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The Preluna Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Bisazza Street

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Mediterranean cuisine
Junior Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior
3 bars/lounges, lobby lounge
Superior Room, Sea View (Balcony) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • Gym

Explore the area

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124 Tower Road, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1605
  • Point Shopping Mall
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sliema Promenade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Fort St. Elmo
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Single Use, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Ensuite

  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 204 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Junior Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

Central Sliema getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Bisazza Street and Point Shopping Mall. Mediterranean Conference Centre and Fort St. Elmo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Bisazza Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Point Shopping Mall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Malta Experience - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 9 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cafe Sakura
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Reno's Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Gabbana - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Preluna Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Bisazza Street
Unwind on the hotel's private beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at The Preluna Hotel like an outdoor pool and an indoor pool.

There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room, and a fitness center.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Sliema hotel.

  • 280 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • 4 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • 2583 sq ft of conference space
  • 240 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1969
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
The Preluna Hotel offers 280 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Feelgood Wellness has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 28 2025 to August 4 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to April 30:
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from May 21 2025 to September 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours on weekdays. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25.00 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 3)

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 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Carte Blanche, Eurocard, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Preluna
Preluna
Preluna Hotel
Preluna Hotel Sliema
Preluna Sliema
Hotel Malta Preluna
Preluna Hotel & Spa Malta/Sliema
Preluna Hotel And Spa
Preluna Hotel Malta
Preluna Malta
Preluna Hotel Spa
The Preluna Hotel Hotel
The Preluna Hotel Sliema
The Preluna Hotel Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Preluna Hotel to the airport?

The Preluna Hotel is 7.8 mi (37-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Preluna Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Preluna Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 25.00 per vehicle.

How close is The Preluna Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Exiles Beach and 2.8 mi (13-min drive) from St George's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Preluna Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Preluna Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 15 for adults and EUR 10 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Preluna Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (4-min drive) and Oracle Casino (15-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Preluna Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM.

Is there free parking at The Preluna Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Preluna Hotel have a pool?

The Preluna Hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from November 1 to April 30. One of the pools will be unavailable from July 28 2025 to August 4 2025 (dates subject to change).

Does The Preluna Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Mediterranean cuisine, ocean views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Preluna Hotel have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Feelgood Wellness, where you can enjoy Swedish massages, hydrotherapy, and facials. Note that spa services and facilities will be unavailable from July 28 2025 until August 4 2025 (subject to change).

How close is The Preluna Hotel to downtown Sliema?

The Preluna Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Sliema.

The Preluna Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 194 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was work being done on the elevators. To make up for this, they offered free drinks in the afternoon and free dinner. We were very happy with our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only one functioning lift, which meant delays at busy times. Some surly and unhelpful staff in the spa. Otherwise a pleasant stay in all respects.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris, Stoke on Trent

Liked: Staff & service
Lots of construction in and around hotel. Woken at 7am every morning (including weekend) by loud power tools being used on floor above. Dusty and smelly, just like a building site, which it actually was. Should be decent when work is complete, that didnt help me though.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desislava

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

nice place to rest

Clean and welcoming place, with friendly staff and delicious food!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

william

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

8/10 Good

Albert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is very central, close to public transport, nice promenade, relaxing area ideal for walks. Staff are ok and helpful. At the back where my room was, but, they are building something and it's quite noisy from early morning. I suggest to others to take a front room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiesheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and the hotel was very conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martijn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All great!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay. Accessible to transport, shopping, dining.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gagandeep

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

abdulsalam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

abdulsalam

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Luxury

A superb hotel and room. The balcony overlooked the sea and we were given a free bottle of wine which we sat and drank there. The breakfast included is extremely plentiful and delicious. The negative is the building work. It started very early between 6:45am and 8:30am each day. We complained only to be told that they did not start until 9am and we must have heard another firms’ building work! But it is clear that they are building on top of the curved block of rooms and a cement mixer was there each morning and a crane everyday.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nigel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel but being on a busy seafront it was noisy at night. The lifts were rather erratic so there was a bit of a wait at times. Very well placed for the bus service.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Ana Maria

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Humbug hotel.. meh!

Long wait for elevators 20min to get to main floor to check out. Employees not very knowledgeable or friendly with the exception room service who were very friendly and smiled. Main restaurant on 13th floor always closed unable to enjoy it. So sad.. Rooms rather small .. balcony (not hotels faults) gave out to much noise and construction work but hotel should have at least advised or given other options. Hotel Looks nice from outside but a little disappointing once inside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the spaciousness of our room, but it lacked comforts such as a chair for each person--We had one. We enjoyed the nice size kettle for hot tea/coffee. I would have liked a desk or a table for my laptop...that area was taken up by tea center. I enjoyed sleeping on the mattress provided. My experience fell below expectations. Transportation access on the other hand was exemplary. Lots of buses to Valetta plus H-on H-off buses stopped right there. Lots of dining variety all around. The buffet is well regarded. When we were there, the building was surrounded with noisy construction projects. Many guests were discomforted by all the noise. I just think Preluna could do better as far as improving comfort in their rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Shamsul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel location with great views and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hailey, Maidenhead

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is under construction and we were not made aware of this by anyone prior to our stay. We booked 7 months in advance and our room wasn’t ready the first night. We stayed in a windowless room that had bugs and a horrible shower/sink/bathroom. The bed and linens were atrocious. One top sheet, horrible pillows. Scratchy sheets and there was sand in the bed our first night , when it should have been freshly cleaned. The pool was across the street and not clean nor updated. The spa is down the street, around the corner. Nothing is connected to the actual hotel. Construction started every morning (except Sunday) at 7am. It was horrible and we did not get a good night’s sleep during our whole stay. I’m usually a very positive person, I am not one to write negative reviews - this experience needed to be documented to let others know. The staff were nice, but had no ability to help us. We had to move rooms the second day, to the room type we actually booked. They said our room would be ready at 2pm. We show up at 2pm; we were not allowed into the room until 2:45pm. We had an event at 4:00pm and it was very hectic to get ready / move our bags/ unpack/ etc. I’m really disappointed with our stay. We have stayed at a different hotel in St. Paul’s Bay last year that was rated 3 stars and it was wildly nicer than this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a seaview room on a higher floor and it was excellent. The rooms are sound proofed, we had a balcony with excellent views over the ocean, perfect for sunrise, watching the ferries to Gozo, the incoming and outgoing cruise ships and dozens of yachts and power boats. There is a shopping mall about 8-10 minutes walk away, the ferry terminal is about 10 minutes walk too. There are several restaurants and bars close by, an ice cream kiosk opposite, plenty of seats to people watch or just sit. The promenade from the ferries to St Julian's is directly opposite, buses to Valletta and Mdina/Rabat run both ways from out front of the hotel. The buffet breakfast has plenty of variety, we didn't eat lunch or dinner in the hotel. There is a rooftop bar and separate restaurant for great views. Our room was clean, comfortable and quiet, the bathroom was spacious however there was little bench room for personal items and one hook for bath towels. Shampoo, conditioner and body lotion are supplied. I would stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beware! Large parts of this hotel are still under construction/renovation. Photos depicted on website are not necessarily accurate. There are workmen and very loud construction noises throughout the day. We had stayed here before and were very pleased so were horrified when we were shown our room on this occasion and it felt half finished with a strong smell of paint. On complaining to the duty manager we were moved to a room in the main (original) part of the hotel and after that point everything was very nice and just as we remembered. Just very disappointed that we had to go through such an awful and upsetting process initially. Thank you to Mr Mifsud again for assisting.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been to the Preluna many times, and this time for our 10th wedding anniversary. The staff made it extra special for us and we will be sure to keep coming for many years to come and to recommend to others
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were wonderful, rooms were clean and the beach club was a great addition to the trip. Our only issue was that there was a barking dog in a building next to the hotel…and the dog barks constantly…morning and night. Management has tried to rectify this, but they are unable as the dog is not on hotel property. Aside from this, simply beautiful experience. Great location too!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great location, great hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024