The Maltese Sun

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoor patio.
A breakfast buffet with various food items and condiments.
A building with a blue door, white walls, and numbered address 53.
A row of buildings with distinct blue and yellow window shutters, white facades, and balconies with potted plants.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a table, a lamp, a painting, and a dresser.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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53 St Margaret St, Sliema
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Exiles Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Patio

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room (Roof Terrace)

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (Patio)

  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room (separate private bathroom)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Quadruple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 6 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Maltese Sun

Laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free guesthouse. Other amenities include a vending machine. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Maltese Sun offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Sliema guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

During your stay at The Maltese Sun, you're just a quick walk from Sliema Promenade. Free WiFi in public areas, breakfast (surcharge) and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities, a lift and a terrace
  • 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Sliema Promenade and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Blue Grotto
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
As a guest of The Maltese Sun, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. The Maltese Sun also features laundry facilities and a lift.

This 3.5-star Sliema guest house is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 15 per person

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Maltese Sun offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM.
Guests will receive an access code.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at The Maltese Sun.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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

The Maltese Sun Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 280 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 280 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 280 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 280 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 280 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with kind and attentive staff, good breakfast and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and breakfast at roof top was excellent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for solo traveller. Nice breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caitriona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, staff were exceptional
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great location, the staff exceptional, the facilities were kept clean, and the breakfast was quite good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharumathi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good breakfast and nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice , breakfast lovely , just would have liked fresh smelling towels .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely roof-top room with terrace. Lots of variety for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room a bit smaller than anticipated, shower very small , good location.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC worked great. Room was clean. Enjoyed the hotel and area. Ample good restaurant choices close by.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really friendly staff, spotlessly clean and well equipped room, good location all at a fantastic price
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
, 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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ramy

Liked: Staff & service
Ok place - don't expect much beyond just a bed to sleep the night on
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was relatively clean. The shower door was half-missing but it didn’t create any major issues. The staff was extremely cordial. Simple but tasty breakfast selection. The hotel was conveniently close to some major interest spots in Sliema, Gżira, and Saint Julian’s.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexandra

Looks like the photos, the breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haoze

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean guesthouse with a nice vibe.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room which was serviced every day. Really appreciated the tea and coffee making facilities in the room. Good breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Helen Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rasheedat

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Amenities
All was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025