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Diplomat Hotel

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Tower Road

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | View from room
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View | View from room
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Pool bar
Feel at home
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 237 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Suite with Terrace | Terrace/patio

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Renovated in 2021
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Rainfall showerhead
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 36 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

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

At Diplomat Hotel, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Malta Experience. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, and guests can also take advantage of a fitness center and a sauna. The coffee shop/cafe is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. A rooftop terrace, a poolside bar, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights at this Art Deco hotel. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 113 rooms
  • Arranged over 7 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No onsite parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1991
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Television in common areas
  • Piano
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Dining

The Penny Farthing - Onsite buffet restaurant.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 15.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 22.00 per room (one way)

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Diplomat Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Diplomat Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Diplomat Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Diplomat Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Diplomat Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Diplomat Hotel.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Diplomat Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 22.00 per room one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Diplomat Hotel?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Diplomat Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (4-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Diplomat Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, boat tours, and hiking, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a sauna and a fitness center. Diplomat Hotel also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Diplomat Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Penny Farthing.
What's the area around Diplomat Hotel like?
Diplomat Hotel is located on the waterfront, a short 2-minute walk from Tower Road and 4 minutes' walk from Sliema Promenade. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

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

8/10 Very Good

Good location
Good location within walking distance to lots of restaurants & coffee shops .. nice coffee shop in hotel with good range of tasty food and nice view across waterfront. Excellent choice of food at breakfast
Edel, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location
Amazing location with a fantastic roof top bar. Very friendly staff . Highly recommend
Celia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arunas, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Claire, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
Mark, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

HL, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Service
Service was amazing, food and breakfast was good
Lewis, 9-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Natasa, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay.
Alan, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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 😄
Christopher Roy, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Talar, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Michael, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Karen, 6-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Good location, comfortable room, breakfast quite good. Reasonable price.
Sandra, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

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.
Stephen, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Daniel, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
David, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast Difficult parking
William, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice hotel in a good location. Big room and bathroom. The breakfast is great, a lot of choices.
Luis, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Agnieszka, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto, 16-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Olivier, 4-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely view and lovely staff.
Would definitely stay again. Booked the sea facing room. What a joy! Breakfast was great!!!!
linda, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christopher, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alexander, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Great views from the balcony."
Reasons to Book
Nice Bathroom & Outdoor Pool
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM