Waterfront

–Excellent location - show map
+95 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel is set in central Malta, along the sea promenade of Sliema, and features views of Sliema's port, the Manoel Island and Valletta. The property is 4 km from some of Malta's most popular beaches. This hotel features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout. All rooms are air-conditioned, and feature a balcony, most with views of the sea, and an en suite bathroom. Each also has a minibar, TV and safe. A buffet breakfast is available daily at The Waterfront Hotel, and guests can enjoy light snacks / dinner at the Lobby Bar all year round or 1Olive and Cielo Lounge in the Summer months. The hotel is a 15-minute walk from Tigné shopping mall, and restaurants and shops are found in the immediate surroundings. Sliema Ferry Port is 600 metres away. Malta International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. This hotel boasts a main restaurant, a lobby bistro and bar, an outdoor restaurant and open-air bar during the summer months.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Lidija
Croatia Croatia
“Location is excellent, ferry and bus station are very close to hotel. Breakfast is very rich. The room is very comfortable, and you have everything you need.”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location and the fact that the room and public areas were spotlessly clean. All of the staff we met were personable, professional and super efficient. The bed in room 1103 was incredibly comfortable, as were the pillows. The little extras we...”
Morton
Jersey Jersey
“Well positioned, good facilities, our room was excellent”
Angela
Australia Australia
“Was very comfortable, clean, good location and very friendly staff.”
Migena
Albania Albania
“Excellent location, lovely staff, big room with a wonderful sea view, nice pool and good breakfast”
Vadasz
Hungary Hungary
“Great hotel — clean, well located, and the staff are extremely friendly.”
Deanne
Australia Australia
“Staff very attentive and friendly. Our rooms were beautiful and clean, extremely comfortable beds. Luxurious and sad to leave.”
Margaret
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a lovely view of the waterfront and of St John’s cathedral in Valletta. We liked that we had use of the pool and sunbeds across the road at Aqualuna beach club. The hotel had a restaurant in the lobby , a buffet on the 3rd floor and another...”
Jana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Amazing breafast with huge selection of sweet pastries. Very nice, helpful staff epsecially in the restaurant and reception.”
Stacey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautifully clean everywhere, lovely comfortable rooms and great amenities. Waterfront is in a great location, just a short stroll to the Sliema-Valletta ferry and loads of other boat trips, and so much choice locally for eating/drinks - even...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

3 restaurants on site
Regatta Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Breakfast
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
The Lobby Bar
  • Cuisine
    Mediterranean
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
1Olive (seasonal)
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Waterfront takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking the half-board option, please note drinks are not included.

On Christmas Day and New Year's Eve dinner is available at an extra additional supplement.

Please note that cots are available upon request and need to be confirmed by the hotel.

When booking a Non-Refundable Rate, please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, a third-party authorisation by the cardholder must be submitted when booking. Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Waterfront in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

License number: H0355