Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
View from room
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Gym
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$193
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Place, Point Shopping Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tigne Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bisazza Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Sofa bed - single
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Sliema

A luxury stay in Sliema awaits you at Barceló Fortina Malta. Within steps you'll find Point Shopping Mall and Tigne Fort within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering at Ina Spa can include massages, body scrubs and facials along with hydrotherapy and mani/pedis. Bridge Bar serves Mediterranean cuisine. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym, Turkish bath/hammam and Hot tub. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a sauna and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM. There's also self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Sliema hotel include St George's Beach and Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Point Shopping Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Tigne Fort - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bisazza Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 7 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 7 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hammetts Monastik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossopomodoro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hammett's Gastro Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

Luxury hotel with full-service spa and fitness centre
Barceló Fortina Malta offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A hot tub, a fitness centre, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Barceló Fortina Malta. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Sliema hotel is smoke free.

  • 183 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barceló Fortina Malta offers 183 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ina Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bridge Bar
  • Stella's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 5 January to 28 February:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 43.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Fortina
Fortina Hotel
Fortina Hotel Sliema
Fortina Sliema
Hotel Fortina
Hotel Fortina Malta/Sliema
Fortina Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Sliema
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Barceló Fortina Malta offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló Fortina Malta?

As of 19 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló Fortina Malta on 4 Jan 2026 start from AU$191.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yep, Barceló Fortina Malta has a covered self car park for EUR 15 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Barceló Fortina Malta?

The closest beach to Barceló Fortina Malta is St George's Beach (2.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yep, Ina Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a pool?

Barceló Fortina Malta has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The swimming pool will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Barceló Fortina Malta features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. All guestrooms come with deep soaking tubs and 24-hour room service.

What makes Barceló Fortina Malta a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Barceló Fortina Malta.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Barceló Fortina Malta?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Barceló Fortina Malta?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Barceló Fortina Malta?

No, pets are not allowed.

Barceló Fortina Malta Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 315 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 315 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 315 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 315 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 315 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

What a fantastic experience

Magnificent hotel wonderful outlook over to Valletta armand in the bar pointed us to a fantastic restaurant legligin in Valletta and the rooftop bar at the embassy his fabulous welcome undoubtedly made our visit even more special so special thanks to him cannot say enough how ne added to our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Amazing Hotel but Pool Situation not ideal.....

Have just returned from a lovely weeks stay with my partner. We booked a Superior room with Sea View and it did not disappoint. The room itself was very modern, spacious and well appointed. A nice big bathroom that had a large bath and a separate shower. The best thing though was the view from the balcony. Overlooking Valletta, the stunning dome and Sliema harbour, it was amazing! We chose not to opt in to breakfast and found a lovely café just a couple of mins walk by The Point shopping mall that served great coffee and pastries for only a few Euros every morning. A better choice for us. Good location too! The outdoor pool situation does need to get a mention and why i am not giving my review 5 stars. Hotel guests get access to a pool club across the road from the hotel. The club itself is very nice however this is not solely for hotel guests. It's open to paying guests (mostly younger guests) and as such hotel guests are made to feel like 2nd class citizens in many cases. Depending on who was at the pool reception or how busy they were on a particular day meant you were shoved off to one side and any beds close to the pool were not available for hotel guests and only for "paying" guests. Also, every day from midday, a DJ would be in situ playing loud dance music which i don't mind on occasion, but when it's that loud and you want a snooze, then you have no chance! A deal breaker? Possibly not but this would make us consider our options if we were to return to Sliema again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle, Lake Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and location were what sold me on Barcelo. Cant beat a view across the water to fabulous viiew of Valletta. Location to restaurants and the ferry or other rental boats was great Our room was really huge and very modern. Our balcony was also a plus. Worth the extra money to get a room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would 100% Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was terrible Amenities were a lie There is no outdoor pool for guests only, you have to share with a beach club where they put hotel guests in a hot dirty corner. To call this property five star is a joke. Don’t waste your money, stay at either the Phoenicia (more expensive) or 1926 (less expensive), but both are far superior. The only positive I can come up with is that they have an excellent bartender at the hotel bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and the room and amenities were beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arnavaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacasta Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms are spacious, cleaned everyday and just an overall lovely experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ibi Brown 5/5 17 hours ago on Google We are truly grateful for the kindness and patience you’ve shown us during the unexpected delay in our travels. While our airline left us in limbo due to the strike, your care and hospitality have made all the difference. From the beautiful hotel itself to the outstanding staff and excellent facilities, every detail has exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t recommend this place more highly—thank you for turning a stressful situation into such a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a 4 day stay with no breakfast included however a fab hotel in a convenient location. It was my birthday (we never mentioned this) but returned to a super tasty chocolate cake with a note which was a nice touch. Would definitely rebook here! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly, brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and service, breakfast was always fantastic.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience for my 30th birthday! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

NONA

Travelled with partner
I love this location and hotel. Staff were amazing. Cleaning crew were amazing twice a day. One think I want to tell pool is not part of hotel and you get some disappointment where you can be in pool area.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Davette

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing Experience – Not Worth the Hype

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent stay left much to be desired. While the hotel appears promising online, the actual experience didn’t match the marketing. • The pool area is severely misrepresented. The pool beds for hotel guests are nothing like the promotional photos — they’re far less appealing and must be reserved a day in advance, which isn’t disclosed clearly. They shouldn’t be advertised as part of the stay if access is this limited. • Cable service was unreliable, frequently cutting in and out. • My shower flooded every time I used it, making the bathroom messy and uncomfortable. • Housekeeping was inconsistent — daily water wasn’t replenished, and after using the provided shower cap, it was removed and never replaced. • I attempted to call the front desk multiple times, but no one ever answered. • The hair dryer is oddly stored in a closet with a very short and restrictive cord, making it awkward to use. • Lastly, be warned: if you open your curtains, neighboring rooms can see directly inside, offering little to no privacy. This stay felt frustrating and underwhelming, especially for the price point. I wish I stayed somewhere else.
Daily shower flood
Green area only is for hotel guests nowhere near the pool
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025