Diplomat Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale hotel on the beach, near Sliema Promenade
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lounge
Lobby sitting area
Combined shower/bathtub, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
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  • Room service
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  • 24/7 front desk
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  • Gym
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  • Housekeeping
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173 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM1609
  • Popular LocationSliema Promenade4 min walk
  • Popular LocationSliema Ferry10 min drive
  • Popular LocationMalta Experience11 min drive
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)23 min drive
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

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

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Sliema

Located in Sliema, Diplomat Hotel is in the city centre and on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Upper Barrakka Gardens and St. Peter's Pool. Don't miss out on a visit to Tower Road. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and ecotours.

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.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Surfside Bar and Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gabbana - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fortizza - ‬6 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
  • A TV in reception, beach umbrellas and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, coffee/tea in reception and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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. Guests reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
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 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

More

  • 7 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Building
  • Built in 1991
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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:

  • 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. 84 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 184 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 184 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Weekend in Malta
Great hotel right on Tower Road with an amazing sea view and on bus routes too. Room was spacious. Breakfast choice and restaurant excellent, along with the hotel bar. Staff really helpful too - arranged taxi to airport and helped with a sightseeing tour. Thoroughly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast Difficult parking
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Luis, Petaluma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a good location. Big room and bathroom. The breakfast is great, a lot of choices.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Agnieszka

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room's bathroom was definitely lower standard, staff does not speak English well. Yet great communication with town, buses just minutes away from the Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Olivier

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Not a 4* Hotel
On the whole, the stay was good. However, when you are booking a 4* hotel you'd expect a little more than what the Diplomat has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely view and lovely staff.
Would definitely stay again. Booked the sea facing room. What a joy! Breakfast was great!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a quieter sea-front location
Location involves a certain amount of walking - or bus - to St. Julian's Bay or Sliema Ferry, but it is much quieter and pleasanter than its equivalent-quality hotels. Nearby restaurants offer good food at fair prices I shall use it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sidney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Arrived early morning before check in time and was kindly offered complimentary tea and coffee. Suitcases were stored for us until check in time. 2 small complimentary bottles of wine delivered to room with bathrobes. Room was spacious and clean, bathroom had bsth as well as shower. Excellent breakfast choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

chloe

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 4 nights in 2 rooms. Definitely a low rated 3* hotel, absolutely not a 4*. Good: location in Sliema. On the sea, near a convenience store and near the Ferry to Valetta. On the main bus routes too. Pool was nice on the roof top, and the spa was open to shower after check-out. Bed was comfortable and our rooms were clean. Shower pressure was great with good products to use.Breakfast did the job and there was a large choice. Bad: No exaggeration, the air-conditioning sounded like a diesel generator inflating a bouncy castle, yet its output was abysmal. It did slightly cool the room compared to the outdoors, but only slightly and the room was still uncomfortably hot to sleep in (not 15*c as per the dial). The biggest issue, however, was that EVERYTHING was damp. Our clean clothing in suitcases became damp, paper shopping bags, even chewing gum! Both rooms suffered this damp and we've no idea why. The shower rooms have an automatic extractor fan and we always showered with doors closed. The furniture is very old, and the wardrobe door needed wrestling with to open (probably because the wood was damp). The bath was stained yellow and the suite was obviously really old. The tap water is yellow so do not drink it! The pool bar ice creams were extortionately priced at €4.50...which was weird as this was the cost of a lunch baguette too. Overall the bad didn't ruin our holiday, but we couldn't wait to check out, fly home and do our laundry! Will not return to this hotel.

8/10 Good

Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ZIED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located, quiter than st julian, access to the beach, very walkable. Not far from valetta by bus or taxi. I recommend sliema area for a stay if you want daily access to the sea
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Isabel

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023