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Diplomat Hotel

4.0 star property
On beach with outdoor pool, near Sliema Promenade

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Terrace/patio

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Rainfall showerhead
  • 3 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
173 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM1609

What's nearby

  • Tower Road - 2 min walk
  • Sliema Promenade - 4 min walk
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Sliema Ferry - 10 min drive
  • Malta Experience - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paradies Exiles - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Bar and Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barracuda - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Diplomat Hotel

Upscale hotel revitalised in 2021 and located near Tower Road
Located close to Sliema Promenade and Dragonara Casino, Diplomat Hotel provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location and sunloungers. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Penny Farthing, the on-site buffet restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Beach umbrellas, tour/ticket information and coffee/tea in reception
  • A vending machine, beach towels and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Penny Farthing

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 22.00 per room (one way)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Diplomat Hotel Sliema
Diplomat Sliema
Diplomat Hotel Hotel
Diplomat Hotel Sliema
Diplomat Hotel Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Does Diplomat Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Diplomat Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Diplomat Hotel?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Diplomat Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Diplomat Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Diplomat Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 22.00 per room applies.

Where is Diplomat Hotel located?

Located in Sliema, this beachfront hotel is in the city centre and within a 5-minute walk of Tower Road and Sliema Promenade. Sliema Ferry and Dragonara Casino are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Diplomat Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 218 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 218 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Delsie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is not a 4 star hotel and did not offer an upgrade to me as a gold member . There were cockroaches in the breakfast area , our ceiling in our room collapsed and the next room we were given had no air conditioning . Also the rooms are not sound proof at all . Overall a bad experience and I would never suggest it to anyone visiting Malta
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location
Amazing location with a fantastic roof top bar. Very friendly staff . Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arunas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The rooftop pool and bar the best part of hotel, it is in a great location next to bus stops and the promenade walk. we just had issues when we missed breakfast and had ordered it the day before for next early morning (2 times made sure it would be there) nobody was around for 15 min at 5:30am. we did get a free bottle of wine from the manager since no refund on breakfast we missed. Also one person mainly there not friendly like all the others.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location with great breakfast
Check in was at 3pm and could not check in before yet only 1 member of staff on reception at 3pm and therefore a delay in checking in due to queue. Nice room, although the sea view room did not have a balcony as anticipated. Bathroom was clean with lovely toiletries but shower a little small and did not drain well causing us to flood the room on first use. Superb buffet breakfast. Plenty of bars and restaurants within walking distance. Rock beach with opportunity to swim opposite hotel. Pool small with limited loungers but did not cause issue whilst we were there. On bus route to Valletta with frequent buses.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, clean and quiet. Great pool and great views. Really well located on the seafront. Very good stay and very good hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Breana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel in our opinion was in the perfect location; easily accessible to multiple restaurants and shops, the waterfront and the bus. The buffet was small for the amount of guests hosted but plenty of food choices. Lobby was clean, but the rooms were a bit out dated. Friendly and helpful staff. We had complementary water, snacks and pop in our room. Overall, we would return again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Yvette

Disliked: Staff & service
Location is amazing. Super convenient on the Sliema promenade which I loved walking along. Close to restaurants. 15 minute walk to Sliema ferries. Buses take you everywhere. Disappointed with a few aspects. I only booked for 3 days with intention of staying longer but I ended up changing hotels. Staff weren’t friendly, only one at breakfast who made the effort to greet hotel guests. I had water view which was beautiful. But I can’t explain it, I just didn’t love the feeling I had. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

MARY

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, quiet , across the beach and close to everything! Very clean courteous staff. Very nice breakfasts! Nice touches like slippers room was big for European standards. The only reservation I have, is that the hotel has a man sitting in the lobby who I assumed was a concierge. I assumed he would give information with no bias and be truthful. Instead he sold his tours and he misrepresented these grossly. I was really upset that the boat tour was supposed so much more very misleading and then really sit on the beach or enjoy boat amenities ) 1 gross bathroom and a hose outside for a shower? He should not be sitting there doing this I would have haves a couple of hundred euros.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for our first time in Malta!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Luigi, Massa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Many services nearby and bus stops nearby
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We recently stayed at the Diplomat on a last minute booking through Expedia. Ultimately, we chose this hotel based on its 4 star rating assuming that we would be comfortable for our short and busy stay. We had also considered the Barcelo. My experience and expectations of a 4 star hotel were not met in this hotel. We booked a standard room and our first room had what I presume to be black mold in the bathroom on the door and ceiling tile and mildew on the windows. As a result it smelled bad. The baseboards were missing pieces and dirty, walls had spots and stains in places, and the furniture was old and in disrepair. I made a complaint to the hotel and the next morning to Expedia. I had paid the hotel in full and felt hostage unless they refunded and allowed us to switch properties. The hotels staff did reply to our complaint via email and the front desk greeted us when we returned form a day out. They were eager to help us by switching rooms. The first room I was shown on the same floor also had an issue with moisture and mold in the bathroom. They then showed us another room that while still not meeting my expectation of 4 star was an improvement over the other two. The staff was respectful and helpful throughout this process. They offered to help us move and seemed to understand that the issues I had with the hotel were nothing they could change. The 3 rooms I saw were on par with a Days inn. I expected quality like Marriott, Embassy, or Hyatt which is not accurate
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

HL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service
Service was amazing, food and breakfast was good
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Comfortable room. Broad choice at breakfast. Friendly staff and easy access to local attractions and facilities by foot, bus or ferry. Will visit again, hopefully soon 😄
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Talar

Every employee at this hotel, they were excellent. I will recommend this hotel anytime thank you for Grooming this kind of people in your business.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot buffet Breakfast would be cold warm due to not being kept hot on the Bain marie servery. Noise was due to building works being carried out directly outside. All staff were polite and courteous but the front of house manager i forget their names (sorry) one was Male and female who were very warm, friendly but also helpful with practical issues about timeframes, access to facilities and concern of taxi arriving which in the end did without a problem but they offered up alternative solution just in case. So thankyou to all the staff who made the stay enjoyable, they have such a lovely beautiful and blessed country.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was really nice and comfortable. Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was tasty. Wine and nibbles evenings were an added bonus. Walking along the promenade opposite was great. Travel representative at the hotel was especially helpful. Great stay overall.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, comfortable room, breakfast quite good. Reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and staff. Highly recommend
Lovely hotel in a great location. The staff were all super friendly and helpful and the facilities couldn't be faulted. The bed was a little on the hard side for our liking but that is just personal taste. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024