The Plevna is a mid-range hotel offering good value in the Sliema Ferry area, near restaurants, shops, bars, and ferries to Valletta. Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable, and have solid amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and air-conditioning. The seasonal beach club is a highlight here, compete with a pool, a kiddy section, and a restaurant. Although the hotel lacks a fitness center and a spa, it offers discounted rates at the Preluna Hotel & Spa’s gym and wellness center, located just a few blocks away. There is a nice restaurant serving a varied breakfast buffet and an international dinner menu, and the bar offers cocktails and snacks. Those looking to stay closer to St. Julian’s may want to compare rates at The Plaza & Plaza Regency Hotels.
The Plevna is a mid-range hotel offering good value in the Sliema Ferry area, near restaurants, shops, bars, and ferries to Valletta. Rooms are simple but clean and comfortable, and have solid amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, electric kettles, and air-conditioning. The seasonal beach club is a highlight here, compete with a pool, a kiddy section, and a restaurant. Although the hotel lacks a fitness center and a spa, it offers discounted rates at the Preluna Hotel & Spa’s gym and wellness center, located just a few blocks away. There is a nice restaurant serving a varied breakfast buffet and an international dinner menu, and the bar offers cocktails and snacks. Those looking to stay closer to St. Julian’s may want to compare rates at The Plaza & Plaza Regency Hotels.
The Fortina Spa Resort is an upper-middle-range property towering over the eastern end of Sliema's waterfront promenade, and operating as adult-only throughout most of the year. While opened with plenty of fanfare in 2006, the ostensibly luxury hotel seems to have aged quickly much of it feels dated. Its 220 rooms are some of the most spacious in Malta, with many providing superb views over the water -- though some are prone to street noise. Spa Rooms feature a genuinely impressive collection of spa facilities, with some opening to private rooftop pools. A wide choice of dining options, indoor and outdoor pools, and a large spa area complete a collection of facilities rivaled by few hotels on the island. The nearby Preluna Hotel & Spa, however, comes close and offers more for families with kids.
The Fortina Spa Resort is an upper-middle-range property towering over the eastern end of Sliema's waterfront promenade, and operating as adult-only throughout most of the year. While opened with plenty of fanfare in 2006, the ostensibly luxury hotel seems to have aged quickly much of it feels dated. Its 220 rooms are some of the most spacious in Malta, with many providing superb views over the water -- though some are prone to street noise. Spa Rooms feature a genuinely impressive collection of spa facilities, with some opening to private rooftop pools. A wide choice of dining options, indoor and outdoor pools, and a large spa area complete a collection of facilities rivaled by few hotels on the island. The nearby Preluna Hotel & Spa, however, comes close and offers more for families with kids.
The 136-room Victoria Hotel is an upper-middle-range, traditionally elegant property in Sliema’s center. It has a quiet location within easy walking distance to the beach, port, shopping, and dining. A rooftop pool with a summer restaurant is a highlight, along with a charming English pub and an elegant fine-dining establishment. Guests receive direct access to its sister hotel's luxury indoor and outdoor pools, full-service spa, and fitness center. Four event spaces are popular for private functions. Traditionally decorated, classic rooms and suites -- which range in design from outdated to somewhat more modern -- have minibars and flat-screen TVs; most offer balconies or terraces. For more luxurious interiors, consider its sister property, The Palace.
The 136-room Victoria Hotel is an upper-middle-range, traditionally elegant property in Sliema’s center. It has a quiet location within easy walking distance to the beach, port, shopping, and dining. A rooftop pool with a summer restaurant is a highlight, along with a charming English pub and an elegant fine-dining establishment. Guests receive direct access to its sister hotel's luxury indoor and outdoor pools, full-service spa, and fitness center. Four event spaces are popular for private functions. Traditionally decorated, classic rooms and suites -- which range in design from outdated to somewhat more modern -- have minibars and flat-screen TVs; most offer balconies or terraces. For more luxurious interiors, consider its sister property, The Palace.
The Sliema Marina Hotel is a budget, '60s-era hotel with revamped interiors set overlooking Sliema's lively waterfront promenade. The hotel is sandwiched between two fast-food outlets and conveniently located opposite the bus station and Valletta ferry terminal. Its 78 guest rooms vary from bright and spacious with lovely sea-view balconies, to small and gloomy rooms with no views at all. Vistas from the breakfast room are superb, as are those from the rooftop terrace, which also features a whirlpool. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, though Wi-Fi is free and there's a cute Italian restaurant on the first floor. Travelers looking for a proper pool can pay a little more for one at the Rocca Nettuno Suites, which also has suites with cooking facilities.
The Sliema Marina Hotel is a budget, '60s-era hotel with revamped interiors set overlooking Sliema's lively waterfront promenade. The hotel is sandwiched between two fast-food outlets and conveniently located opposite the bus station and Valletta ferry terminal. Its 78 guest rooms vary from bright and spacious with lovely sea-view balconies, to small and gloomy rooms with no views at all. Vistas from the breakfast room are superb, as are those from the rooftop terrace, which also features a whirlpool. Expect to pay extra for breakfast, though Wi-Fi is free and there's a cute Italian restaurant on the first floor. Travelers looking for a proper pool can pay a little more for one at the Rocca Nettuno Suites, which also has suites with cooking facilities.
The two-and-a-half pearl Carlton Hotel offers affordable accommodations close to the beach -- with the added perk of a rooftop pool overlooking St. Julian's Bay. Its 47 guest rooms are basic with budget-quality furniture, but they have stylish touches, like lavender sateen bedding, striped throw pillows, and modern desk lamps with aquamarine shades. All come equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies, but there are no kettles. Features include hot breakfast buffet for a fee, served in a dining room with water views, and a business center with multiple desktop computers. Travelers looking for a step up can consider the nearby Plaza & Plaza Regency Hotels.
The two-and-a-half pearl Carlton Hotel offers affordable accommodations close to the beach -- with the added perk of a rooftop pool overlooking St. Julian's Bay. Its 47 guest rooms are basic with budget-quality furniture, but they have stylish touches, like lavender sateen bedding, striped throw pillows, and modern desk lamps with aquamarine shades. All come equipped with AC, flat-screen TVs, safes, and free Wi-Fi, and some have balconies, but there are no kettles. Features include hot breakfast buffet for a fee, served in a dining room with water views, and a business center with multiple desktop computers. Travelers looking for a step up can consider the nearby Plaza & Plaza Regency Hotels.
The 149-room Palace is a stylish luxury hotel in the center of Sliema, with a stunning infinity pool on the roof, the highest point in the city. But the Palace offers more than beautiful views, with a variety of fun restaurants and a singular design aesthetic that makes the common spaces feel hip and luxurious. Rooms range from economical to extravagant, and there are six individually themed Designer Suites. All rooms are clean, spacious, and elegant, with modern bathrooms. However, some have lackluster views, and the hotel is not directly on the beach, which may be a deal-breaker for some guests. For a beachside location, travelers could try the five-pearl Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands.
The 149-room Palace is a stylish luxury hotel in the center of Sliema, with a stunning infinity pool on the roof, the highest point in the city. But the Palace offers more than beautiful views, with a variety of fun restaurants and a singular design aesthetic that makes the common spaces feel hip and luxurious. Rooms range from economical to extravagant, and there are six individually themed Designer Suites. All rooms are clean, spacious, and elegant, with modern bathrooms. However, some have lackluster views, and the hotel is not directly on the beach, which may be a deal-breaker for some guests. For a beachside location, travelers could try the five-pearl Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands.
The 152-room Park Hotel is an upper-middle-range, affordable property that provides good value in Sliema, near the promenade and beach. Restaurants, cafes, and shopping are all within easy walking distance. Highlights include a rooftop pool and bar, indoor pool with a hot tub, massage parlor, and fitness center. There's also a casual restaurant and lobby bar. Rooms are cozy and simple with small flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and partial sea views from some balconies, though some decor is dated. Apartments complete with kitchenettes are available. Travelers seeking an upscale waterfront vacation might want to check out the Preluna Hotel & Spa.
The 152-room Park Hotel is an upper-middle-range, affordable property that provides good value in Sliema, near the promenade and beach. Restaurants, cafes, and shopping are all within easy walking distance. Highlights include a rooftop pool and bar, indoor pool with a hot tub, massage parlor, and fitness center. There's also a casual restaurant and lobby bar. Rooms are cozy and simple with small flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and partial sea views from some balconies, though some decor is dated. Apartments complete with kitchenettes are available. Travelers seeking an upscale waterfront vacation might want to check out the Preluna Hotel & Spa.