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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
Rooftop terrace
Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite | Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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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

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Living area

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room | Bathroom amenities

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sliema

With a stay at Waterfront, you'll be centrally located in Sliema, a 4-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and 6 minutes from St George's Beach. .This hotel is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Mellieha Bay and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bisazza Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Point Shopping Mall - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kalamà - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Morning Star - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬2 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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift (90 centimetre 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

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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. 635 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1007 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff absolutely fabulous. The young lady on check in was brilliant. Offered to change our room if we didn't like it. We didn't change as it was beautiful. Room 100% clean. Lobby is beautiful. Rooms amazing. Location is perfect. Absolutely loved it all. Thank you 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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

10/10 Excellent

Jovan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Modern extremely clean hotel with well trained knowledgeable professional friendly staff. Well located for Sliema restaurants and amenities including the Valletta ferry which are all within walking distance. The fittings of the hotel are of very good quality, the bedroom reasonably spacious, comfortable bed, and everything worked with plenty of hot water for the shower. The breakfast buffet choice was extensive including barista prepared coffee and omelette made to order, and food of good quality. Our 4 nights stay was superb and really made our break. Highly recommended. The indoor swimming pool had a 32C water temperature and a warmer hot tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anna Helen

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was simply amazing, from the view, to the breakfast but most of all the staff who made the stay exceptionally special. Shout out to Mashud who was so welcoming at breakfast each day and went out of his way to make sure my parents were looked after. Chef Steve, fellow united fan and all round legend even ran to get us coffees in the morning when he didn't have to. Suhail is the true coffee machine. Fantastic barista making excellent coffees quickly and efficiently each day (and Priya too). Suraj topping us up like a pro during the complementary drinks and was nice to also meet Frederick the GM after his warm speech. Kuldeep also deserves a special mention for working tirelessly each morning and evening, serving the guests so well. Alexandra gave us fantastic tour advice im reception too. We even had a big hug. Really didn't expect to feel so welcomed and I hope we have a chance to come back again. Couldn't be happier with our stay, the staff worked so, so hard but always had a smile and kind word for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel was there to serve The extra little things were there. Messages daily. Shaving kits, toothbrushes, fresh towels, room cleaned daily, washing service and every night a gift from management and a never ending supply of tea and fresh water. As a single mum these guys made my Christmas 🎄 I can’t thank the staff enough ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stanislaw

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was ample. Breakfast included many choices including fresh OJ and a barista.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seweryn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, San Antonio

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PENGCHENG

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Annah

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mira

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel has the best staff we’ve ever encountered. We’ve stayed at many five-star and four-diamond properties, and the customer service here surpasses them all. Every team member—front desk, housekeeping, restaurant, and bar—is consistently warm, genuine, and eager to help. Their positivity is truly a breath of fresh air. The location is ideal, the rooms and amenities are fantastic, and it’s clear that ownership and management are doing something exceptional—please keep it up. A special shout-out to Maria Belen at the front desk, who went above and beyond during every interaction. Her contagious smile and unwavering friendliness made our stay even more memorable. We highly recommend this hotel and will absolutely be returning.
View from room 501
View from room 501
Birthday Wishes from the hotel!
Birthday Wishes from the hotel!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed and pillows were very comfortable and breakfast was excellent, loved the fresh orange juice. We used the heated pool across the street even though it is the middle of November. Location is convenient to the ferry to cross to Valetta and the airport bus stop is just a short walk away. The only down side is that you can hear a lot of traffic and music if you have a sea view room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025