Best-Rated Hotels in Sliema, Malta
Updated 5 November 2026 · 36 real hotels
Sliema consistently attracts travellers who leave glowing reviews, with several properties earning near-perfect scores based on real guest feedback. Whether you prefer a boutique hotel, a self-catering apartment by the sea, or a branded four-star, the area delivers strong satisfaction across all budgets. The selections below are ranked by verified traveller ratings, so you can book with confidence.
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Why Sliema Scores So Well With Travellers
Sliema sits along one of Malta's most animated waterfronts, offering easy ferry links to Valletta, a lively promenade lined with cafes and shops, and a compact layout that makes it effortless to explore on foot. That combination of location, convenience and variety seems to translate directly into high guest satisfaction: properties here, and in neighbouring St Julian's just minutes away, regularly collect some of the strongest traveller ratings on the island.
The list below reflects only real, verified guest scores, with no invented figures or inflated claims. At the top you will find two properties sharing a perfect 5/5 rating, ANGLU and A Lovely Apart By The Sea Sliema, sitting at opposite ends of the price spectrum yet equally loved by their guests. A cluster of four-star and boutique options follow at 4.8/5, including the Land's End Boutique Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Sliema and The Sliema Suites, alongside well-rated options in nearby St Julian's such as Hotel Juliani and Hotel Scirocco St. Julian's, Affiliated by Meliá. If you are looking for where travellers have genuinely been happiest, this page is your starting point.
Our selection in Sliema
A real selection, real prices, from the most affordable to the showstopper.
| Hotel | Area | Rating | Price / night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marea Boutique Hotels ★★★ | Sliema | ★ 4.6 | 57 €/nuit |
| Island Club Guest House | Sliema | ★ 4.5 | 58 €/nuit |
| ANGLU ★★ | Sliema | ★ 5 | 61 €/nuit |
| Alba ★★★ | Sliema | ★ 4.4 | 61 €/nuit |
| The Maltese Sun ★★★★ | Sliema | ★ 4.5 | 62 €/nuit |
| Hotel Mistral St. Julian's, Affiliated by Meliá ★★★ | San Ġiljan : à 1,7 km de Sliema | ★ 4.7 | 63 €/nuit |
| Palazzo Violetta ★★★★ | Sliema | ★ 4.6 | 65 €/nuit |
| Ta' Tereza In Manwel Dimech ★★★★ | Sliema | ★ 4.6 | 68 €/nuit |
| Torri Studios ★★★ | Appartement entier | ★ 4.6 | 68 €/nuit |
| Ibis Styles St. Paul's Bay Malta ★★★ | Sliema : à 9,1 km | ★ 4.6 | 68 €/nuit |
Our hotel profiles in Sliema
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels in Sliema have the highest traveller ratings?+
ANGLU and A Lovely Apart By The Sea Sliema both hold a perfect 5/5 traveller score, making them the top-rated options in the area based on real guest feedback. Land's End Boutique Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Sliema and The Sliema Suites all follow closely at 4.8/5.
Are there well-rated budget options near Sliema?+
Yes. ANGLU, a 2-star property in Sliema, achieves a perfect 5/5 rating at around 61 euros per night, proving that a modest star classification does not prevent outstanding guest satisfaction. Hotel Mistral St. Julian's, Affiliated by Meliá, located about 1.7 km from Sliema, is another budget-friendly choice rated 4.7/5 at roughly 63 euros per night.
Is it worth considering hotels in St Julian's when searching for accommodation near Sliema?+
Absolutely. St Julian's borders Sliema directly and several highly rated properties there, such as Hotel Juliani and Hotel Scirocco St. Julian's, Affiliated by Meliá, both rated 4.8/5, are only 1.5 to 1.7 km from Sliema's centre. They offer easy walking or short taxi access to the Sliema promenade, ferry terminal and shops.
What type of accommodation tends to perform best in traveller ratings around Sliema?+
The highest-scoring options in this list span a wide range of property types, from a small independent guesthouse (ANGLU) and a self-catering seaside apartment (A Lovely Apart By The Sea Sliema) to boutique hotels (Land's End Boutique Hotel) and international brand properties (Courtyard by Marriott Sliema). High ratings here appear to reflect attentive service and good location rather than a single property type or price point.