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Waterfront

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and bars

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Front of property
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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Balcony view
The Waterfront offers genuine sea views from its rooftop terrace. Book facials or hot stone massages at the spa, then dine at Regatta Restaurant after swimming in indoor or outdoor pools. Staff arranges car rentals for exploring beyond this Mediterranean-inspired property.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
  • 19 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | Bathroom amenities | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
The Strand, Sliema, Malta, GZR1028

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 4 min drive - 2.1 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 - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Brew - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Felice Brasserie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Waterfront

Upscale hotel near Sliema Promenade
Consider a stay at Waterfront and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a massage, or a manicure/pedicure. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and Mediterranean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with car rentals on site and 2 bars.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and an electric car charging station
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a front-desk safe, and local meal delivery service
  • Guest reviews say great things the helpful staff, first-rate property condition, and location
Room features
All 165 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and children's robes
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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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
  • Electric car charging station on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • 1Olive Grill
  • Cielo Lounge
  • Lobby Lounge
  • Regatta Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 12 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Children's robes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Waterfront Gzira
Waterfront Hotel Gzira
Waterfront Hotel Sliema
Waterfront Sliema
Waterfront Hotel Malta
Waterfront Hotel Sliema Malta
The Waterfront Hotel Malta/Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Waterfront?

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

What time is check-out at Waterfront?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Waterfront located?

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

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Waterfront Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1007 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel , great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John Vincent Pascoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable hotel in excellent position. Staff very friendly and helpful. Food options were good. Travel options from the hotel were good with short walk to the ferries and bus stops. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the best location to enjoy so many things in the area. The view from our balcony was stunning! We highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in a brilliant hotel - staff couldn’t have been friendlier and as a location it was perfect for a holiday. Plenty of eating options in Sliema but hotel food was equally nice and breakfast was excellent too. Would highly recommend and if we come back to Malta we’ll be coming here!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Waterfront. Outdoor pool at AquaLuno
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and made me feel welcome. Belina at the front desk was funny kind and welcoming.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the waterfront. We travelled for a birthday and had a lovely surprise of cake, balloons and towel decorations! The staff can’t do enough for you & the hotel is spotless and in a fabulous location. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff where incredibly helpful, especially Belem, she is amazing
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Linda

Malta we will never be back. Was our go to place.- what have they done to the place.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and amazing staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel with amazing staff, small issues delt with by maintenance quickly. Breakfast choices amazing with a barista and fresh orange juice machine and a wide selection of food choices. Hopefully will be returning next month.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff easy location very clean good housekeeping only minor issue is the gym temperature is too hot even though air con on
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Very professional. Excellent throughout.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From when we arrived until we left the hole experience was just great, all the staff we so friendly and helpful, the food was also amazing, we were on the 11th floor overlooking the harbour and onto Valletta
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff Clean Great food
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW THOMAS RUPERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and informative. Hotel was great, central enough to get to places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Highly recommend the Waterfront

Really big family room - good amenities - great breakfast - loved the barista!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing but the best pool was a biiiiiig plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and well situated for our stay , rooms were excellent and facilities were perfect, Restaurant was superb with plenty of choice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miroslaw

All nice
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kalpesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel and staff, we were lucky to celebrate 25 years of the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service from all the staff was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed are stay here, perfect for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

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