Close to Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade, Novotel Malta Sliema provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as a 24-hour gym and a conference centre.
Located in Gzira, Novotel Malta Sliema is in a shopping district and near the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saint Julian's Bay and Golden Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Palazzo Parisio & Gardens and Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting. Visit our Gzira travel guide
60 SIR FREDERICK PONSOMBY STREET, Gzira, GZR 1070
What's nearby
Saint Julian's Bay
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Balluta Bay
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Tower Road
12 min walk - 1.0 km
Duck Village
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sliema Promenade
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
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
Upscale family-friendly hotel near Saint Julian's Bay
Located close to Sliema Promenade, Novotel Malta Sliema provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a 24-hour gym and a conference centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool and an outdoor pool
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), airport pick-up service (surcharge) and 3 meeting rooms
Concierge services, coworking spaces and ATM/banking services
Luggage storage, coffee/tea in reception and games
Room features
All 293 individually furnished rooms offer comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
Highchairs and free infant beds
Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers
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 cot
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 centre
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.
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
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from 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)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
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
Does Novotel Malta Sliema have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Malta Sliema?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Malta Sliema on 10 Mar 2026 start from ฿2,104, 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.
Is Novotel Malta Sliema pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
What time is check-in at Novotel Malta Sliema?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Novotel Malta Sliema?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Does Novotel Malta Sliema provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of EUR 30 per vehicle applies.
Where is Novotel Malta Sliema located?
This family-friendly Gzira hotel is located in a shopping district, within 1 mi (2 km) of Triq Manwel Dimech, Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. Balluta Square and Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
Novotel Malta Sliema Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
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!
Angella
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clare
4 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Faisal
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Jessica
10 Nov 2025
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.
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.
JOHN
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Taylor
11 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Lovely but opened too early
The location was great, close to restaurants, the marina and bars. The hotel was still under construction which was a big disappointment. The spa and indoor pool were not open. My friend's room was not finished for her stay, but mine was. It is finished well, the restaurant and bar are well done and lobby is very nice.
I enjoyed my stay, but the hotel opened prematurely.
Taylor
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
STEPHEN
1 Oct 2025
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.
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.
Jekaterina
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Fredrik
24 Sep 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice pool and staff but lacking in quality.
The hotel is almost brand new. Large and nice rooms. Great pool on the roof. I think the beds are a bit hard and plastic-like. Not the best quality. We were also bothered by a bit of a sewage smell in the bathroom in room 1306. Breakfast was a bit bland. Lots of egg and bacon, but little selection of other dishes. There is still some work being done around the building. Drilling etc. I think I paid too much for this stay in relation to the quality received...
Great rooftop pool with a stunning view, lovely room, comfortable bed and bedding, and a spacious shower with generous water jets.
However, there were few of the amenities one would expect from a 4-star hotel: no hangers, no tissues, no glasses, no soap, no shower cap, etc. The gym was out of service, and the two toilets by the pool were also non-operational.
As for the location, next time I’d choose Valletta instead—more central, as it’s the starting point for all buses heading to the rest of the island.
Josee
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Quinty
1 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
We (2 persons) stayed at the hotel for 9 night. The room was pretty spacious and nicely decorated. The staff is friendly and the pool area is nice, but the pool was very cold. We enjoyed our stay but we also have some points of critique:
-breakfast was okay, but not a lot of options
-you can’t bring your own food or drinks too the pool. Even not your own water bottle. The water you could order at the pool was 5,50 and they didn’t even have food available to order. If you spent a day at the pool you eventually will need water and some food. I understand that they want to keep the area clean. But not even being able to bring water is crazy. On the otherhand the staff at the pool is very kind and helpfull! The ladies are all lovely and do their best to make you feel comfortable.
-there was music at the pool which can be nice, only 9 out of 10 times it was so loud that it was mostly annoying.
We really liked the location since it was not too busy and easily accesable. There are many nice restaurants close by.