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Sliema

Palazzo Violetta

85, Palazzo Violetta, Tonna Street, Sliema

9.0 Wonderful2404 guest reviews

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Nov 23, 2026
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Nov 25, 2026
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HAPPI EXPERIENCE

The stay, in detail

  • Luxurious Accommodation with Modern Amenities

    Palazzo Violetta in Sliema offers stylish studios with free WiFi, kitchenette options, and flat-screen TVs. Enjoy the convenience of air conditioning and private bathrooms with free toiletries.

  • Relaxation and Convenience

    Unwind by the year-round outdoor pool or on the terrace after a short walk to the sea. Indulge in a continental or English breakfast, and make use of the 24-hour front desk and on-site bar for a stress-free stay.

  • Explore the Surroundings

    Conveniently located near Balluta Bay and Spinola Bay, Palazzo Violetta also offers bike hire for easy exploration. Don't miss out on visiting Tigne Point and other nearby attractions.

Book your stay at Palazzo Violetta for a memorable experience in Sliema!

HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS

  • Friendly, helpful staff

  • Clean rooms

  • Very good breakfast

At the hotel

Popular amenities

76 listed
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour security
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Bar
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Car hire
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Pools & wellness

  • Massage services
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Swimming pool

Dining & drinks

  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Restaurant
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Snack bar
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Wine/champagne

Fitness & outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace

Rooms & comfort

  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & cleanliness

  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Dry cleaning
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Security alarm
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Smoke alarms
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols

Getting around & access

  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Parking
  • Parking garage
  • Private parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)

Guest services

  • Concierge service
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk

Services & essentials

  • Cashless payment available
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Key access
  • Key card access
  • Room service
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • WiFi available

Review in focus

2,404 reviews
7/ 10
The property was spotlessly clean and a lot of effort had been made to provide a mix of elegance with modern furnishings.
Jane · couple · 2026-10-16

The guest experience

9.0out of 10
2404 verified reviews

Loved most

  • Friendly, helpful staff
  • Clean rooms
  • Very good breakfast
  • Charming/characterful property
  • Comfortable rooms in some cases
  • Pool appreciated during heatwave

Worth knowing — Steep/isolated location; difficult access for less fit guests · Small or poorly designed rooms (narrow staircases, small bathrooms, glass bathroom issues) · Very small pool and limited sunbeds · Construction noise reported early in the morning · AC ineffective in some rooms; added taxi/Lido costs reduce perceived value

How guests scored the stay

  • Service10.0

    Service is consistently praised across reviews — staff described as lovely, very friendly, helpful and attentive; several reviewers highlighted excellent personnel and service.

  • Cleanliness9.5

    Multiple guests explicitly noted the rooms were clean ("It was clean", "Czysto"); overall cleanliness is described positively or as 'ok' in most reviews.

  • Food and Beverage9.5

    Breakfast received strong positive mentions ("very good petit-déjeuner"), and food quality was described as decent; F&B is a clear positive in several reviews.

  • Overall Experience9.5

    Overall guests report a charming, characterful hotel with excellent staff and good cleanliness; negatives (location access, some room design issues, limited amenities) tempered but did not dominate many reviews.

  • Location9.0

    Location comments are mixed: some call it ideal for visiting the island, others report it is very steep, isolated and difficult to access. The setting is appreciated but accessibility is a noted drawback.

  • Amenities8.5

    Amenities are limited for some guests: the pool is described as very small with few sun loungers and overall limited on-site facilities, though the pool was appreciated during a heatwave.

  • Value for Money8.5

    Value is described as fair by guests; some felt extra costs (taxis, paid lido) reduced perceived value despite decent food quality and overall hotel charm.

  • Room Quality7.5

    Several guests complained about small or awkwardly designed rooms (small duplex bathroom, narrow spiral staircase, poorly placed glass bathroom/door); room quality is the most frequently cited negative.

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Guest reviews

Mixed experiences

82% of 11 recent stays rated 8+

9.02404 reviews

  • We visited Malta to go to a friend’s wedding. This hotel was ‘perfectly fine’ as a place to stay when mostly we were out

    7/10

    Jane · couple · 2026-10-16

    “The property was spotlessly clean and a lot of effort had been made to provide a mix of elegance with modern furnishings.”

  • Nice place.

    8/10

    Cameron · solo traveller · 2026-10-16

    “Staff were very nice. Super helpful. Boutique vibe. Clean.”

  • Fabuleux

    9/10

    Bilal · solo traveller · 2026-10-14

    “Bon acceuil et tres confortable pour un bon sejour”

  • Pleasant stay at the Palazzo Violetta

    9/10

    Phil · couple · 2026-10-14

    “Lovely room, friendly staff and fresh breakfast buffet.”

  • Malta was lovely, hotel was great and would stay there again

    10/10

    Ian · extended group · 2026-10-11

    “Lovely friendly staff, character property and comfortable rooms”

  • Mediocre quality, unfriendly and indifferent staff, smelly towels and faded bed linen.

    2/10

    D · couple · 2026-10-10

    “This is not a 4-star hotel. I have no idea what type of guest rates it highly. Many two-star places offer better hospitality and service level than this one. The towels smell awful. After one use, all the previous odors come out. We asked for a new set, but those were the same and had orange stains in addition to the smell. We had to resort to our small travel towel. The suite has a strange configuration: the bedroom is on a mezzanine level, reachable by a tall spiral staircase, while the bathroom is on the lower level. Good luck navigating that at night. The bathroom/shower/toilet sits right inside the living room, separated only by a glass door, so there’s very little privacy. The windows and balcony face the backyard with the pool and seating area where breakfast is served. It gets noisy in the mornings from 6/7am, especially for guests who prefer to sleep with some fresh air. Our suite had no desk or table, even though one is advertised on Booking.com. They offer a small kitchenette, but no table - only a small iron coffee table on the balcony. We were offered another room that had a desk, but only for the following day. Re-packing wasn’t convenient and we had a busy schedule, so we passed. I went to reception the night before to ask about a later checkout (just 30 minutes, until 11:30). The 24-hour reception was empty at midnight. After I rang the bell, a very unpleasant and unfriendly gentleman came out of a staff room, still finishing his meal. After a long pause and a dull stare at his screen, he said “your room is occupied.” Long pause. Late checkout would cost you €20. I mentioned the missing desk and disrupted water the morning before, as a small courtesy, but he stayed silent and stone-faced. I left in disbelief. The next morning they woke us up by phone to advise that we could leave at 11:30. Too little, too late! This place has been on our radar for many years whenever we’ve been in Malta, and we finally decided to try it. Not again.”

  • Guest review

    9/10

    Valérie · family with children · 2026-10-09

    “Soirée de transit pour rentrer en France Nous n'avons pu apprécier cet établissement pleinement”

  • Beautiful hotel in old building, quiet neighborhood

    8/10

    Nick · family with children · 2026-10-08

    “Beautiful hotel in old but well-maintained building in quiet road. Spacious, tastefully decorated room with kitchenette, comfortable beds. Nice breakfast available. Convenient location.”

  • Room OK and met our needs for a clean and quiet bed.

    8/10

    Colin · couple · 2026-10-07

    “Comfortable bed in a clean and quiet room.”

  • Guest review

    8/10

    Luciano · solo traveller · 2026-10-07

    “La atención fue muy buena. Las instalaciones para el desayuno muy agradables. El desayuno magnífico”

  • Recommend this hotel

    9/10

    julie · solo traveller · 2026-09-19

    “Very stylish small hotel away from busy streets. Good service and beautiful executive suite rooms, that are spacious, clean and great bedding. Boutique style with walled gardened pool”

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