Diplomat Hotel

Beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, near Tower Road

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Dates

November 2025

7

December 2025

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

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 5-minute walk of Sliema Promenade. 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.

VIP Access

Very good

Popular amenities

Bar
24/7 front desk
Gym
Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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 (6)

Television
Garden
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains

Why we love this property

Cafes and cuisine

The hotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant, cafe, and bar. Guests can start the day with a satisfying buffet breakfast before evening adventures.

Sleep sanctuary

Premium bedding cradles guests in comfort. Rainfall showers refresh while blackout drapes ensure deep slumber. Minibars offer tasty treats.

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Tomorrow

Nov 8 - Nov 9

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 5 of 5 rooms

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

HDTV

Renovated in 2021

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

237 sq ft
Partial sea view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

HDTV

Renovated in 2021

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

215 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double or Twin Room

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

HDTV

Renovated in 2021

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

237 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room

Wonderful

Highlights

Soundproofed

Air conditioning

HDTV

Renovated in 2021

Separate bedroom

Premium bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Rainfall showerhead

31 sq ft
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
2 Double Beds

Suite with Terrace

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio

Separate sitting area

Soundproofed

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

HDTV

Renovated in 2021

Premium bedding

484 sq ft
1 bedroom
Partial sea view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

173 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM1609

What's nearby

Tower Road - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sliema Promenade - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sliema Ferry - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min drive - 4.5 km
Malta Experience - 8 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Cafe Sakura - ‬8 min walk
‪Paradies Exiles - ‬5 min walk
‪Surfside Bar and Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Word Of Mouth - ‬3 min walk
‪dixie`s Kiosk - Snack Bar - Restaurantes - ‬6 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 5-minute walk of Sliema Promenade. 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.

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

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, Barclaycard

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

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) and Oracle Casino (14-min drive) are both 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 4-minute walk from Sliema Promenade and 2 minutes' walk from Tower Road. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Diplomat Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, with a great variety and quality of dishes. (35 reviews)
The pool area was nice, offering great views and a pleasant experience for guests. (6 reviews)
The property is conveniently located near a bus stop for easy access to the airport. (3 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Popular mentions

Room

Location

Breakfast

Service staff

Bathroom

Bed

Sea

View

Lobby

Restaurant

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 4, 2025

Very nice staff,location,and views

Trent, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 22, 2025

Great location

Enzo, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 2, 2025

Great buffet breakfast, excellent staff, well located. Pool was awesome.

Sherri, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 21, 2025

The Diplomat Hotel has rooms which overlook the mediterranean sea. They are clean, comfortable with excellent facilities. Breakfast is of the highest quality and excellent choice of dishes. Staff are friendly and helpful. I had an enjoyable stay and can highly recommend it.

Zuzanna, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 12, 2023

Great location with wonderful staff.

Nigel, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 13, 2022

Nice hotel!

Nice hotel with good service and all you need for a vacation.

Thord, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 26, 2024

Comfortable, clean and quiet. Great pool and great views. Really well located on the seafront. Very good stay and very good hotel.

Ruth, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 23, 2024

Many services nearby and bus stops nearby

Luigi, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 12, 2022

Great location - close to shopping, restaurants, public transportation. Very friendly staff.

Diana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 30, 2022

good services and very friendly staff.

Osvaldo, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 31, 2024

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

10/10 Exceptional

May 12, 2023

Perfect Choice

The location is excellent near restaurants and public transportation. The breakfast is amazing

David, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 2, 2022

Don’t hesitate - Book this ASAP!!

Everything about this stay was fabulous!! My room was spectacular - truly unbelievable for the price!! The location was excellent and the staff were mostly terrific!

Patricia, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 7, 2023

Perfect stay

A very friendly and professional staff, Great service minded hotel. Great breakfast, very good air. clean and tidy environment.

daryoush, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 25, 2023

Lovely view and lovely staff.

Would definitely stay again. Booked the sea facing room. What a joy! Breakfast was great!!!!

linda, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 22, 2023

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

8/10 Very good

Dec 5, 2022

Perfectly located on Sliema seafront the Diplomat provided the ideal base for a nostalgic week in Malta. Straightforward check in (you pay for your stay up front on arrival) comfortable spacious room that is well serviced and a hearty self serve buffet breakfast. No frills but economical and enjoyable.

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 1, 2023

the room is so nice and clean but pool is small than i think.

JEONG MOON, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2022

Very nice location. Passing the street and going down the stairs, you could go swimming in the sea. The beach is rocky, which I liked. The main I didn't like was finding parking. It was a hassle each time to find a parking spot.

Seyed majid, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 23, 2022

A very happy stay at the Diplomat

The hotel was really good. Very well located and the staff were so friendly and helpful. I could not say enough about the staff. The room was lovely. The bed was comfortable. Fridge, tea making facilities, air-conditioning and TV. We had a small balcony view of the street and sea. A very minor issue was the lack of Toilet Paper. Overall I would recommend the hotel and would definitely return.

Christine, 7-night trip

2/10 Poor

Mar 26, 2023

overrated - simple

Just bad… breakfast in a basement without windows and extremely bad quality of food and choices. Need an update of the whole hotel. Gym a bit of a joke… guess everybody is an owner of a gym.

Michael, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Oct 21, 2024

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

Adrian, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 27, 2022

Not living up to the images

The pictures of the room is not at all what I expected. It was a horrible view, or no view at all.. cause there was a building very close to the window. There was no room service and no mini-bar. The worst I'd say was that you could hear the other rooms and when people walked etc. It woke me up every morning, all the time, till I gave up and decided to wake up. Not a very pleasant way to wake up.

William, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

May 28, 2023

Disappointing Diplomat.

Booked a room with partial sea view, given room at the back of the hotel and Diplomat did not change as they were fully booked and said this was room boked (it stated partial sea view) I was also due a Bottle of wine as I am a Silver Member and this was a perk, I received a miniture bottle of red that was half full. Told by the hotel that thisnis what they offer. Cleaners where fantastic and cleaned room everyday, toilet had a leak, shower was poor and the bathroom was tiny, struggle to get between door and sink. Overall not happy with the room and the poor Silver Membership reward. I dont think I will stay at the Diplomat again, its a nice hotel in a good location, but this experience has not left a goodnimpression on me.

Graham, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Oct 12, 2022

Overall, great location. I had an issue with my door where it wasn’t locking and no deadbolts from inside. They weren’t able to fix it the evening I arrived so I had to move rooms after already unpacking. I wasn’t offered any comps even though I was moved to a suite at the far back of the hotel vs ocean side. They were going to move me back that day once the door was fixed. I left early the next morning for a tour and was called halfway through the day by reception to see if they could move the items from the safe and keep them at front desk until I got back or could I come back earlier. I didn’t feel comfort with either option and so was met with an argument from reception - I mean surely they could have figured something else out ? As others had said not quite a typical 4 star but good enough and great location. Breakfast had a lot of Options. Go for an Oceanside view/room.

Joanne, 6-night trip