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Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Lobby
Gym
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool

Explore the area

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Place, Point Shopping Mall
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tigne Fort
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bisazza Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Sliema hotel, you'll be steps from Point Shopping Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Tigne Fort. Bisazza Street and Triq Manwel Dimech are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Point Shopping Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Tigne Fort - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bisazza Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 7 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hammetts Monastik - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rossopomodoro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hammett's Gastro Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience
Barceló Fortina Malta offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A hot tub, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Barceló Fortina Malta. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 5-star Sliema hotel is smoke free.

  • 183 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Built in 2023
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Barceló Fortina Malta offers 183 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ina Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 5 to February 28:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will 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'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: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 43.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

This hotel requires that an authorization be submitted at time of booking when a third-party credit card is used to book non-refundable rates. The credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Fortina
Fortina Hotel
Fortina Hotel Sliema
Fortina Sliema
Hotel Fortina
Hotel Fortina Malta/Sliema
Fortina Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Sliema
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

How close is Barceló Fortina Malta to the airport?

Barceló Fortina Malta is 7.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have an airport shuttle?

Barceló Fortina Malta offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 43.00 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Barceló Fortina Malta to the beach?

This hotel is 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from St George's Beach and 13.9 mi (39-min drive) from Mellieha Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Barceló Fortina Malta offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Barceló Fortina Malta, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Barceló Fortina Malta?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (6-min drive) and Oracle Casino (16-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 15 per day.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a pool?

Barceló Fortina Malta features an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 5 to February 28. The pool will be unavailable from January 5 2026 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change).

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a restaurant?

Barceló Fortina Malta is home to Bridge Bar, which features Mediterranean cuisine and light fare.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ina Spa, where you can enjoy hydrotherapy, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Barceló Fortina Malta to downtown Sliema?

Barceló Fortina Malta is 0.5 mi away from Sliema.

Barceló Fortina Malta Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 316 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 316 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 316 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 316 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 316 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Savanna

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keiron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. Got sunbeds no problem when we wanted including on the day. Staff were fantastic. Responsive to any requests. Loved how big the room and bathroom was. Great location and views. Would stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Really impressed with the room and breakfast. Staff were very helpful. Never quite worked out where the hotel parking was - but very close to a public car park which is a lot cheaper than hotel (6 vs 15 euros) - only downside is you have to move your car every day.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alastair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is located in Sliema. All tours from the boats and buses leave from there. You have access to beach club pool and nice gym for free. Plus, the breakfast buffet is awesome!! Lots of options. There a variety of options for lunch and dinner a few minutes down the street. I highly recommend this hotel. It’s new and modern. The staff was amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aidan

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very friendly and helpful
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a fantastic experience

Magnificent hotel wonderful outlook over to Valletta armand in the bar pointed us to a fantastic restaurant legligin in Valletta and the rooftop bar at the embassy his fabulous welcome undoubtedly made our visit even more special so special thanks to him cannot say enough how ne added to our visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Hotel but Pool Situation not ideal.....

Have just returned from a lovely weeks stay with my partner. We booked a Superior room with Sea View and it did not disappoint. The room itself was very modern, spacious and well appointed. A nice big bathroom that had a large bath and a separate shower. The best thing though was the view from the balcony. Overlooking Valletta, the stunning dome and Sliema harbour, it was amazing! We chose not to opt in to breakfast and found a lovely café just a couple of mins walk by The Point shopping mall that served great coffee and pastries for only a few Euros every morning. A better choice for us. Good location too! The outdoor pool situation does need to get a mention and why i am not giving my review 5 stars. Hotel guests get access to a pool club across the road from the hotel. The club itself is very nice however this is not solely for hotel guests. It's open to paying guests (mostly younger guests) and as such hotel guests are made to feel like 2nd class citizens in many cases. Depending on who was at the pool reception or how busy they were on a particular day meant you were shoved off to one side and any beds close to the pool were not available for hotel guests and only for "paying" guests. Also, every day from midday, a DJ would be in situ playing loud dance music which i don't mind on occasion, but when it's that loud and you want a snooze, then you have no chance! A deal breaker? Possibly not but this would make us consider our options if we were to return to Sliema again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Jane

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry Rex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would 100% Recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Service was terrible Amenities were a lie There is no outdoor pool for guests only, you have to share with a beach club where they put hotel guests in a hot dirty corner. To call this property five star is a joke. Don’t waste your money, stay at either the Phoenicia (more expensive) or 1926 (less expensive), but both are far superior. The only positive I can come up with is that they have an excellent bartender at the hotel bar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and the room and amenities were beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stewart

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arnavaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacasta Rose

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
rooms are spacious, cleaned everyday and just an overall lovely experience
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ibi Brown 5/5 17 hours ago on Google We are truly grateful for the kindness and patience you’ve shown us during the unexpected delay in our travels. While our airline left us in limbo due to the strike, your care and hospitality have made all the difference. From the beautiful hotel itself to the outstanding staff and excellent facilities, every detail has exceeded our expectations. We couldn’t recommend this place more highly—thank you for turning a stressful situation into such a positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a 4 day stay with no breakfast included however a fab hotel in a convenient location. It was my birthday (we never mentioned this) but returned to a super tasty chocolate cake with a note which was a nice touch. Would definitely rebook here! ☺️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vitaly, brooklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff and service, breakfast was always fantastic.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla Celine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderful experience for my 30th birthday! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025