The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Sliema

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Sliema

Visiting Sliema, Malta for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Sliema, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Sliema based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Sliema for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Sliema before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Sliema for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Sliema for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

AX The Palace

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Located at High Street, AX The Palace has great rooms from $200 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and scuba diving. It has a terrific 8.90 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.2 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love snorkeling, a bar, parking, child care, and laundry services at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


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The Preluna Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $139 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sliema
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

A great place to stay is The Preluna Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $139. Offering an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 124 Tower Road. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, parking, and laundry services which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.4 km from the city center. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


The Diplomat Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $175 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

We found The Diplomat Hotel to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $175. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.40 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 173 Tower Road. You'll also find scuba diving, snorkeling, a bar, child care, and laundry services which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.4 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Snorkeling
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Breakfast in the room


Courtyard by MarriottSliema

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $207 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $207, Courtyard by MarriottSliema, at L Graham provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a casino, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers snorkeling, a bar, hiking, laundry services, and golf. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We love an indoor pool because you can enjoy it any time of the year.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Horse riding
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator


Palazzo Violetta

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $179 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Sliema
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.

Palazzo Violetta has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $179 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 85, Palazzo Violetta, Tonna Street. Furthermore, it also offers parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and city views, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.6 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Waterfront

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $210 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

The great guest rating of Waterfront is 9.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $210, and it's located at The Strand Sliema, 230327. We also love the child care, laundry services, a hot tub, a spa, and an indoor pool which are great for visitors. And since it's just 0.6 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Plaza Regency Hotels

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $123 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Sliema
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Plaza Regency Hotels because it has great rooms that start at $123. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 248 Tower Road. Only 0.5 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, a hot tub, a child pool, and an indoor pool at this convenient hotel. Don't miss the pool bar which offers drinks and a fun area to unwind. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Barceló Fortina Malta

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Heated pool

Barceló Fortina Malta offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $226 (before taxes). It's located at Tigne Seafront and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers parking, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Breakfast in the room


1926 Le Soleil Hotel & Spa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $211 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Sliema
  • Heated pool

Located at 6 Thornton, 1926 Le Soleil Hotel & Spa has great rooms from $211 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a bar, parking, laundry services, city views, and a hot tub which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.7 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Saltwater pool


Carlton Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.

A great place to stay is Carlton Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $124. Offering an outdoor pool, city views, bicycle rental, a tour desk, and air-conditioning, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 261 Tower Road. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a 24-hour desk, shuttle services, balconies, windsurfing, and eco tourism. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Bicycle rental


Also, take a look at the first time trip hotels in nearby destinations: St. Julian's, Noto, Sliema, Valletta, and Modica.

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How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Sliema?

Sliema Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$156

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Sliema, Malta. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Sliema, Malta based on data from 24 hotels is an affordable $156. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Sliema.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $213
  • 4-star hotels: $181
  • 3-star hotels: $128
  • 2-star hotels: $137


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