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The Maltese Sun

3.5 star property
City-center guesthouse within walking distance of Sliema Promenade

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Double Room, Patio | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Executive Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished
Interior
Executive Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • ATM/banking services
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Lockers available
Feel at home
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Premium bedding
The price is $43
includes taxes & fees
$39 per night
Dec 10 - Dec 11

Room options

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Twin Room (separate private bathroom) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room (separate private bathroom)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room (Patio) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Twin Room (Patio)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 65 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Executive Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Roof Terrace) | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (Roof Terrace)

Highlights

Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Patio | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room, Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Yard
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
  • 75 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
53 St Margaret St, Sliema

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Malta Experience - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradies Exiles - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Crema Siciliana - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Naar Restobar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Bar and Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barracuda - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Maltese Sun

When you stay at The Maltese Sun, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Malta Experience.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No alcohol allowed onsite

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:30 AM–10:30 AM

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Terrace
  • Mosquito nets
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR 0.5 per person, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 19 per vehicle (one-way)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

The Maltese Sun Sliema
The Maltese Sun Guesthouse
The Maltese Sun Guesthouse Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Does The Maltese Sun offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Maltese Sun does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Maltese Sun?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Maltese Sun?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Maltese Sun?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 19 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Maltese Sun?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Maltese Sun?
No, this guesthouse doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Maltese Sun and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Sliema Promenade (6-min walk) and Blue Grotto (8.9 mi), along with Hagar Qim (9.2 mi) and Mnajdra Megalithic Temples (9.4 mi).
What's the area around The Maltese Sun like?
The Maltese Sun is in the heart of Sliema, a short 1-minute walk from Tower Road and 5 minutes' walk from Balluta Bay.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding service and super friendly staff in an authentic maltese environment.
Biljana, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Have you ever stayed somewhere that was just sooooooo close to hitting the mark but missed it every time? That was this place. Without question the staff were absolutely amazing. Bubbly, kind and chatty. They were honestly the best part of the place. The one tough part is the staff leaves at 3pm, so if there is a problem after, you need to call them. The room I originally had, had great AC, excellent WiFi and a working TV, but encountered a bug issue and so I called and they were quick to move me. That room had great AC, a working TV, but the WiFi was completely down for my room, even though it connected in other parts of the guesthouse. This caused some issues as that night I need to do a lot of work and so that took away from my time to explore the next day. I told the front desk the next morning and they moved me again. This room was upgraded and was very nice. Had excellent AC, okay WiFi… but the TV didn’t work. I only booked 2 nights and stayed in 3 different rooms but none of them hit the base level marks. What I can tell you is they have excellent AC! Breakfast was good, the terrace is nice and the location is easy with a 20minute walk to the ferry to Valletta. I really wanted to give them a better score, but honestly for the experience I had, the place would have needed to be cheaper for me to tolerate as many misses as there were or have given me some form of a small compensation for so many issues in a short trip.
Rachel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Sama, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Aggressive and rude staff
Good bed and property
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Pure scum
Assaulted and abused by staff after failing to provide check in instructions so I accessed a room that was empty.
Andrew, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Andrew, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

My second stay here and I will definitely be staying again. Premises and room are very clean, comfy bed, good shower. Breakfast is plentiful with friendly team serving.
Karen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay. The hotel is located on the quieter streets behind the main road down at the waterfront which made it feel very peaceful. The room was clean and generous, a little bit of a damp smell in the wardrobe. But all in all it was great value and exactly what we needed. We enjoyed the breakfast.
Sarah, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Once again Yaseer and his staff were fantastic, so friendly and helpful and full of smiles all the time. Recommend to any body. Well done folks
Nicholas, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

James, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place in good location
Tor, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff on site; of particular note are Mila and Joanna that started off every morning serving an excellent breakfast, with so much warmth and kindness!
Neil, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

A nice hotel, in a very handy location
A really nice and affordable hotel in a handy area of Sliema. Letting myself in on the evening of my arrival was handy with a code for the main door and then another to get my key from a lockbox. My single room had enough space and wardrobe and nice sized bathroom. Reception staff was nice and friendly. It was helpful having a vending machine in the building for when I needed water at night after the nearby shops had closed. I stayed in November and the area was very quiet, even with the window open all I could hear was the occasional church bells in the distance. Two small issues I had was that there was some dried snot smeared on the wall by the bed when I arrived but I just wiped this off. Then on my last night I knelt on the end of my bed and the mattress fell through. It looks like some slats were missing so I reported this the next morning and the staff said they would look into it. Also be careful when walking around the hotel at night - there are automatic lights that come on when walking around but sometime you have to wave your arms around or walk down the opposite way you want to go in order for the sensor to detect you and turn on. But all in all it was a very nice stay.
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The location was great for walking - a little less easy with a car. Close to bus routes. Our room and bathroom were pleasant and clean. There was a wonderful shared kitchen with great facilities. The elevator worked well. Locks were set up to make it easy to come and go as one pleased. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This was an excellent guesthouse. Our room was huge and very nicely furnished, with a very comfy bed and great shower. The entire place is beautiful and grand. The guesthouse is also right by the waterfront. Check-in was very easy. Yaseer and the staff were very helpful and lovely. On top of this, the rate was really affordable. We couldn’t recommend The Maltese Sun more. Thanks for having us!
Rebecca, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Staff are all fantastic friendly and really helpful
Nicholas, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Perfect for the price, clean and comfortable
Highly recommend, very clean, comfortable and not too expensive! It was a last minute booking, checking in was easy, even though there was no one there at check in, we called and they gave us a code to enter and our room was available. Staff was very friendly, I didn’t catch the gentleman’s name working reception but very helpful, courteous and made us feel very welcome. Location is great as well!
Mathieu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ingrid, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A vintage hundred years old building, modernized in a way that suits all the needs of the guests. A great rooftop terrace, common kitchen area, wi-fi signal and an impressive authentic interior, feels like walking in a museum. Very friendly staff and a superb experience. Everything you need for a short or a long stay.
Tamer, 7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Great stay at The Maltese Sun - lovely staff and a perfect location.
7-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice classic small hotel, friendly staff, with good location close to the sea, but the room was noisy and the smell was not good, the air conditioner was not working well.
Ali, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

I'm not really sure where to begin with this review... It is a great location - minutes from the water, restaurants and public transport and most of the staff was friendly and helpful. However, there were several disappointments with this facility: #1 - the breakfast. It is overpriced for what you're offered. You'd be better to walk 5 mins at a restaurant along the main road #2 - housekeeping. We booked 4 nights with the hotel. There is a sign on the door that the room isn't refreshed daily, you must ask reception for fresh towels, etc. After days 2, we asked reception for fresh towels and were told that it would be done. We came back in the evening and still no fresh towels. What was extremely frustrating and disgusting was that housekeeping took the DIRTY towels from a pile in the corner on the floor and HUNG THEM UP up as if they were clean towels. Absolutely baffling and unhygienic. Reception closes at 2p, so I called the customer service # and was told that we couldn't get fresh towels until we've stayed 3 days. I think this is a bit ridiculous and goes against what is posted and what we were told. #3 - acoustics. There is no insulation, therefore you can hear everything from your room - from the woman blow-drying her hair at 1am to the person cooking in the kitchen at 12a to the traffic on the street at all hours. Good luck getting any sleep here! #4 - I can't remember exactly what it is called, but we were hounded for the 5euros tax that we knew nothing about.
Cherrelle, 4-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Amy, 3-night trip
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