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The Maltese Sun

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoor patio.
A building with a blue door, white walls, and numbered address 53.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a dresser.
A row of buildings with distinct blue and yellow window shutters, white facades, and balconies with potted plants.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $79
$70 nightly
$79 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3

Explore the area

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53 St Margaret St, Sliema
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Road
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Patio

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a laptop, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

Double Room, Patio

  • City view
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

Double Room (Roof Terrace)

  • City view
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a framed picture on the wall, and a glass-enclosed shower area.

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • City view
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Twin Room (Patio)

A hotel room with two beds, each with a headboard and a bedside table. There are two wall-mounted lamps on either side of the beds.

Twin Room (Patio)

  • City view
  • 75 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room (separate private bathroom)

A hotel room with two beds, a window with yellow shutters, and wall-mounted lamps.

Twin Room (separate private bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Quadruple Room

An outdoor cafe area with tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a view of the surrounding buildings.

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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A small hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe, and a window with curtains.

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Executive Room

A hotel room with a wooden dining table, two chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, a bed with white bedding, and a large window with curtains.

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sliema

With a stay at The Maltese Sun in Sliema, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sliema Promenade and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Blue Grotto. .This guesthouse is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Hagar Qim and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Mnajdra Megalithic Temples.
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What's nearby

  • Saint Julian's Bay - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tower Road - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Exiles Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Balluta Bay - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Crema Siciliana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Naar Restobar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Paradies Exiles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪RivaReno - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Maltese Sun

The Maltese Sun offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. This Sliema guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not permitted at this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

The Maltese Sun Sliema
The Maltese Sun Guesthouse
The Maltese Sun Guesthouse Sliema

The Maltese Sun Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 180 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 86 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 303 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay with lovely staff :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind and attentive staff, good breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room and close to bars and restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!!! Close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Nice staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was amazing! Very helpful staff! Caring and friendly! Great location and overall experience. Will stay there again when I come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and breakfast at roof top was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy to reach all parts of Sliema. Quick and easy check-in/check-out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast and nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for solo traveller. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, staff were exceptional
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location, the staff exceptional, the facilities were kept clean, and the breakfast was quite good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice , breakfast lovely , just would have liked fresh smelling towels .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely roof-top room with terrace. Lots of variety for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great only a few minutes walk to the sea and lots of restaurants. The hotel provided breakfast, buffet style with a great choice and eggs cooked anyway you wanted. The staff were very friendly and helpfull.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room a bit smaller than anticipated, shower very small , good location.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly staff, spotlessly clean and well equipped room, good location all at a fantastic price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is charming old guest-house - bird-song and church-bell sounds in the little courtyard. The breakfast was yummy, served in a lovely setting on the roof, and the man at reception was very helpful. The location is very convenient for the beach area of Sliema.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked great. Room was clean. Enjoyed the hotel and area. Ample good restaurant choices close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Steps from the ocean. 15 mins walk to Silema ferry. Tons of restaurants around and about 20 mins walk to St Julian the main entertainment area. The room was well decorated and maintained. The house is old and has tons of characters
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Looks like the photos, the breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
, Very class, old world style accommodation. Very clean, great breakfast and rooftop,sundeck Charming property ,and very accommodating staff! Wonderful historic building and area Definately would stay again,if ever in Malta.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean guesthouse with a nice vibe.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Ok place - don't expect much beyond just a bed to sleep the night on
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room which was serviced every day. Really appreciated the tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026