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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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Terrace/patio
Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 8.5 per person)
Reception
Hotel Kennedy Nova sits by the water, offering a peaceful escape with a poolside bar and garden. Enjoy meals all day at the Kennedy Nova Restaurant or grab a quick coffee at the café. Convenient access to the Sliema Ferry.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Tomorrow

Oct 1 - Oct 2
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Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Single Room (Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Single Room (Standard)

Highlights

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

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Standard Triple Room (Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Highlights

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

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One Bedroom Apartment | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room (Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room (Standard)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Standard Quadruple Room (Standard) | 1 bedroom, minibar, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

Highlights

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

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

  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Moo's Kebab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Felice Brasserie - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 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, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and an area shuttle
  • Tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A vending machine, free newspapers, and luggage storage
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

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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 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
  • High chair
  • 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 Tower Road are also within 15 minutes.

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