Waterfront

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | Balcony view
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

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The Strand, Sliema, Malta, GZR1028
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

Family Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Suite, Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sliema

Waterfront puts you in the heart of Sliema, within just a 10-minute stroll of Triq Manwel Dimech and Bisazza Street. Highlights at this hotel include 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and an outdoor swimming pool. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body wraps, body scrubs and mani/pedis. The buffet restaurant, Regatta Restaurant, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast. Cielo Lounge is the hotel's own rooftop bar. Enjoy the indoor swimming pool, gym and pool loungers as well as access to free bike hire. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Sliema hotel include Sliema Promenade and St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Malta Experience - 6 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 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

Waterfront hotel with 3 restaurants and bars/lounges
Waterfront offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/cafΘ. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 2 meeting rooms available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and a vending machine are also featured at Waterfront.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sliema hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 165 guestrooms or units
  • 12 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
Waterfront offers 165 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • No on-site 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.
  • Lift (90 centimetre 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

  • Children's robes
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 12 for adults and from EUR 12 for children

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
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 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
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. No on-site parking is available. Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates). This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before 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

What is the cancellation policy at Waterfront?

Waterfront offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront?

As of 25 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront on 25 Nov 2025 start from AU$160.74, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Waterfront?

Yep, Waterfront is a short 17-minute walk from Exiles Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Waterfront?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Waterfront have a pool?

Waterfront has an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What luxury perks are available at Waterfront?

Waterfront features an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and 3 restaurants.

Does Waterfront serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Waterfront?

No, Waterfront does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Waterfront?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Waterfront's onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Waterfront?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Waterfront Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 587 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at The Waterfront Hotel was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived to the day we left, everything exceeded our expectations. We spent five nights there, and the staff truly made the experience unforgettable warm, attentive, and consistently going above and beyond. The location is incredibly convenient, making it easy to explore the best of Malta. One standout moment was being offered early breakfast before our morning flight a thoughtful gesture that speaks volumes about their hospitality. I’ve already shared my glowing recommendation on the Malta Facebook page, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit. If only more hotels held themselves to these impeccable standards!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Reina

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the outdoor pool but I did not swim because there was too many people and I did not think it’s clear water 💦 lol all the stuffs were nice and for the private beach, they provided us bottle of water, chips, oranges, beach towels and beach sheet that was really thoughtful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

MATTHEW THOMAS RUPERT

Travelled with partner
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

Carol

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Malta trip

Fantastic hotel Staff were marvellous Food was great Happy hour a must The breakfast is worth every penny Beach club available for use very busy Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was first class and staff really nice and helpful. Lovely location. Aircon really good it even has a quiet setting, brilliant at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sehar

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel overall was clean however the pool shown on the photos is a separate building and you have to cross the road. They do have an indoor pool too but we were surprised to see the seepage main pool which is shown on photos We kind of remembered that we included our breakfast but when we arrived we were told this is not included. Room service doesn’t refill water which I was surprised about. There was a water dispenser from which we had to get refills ourselves. For the price paid we thought it’s overpriced however the local is amazing you can get to cruises pick ups and uber etc comes on the main road so location feature is winning
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peiyi, London

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Clifford, Upper Marlboro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
​This is probably one of the most lopsided hotel reviews I've ever written in my life. The good - the location is superb. Plenty of shopping, restaurants, and small grocery stores within walking distance from the front of the hotel. All the staff I encountered were awesome, including the front desk staff, housekeeping staff, and the restaurant staff. The room itself was spacious, clean, with great air conditioning (room 1003). The spa treatments were great. The restaurant dinner menu was excellent. The bad and I mean EXTREMELY BAD - There's a large rooftop terrace on the 10th floor. Our room was literally two feet from the entrance to the rooftop terrace. My wife and I arrived really late on check in and were exhausted from our flight, so we went immediately to bed and thankfully there was no event going on that night on the rooftop terrace that first night. However, there was an event on the second night with a DJ. The DJ might as well have been INSIDE OUR ROOM. Why on earth would an architect design a rooftop terrace to be literally two feet from a suite? Rooms 1003, 1002, and most likely 1001 are a complete WASH. I wouldn't rent out those rooms. I paid $285.05 per night, $1,209.85 total for four nights for a Deluxe Suite, with two of the nights with DJ music blasting through the wall. Luckily, my wife and I travel with earplugs, but usually that's to block out street noise. Thankfully they work well when trying to block out disco music DIRECTLY NEXT DOOR.
Deluxe Suit 1003
Deluxe Suit 1003
Bathroom
Bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really helpful staff. Excellent facilities. Room was clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

FAB Hotel - great Customer Service!

We had a fantastic stay at the Waterfront Hotel. It is very central in Sliema and is a short distance to the ferry which gives access to Valletta in 5 minutes. I could not fault my stay at this hotel. We had a seafront room and the views were spectacular. The staff are so attentive and could not do enough for you. A special thanks to Anu who was such a nice girl and always took time to speak with a lot of the guests. The food was delicious with a good selection and even though it was a buffet breakfast if you ever asked the staff for anything they would go and get it for you. A lot of hotels would have directed you to get it yourself. That is good customer service. A lot of nice touches, like Barista making a range of coffees, Fresh orange machine and small trays to carry things (sounds like a small thing but when you are trying to carry teapots, plates and glasses it made it so much easier and you didn't have to keep going back to pick up things! This holiday was a 60th Birthday treat for me and I was met with balloons and a beautiful cake when I checked into my room, such a lovely touch. I will definitely be back and would have no hesitation recommending them. I booked this hotel through Hotels.com and because I am now a Gold member I received 25% of Food & Beverages on one occasion. All in all from booking to staying everything was seamless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hesham, Grand Island

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

BINU

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alain

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a fantastic stay at The Waterfront hotel is Sliema. Amazing view from the room of the harbour, clean room and comfortable bed. The perfect place to stay when your in Malta!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Staff was excellent being very helpful and courteous. Great location next to many restaurants and waterviews.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is very well located for a visit to Valletta without being set in the middle of throngs of tourists. The ferry to Valletta is an easy walk from the building and the big advantage is, of course, the proximity to the waterfront. The hotel itself is very serviceable and completely acceptable except that it lacks character. It has a cool, corporate feel. Those who desire more traditional surroundings should go elsewhere. The waterfront restaurants are convenient and the pool is another waterside benefit. All in all, a pretty strong choice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mario

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Consuelo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

daryl, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Marika and all of the front desk staff were just what one wants. Quick, helpful, and informative. We arrived with literally no plan for 5 days. Between Alexandra and the desk we had a full visit. Room was very spacious and clean. Housekeeping, spot on and responsive to requests. Roof top bar delivered views, good service and food options. The lobby restaurant made for good first night. The pool facility across the street which has several restaurants was a plus. The location has endless eats/drinks and is very convenient to the other in demand neighborhoods. The experience was a winner for us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025