Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property

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Garden
Lobby
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Mediterranean cuisine
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Place, Point Shopping Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tigne Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bisazza Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Sea View

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

Superior Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

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

Premium Room, Sea View

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

Premium Room, Private Pool

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 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 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Mellieha Bay and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from The Malta Classic Car Collection.

What's nearby

  • Point Shopping Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tigne Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bisazza Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hammett’s Monastik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Giorgio's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Margaux - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa, near Sliema Promenade
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.

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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 5 to February 28:
  • Swimming pool

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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details 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. 214 out of 331 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 331 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 331 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 331 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 331 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Adel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff and service was bad
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

george herbert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was spotless, the room spacious and modern, the breakfast buffet one of the best, but the staff really stood out as courteous and very helpful. We couldn't fault this hotel and would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Tauhid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel and staff were excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was offered an upgrade and wow!!! Room had a massive bathroom with jacuzzi bath and dermalife capsule. The view was amazing with views of the basilica and all the way down to Sliema. Staff very friendly and helpful. Just amazing!!
All photos from balcony
Sliema
View from bed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and spacious, with good facilities. Staff were polite and generally helpful. Breakfast buffet was very good. The pool and poolside area is independent from the hotel and reached through a tunnel under the main road. You have to get a reservation ticket to use the sunbeds, and only a proportion of the sunbeds are allowed for hotel users. We asked for adjoining and if possible connecting rooms in advance, and received an acknowledgement of this: "room allocations next to each other is subject to availability on the day of your arrival. While we cannot guarantee it, we will certainly take a note of your request and do our best to accommodate you." On arrival we were assigned rooms that were 4 floors apart, one of which had a connecting door to another room. How hard is it for a modern hotel to reserve two adjoining or connecting rooms in advance? We consider this poor customer service; very disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was beautifully decorated, with all the comforts we'd expect and more. The amenities at the hotel are great. Use of the gym for free was a real bonus for us and one of the main reasons for booking. It's a fantastic facility. Access to the outdoor pool at Manta was straightforward and another great bonus. However, the service at Manta leaves a lot to be desired, though I accept this is not likely anything to do with the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful room, friendly, helpful staff, did not eat in so can’t comment on food. Overall lovely hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ceri

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff were very friendly and our hotel room was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved the property and are looking forward to staying there soon again. Staff was very very friendly, place very clean and great views.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Savanna

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiron

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Got sunbeds no problem when we wanted including on the day. Staff were fantastic. Responsive to any requests. Loved how big the room and bathroom was. Great location and views. Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Really impressed with the room and breakfast. Staff were very helpful. Never quite worked out where the hotel parking was - but very close to a public car park which is a lot cheaper than hotel (6 vs 15 euros) - only downside is you have to move your car every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in Sliema. All tours from the boats and buses leave from there. You have access to beach club pool and nice gym for free. Plus, the breakfast buffet is awesome!! Lots of options. There a variety of options for lunch and dinner a few minutes down the street. I highly recommend this hotel. It’s new and modern. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Marie

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

What a fantastic experience

Magnificent hotel wonderful outlook over to Valletta armand in the bar pointed us to a fantastic restaurant legligin in Valletta and the rooftop bar at the embassy his fabulous welcome undoubtedly made our visit even more special so special thanks to him cannot say enough how ne added to our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025