Waterfront

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Deluxe Suite | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $223
$207 nightly
$223 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 13 - Jun 14

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The Strand, Sliema, Malta, GZR1028
  • Place, Triq Manwel Dimech
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

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

Family Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

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

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

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

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About the neighborhood

Sliema

With a stay at Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Sliema, within a 5-minute drive of Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. .This hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Golden Bay and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bisazza Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Point Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalamà - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Morning Star - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Brew - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Waterfront

Waterfront offers 165 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.
Stay in one of 165 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a reception hall.
Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine at Regatta Restaurant, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Regatta Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast only.
Lobby Lounge - This bistro specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Cielo Lounge - This rooftop bar overlooks the ocean. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
1Olive Grill - This theme restaurant serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required. Open select days.
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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

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
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the 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

Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 645 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1014 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
recommended, enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph R.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room and the staff were spotless and super friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Serban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, rooms with sea views worth the higher fee
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotlessly clean, all staff were supremely attentive, friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious and overall our stay was splendid!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rasmus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff and breakfast
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is new with great facilities. The staff is amazing, very gentle. The room is spacious and much comfortable. The breakfast is awesome, very complete.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with attentive staff. My room was by far the biggest I have stayed in. The bed was huge and very comfortable. Cleanliness was very good and I never heard any outside noise, so we'll insulated. I cannot fault this wonderful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was always well cleaned and made up. And our room being decorated for my birthday made it extra special.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for exploring various areas on the island. There were a lot of dining and drinking options. The view was fantastic. The staff were friendly and helpful and very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel , great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay great staff great activities and the best food and happy hour
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious, comfortable room, great choice for breakfast and nice to have use of the Lido opposite the hotel.
View from our room.
Lido opposite the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel , very friendly helpful staff. Great location and easy access to Valetta and other places .
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staffs friendly, helpful. Good breakfast many choices, nice view from the hotel, clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daily housekeeping was great. Everything was clean in the room and modern. Very comfortable beds with very nice bedding and pillow. The breakfast is outstanding with various types of eggs, meats, cheeses, salad, sweets, fresh orange juice, coffee bar. Staff are super helpful and friendly and professional. Great stay all around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views from our balcony! Clean rooms and friendly staff! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal facilities - both in the room and around the hotel - and a great location for travel. Kimberly at reception was lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. We would gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dasun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
amazing location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very attentive and helpful. Excellent service.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Galina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location. breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John Vincent Pascoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in excellent position. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food options were good. Travel options from the hotel were good with short walk to the ferries and bus stops. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed are stay here, perfect for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a brilliant hotel - staff couldn’t have been friendlier and as a location it was perfect for a holiday. Plenty of eating options in Sliema but hotel food was equally nice and breakfast was excellent too. Would highly recommend and if we come back to Malta we’ll be coming here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From arriving to leaving the staff were excellent. There was a good selection for Breakfast both hot and cold. Great location in Sliema close to restaurants, ferries and bus services.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025