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San Karlu Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Malta Experience

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Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Free daily buffet breakfast
Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Located near Sliema Ferry, San Karlu Hotel offers a warm welcome with in-room WiFi and an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy the convenience of dry cleaning services and concierge assistance while appreciating the helpful 24-hour front desk staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Minibar
$217 nightly
The total price is $233
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Indulgent breakfast finds
Free buffet breakfast makes each morning special. Start the day right with this hotel's generous morning spread.
Robes and premium beds
Wrap up in plush bathrobes after turndown service. Premium bedding cradles guests to sleep, while minibars offer refreshments at arm's reach.

Room options

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

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

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 269 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Patio, City View

Superior Suite, Patio, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Soundproofed
Private outdoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region

What's nearby

  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Noni - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪67 Kapitali - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Str.Eat - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gugar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

San Karlu Hotel

San Karlu Hotel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade. After splashing around at the outdoor pool, you can unwind with a drink at the pool bar. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of St George's Beach.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 31 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Desk chair
  • Printer
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Meal delivery service
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay

Also known as

San Karlu Hotel Hotel
San Karlu Hotel Valletta
San Karlu Hotel Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

Does San Karlu Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, San Karlu 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 San Karlu Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at San Karlu Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at San Karlu Hotel?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at San Karlu Hotel.

What are the check-in and check-out times at San Karlu Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at San Karlu Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (10-min drive) and Oracle Casino (19-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at San Karlu Hotel and nearby?

San Karlu Hotel has an outdoor pool and access to a nearby indoor pool.

What's the area around San Karlu Hotel like?

San Karlu Hotel is in the heart of Valletta, a short 6-minute walk from Malta Experience and 2 minutes' walk from Grand Harbour.

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Reviews

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a great choice of food, hot drinks, and fruit juices. (34 reviews)
  • The rooftop pool was a highlight, perfect for cooling off and offering a lovely place to unwind. (19 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast and staff.
Maíra, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

All good
Nicholas, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, amazing rooms! Staff were very accommodating and friendly
David, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, great hotel. Good pool facility and friendly bar by the pool. Breakfast was good (albeit strange tasting butter)
Eleanor, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were extremely helpful and sincere
Subash, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel and location

Great hotel in excellent location. Very modern and 5 min walk from the centre woth an abundance of fab restaurants.
RACHEL, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Your review has a great tone and conveys a positive experience! Here's a slightly polished version Had a great stay and would love to return. The hotel was clean and in a quiet location, yet just a short walk from the main streets of Valletta. Excellent breakfast selection and friendly, helpful staff. We especially loved the rooftop pool and pool bar – perfect for enjoying an Aperol Spritz!
Rebecca, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice central hotel with pool

Great hotel in central location. Lovely rooftop pool. Nice buffet breakfast. Rooms needed air con to be turned on (we asked as it was stuffy but were tokd they didn’t have it on in April)
Melanie, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ok
Ceamur, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay and had the room with the hot tub. This was great as it was too cold for a swim. Room is large and comfy bed slight smell from drain in bathroom so left the extractor fan on. Breakfast was great with large selection and staff very attentive. Great location in Valletta as quiet but easy to get to centre.
Dawn, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Me and my girlfriend visited Malta for the first time over half-term and stayed at the San Karlu for three nights. The hotel was lovely, with nice rooms and a delicious breakfast. The pool was also lovely to visit, with the rooftop bar a bonus! The only feedback we'd give is that the pool could do with being heated, especially for when the sun goes down, and also the railings around the pool could do with glass or perspex layer to block out the wind - it can get a little chilly on the roof! Otherwise a lovely stay and we'll be back again!
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was spotless. Breakfast was good. The location was within walking distance too many attractions and to the ferry. The only drawback about Valletta was the walking up and downstairs. But that had nothing to do with the property. I would stay there again. There were lots of great restaurants and nightlife very close to the hotel. But the hotel was extremely quiet.
Louise, 5-night trip

2/10 Poor

The staff comes to knock on your room to ask if it needs cleaning even if you put the do not disturb message on your door. They woke us up twice for the same reason. The breakfast is cheap and the rooms are very small, even the corridors to move around. Overall, I didn't really enjoy my stay at the hotel.
Hiba, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous new boutique hotel with lovely roof terrace and pool
Gary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We checked in and were given a room early but it was in an inner courtyard and it was a bit claustrophobic. So, we asked for another room and went out for lunch. We came back and the hotel gave us the best room in the hotel with a large outside patio with the only jacuzzi tub in the hotel. After a long day of walking around Valletta it was nice to soak our tired bodies in the hot tub. We spent an enjoyable 3 nights at the hotel!
Sam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A week in La Valletta

Outstanding staff!! All very attentive to our needs would it be for the breakfast, providing directions or advice. Breakfast was very good and they even offered a bag when we departed early at check out. Superb location; close to many restaurants and amenities and historical places. Be aware that the AC or heat is centrally controlled and if you book a room with a garden view, there is limited air circulation so the room might be a bit humid. Aside from that, immaculate room and staff. We recommend!
Nicolas, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

To recommend 😌

Amazing stay at san Karlu with dedicated staff very careful for guests and easily reachable by WhatsApp during the stay. They prepare the room for my father's birthday and were helpful for any request. Improvement shall be done to maintain a good level of cleaning for long stays, not changing systematically the plates at breakfast would lower the washing volume. Furthermore staff needs to be more informed about the touristic activities to better guide the clients. Pretty well located the hotel offers all commodities and is quiet !
Florianne, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It’s a new hotel (no signs on the building yet) which is modern and very clean. Lovely bathroom. The hotel is very quiet but located approx 5 mins walk from the centre of town and easily walkable to all places of interest. Breakfast is good but a little chaotic as the food area (self service) is about the size of a small galley kitchen and can’t accommodate more than three people. The only real downside - probably the hardest and most uncomfortable bed I’ve ever slept in. Otherwise, it’s ideal for a short break.
Sara Vivienne, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Not recommended

Not recommended. We booked classic double room which was advertised with courtyyardview but in fact the room has no window. So there was no daylight during all day. We asked at the reception and there is only one classic room in the entire hotel that has a normal window (and when you book any classic rooms, that’s the pic they show on the website - which is basically not true). Also, the offer said that it’s sound proof, but you can hear noise from the rooms around which disturbed sleeping- f.e. you can hear your neighbour flushing the water in the toilet in the middle of the night (in 4 star hotel ;)) What’s more the room had a very low celling and was hot inside, so overall it looked like a cellar. There is no mobile connection inside the room, but luckily wifi works. A bit poor breakfast with even no vegetables. The location of the hotel is good but not perfect, it is situated in the corner minutes away from main streets of Valetta. Hotel is really brand new and has a nice terrace at the roof, but definitely for this price is better to find another one unless somebody does not mind relaxing in a cellar without sunlight all day.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mycket trevligt litet boutique hotel. Lugnt läge. Bra frukost. Mycket trevlig personal.
Karl-Johan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Pool is smaller than expected.
Eryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Veldig sunn og god frokost og perfekt boblebad 👍👍
Einar, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff were very friendly and super attentive, great to have a pool in the middle of Valetta, very clean and modern!
Lauren, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast was good, liked the roof top, not much light in rooms though lovely, just a little humid even with AC, great location
Joan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast has a good choice from cooked to pastries & fruits. The room was clean with good storage space. The city of Valletta is very walkable so you are never more than 5-10 minutes walk from a restaurant or bar etc.
Daniel, 3-night trip