6,472 reviews
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$70173 Tower Road, Sliema, SLM 1609, Malta
6,472 reviews
1/47
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
The Diplomat Hotel is a 4-star beachfront property in Sliema, Malta. Located at 173 Tower Road, it sits a mere 0.3mi from the city center, offering easy access to shops, cafes, and the sparkling Mediterranean. With an ocean view, non-smoking rooms, and a sun-soaked terrace, this hotel promises a bright Maltese stay.
Guest amenities include free Wifi, an outdoor swimming pool, and an on-site restaurant, all just steps from the sea. A 24-hour front desk, fitness center (free), and room service add convenience, while streaming service (like Netflix) keeps entertainment ready. Beach lovers will appreciate the beachfront access, beach umbrellas and loungers, and the option of a balcony or terrace with a view.
The Diplomat Hotel has 6,472 reviews, reflecting a wide range of traveler experiences. Rates start from $70, making this seaside escape accessible to many. Picture evenings on a balcony with ocean views, a sun deck, and the soft sounds of waves as the night begins.
Positioned on the beachfront along Tower Road in Sliema, this 4-star escape frames the Maltese coastline with style. The location puts the city center just 0.3mi away, making strolls to shops and cafés a breeze while the Mediterranean breeze stays close at hand. Choose a balcony or terrace for a view, or linger on a sun-soaked terrace as waves whisper below, with an outdoor pool inviting a refreshing dip between adventures.
Dining and comforts line up for a relaxed stay. The Penny Farthing Restaurant serves Italian flavors on site, perfect for a casual bite after a day in the sun. Stay connected with free Wifi, enjoy streaming options, and rely on a 24-hour front desk, a free-to-use fitness center, and convenient room service. Beach life feels effortless with beachfront access, plus beach umbrellas and loungers ready for a seaside afternoon.
Accommodations come in a thoughtful mix of Standard, Twin, and Suite configurations, including sea-view and balcony options. A standout is the Suite with Terrace, a 592-square-foot space that pairs generous living with a private outdoor haven. With multiple layouts such as Standard and Suite variations, there are plenty of ways to tailor the stay to both couples and families, all while keeping the sea just outside the door.
Closest airports
Malta International Airport
4.3miRestaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
View
Soundproof
Bathtub
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Standard, 1 Twin Bed, Sea View
1 Twin Bed
215 sqft
x10
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x6
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1 Twin Bed) is 215 square feet and includes a double bed 131-150 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Family, 1 Twin Bed
1 Twin Bed
30 sqft
x8
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x4
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Family Room (1 Twin Bed) is 32 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
x4
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x3
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Standard Double or Twin Room (2 Twin Beds) is 237 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, Lateral Sea View
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
335 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
View
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With lateral sea view, Wi-Fi access, and free newspapers. Please specify bed preference when booking.
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Standard, Partial Sea View
1 Double Bed
1 Twin Bed
235 sqft
x6
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x3
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View (1 Double Bed) is 237 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, 2 Twin Beds, Partial Sea View
2 Twin Beds
235 sqft
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View (2 Twin Beds) is 237 square feet and includes 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, Doubleortwin, Sea View
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
215 sqft
x6
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x3
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View (1 Double Bed) is 215 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width plus desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, Sea View
1 Double Bed
2 Twin Beds
225 sqft
Ocean view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
+
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This air-conditioned twin/double room is consisted of of a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as a balcony with sea views.
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Family, 2 Double Beds
2 Double Beds
30 sqft
x4
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Family Room (2 Double Beds) is 32 square feet and includes desk and satellite tv .
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Standard, Double/2 Single
1 Double Bed
225 sqft
x6
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x3
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Standard is 226 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or 2 single beds 80-130 width.
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Suite, Terrace
1 Sofa Bed
1 Double Bed
590 sqft
Private Bathroom
Balcony
Bathtub
Terrace
x8
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x5
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Suite With Terrace
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Standard, Doubleortwin, Partial Sea View
1 Sofa Bed
1 Queen Size Bed
465 sqft
Landmark view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
x3
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8.1
6,472 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Facilities
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Value for money
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Featured reviews:
Francescajade
9.1
April 2025
Great hotel with great facilities. Pool at the 8th floor with sea view and spa with a small gym. Me and my daughter had breakfast included and it was a good selection of food. The location is perfect to move by foot from Sliema to St Julien only 20mins enjoy walking by the sea, there is a Lidl just 8 mins distant and bus station 2 mins by foot, to Valletta or other places. The staff at the reception were very polite. We really enjoyed our stay!!
Petra_croatia
9.1
May 2025
We stayed at this hotel with our child and had an absolutely wonderful experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with warm smiles and we especially want to highlight the receptionist Adarsh. Huge thanks to Adarsh – extremely professional and welcoming, always ready to assist and make our stay more comfortable. We felt very welcomed and relaxed from day one. The room was clean, comfortable and perfectly suited for a family with a child. The hotel’s location is excellent and everything was very accessible.
Mamoon
10
April 2025
Brilliant loaction either you planning a nice relaxing trip or funfilled one, very close to ferries to visit different locations by foot. Special mention for Adarsh from reception, made sure about making our stay even better. Nice selection of breakfast items, exactly what you expect from a 4star in Europe.
Pool is a bit tiny but cant complain you can always enjoy jacuzzi privately (booking in advance) and number of beaches around for a swim. Wouldn’t be by major concern not to have a swim in hotel pool.
Doris
9.1
November 2023
This hotel had it all. Bar, restaurant, gym, jacuzzi, steam room and a roof top pool. Ideal location for bus routes and within walking distance to Sliema shopping area and the marina in St Julians. Fantastic buffet breakfast with options to suit everyone. Fruit, cereals, breads, cooked meats, pastries and more all with juices, teas and coffees. Very clean with daily housekeeping. Modern room and bathroom.
Room had been advertised as with a balcony. There was none, it was literally a metal surround outside the window which you could not stand on never mind sit on.
Rob
9.1
July 2024
- 20 minutes by taxi from the airport - we had a large, quiet room on the 6th floor with a sea view (603) - luggage storage and dressing room so that you can still enjoy all the facilities of the hotel if you arrive early or leave late. hotel. -very friendly staff -Everything in the hotel looks very well maintained and clean. The location is perfect, you can easily walk to St Julians Bay or the other way for the Ferry for the crossing to Valetta (2.00 per person - one way / 3.70 for return). Swimming opportunities in the Sea are opposite the hotel. And nearby are a few nice restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious meal with a sea view. Also the sea water swimming pool is not far. With sunbeds and restaurant (recommended) We still hesitated whether we would stay in Valetta, but afterwards we are happy with the choice to stay in Sliema. The most wonderful thing about the hotel, as everyone already writes, is... the breakfast. Everything fresh, lots of fruit, pastries/sweets/eggs fried and scrumbled, English breakfast, very extensive and everything is continuously replenished and kept clean. So no empty dishes, even if there are not many people in the breakfast room. Everything very well organised.
Aisling
8.2
June 2025
Great Location ...Small Boutique style hotel Excellent Breakfast choice Staff very friendly and helpful especially the lovely Adansk
Only a few rooms have Seaview Pool area too small for amount of people Needs a few improvements in updating some longer
Sajjad
9.1
May 2025
I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Mr.Adarsh at the reception for his exceptional service during my stay. As a hotel diplomat, Adarsh went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect from the warm welcome at check-in to helping with every request and making us feel valued as a guest.
Csenge
10
May 2025
We were very satisfied with the hotel – it is in a very easily accessible location, clean, the breakfast is excellent, and the staff is very polite and friendly. Special thanks to Adarsh for his kindness! We highly recommend this hotel to everyone!
Anita
10
May 2025
We really liked the man at the reception (Adarsh) —he was extremely helpful and fulfilled every request we had. He always greeted us with a warm and friendly attitude, which made us feel very welcome throughout our stay
Tanja
8.2
November 2023
Location and stuff were nice, rooms were cleaned regularly and towels were changed every day. Overall good experience.
I booked a single (queen size) bed but in the end got two single beds, which is not okay.
Attractions
St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann)
1.4miAuberge de Castille
1.5miUpper Barrakka Gardens
1.6miSenglea
1.9miBirgu (Vittoriosa)
1.9miMalta Maritime Museum
2.2miMalta at War Museum
2.3miThree Cities
2.9miHal Saflieni Hypogeum
3.2miPalazzo Parisio
3.3miGhar Dalam Cave and Museum
5.7miMdina
5.9miHagar Qim
7miPopeye Village Malta (Sweethaven Village)
9.5miLimestone Heritage Park and Gardens
16miAttractions
St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann)
1.4miAuberge de Castille
1.5miUpper Barrakka Gardens
1.6miSenglea
1.9miBirgu (Vittoriosa)
1.9miMalta Maritime Museum
2.2miMalta at War Museum
2.3miThree Cities
2.9miHal Saflieni Hypogeum
3.2miPalazzo Parisio
3.3miGhar Dalam Cave and Museum
5.7miMdina
5.9miHagar Qim
7miPopeye Village Malta (Sweethaven Village)
9.5miLimestone Heritage Park and Gardens
16miAirports
Malta International Airport
4.3miThe Penny Farthing Restaurant
Cuisines
Location
Availability
Restaurant
Beachfront
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Fitness center
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Sun deck
Tour desk
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Ocean view
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Patio
Elevator
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Balcony
View
Soundproof
Bathtub
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Beach
Diving
Live sports events (broadcast)
Snorkeling
Bathroom
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Linens
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Business center
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Ironing service
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Bar
Breakfast in the room
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Minibar
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Tea/Coffee maker
Wine/Champagne
Food & drink safety
Delivered food covered securely
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Currency exchange
Invoice provided
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Elevator
Heating
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Soundproof
Tile/Marble floor
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Electric kettle
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Satellite channels
Streaming service (like Netflix)
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
Balcony
Beachfront
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Sun deck
Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Clothes rack
Iron
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Access to healthcare professionals
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Transportation
Car rental
View
Ocean view
View
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
From 05:00
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Parking may not be available
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
Mastercard,
Maestro,
Cash only,
UnionPay
This property accepts cash.
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