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Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property

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Relax by the rooftop infinity pool with a stunning city view.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the historic city from this balcony with a table and two chairs.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a seating area, coffee table, and reception desk, offering a view of the street outside.
Work out in a well-equipped gym with treadmills, weight machines, and suspension trainers.
Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, bedside table, and sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a city view.

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View)

Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View)

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Premium Room, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool

Premium Room, Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View

Superior Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Sliema

When you stay at Barceló Fortina Malta in Sliema, you'll be near the beach, a 4-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and 9 minutes from Malta Experience. .This luxury hotel is 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from Golden Bay and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Malta Experience - 8 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carolina’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Barceló Fortina Malta offers 183 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

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

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ina Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 183 guestrooms featuring minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bridge Bar - This bar specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves light fare only.
Stella's Restaurant - This buffet restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bridge Bar
  • Stella's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 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 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 43.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel requires that an authorization be submitted at time of booking when a third-party credit card is used to book non-refundable rates. The credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Fortina
Fortina Hotel
Fortina Hotel Sliema
Fortina Sliema
Hotel Fortina
Hotel Fortina Malta/Sliema
Fortina Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Sliema
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel Sliema

Barceló Fortina Malta Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pretty decent stay at Barcelo Fortina Malta. Check in was easy and smooth. I booked last minute and the only room available was their cheapest option. It was room 237 and the balcony faced the bridge leading to the mall next to the hotel. People constantly crossing so couldn't leave the curtains open as they could see straight into the room. In future if all available is their cheapest room I wouldn't book. The breakfast had a good selection and finished at a decent hour allowing a bit of sleeping in. The coffee tasted cheap however. At the egg station Anthony made some of the best omelettes I've had in years. Only issue we had was that the clothes iron we had in our room was leaking water and not working properly. Housekeeping came to see about it and instead of simply changing it for a working one, seemed to interrogate us and made it seem like our fault the iron wasn't working as we overfilled it. I can guarantee we didn't fill it beyond the max line. They eventually changed it, but it took about 30 minutes+ for their technician to investigate the faulty iron which meant we were just waiting around in the room. In these instances, especially in a '5 star hotel' it should've been a simple 'Thank you for letting us know' and immediately replace the faulty iron without any questions and they can investigate on their own time. It's a great location, and a 5 minute walk from downtown Sliema and the ferry. Unsure if I would stay again. Good coffee is important.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Junping

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very modern. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay in Sliema, Malta 🇲🇹

We had an amazing room with a beautiful view of the capital of Malta 🇲🇹 Valletta. We were on top 17th floor. It was very nice to have use of a private gym on the premises and also use of a pool day club across street which is connected underground as well called Manta. But you must ask for the towels from the front desk and reserve a daybed ahead of time. If not you can always go for drinks 🍹 which is a good deal 2 for 1 for a couple of hours daily right when the sunset is occurring.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernisa

Amazing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful & always polite. I'd like to give a shout out to all the staff in the kitchen & waiting on staff. The variety of breakfast items were exceptional & excellent value.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate Mara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with good rooms and location. Staff at reception and breakfast friendly and helpful. Not so much at the spa/pool and the gym was closed all week which was a shame. Music too loud at the pool - not very relaxing. Coffee at breakfast disgusting- surely an essential part of a good hotel breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogsilenia Del Valle Fernandez, Chicago

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this place. The location is excellent, with a great selection of nearby restaurants, including Tora, Manta, Opa!, and Chophouse and a near by Mall. It's also just a five-minute walk to the ferry terminal with easy access to Valletta.The staff were exceptionally professional and welcoming. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The gym was impressive, offering modern equipment, fitness classes, and personal training options.The pool area was another highlight, providing a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views of Valletta.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, chicago

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well located, easy access to transportation to get to main attractions. Close to really good dinner options. Their morning buffet was a bit pricey but included a lots of choices. Great gym and spa. The pool area was beautiful, great view .too bad i didn't get to enjoy it, it was too cool for us but if I come back in summer I won't miss it!! The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and spacious. We had some view of Valleta and it was a great sight to wake up every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the balcony door was very heavy, if you are elderly, you wouldn't be able to open it readily. The pool was good 5 minutes walk through underground corridors and opened 9am to 7pm which is pretty useless if you go out for the day.I would expect 7am to 10pm. The outside of the hotel has bleak grey corporate looking courtyard just paving, no plants or anything homely. But that said it is clean, the rooms are spotless, huge bed with great pillows, brilliant shower, more than enough toiletries and tea coffee etc. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We didn't eat in the hotel as prefer to try out the local area which had plenty to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in our Premium sea view room. The hotel facilties were incredible from the Spa to the Gym. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chih-Lin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, it’s new and clean and modern. Conveniently located by the biggest shopping mall in Malta, minutes away from ferry to Vletta, many food options right around the corner. Great spa and gym and swimming pool, absolutely love iy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

K L

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very poor

Despite spoken with the duty managers, we felt we have been let down by the poor standard of a 5 star hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Reide

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a room on the 8th floor with a long balcony and a beautiful view of Valletta. The hotel is nicely located in Sliema with easy bus and ferry access. The room was large and the bathroom has a show and nice tub. Definite recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and the staff were very attentive nothing was too much trouble. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chloe Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. Lovely rooms and great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Barceló Fortina is a well located hotel with excellent facilities, including an excellent gym, spa, restaurants, and access to a lido with beautiful views of Valetta. Well located in Sliema close to restaurants, shops and ferry terminals. The room was large and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

SHARON

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moralayo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great but what sold it not was the service! There was great customer service from the team at the front desk, to staff we just walked past, everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The hotel was modern, clean and inviting. Large rooms and spaces to relax around the hotel. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025