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Island Guesthouse

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Gzira, near Sliema Promenade

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Double or Twin Room | View from room
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 11 per person)
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, cookware/dishes/utensils
Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Located in the city center, Island Guesthouse welcomes visitors with its inviting terrace and practical laundry facilities. Guests appreciate the in-room WiFi that keeps them connected, while the helpful concierge team and express check-in save valuable exploration time.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double or Twin Room | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Minibar (some free items)
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
47 Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira

What's nearby

  • Sliema Ferry - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Malta Experience - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Moo's Kebab - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Felice Brasserie - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Grana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Novi Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Island Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Sliema Promenade
Island Guesthouse provides amenities like a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, barbecue grills, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms at Island Guesthouse feature thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items).
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and cookware/dishes/utensils

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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 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 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Island Guesthouse Gzira
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Island Guesthouse Guesthouse Gzira
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Gzira Island Guesthouse Guesthouse
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Frequently asked questions

Is Island Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Island Guesthouse?

Island Guesthouse doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Island Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Island Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Island Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Island Guesthouse located?

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

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Reviews

Island Guesthouse Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 102 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Muhanned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for dining out and bus routes and easy access to Valetta. We arrived late and received excellent email instructions about access in the room after the foyer was locked. However some details could have been better, like the opening windows in the room didn't fit the frames well and rattled in the wind at night (temporary fix was easy but should not have been necessary). Overall good value though. Beware that most of this part of Malta is currently a buiding site.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
お値段以上の快適なB&B バス停、コンビニが近くにあり、大変便利です 担当の方は顔を合わせる度に困ったことはないか、部屋はどうかと声をかけてくださいました お部屋には各種説明が詳細に記載された小冊子を置いてくださっていて、細かな気遣いを感じます キッチンもコンパクトながら必要なものは揃っており、備え付けのドライヤーは風量が強く、温度も3段階調整もできる為、髪の長い私は大変助かりました
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

María Jesús

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

DESCONTENTO

Iniciamos la llegada 11-10, con nuestro descontento, ya que nuestros alojamientos los habían reservado a otras personas por el error.16.00 h. Nos buscaron unos nuevos alojamientos alternativos, pero el check in en estos nuevos alojamientos inicialmente no era posible ya que, el encargado de la limpieza no tenía conocimiento de que iba a alojarse ninguna persona allí, por tanto los alojamientos no estaban listos para ser usados , necesitaba 3 h para la limpieza de cada alojamiento, terminaría a las 23 h. Al mismo tiempo que, el chico de la limpieza nos comunicó que uno de los dos apartamentos tenía reserva para el sábado 12 de octubre, por lo que no iba a ser posible que nos quedaramos alojados en los dos apartamentos las dos noches. Ante esta situación, tras comprobar que cada nuevo alojamiento tenía 2 dormitorios, finalmente nos vimos obligados a alojarnos las 4 personas en un único alojamiento, antes que no tener un lugar dónde dormir.,(un alojamiento estaba listo a las 20.00 h.) Aunque este nuevo alojamiento sí tenía espacio para 4 personas en dos habiciones separadas, no era lo que nosotros habíamos contratado, ya que cada pareja quería tener su zona independiente. En el caso de que hubieramos querido reservar un único alojamiento para 4 personas, hubiesemos tenido otras opciones más económicas con los mismos servicios y calidad. Es por ello que creemos que hemos sido perjudicados en el servicio prestado ya que hemos perdido toda una tarde de solo dos días que estuvimos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

pascal

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

Trés bien

Bien bel Hotel, bien placé, proche du centre, bonne wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in very late. Great service and instructions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raffaele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto, struttura nuova, pulita e ben collegata con la zona centrale. Ottima posizione per visitare la capitale e le zone adiacenti. Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kumi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最低最悪の宿でした。 通りに直面していて、車と人の話し声で眠れませんでした。もう、ホテルリストに載せない事を希望します。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property all around however sightly noisy due to construction in the surrounding area and roads but overall a satisfactory stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely spacious room with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucile Maggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement très bien situé . La gérante était très agréable. La chambre 1 était légèrement bruyante au vu de sa proximité avec la rue mais cela n’était pas tant un problème pour nous.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amato

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

Best location

Best position ,owner very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Perfect!

Clean, Comfortable & very Convenient! Ingrid was the perfect hostess, very helpful, and the Guesthouse is close to excellent restaurants and shops! The ferry, about 10 minutes walk away takes you across the harbour to Valletta, the old town with its cobbled streets and wonderful places to visit! Also, on the bus route! Recommended! 😉👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneta

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

Rodzina z dzieckiem

Świetna lokalizacja, 2 minuty od przystanków autobusowych komunikujących cala wyspę, pełno restauracji, sklepów , barow, wsxystko ns miejscu, w budynku na dachu duzy ogolnodostepny taras z widokiem na morze i stolikami, kazdy pokoj duzy z balkonem, właścicielka przemiła i bardzo pomocna dostępna właściwie odrazu, nawet rozumie po polsku, czystość w pokojach wzorowa, kawa herbata i zestaw do kąpieli w pokoju, nawet kołdra jest dla ciepłolubnych i klima, polecam na 100%, samodzielne zameldowanie, i duzy plus za zostawienie bagaży przed czasem zameldowania- super pomoc, pozdrawiamy Panią :)
Widok z balkonu
Widok z balkonu
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

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

Great

Great check-in system, I really appreciated the balcony with the view on the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Inger

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

Malta

Every thing was good!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

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

Fantastic value for money :-)

Island Guesthouse is perfect for your accomodation right in the center of Il Gzira, and very near the harbour-boulevard (The Strand) The service is excellent and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was large, had air-condition, micro-oven, electric kettle and an unlimited supply of coffee and tea. Housekeeping every day. All in all a very pleasant stay and very, very good value for money. I would definitely recommend Island Guesthouse any day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Emilie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay - easily accessible to Sliema and Valletta (via ferry). The staff were excellent

8/10 Good

christelle

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

super séjour

super emplacement pour visiter le côté Valette et prendre les bateaux
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Yachiyo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ゲストハウスの周辺は、レストランやカフェ、スーパーもあり、ボーディングパスの印刷もすぐ近くの文具店のような所でできます。バス停もすぐ近くで、遠い所でも一回乗り換えで行くことが出来ます。バスチケットは一回2€ですが、２時間以内ならば乗り換えても使用出来ます。周辺の環境は良いですが、マルタ特有の停電が何回かありました。お部屋は古いですが、3泊しましたが何の問題もありません。ただ、タオルやシーツなどの交換はリクエストしなければならないようでしたが、私の場合3泊でしたので必要ありませんでした。チェックインが遅めの人には、開錠コードをメールで送ってくれます。チェックアウトもキーボックスにキーを戻すだけでとても楽でした。
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are very welcoming and helpful . The property is ideal for a short break, though the place is basic it’s clean and very good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ciara

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

Great location and value for money

I stayed here for over a week and would highly recommend. Great location and value for money, and the staff are lovely and accommodating. Note if staying in the accessible room on the ground floor there is a curtain rather than a door for the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Gloria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Regular

Tuvimos problemas con el chek in, el baño no tiene puerta solo una cotina trasparente, hay mucha humedad en la habitacion. Buena ubicación, cerca al paradero de buses y del ferry.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great value for your money

Great location and super friendly staff. Even thought the hotel is fairly simple, it has all needed amenities to make your stay comfortable, is well located and have a very nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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