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Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property
Luxurious 5-star hotel with spa

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Premium Room, Sea View
Aerial view
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Point Shopping Mall
    4 min walk
  • Sliema Promenade
    4 min drive
  • Saint Julian's Bay
    4 min drive
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Premium Room, Sea View

Premium Room, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View

Superior Room, Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • 40 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (Family)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

  • 35 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min drive
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min drive
  • Sliema Ferry - 8 min drive
  • Malta Experience - 9 min drive
  • Fort St. Elmo - 9 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carolina’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Terrace Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

Luxurious 5-star hotel with spa
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 one of the bars, which include a swim-up bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A spa 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
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
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 complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste.

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. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service 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.

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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

  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 6 per day)
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 swim-up bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • 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
  • Elevator door width (inches): 60
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • In-room massage
  • 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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

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 6 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
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. 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.

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

Barceló Fortina Malta Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location for ferry trips and the regular ferry to Valleta. Nice outdoor pool and sunbeds with view over the bay to Valleta. Good breakfast choices.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul Christopher

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

8/10 Good

Rhian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself and staff were faultless, it really is an excellent hotel to stay in when visiting Sliema. My only reason for not giving 5 star across the board is the use of the pool, it wasn’t made clear that it was not for sole use of hotel guests and is actually part of a beach club called Manta. Being restricted to how long we could have a sun lounger for was a bit disappointing and once allocated a sun lounger all hotel guests were placed in a far corner away from the pool and in my opinion not treated the same as those who had paid to use the club.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mohammed Farook

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALHOWARYA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Polina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, definitely 5 stars. The view to Valletta from the ocean view room is amazing, makes a big difference. Clean, spacious bathroom, great selection at the buffet breakfast. Very friendly staff at the front desk. Pool a bit small, but if you booking morning hours, you will be able to find great sunbeds. Too busy in the afternoon. Great location. You can easily get to Valletta by ferry or local boatmen. Definitely will recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia Florence

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel, staff were extremely helpful and good facilities, the only negative is the deposit taking so long to come back into my bank account
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Maeen

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome upon arrival. Great nights sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tharshan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness
You have to book the pool 24 hours in advance. It's a busy pool, and you have to go via a tunnel or cross the road, you can't "swim" at all as it's so busy, due to it not being owned by the hotel, it's a rental and anyone can do a day hire. You book either morning or afternoon slot, but hotel tell you to get to the pool for 9am for a good spot. I tried to book on Sunday evening for Monday morning and was told no, it's full. Strictly no food or drink allowed in, not even water. You have to buy from them. AC is awkward, you can't lower below 19c/66f, the max speed is very low, you can barely feel it in the room, and it turns off when you leave the room, so you can't "chill" the room for later. These are all "Green" measures, great for the environment but unpleasant to get ready in or sleep in. The hotel control the dials, as I had the engineer up thinking it was faulty, he confirmed it's correct. Bathroom has a horrible smell in the evenings. Shower head not central so causes a leak at the door seal on the tiled floor. If you ask the hotel for a bucket of ice, because you want to cool some water, they try you charge you €3 for the use of bucket!!! Luckily I was let off, but I've never experienced a charge anywhere in the world for a bucket, apparently a glass of ice is free. Location is good, shopping centre is 5 minutes walk away, Ferry to Valletta is a 7 minute walk away, costs €4 return, and takes 10 minutes, last ferry at midnight.  Several restaurants, bar
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall very good, few things worth noting.
Overall our stay at the hotel was very good. Room was very spacious and staff were very attentative. Few things worth noting: - [ ] we were given a Disabled room , there wasn’t much space for our toiletries - [ ] Shower overflowed , the drainage system was noticeable poor, and we had to be careful how much water we used. Wasn’t a massive deal because there was only 2 of us - [ ] Beach club , not very relaxing - [ ] at the beach club, there were lots of locals who use the venue for day time drinking. Lively , and we didn’t mind , just bare in mind before booking. - [ ] we needed to secure our sun lounges early to get a good spot - [ ] there was 1 Power cut during our 7 days . water stopped working - but was fixed immediately - [ ] Werent able to book sun beds on 1 day as it was too busy - [ ] Weekends really busy - [ ] No water fountain in the gym - [ ] Guests are given less favourable loungers
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Lara Sophie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We ate at Manta twice and it wasn‘t that good. Also the service at the pool is horrible and unfriendly. The hotel it self was good.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nasim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
N/A
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kartik

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nina Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great if you don't want to use the pool
A lovely hotel with one major drawback - the swimming pool area. The pool is not for sole use of the hotel, it's part of a beach club. You need to book your slot 24 hours in advance and during busy times can only book half day slots. Worse still, the beach club assign less than favourable sunbeds to the hotel guests. On the first day we went there we were placed next to the very smelly bins along with all the other hotel guests. Access to the beach club is either through a labyrith of tunnels beneath the hotel and main road or by crossing the road. It's not part of the hotel. Other than that it was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jozsef

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve enjoyed the stay at this hotel. Mainly the view we had was amazing and the size of the balcony was great. Also rooms were modern, lots of space for clothes, luggages. Walking distance to the shopping center, beach. The downside was the leak of water from the shower door.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc Arno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were very happy with our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen, London

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very enjoyable stay at the hotel, service and staff were first class, breakfast was a great start to the day and we had a great view of Valetta from our 7th floor sea view room. However, the hotel has great pictures of the outdoor pool and gym in its advertising. These are not run by the hotel and close early at the weekend. They are also a long underground corridor over the road from the main hotel so not as convenient as you think. The beds at the pool also have to be booked a day in advance - though we managed to get in on the day. Just be aware of this when booking. I'd still recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024