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Hotel Kennedy Nova

Property class: 4

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A lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and decorative plants.
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of glasses.
A hotel entrance with a large glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL KENNEDY NOVA," and a reflection of the sky and other buildings.
A marina with various boats docked, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the background.
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a marina with boats.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is $166
$152 nightly
$166 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

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116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Balluta Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Sea view Double/twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double/Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Standard)

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Triple Room (Standard)

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Single Room (Standard)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a desk, and a view of a balcony with outdoor seating.

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a wardrobe, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sea View Double Room

A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a large window with a view.

Sea View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gzira

In the heart of Gzira, Hotel Kennedy Nova is within a 5-minute drive of Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from St George's Beach and 3 mi (4.9 km) from St. Johns Co - Cathedral.

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Balluta Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Tower Road - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Busy Bee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Triton Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jungle Joy - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loaf - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fresco's - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

Hotel Kennedy Nova offers 98 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

A children's pool and a seasonal outdoor pool are on site.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 98 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and blackout drapes/curtains.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and tour/ticket assistance. The shuttle (surcharge) will take you to the nearby beach or shopping center.
Stop by the hotel's restaurant, The Creek Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Continental breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Gzira? This hotel has 527 square feet (49 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A cruise ship terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10 AM.
The Creek Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Creek Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 527 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December:
  • Swimming pool

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kennedy Nova
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova
Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova Hotel
Nova Kennedy
Hotel Kennedy Nova Malta/Il Gzira
Kennedy Nova Il Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel Gzira

Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 540 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 540 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 540 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 104 out of 540 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 540 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Oria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was satisfactory. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mr M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good reception staff, excellent air conditioning in the room , rooftop bar really good. Highly recommend this hotel.looking forward to returning
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property staff amazing perfect location loved staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location . Nice rooftop terrace with pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. It is clean and the staff are very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel right on the seafront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
The staff was really kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best location, good connection to bus and airport, clean, breakfast sufficient, rooms in the vicinity of the lifts a little noisy, price - performance ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is on the Sliema seafront. Parking in the area is very limited so arrive by bus or taxi. Check in was easy. The receptionist on 2nd May in the evening was polite and friendly. The room was quite small, no balcony. The air conditioner wasn't working. It was set to 16c and high speed but it wasn't blowing cold air. There wasn't coffee, tea or bottle water. This is something I'd expect im a 4 star hotel. The bathroom was clean, the shower head fixed and quite low down. I'm not particularly tall but had to stoop to get under it. There was a lot of noise at night from other guests. The hotel staff did deal with it Breakfast wasn't great. Almost everything that's supposed to be hot wasn't. The coffee was ok. The hotel is ok but I can't really recommend it. There are better options in Malta for the same money
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Colin

A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff was smiley and helpful. The hotel met our needs of being close to th waterfront and transport links. It was clean and organised. Having a sea view room was wonderful but take ear plugs if you go to bed before the nightlife nearby has finished. Breakfast had hot and cold options. If you want something specific, I'd suggest not having breakfast included as there are so mamy eateries nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everywhere, spotless .Staff at reception helpful, nice ,kind .Kitchen staff very nice. Location very convenient,/bus stop ,ferry, shops ,bars, restaurants./,just on the doorsteps .Amazing, friendly, helpful all of you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
I dont know how this hotel got a 4 star rating , we stayed in a superior room , was basic , only had a window and the view was other windows covered in bird 💩 , had to pay 5 euros for a kettle, breakfast was basic and cold , and you couldn't take it your self , pool was small , no entertainment .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place! Very clean! But fix the AC please!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, however, not the best place to stay. Could use some huge upgrades. The shower had very low pressure and was not great for me height even though I am 6’1”. Location was a key factor. It is within walking distance for the Valletta Ferry and easy location to grab a Bolt. I wouldn’t stay here again however unless they did some upgrades to the rooms. It was overpriced for what the rooms were.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad furniture, ugly rooms, old beds, but clean, as clean something very old and broken can be. Anyway, room service daily and pleasant stuff. Also, good location, but too expensive for the service in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here until they refurbish the 1980's hotel. Very noisy and old tired funishings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The main reason to choose hotel pool with bar and snacks.When I booked they were said to be open. They were not open and therefore I feel we should get some sort of compensation. Ovreall then disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

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