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Hotel Kennedy Nova

Property class: 4

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A lobby with a curved seating area, large windows, and decorative plants. - Hotel Kennedy Nova (Gzira)
A hotel entrance with a large glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL KENNEDY NOVA," and a reflection of the sky and other buildings. - Hotel Kennedy Nova (Gzira)
A terrace with outdoor seating overlooking a marina with boats. - Hotel Kennedy Nova (Gzira)
A marina with various boats docked, a clear blue sky, and buildings in the background. - Hotel Kennedy Nova (Gzira)
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of liquor bottles, and a display of glasses. - Hotel Kennedy Nova (Gzira)
Located close to Sliema Promenade and Saint Julian's Bay, Hotel Kennedy Nova provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling at this hotel. The on-site restaurant, The Creek Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a mirror, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Sea view Double/twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a wardrobe, and a view through a window.

Standard Double/Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Standard)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Single Room (Standard)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a desk, and a view of a balcony with outdoor seating.

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a wardrobe, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a large window with a view.

Sea View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Gzira, Hotel Kennedy Nova is in the city center and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Saint Julian's Bay and St George's Beach, while Malta Experience and The Malta Classic Car Collection are cultural highlights. Sliema Promenade and St. Johns Co - Cathedral are two other places to visit that come recommended. With scuba diving and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Gzira travel guide
Map
116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027

What's nearby

  • A coastal cityscape with a prominent church and a bridge at dusk.
    Saint Julian's Bay
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A large church with two tall spires and a central clock tower.
    Balluta Bay
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A historic stone building with arches and a modern glass extension.
    Point Shopping Mall
    14 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Triq Manwel Dimech
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sliema Promenade
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kalamà
    5 min walk
  • Isola Bar
    5 min walk
  • Punto
    1 min walk
  • Yami Yabi
    4 min walk
  • Posh Turkish
    3 min walk

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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 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Creek Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop 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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Some LED lighting used

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December:
  • Swimming pool

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include 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

Property class

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

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 Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. St. Johns Co - Cathedral and Malta Experience are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 543 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 543 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 543 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 105 out of 543 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 543 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is perfectly located and clean with a nice breakfast to set you up. Enjoyed my staff very helpful front desk staff - man who signed me in was great and he very politely asked a guest to be quiet when being very very loud. This is my second stay and will be back to stay again. Jay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Oria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was satisfactory. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

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

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. It is clean and the staff are very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Colin

A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every member of staff was smiley and helpful. The hotel met our needs of being close to th waterfront and transport links. It was clean and organised. Having a sea view room was wonderful but take ear plugs if you go to bed before the nightlife nearby has finished. Breakfast had hot and cold options. If you want something specific, I'd suggest not having breakfast included as there are so mamy eateries nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Bryan

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

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, however, not the best place to stay. Could use some huge upgrades. The shower had very low pressure and was not great for me height even though I am 6’1”. Location was a key factor. It is within walking distance for the Valletta Ferry and easy location to grab a Bolt. I wouldn’t stay here again however unless they did some upgrades to the rooms. It was overpriced for what the rooms were.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great view if you get seafront room. Pool and rooftop area was out of action , not stated when I made the booking so disappointed on that. Cooked breakfasts good. Rooms tired decor, damaged floor and wall tiles, sink. Fire alarm went off two nights in row around 2am, earlier alarm call than I’m used to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would not recommend. Good location on water front. Hotel is tired, poorly equipped and shoddy. Bed was hard and covered with thin single sheet. AC not cooling room, just blowing warm air. Asked for service for AC - no improvement. It was cooler in the corridor. Breakfast felt like school lunch served behind Perspex wall and passed around. Juices could not be watered down any more. Furniture in room was old. Bathroom felt dirty and drains smelled when first used. Better options, and lower prices available off the Strand.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Estefanie

Liked: Staff & service
The stay was okay overall, but there are several areas that need improvement, especially considering comfort and facilities. Breakfast: The hotel offers a buffet breakfast, which is a nice inclusion. However, the selection was exactly the same every day, which became repetitive after a short stay. Staff: The staff were a highlight of the experience. They were nice, approachable, and always willing to help when needed. Room: We booked a room with four single beds, and it was adequate in terms of space. However, the room felt quite outdated and could benefit from renovation. Bathroom The bathroom was disappointing. The toilet had visible cracks, and overall the fixtures and features felt old and worn. On a positive note, basic amenities like shampoo, soap, and a shower cap were provided. Air Conditioning: This was the worst part of the stay. The air conditioning was not working properly and was blowing hot air even when set to cool or fan mode. When we asked staff to check it, we were told this is how it works due to the hot air outside, which was not a satisfactory explanation. Wardrobe: The wardrobe was old and had an unpleasant smell, so we chose not to use it at all. Ventilation & Surroundings: We had to keep the windows and balcony door open to get some fresh air, but this created other issues. There was a smoking area directly below, so we often had to close them again. Additionally, flies would come into the room, making it uncomfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mr M J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good reception staff, excellent air conditioning in the room , rooftop bar really good. Highly recommend this hotel.looking forward to returning
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location . Nice rooftop terrace with pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Francesca

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026