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Hotel Kennedy Nova

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception
Reception
Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Single Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room (Standard) | Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027

What's nearby

  • Sliema Ferry - 4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Malta Experience - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 7 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Londoner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MedAsia Fusion Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Felice Brasserie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

Upscale hotel near Sliema Promenade
Consider a stay at Hotel Kennedy Nova and take advantage of a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Kennedy Nova Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and free newspapers
Room features
All 101 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, highchairs, and heating

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Maltese, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kennedy Nova Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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: 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1 per day

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Hotel Kennedy Nova
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova
Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova Hotel
Nova Kennedy
Hotel Kennedy Nova Malta/Il Gzira
Kennedy Nova Il Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel Gzira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Kennedy Nova pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Kennedy Nova located?

Located in the heart of Gzira, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bisazza Street and Sliema Promenade. Triq Manwel Dimech and Stella Maris Church are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 487 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 487 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 487 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 487 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 487 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The main reason to choose hotel pool with bar and snacks.When I booked they were said to be open. They were not open and therefore I feel we should get some sort of compensation. Ovreall then disappointed
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bad furniture, ugly rooms, old beds, but clean, as clean something very old and broken can be. Anyway, room service daily and pleasant stuff. Also, good location, but too expensive for the service in general.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property staff amazing perfect location loved staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Amenities
The staff was really kind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel right on the seafront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

I.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everywhere, spotless .Staff at reception helpful, nice ,kind .Kitchen staff very nice. Location very convenient,/bus stop ,ferry, shops ,bars, restaurants./,just on the doorsteps .Amazing, friendly, helpful all of you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
best location, good connection to bus and airport, clean, breakfast sufficient, rooms in the vicinity of the lifts a little noisy, price - performance ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Erika

Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

The room was dated, however clean...nice view overlooking the sea...nosey at night. Breakfast was dreadful...no choice and had to wait to be served...cold!! This is the 16th time we have been to Malta..last minute booking so our normal hotel was booked up...will not stay here again, not the 4 star quality we are used to 😏
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall ok

Overall an average experience. Some good points: - very friendly and helpful staff - check-in very smooth - clean room and bathroom Some bad points: - not easy to contact
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place! Very clean! But fix the AC please!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Avid

Honestly, just avoid. There are better hotels for the same price in the same area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Radu

A/C system functioning poorly, the ceiling fan defective,warm water not enough for all rooms, elevator out of order on one day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Bed was not changed once in whole stay. Advertised with pool but pool and terrace was closed whole stay so had to pay 20 euro each to go on pool opposite until Wednesday then went up to 35 euro each as summer started, not good to have to pay extra when advertised with pool and terrace
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good points: location, attentive employees, part brand new building ( my room with new bathroom). Bad points: Booked the hotel with pool and roof top bar, both were closed everyday. Very limited facilities- the reception in the photo does not exist and there is not even one sofa or armchair there to use, but only a few chair. Breakfast very very basic, limited and exactly the same everyday.

4/10 Poor

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location good. Breakfast good, you could take anything you want but it was behind the staff. Room was old but clean. Window was giving inside the building, to the corridor, so you had to keep curtains closed all the time. Air conditioning didn’t work at all and because of the direction of the window, you couldn’t have fresh air. It was HOT and stuffy. Otherwise, we could go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service

Italian school groups out of control.

The hotel was occupied by Italian school trip groups. The school children were just being kids - unfortunately this meant they were running around the corridors in groups up to 2:00am. I complained about the disturbed sleep and was moved to a different room away from the school children. Still it wasn’t good and I would advise you check before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Disliked: Amenities
Very basic hotel it is no way a 4 star rated hotel and the price was too high for our stay there. There were better hotels at lower prices. They show the swimming pool but this was not open to use. The room we were given was terrible with no external light coming into the room. We had to pay extra for a room that had external light coming in. The breakfast was poor it had not much option. Only Pork/ham items in breakfast for meat - this was not suitable for us as we do not eat pork. What about having chicken items as well?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the bathroom the flush gets stuck every time. The air conditioning is loud and you can't sleep and it's dirty, you can see it with the naked eye. Hair dryer broken (despite reporting, nothing happened ). The general condition of the room and hotel very poor and not encouraging. The breakfast is not good and not even filling because the woman behind the glass puts it on the plate and if you want more she looks at you frowningly/ almost angry - despite all you can eat breakfast. The only advantage is the view from the 7th floor and the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a lot to like about the Kennedy Nova. It's conveniently located in Sliema, surrounded by many wonderful restaurants. It's located directly across the road from the sea, so the view is stellar. It's just a short walk to the Sliema-Valletta ferry for your eventual trip there. The room we had was comfortable, though not overly large. Unexpectedly, there was a breakfast buffet that was well-appointed and quite tasty. The staff was quite friendly and allowed us to securely store our luggage before we could officially check in, but also in the period after we had checked out but weren't ready to go to the airport. Pickups for ridesharing or taxis are easy, and there's a bus stop nearby as well. The only mild complaints were that the air conditioner in the room struggled a bit to keep things cool and while the water pressure in the shower was adequate, it wasn't great. Those things are definitely not enough to overwhelm a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service

Decent - serviceable.

Incredible location. So many bars, cafes, shops and restaurants around. Very close to all public transportation (to and from airport, as well as all over the island.) The lobby/breakfast area and bar are all gorgeous. The gentleman working at the front desk when I checked in was so friendly and helpful. The only thing I will say is the property (well, at least my room) is slightly worn down. The air conditioning didn't really work in my room and it was very warm. The toilet didn't flush properly and the water ran. The wifi in my room was very weak and barely worked. However - the place is still VERY serviceable for a quick stay. Price is right, and had way more positives than negatives. Those were more just minor inconveniences. Oh, if you get the "sea view", it's fascinating. The balcony in my room was divine. Highly recommend that.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025