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Waterfront

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Balcony view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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The Strand, Sliema, Malta, GZR1028
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Shopping Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(31 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom amenities | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

Waterfront places you within a 10-minute stroll of Triq Manwel Dimech and Duck Village. This 165-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tower Road - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Point Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Grana - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Waterfront

Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and bars
Waterfront features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and free use of bicycles.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and children's robes. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 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. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 1Olive Grill
  • Cielo Lounge
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Regatta Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

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

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed 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 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Gzira
Waterfront Hotel Gzira
Waterfront Hotel Sliema
Waterfront Sliema
Waterfront Hotel Malta
Waterfront Hotel Sliema Malta
The Waterfront Hotel Malta/Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Waterfront?

Waterfront offers free cancellation on some room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see close to Waterfront?

Located steps from Triq Manwel Dimech, this hotel is in Sliema, and within a 10-minute walk of Duck Village and Bisazza Street. You'll also find Tower Road and Saint Julian's Bay less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at Waterfront?

Yes, there is electric car charging and bicycle parking available.

Is there a spa available at Waterfront?

Spa services at the hotel include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, and body wraps.

Does Waterfront have a casino on the premises?

No, Waterfront doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Waterfront?

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

Is Waterfront good for couples?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, 2 bars, and an ocean-view restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Waterfront?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Waterfront have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Waterfront has 3 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Waterfront allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Waterfront.

Are there connecting rooms at Waterfront?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Waterfront?

The closest major airport to Waterfront is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 6.7 mi away (11 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Waterfront?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a furnished balcony where guests can enjoy sea or courtyard views.

Reviews

Waterfront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 63 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sneha Ramanlal

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. We enjoyed our time at the hotel immensely. All the staff were all very polite, professional and helpful and they all deserve high praises. We enjoyed especially eating and drinking at the Cielo rooftop bar, our conversations with the cheerful Mushab at breakfast and relaxing with super views on the bedroom balcony. Thank you to everyone at The Waterfront Hotel!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vianney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Chambre très confortable avec vue incroyable !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Best hotel

Second time at this hotel and they made it a memorable one. Very clean and great location. Staff goes above and beyond.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominic

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

Excellent stay

4 stars hotel with 5 stars facilities and service. Plenty of food options around the hotel and easy access to shopping and waterfront attractions. Good breakfast and afternoon happy hour drinks excellent.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Fantastiskt hotell och service

Fantastiskt hotell med världens bästa service personal inom alla områden!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Waterfront is situated about halfway along the Sliema bay overlooking Valletta and the Manoel Island. Generally, the hotel is clean and well kept. It’s very convenient for the ferry to Valletta, excursions and local bars. Don’t be fooled by the photos of the pools. The hotel doesn’t have its own pool. Instead they have free entry to a shared ‘pool club’ over the road. This is shared with at least two other hotels and they sell entrance to third parties too. What this leads to is an incredibly cramped and busy pool area with loud dance music blaring all day - not great at all if you fancy a quiet relax looking over the harbour. The indoor pool is very small. The view from the rooftop bar is great, but expect not to be able to use it on several days - they let it out for functions regularly (we had that twice in a four night stay). They’re trying with their ‘green’ credentials - refillable water bottles, messaging etc, but then give you toiletries in lots of little plastic bottles. A bit of an oversight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at the Waterfront was absolutely fantastic and gave us a real VIP feel. The staff were so warm, welcoming, and genuinely helpful – we were greeted with a lovely welcome drink and helpful information when we arrived. Our room was huge with a stunning sea view, and the spa and indoor facilities were excellent – the pool was a good size and never too busy, and the jacuzzi was perfect for relaxing. I loved the cold, scented towels from the fridge – such a nice touch – and the cosy slippers and robe made it feel extra special. The location couldn’t be better – right near the ferry, which made it so easy to pop over to Gozo or take a boat trip. The other guests were also very lovely; we always exchanged smiles and greetings, which added to the friendly atmosphere. Housekeeping was spot on. We never saw the cleaner, but every day our room was left spotless, with little treats like nuts, biscuits, and fresh bottled water. The kids were so happy with their own toiletry box left just for them. Breakfast was really good, with plenty of vegetarian choices for us. I loved the fresh smoothies and the granola in those cute little glasses. A special thanks to Mashud, who greeted us warmly every single morning and made sure we and the children were looked after. We slept well every night, felt so cared for, and can’t wait to come back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommend the Waterfront

Really big family room - good amenities - great breakfast - loved the barista!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Reina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outdoor pool but I did not swim because there was too many people and I did not think it’s clear water 💦 lol all the stuffs were nice and for the private beach, they provided us bottle of water, chips, oranges, beach towels and beach sheet that was really thoughtful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service from all the staff was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW THOMAS RUPERT

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and informative. Hotel was great, central enough to get to places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean Great food
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Malta trip

Fantastic hotel Staff were marvellous Food was great Happy hour a must The breakfast is worth every penny Beach club available for use very busy Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was first class and staff really nice and helpful. Lovely location. Aircon really good it even has a quiet setting, brilliant at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sehar

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was clean however the pool shown on the photos is a separate building and you have to cross the road. They do have an indoor pool too but we were surprised to see the seepage main pool which is shown on photos We kind of remembered that we included our breakfast but when we arrived we were told this is not included. Room service doesn’t refill water which I was surprised about. There was a water dispenser from which we had to get refills ourselves. For the price paid we thought it’s overpriced however the local is amazing you can get to cruises pick ups and uber etc comes on the main road so location feature is winning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiyi, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clifford, Upper Marlboro

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
​This is probably one of the most lopsided hotel reviews I've ever written in my life. The good - the location is superb. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, and small grocery stores within walking distance from the front of the hotel. All the staff I encountered were awesome, including the front desk staff, housekeeping staff, and the restaurant staff. The room itself was spacious, clean, with great air conditioning (room 1003). The spa treatments were great. The restaurant dinner menu was excellent. The bad and I mean EXTREMELY BAD - There's a large rooftop terrace on the 10th floor. Our room was literally two feet from the entrance to the rooftop terrace. My wife and I arrived really late on check in and were exhausted from our flight, so we went immediately to bed and thankfully there was no event going on that night on the rooftop terrace that first night. However, there was an event on the second night with a DJ. The DJ might as well have been INSIDE OUR ROOM. Why on earth would an architect design a rooftop terrace to be literally two feet from a suite? Rooms 1003, 1002, and most likely 1001 are a complete WASH. I wouldn't rent out those rooms. I paid $285.05 per night, $1,209.85 total for four nights for a Deluxe Suite, with two of the nights with DJ music blasting through the wall. Luckily, my wife and I travel with earplugs, but usually that's to block out street noise. Thankfully they work well when trying to block out disco music DIRECTLY NEXT DOOR.
Deluxe Suit 1003
Deluxe Suit 1003
Bathroom
Bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and well situated for our stay , rooms were excellent and facilities were perfect, Restaurant was superb with plenty of choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and staff, we were lucky to celebrate 25 years of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff. Excellent facilities. Room was clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

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