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Luxury
4.5 star property
8.4

Very good

Luxury hotel near Tower Road

Located close to Sliema Promenade and Dragonara Casino, Diplomat Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sun loungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Penny Farthing, the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

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Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A balcony with a view of the sea, a chair, a table with a magazine and a cup, and sheer curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, a table, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with chairs, a painting of a coastal cityscape, and a window with sheer curtains.

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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A close-up of a pair of wooden chairs with a blurred background.

Suite with Terrace

  • Partial sea view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Sliema, Diplomat Hotel is in the city center and on the beach. Tower Road and Sliema Promenade are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Upper Barrakka Gardens and St. Peter's Pool. Dragonara Casino and Sliema Ferry are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Sliema travel guide
Map
173 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM1609

What's nearby

  • A night view of a city with a prominent illuminated church and a bridge over a body of water.
    Tower Road
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A coastal town with a prominent church, a stone bridge, and boats on the water.
    Saint Julian's Bay
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A historic stone building with arches and a modern glass extension.
    Point Shopping Mall
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Exiles Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Sliema Promenade
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Sakura
    8 min walk
  • Surfside Bar and Grill
    2 min walk
  • Mason's Bistro
    7 min walk
  • Triton Restaurant
    8 min walk
  • Fresco's
    9 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

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Old Vic Bar & Lounge
  • The Penny Farthing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express 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

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 22.00 per room (one way)

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Diplomat Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diplomat Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Diplomat Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Diplomat Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 22.00 per room applies.

Where is Diplomat Hotel located?

Located in Sliema, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Tower Road and Sliema Promenade. Sliema Ferry and Dragonara Casino 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

Diplomat Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 365 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 365 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 365 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 365 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 365 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Breakfast was excellent. Location is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, can walk anywhere. Staff are very friendly and breakfast is excellent! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For years we have stayed in either the Preluna or the Plaza hotel. Bringing groups over from the UK for diving. I want to thank all the staff at the Diplomat for there excellent service and top hospitality during our stay. I will definitely be coming back in 2027 to the Diplomat. And bringing guests with us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is wonderful, right across the street from the ocean. Friendly staff, great breakfast, lovely pool. Complimentary wine, snacks, and water in the room, along with bathrobes and slippers! There is also a bar upstairs by the pool which serves food throughout the day and has entertainment several nights a week. A great hotel and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean rooms. Pool on roof top good however little flies that bit were a pain. Breakfast was plentiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with fantastic service
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location and is only a 15 minute walk to the ferries for both Gozo and Valletta. The staff were always very helpful and friendly. The housekeeping was second to none, always cleaned the room and changed the towels every two days. The breakfast which was included in our package was suitable for everyone with fresh fruit, hot cooked food and plenty of hot drinks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast menu was fine
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good, great variety and friendly staff. The welcome drink on arrival is a nice touch. But room was very small, balcony not useable. Room was dark and depressing.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. We had a spacious triple room which was clean and had everything we needed. The reception staff were very helpful. Breakfast was ok, the first morning was incredibly busy and staff were not helpful in finding tables for guests or asking people to wait until tables were available, there were many people walking about with breakfast but no table to sit at. The other mornings were less busy so no issues in getting a table at breakfast. The pool area was nice, it could be improved by having the bar open for drinks/snacks. Overall a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Easy to get Ubers. Walking distance to excellent places.
Pool terrace view 3/9/2026
Pool terrace view 3/9/2026
Room view
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gajusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
In a loud area but with an excellent sea view and pool. The breakfast isn’t great and neither is the lobby bar, the room smelled a little damp. Otherwise really cool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Rooftop pool a great feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Manhal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was wonderful. The room was spacious, with a direct sea view, and fully equipped. The breakfast was excellent, and the hotel's location is fantastic, easily accessible from there to most areas of Mata by bus. Most importantly, the reception and restaurant staff were incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast, excellent staff, well located. Pool was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rocio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has an excellent location with a frontal view of the Mediterranean Sea. The included breakfast buffet is varied and delicious! The staff is kind and helpful and the music in the rooftop terrace was awesome! Overall, a great value!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lars

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

Good value for the money

Nice place in the perfect area
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Bo Derek

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

Really nice hotel situated well

Can for sure recomnend this hotel. Staff are really friendly and service minded. Nice - small - pool on room top, loved it. Excellent buffet breakfast. Easy to walk to ferry to Valletta and plenty of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Derek Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't fault the hotel and staff. This is ours fourth time to the area of Sliema, Malta. Love this area been coming since 2004, but first time sonce 2014. Great for exploring the island most excursions leave from here. Also options for bus , ferry or water taxis across to Valletta. We love the promenade for walks, stopping for refreshments in the many bars and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vrej Sevan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We booked the sea-view room, and it was absolutely worth it. The calming sound of the waves felt like free therapy — we probably saved thousands on healthcare just by listening! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jussi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Celia

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

Fantastic location

Amazing location with a fantastic roof top bar. Very friendly staff . Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th stay at this fabulous hotel. Easy walking distance to shops, restaurants and bars. We were greeted with a glass of bubbly each which was a lovely treat. Spotlessly clean, with friendly and helpful staff, fabulous breakfast. Thank you so much, until the next time…..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable room, breakfast quite good. Reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024