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The Maltese Sun

Malta · Malta

53 St Margaret StView location

9.0/10Excellent298 Reviews
Cleanliness9.0/109.0
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort8.8/108.8
Condition8.8/108.8
Neighborhood10.0/1010.0
Amenities8.6/108.6
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About The Maltese Sun

Enjoy stunning views from the terrace at The Maltese Sun guesthouse in Sliema. Make use of complimentary Wi-Fi and tour/ticket assistance. A buffet breakfast is available daily (fee applies). The hotel offers convenient amenities including luggage storage, laundry facilities, and ATM/banking services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available (surcharge applies).

Each of the 24 air-conditioned rooms features a flat-screen television and complimentary Wi-Fi. Bathrooms include rainfall showers and complimentary toiletries. Daily housekeeping is provided, and irons/ironing boards are available upon request. You'll be just 0. 5km from the Sliema Promenade and 14.

3km from the Blue Grotto, with easy access to numerous attractions.

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With a stay at The Maltese Sun in Sliema, you'll be 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sliema Promenade and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Blue Grotto. This guesthouse is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Hagar Qim and 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from Mnajdra Megalithic Temples.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until Anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No alcohol allowed onsite LGBTQIA+ friendly Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Alcohol is not permitted at this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • 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, and a first aid kit
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 15 per person
    • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Maltese

    English

    Italian

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Tower Road 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Balluta Bay 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
St Julian's Tower & Il-Fortiżża 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Sliema Promenade 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Balluta Square 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Exiles Beach 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Triq Manwel Dimech 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Saint Julian's Bay 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Ll-Fortiżża 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Spinola Bay 1 km / 0.6 mi
Bisazza Street 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Point Shopping Mall 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Spinola Garden 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Trig Santa Rita Steps 1.6 km / 1 mi
Portomaso Marina 1.6 km / 1 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 24
  • guest house
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Car hireExtra charge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Laundry service
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Lift access
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  • GardenExtra charge
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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DB

Buffet Breakfast

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RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARDSGL.ST-1

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Room type
    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE WITH TERRACEDOUBLE • WITH TERRACEDBL.TR

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    DOUBLE WITH TERRACE

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    WITH TERRACE

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    Room code: DBL.TR

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • TWIN STANDARDTWIN • STANDARDTWN.ST

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    TWIN STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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  • QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • KING SIZE BEDQUA.KG

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    QUADRUPLE KING SIZE BED

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.KG

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 5 m²SGL.ST

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    SINGLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    5 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • QUADRUPLE STANDARDQUADRUPLE • STANDARDQUA.ST

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    QUADRUPLE STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.ST

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Maltese Sun

9.0
Excellent
298 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.0 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
8.8 /10
Condition
8.8 /10
Neighborhood
10.0 /10
Amenities
8.6 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Sophie Rose
Wonderful stay with lovely staff :)
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jul 2026
Abess
Great place!!! Close to everything
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jul 2026
clarissa
I booked a single room, the sheets were a bit dirty and my bathroom was missing the door of the shower which made a mess every time I showered. Overall it was a good stay
Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Dina
This hotel was amazing! Very helpful staff! Caring and friendly! Great location and overall experience. Will stay there again when I come back.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2026
Carl
Excellent location. Steps from the ocean. 15 mins walk to Silema ferry. Tons of restaurants around and about 20 mins walk to St Julian the main entertainment area. The room was well decorated and maintained. The house is old and has tons of characters
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Jun 2026
Karen
Great location, easy to reach all parts of Sliema. Quick and easy check-in/check-out.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Ann
A beautiful little hotel, very comfortable. A little unsettling that if you don’t arrive in the middle of the day, there is no one there to greet you and everything is done technologically. They give you a combination to open the door, another to get your key from a little box. Efficient but impersonal and a little scary when you arrive late at night. You don’t see anyone until the following morning.
Decent breakfast.
Good location. Good value for money.
I would stay there again.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Melvyn
Very clean room and close to bars and restaurants
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
Lee John
Lovely hotel with kind and attentive staff, good breakfast and clean rooms
Self
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2026
Sheila
Lovely roof-top room with terrace. Lots of variety for breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Margaret
This is charming old guest-house - bird-song and church-bell sounds in the little courtyard. The breakfast was yummy, served in a lovely setting on the roof, and the man at reception was very helpful. The location is very convenient for the beach area of Sliema.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 May 2026
Christopher
Great stay for solo traveller. Nice breakfast.
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2026
Eileen
Staff really nice , breakfast lovely , just would have liked fresh smelling towels .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 May 2026
robert
Room was clean but basic, had a shower door missing, which caused a bit water to spill on the bathroom floor when showering. T.v. had no local channels but had WiFi, so able to connect my netflix account after my days out.
Breakfast was very good, continental with added cooked eggs and staff were very helpful.
Overall a very nice stay, great central location, once I found my bearings. With everything you could need with-in walking distance.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 May 2026
Maureen
The location was great only a few minutes walk to the sea and lots of restaurants. The hotel provided breakfast, buffet style with a great choice and eggs cooked anyway you wanted. The staff were very friendly and helpfull.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Paul
Great staff, room a bit smaller than anticipated, shower very small , good location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
Joseph
AC worked great. Room was clean. Enjoyed the hotel and area. Ample good restaurant choices close by.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Apr 2026
Emma
We really enjoyed our stay at this characterful property. The staff, location, breakfast are amazing. The building is old so some limitations (e.g. poor ventilation) are understandable. The staff were wonderful and helpful. The room (19) was spacious, beautiful and had everything we needed. The daily breakfast on the sunny rooftop was amazing. Thoroughly recommend this guest house.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 Apr 2026
Ramy
Ok place - don't expect much beyond just a bed to sleep the night on
4/10
Poor
11 Apr 2026
Roger
Late entry is a challenge room very basic
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Barbara
It was a great location, the staff exceptional, the facilities were kept clean, and the breakfast was quite good.
Self
8/10
Excellent
02 Apr 2026
Helen Alice
Breakfast was fantastic and the staff were attentive, helpful and polite. Same on reception. Lovely omelettes made to order in a morning and a good variety of food and drink Great location just minutes from the water and good transport links. Property exactly what we expected minus 1 shower door.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
Caitriona
Very pleasant stay, staff were exceptional
Self
6/10
Pleasant
18 Mar 2026
David Michael
Only staffed for 5/6 hours per day. No bar or fridge in room. Breakfast basic. A/C not required but heating ok
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Mar 2026
Sharumathi
Friendly staff, good breakfast and nice location.
6/10
Pleasant
08 Mar 2026
Rasheedat
Breakfast was decent, but more variety would help. Options like English or American breakfast would give guests more choice, as the Maltese breakfast was the only option during our five-day stay and became repetitive.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Florence
, Very class, old world style accommodation.
Very clean, great breakfast and rooftop,sundeck
Charming property ,and very accommodating staff!
Wonderful historic building and area
Definately would stay again,if ever in Malta.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2026
Florence
Totally beautiful,19 th century ,palatial hotel
Super huge room with anti chamber suite .
Super high ceilings,with all modern conveniences
Very comfortable Queen bed .,great not too many pillows or duvet
I like old fashioned rooms ..
Fantastic breakfast on rooftop deck .
Highly recommend also great staff,very attentive.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Graham
Clean room which was serviced every day. Really appreciated the tea and coffee making facilities in the room.
Good breakfast and friendly staff.
8/10
Excellent
09 Feb 2026
Kim
Really friendly staff, spotlessly clean and well equipped room, good location all at a fantastic price
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Haoze
Clean guesthouse with a nice vibe.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Alexandra
All was perfect
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Dec 2025
Alexandra
Looks like the photos, the breakfast is excellent.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2025
Richard
The Maltese Sun is a fabulous B&B in the heart of Sliema. Within easy reach of some excellent restaurants and close to public transport. The B&B is spotlessly clean throughout. The buffet breakfast is fabulous. Jessica, in reception, and the rest of the team are amazing. Thank you.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Ian
Solo traveller.

Stayed here for a week 27 Sept to 4 Oct 2025.

Room was comfortable and looked to have been recently redecorated. En-suite appeared to be very new. Large TV with Netflix. Large wardrobe. Kettle and tea/coffee replaced daily. Room was cleaned daily. Comfy large bed and pillows.

Nice breakfast served on the rooftop terrace. Eggs cooked to order, selection of cheese, breads etc. Tea, coffee, juice.

Location is great, relatively short walk to Sliema marina and ferries to Valletta or St. Juliens and St George’s in other direction.

Stayed in room 1 which was next to main entrance so some noise with other guests coming and going, but generally very quiet.

Tip: Reception staff leave at 3pm so if arriving after this make sure to get the door codes in advance or the guest in room 1 might have to let you in! :)
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Sep 2025
Karen
Great location, short walk to waterfront and maybe 10 mins to all the restaurants but in a quiet neighbourhood. Great reception, room was spotless, comfie bed and pillows! The rate included breakfast which was really nice and fresh - staff at breakfast were lovely! Served on rooftop terrace which we really enjoyed. Staff super responsive to any queries. Highly recommend!!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2025
Malia
Very lovely stay at the Maltese Sun. Breakfast on the terrace was great. The hotel looks better than the photos on the website. The bathrooms are nicely remodeled. Only thing is the common areas are hot and the drinking water is also hot.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
10 Aug 2025
Youri
Unacceptably small bed .. no cooler / minibar
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2024
Mark
Very nice location, friendly staff, close to all restaurants, Sliema is the best place to stay right in the middle
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2024
carla
nice staff great place
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2024
Biljana
Outstanding service and super friendly staff in an authentic maltese environment.
Leisure
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jun 2024
Rachel
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.
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
02 May 2024
Verified traveler

Aggressive and rude staff

Good bed and property
2/10
Poor
29 Apr 2024
Andrew

Pure scum

Assaulted and abused by staff after failing to provide check in instructions so I accessed a room that was empty.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2024
Karen
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.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2024
Sarah
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Nicholas
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
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2023
Tor
Nice place in good location
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2023
Neil
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!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
14 Nov 2022
Verified traveler

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.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2022
jennifer
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.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2022
Rebecca
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!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2022
Nicholas
Staff are all fantastic friendly and really helpful
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2022
Mathieu

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!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2022
Tamer
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.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2022
Verified traveler

Great stay

Great stay at The Maltese Sun - lovely staff and a perfect location.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2022
Ali
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.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
17 May 2022
Cherrelle
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.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2022
Billy
Friendly and helpful staff, the guest house is also unique style, so if you enjoy guest house living in Sliema, Malta, it is one of the best choice 👌
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jan 2022
Kimberley

Great find

Lovely guesthouse. Room was clean and perfect for a few nights visiting family locally. Location was perfect for where I needed to be. Lovely roof top area too.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2022
Nitish

I am loving it :)

Really welcoming staff, Very friendly owner, Neat and clean place, best thing you can cook your own food if you want. nearby convenience shop, Near to city centre. i would suggest to consider this place for stay.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2022
Amber
great location and great price for the room.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2021
A

Good Value For Money

We really enjoyed our stay at the Maltese Sun. It is a quaint, traditional Maltese guest house. The rooms are basic but comfortable and very good value for money. Location is excellent for visiting Sliema, Valletta, St Julians Bay and Paceville. My only advice would be to avoid the breakfast, it is way over priced at 10euros, better off walking down onto the sea front where there is a nice cafe / restaurant, doing much better food for less.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2021
ashvini
Property was in a very convenient location (as suggested by other reviews I'd read), close to Exiles bus stop. My room was on the ground floor, so I could hear when folks were milling about in the hallway, which wasn't ideal but liveable. The room was well appointed and had the bonus of a little courtyard garden, which was nice (subject to the mozzies!)
I wasn't a huge fan of the virtual reception, but that's more a personal preference, the place was only manned from 8am to 3pm-ish, when I was not there as I like to get an early start on the day, so there wasn't much scope to get advice / input to my plans.
That said any messages left for them were promptly replied to.
the upstairs terrace is a lovely space and i had breakfast (only time i did) on the last day, breakfast was serviceable and the service was good. However felt quite steep at €10.
On the second to last day I asked them to organise a taxi for the airport for the next day, which they said was done, however the taxi didn't turn up (can't really say who that was down to) and I had to phone up the out of hours number and get a new taxi ordered. A small but unnecessary stress. Overall very happy with my stay.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2021
Andrew

A lovely little place.

Lovely little place to stay with easy access to the shops, coffee house and transportations links to other places on the island. The room and bathroom were clean and tidy with no issues at all. My breakfast experience was great too, plenty of different foods to choose from whilst eating in the morning sun was a pleasant experience.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2021
Verified traveler

I would come back here again

Good location as it is near the ferry services and bus stops. Many supermarkets and restaurants!
There was a communal kitchen so it was very useful.
Breakfast was decent.
Room was great but looked a bit old and 1 of the 2 doors was confusing (hard to open or lock it) so after locking it I didn’t touch that door

The only downside was that the oven wasn’t working
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Aug 2021
WINIFRED Mary
What a lovely wee gem of a place. We had a full garden with our room, offering outdoor space with shade.

You can use the roof terrace after breakfast for sitting in the sun, which I did for an hour each morning.

Minutes walk to seafront with all the cafes and bars you’ll ever need
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2021
Verified traveler

Great location.............

Helpful stay. Staff made it possible to access shower with towel outside checkout time. Basic clean facilities. More hostel than B&B. Great location, sea front only minutes away, variety of eateries close by, great staff.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2021
Anthony

Lovely guesthouse

Enjoyed my stay - thank you.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jul 2021
Ian
Needed a suite for a week. Good quiet
location with a comfortable room.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2021
Alejo

Perfect place

Amazing guest house. Super clean and comfortable. I will definitely recommend it to everyone.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2021
Javed

Amazing

It’s an amazing place to stay
Business Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2021
Magdalena
good place and location
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Dec 2020
James

Basic but comfortable and clean. Great staff.

Room was upgraded free of charge. First room a little bit small for a week long stay. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Unusual, traditional style hotel which has lots of character. No TV's in the rooms but I quite liked this break from being glued to it at night. WiFi was excellent.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2020
Verified traveler

Amazing boutique guesthouse!

Beautifully refurbished traditional Maltese house in the heart of the city. They were so kind to me by giving me a first floor suite because I had big luggage and was staying for quite a few days. Absolutely fantastic staff!
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2020
Verified traveler

A place I'm going to miss

Great place to stay in Sliema. Very cozy, clean, convenient, quiet, comfortable, friendly staff, safe area and very easy to reach from the airport (just take bus X2 and get of at Antik or Exiles bus stops).
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2020
T

Great stay

Brilliant stay
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2020
Berend
wonderful staff and owner, they make you feel at home...
great location.
will stay again!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2020
Manjunath

Exceptional accommodation in an ideal location

My partner and I stayed at the Maltese Sun for a 5 night summer holiday. The building is stunning and very stylishly decorated.

Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable with nice furniture. The breakfast was served every morning on the roof terrace and was fresh, varied and plentiful, served with a smile.

We found the location to be very convenient, 2 mins from the Sliema promenade with buses to the airport and elsewhere on the island, 15 mins walk to get the ferry to Valletta and about 10 mins to St Julian's.

The owners were friendly and welcoming and made us feel very much at home, providing recommendations, helping with bike and car rental and organising a group excursion to Comino and the blue lagoon which was one of the highlights of our trip.

Excellent value for money and would highly recommend!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Mar 2020
Verified traveler
A very pleasant quiet hotel, good location. Simple check-in. Helpful staff but no desk assistance from mid-afternoon.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
No tea making facilities and no TV which is fine for a couple of days but if you were there for a week it might be nice to watch it occasionally.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
This is a new guest house and the service is fantastic. They haven't finished all the rooms, and are still working on a new roof-top terrace, but the opened rooms and facilities are great. It is just around the corner from a bus stop that takes you into the centre of Sleima or into Valetta. Great restaurants nearby
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were very friendly and the place is in a very central part of Sliema.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Oct 2019
Gerard

business trip

When we arrived there was no reception as this closes at normal check in time. We got a shock when we got to the room as it was a large bed and 20 cm space on either side. No work space and only a powerpoint next to the bed so could not really iron shirts. Fortunately the manager was happy to give us a larger room although it meant moving after two nights in a room that was still under renovation and smelt of paint. Breakfast is good, the place is close to the beach and restaurants and once it is better established it should be nice to stay there.
Partner
2/10
Poor
20 Sep 2019
Ddd
We ate our breakfast between rooms and receiption.
Everything was rubbish.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2019
DomJ
It's a quaint spot that gives you everything you need. Our room, number #7 was a little difficult to get to with a winding staircase but the once up there, everything was as expected.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
09 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very friendly staff. Good wifi.

Pictures not corresponding to the actual room. The garden is private to one room only. Rooms not soundproof.

Basic breakfast
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Well kept, traditional Maltese house. Comfortable bed, great AC in room. Good kitchen facilities and very thankful for the drinking water tap so we could fill up our water bottles. Each morning we had a good breakfast to start the day. We had great chats with all the staff who were very friendly but Bryan in particular was excellent at giving advice on where to go, what to see and how to go about things during our trip. Thank you for a great stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel is in a very good location, located very close to public transportation and lots of nearby restaurants. The room was spacious and the bed was extremely comfortable to sleep in! The hotel had a cosy feel to it.

The highlight for us was the excellent service we received from the staff who were exceptional! In particular the manager, Chris always made time to help and guide us with our queries on the key spots to visit and directed us on how to get there, along with sound recommendations as to good eating places. The breakfast was lovely, and a thoroughly enjoyable experience due to the very warm and friendly Joanna always on hand to talk to. Also Bryan was very helpful with general queries and always available to help. My sister and I look forward to staying here again on our next trip to Malta 😀👍
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2019
Verified traveler

Cosy stay, highly recommend!

Wonderful stay at the Maltese Sun. Room was clean and spacious. Wifi worked well. Breakfast was simple but plentiful.

Located at a residential neighbourhood in Sliema, it was very quiet at night so I had great sleep every night. Very close to major bus stations, extremely convenient
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2026
Christian
Good location. Nice staff. Good breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2026
Daniel
Ett väldigt mysigt litet rum med stor toalett och dusch. Rent och fräscht. Frukosten serverades på takterrassen, under solskydd om man vill sitta så. Det var en enkel, men fullgod frukost med ägg, yoghurt, kaffe, smörgåsar och olika pålägg. Mycket nöjd! Vi lämnade tidigt på morgonen för att flyga hem, men att få en färdig frukostpåse var inga problem. Serviceminded och trevlig personal! Återvänder gärna hit nästa gång på Malta!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jun 2026
marco
Struttura vicino al centro e ai servizi personale gentile e disponibile.
Stanza piccola colazione niente di Speciale.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Zoé
très bel hôtel et pratique. chambre propre et confortable. petite cuisine commune. petit déjeuner très bon. personnel très serviable. bien situé.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Liliia
Very clean and understanding staff
Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2026
Marta
Excelente estadia. Bem no centro, perto de tudo. Excelentes acessos a restaurantes, cafés, praias e transportes públicos. O pequeno almoço é bastante razoável. Ar condicionado no quarto. Bastante silencioso apesar de estarmos no centro. Funcionários top. Aconselho vivamente.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2026
Teea
Everything was great and breakfast at roof top was excellent.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2026
Jessica
Rummet var rent och fint, gammalt hus med olika nivåskillnader, hiss till frukosten. Toalett och dusch var fräscht. Vi bodde precis innanför ytterdörren så lite lyhört när någon stod precis utanför och pratade. Vi kom på em och självincheckningen gick fint precis enl. instruktion vi fick via mejl. Frukosten var bra: Fanns olika sorters bröd att välja på och pålägg. Flingor, yoghurt. Man kunde beställa egen omelett, äggröra mm. Frukt. Kaffe och te fanns.
Nära till busshållplats som gick ofta och gångavstånd både till hav (bad från klippor) och restauranger.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2026
Maud
Påminde lite mer om hostel i stället för hotell. Men läge och annat gjorde det trevligt
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Salvatore
Camera pulita , un bel bagno con cabina doccia molto spaziosa e netflix attivo per una serata relax . Posto a 2 passi dal lungomare da sliema zona centrale e ben organizzata con mezzi pubblici .
Ottima esperienza . Sicuramente ci ritornerò .
Partner

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53 St Margaret St, Sliema, Malta

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