotel?

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

Where is the closest airport to The Preluna Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Preluna Hotel is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 7.8 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Preluna Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Preluna Hotel offer a furnished balcony and may feature sea views.

Does The Preluna Hotel have a wedding venue?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Preluna Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Preluna Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 190 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desislava

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

nice place to rest

Clean and welcoming place, with friendly staff and delicious food!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very central, close to public transport, nice promenade, relaxing area ideal for walks. Staff are ok and helpful. At the back where my room was, but, they are building something and it's quite noisy from early morning. I suggest to others to take a front room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiesheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the hotel was very conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Accessible to transport, shopping, dining.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

abdulsalam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

abdulsalam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury

A superb hotel and room. The balcony overlooked the sea and we were given a free bottle of wine which we sat and drank there. The breakfast included is extremely plentiful and delicious. The negative is the building work. It started very early between 6:45am and 8:30am each day. We complained only to be told that they did not start until 9am and we must have heard another firms’ building work! But it is clear that they are building on top of the curved block of rooms and a cement mixer was there each morning and a crane everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel but being on a busy seafront it was noisy at night. The lifts were rather erratic so there was a bit of a wait at times. Very well placed for the bus service.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana Maria

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Humbug hotel.. meh!

Long wait for elevators 20min to get to main floor to check out. Employees not very knowledgeable or friendly with the exception room service who were very friendly and smiled. Main restaurant on 13th floor always closed unable to enjoy it. So sad.. Rooms rather small .. balcony (not hotels faults) gave out to much noise and construction work but hotel should have at least advised or given other options. Hotel Looks nice from outside but a little disappointing once inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spaciousness of our room, but it lacked comforts such as a chair for each person--We had one. We enjoyed the nice size kettle for hot tea/coffee. I would have liked a desk or a table for my laptop...that area was taken up by tea center. I enjoyed sleeping on the mattress provided. My experience fell below expectations. Transportation access on the other hand was exemplary. Lots of buses to Valetta plus H-on H-off buses stopped right there. Lots of dining variety all around. The buffet is well regarded. When we were there, the building was surrounded with noisy construction projects. Many guests were discomforted by all the noise. I just think Preluna could do better as far as improving comfort in their rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Shamsul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel location with great views and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hailey, Maidenhead

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under construction and we were not made aware of this by anyone prior to our stay. We booked 7 months in advance and our room wasn’t ready the first night. We stayed in a windowless room that had bugs and a horrible shower/sink/bathroom. The bed and linens were atrocious. One top sheet, horrible pillows. Scratchy sheets and there was sand in the bed our first night , when it should have been freshly cleaned. The pool was across the street and not clean nor updated. The spa is down the street, around the corner. Nothing is connected to the actual hotel. Construction started every morning (except Sunday) at 7am. It was horrible and we did not get a good night’s sleep during our whole stay. I’m usually a very positive person, I am not one to write negative reviews - this experience needed to be documented to let others know. The staff were nice, but had no ability to help us. We had to move rooms the second day, to the room type we actually booked. They said our room would be ready at 2pm. We show up at 2pm; we were not allowed into the room until 2:45pm. We had an event at 4:00pm and it was very hectic to get ready / move our bags/ unpack/ etc. I’m really disappointed with our stay. We have stayed at a different hotel in St. Paul’s Bay last year that was rated 3 stars and it was wildly nicer than this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a seaview room on a higher floor and it was excellent. The rooms are sound proofed, we had a balcony with excellent views over the ocean, perfect for sunrise, watching the ferries to Gozo, the incoming and outgoing cruise ships and dozens of yachts and power boats. There is a shopping mall about 8-10 minutes walk away, the ferry terminal is about 10 minutes walk too. There are several restaurants and bars close by, an ice cream kiosk opposite, plenty of seats to people watch or just sit. The promenade from the ferries to St Julian's is directly opposite, buses to Valletta and Mdina/Rabat run both ways from out front of the hotel. The buffet breakfast has plenty of variety, we didn't eat lunch or dinner in the hotel. There is a rooftop bar and separate restaurant for great views. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet, the bathroom was spacious however there was little bench room for personal items and one hook for bath towels. Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion are supplied. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware! Large parts of this hotel are still under construction/renovation. Photos depicted on website are not necessarily accurate. There are workmen and very loud construction noises throughout the day. We had stayed here before and were very pleased so were horrified when we were shown our room on this occasion and it felt half finished with a strong smell of paint. On complaining to the duty manager we were moved to a room in the main (original) part of the hotel and after that point everything was very nice and just as we remembered. Just very disappointed that we had to go through such an awful and upsetting process initially. Thank you to Mr Mifsud again for assisting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to the Preluna many times, and this time for our 10th wedding anniversary. The staff made it extra special for us and we will be sure to keep coming for many years to come and to recommend to others
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, rooms were clean and the beach club was a great addition to the trip. Our only issue was that there was a barking dog in a building next to the hotel…and the dog barks constantly…morning and night. Management has tried to rectify this, but they are unable as the dog is not on hotel property. Aside from this, simply beautiful experience. Great location too!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great location, great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sacha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed at the Preluna twice before, I love the staff at the Preluna, everyone was always polite and welcoming and friendly. I love the breakfast at the Preluna, it has everything anyone could ask for. I was suprised that the part of the hotel where I was staying was unergoing renovation, a little dusty in the corridors, my sister and I discovered some dust coming through the vents, oterwuse the room was comfortable, clean, spacious, the hooks in the bathroom are made for taller people and made it difficult for me to use. I would definitely stay there again, it is located in a perfect location, easily walk to many locations i Sliema.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with a few minor irritations like our safe not working but no one coming to fix it and a guy in the apartments next door with a German shepherd he liked to leave barking on the balcony. Otherwise if was perfect for our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024