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Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience

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

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Room, Sea View

Premium Room, Sea View

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

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Superior Room, Sea View

Superior Room, Sea View

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 40 sq m
  • 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

  • Partial sea view
  • 35 sq m
  • 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

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

  • Sliema Promenade - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Malta Experience - 9 min drive - 7.0 km

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

5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience
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 hot 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

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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

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • 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 (60 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • 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 at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, 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.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

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. 130 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Does not disappoint.

It's been long coming, as previous patrons of the old Fortina. We took note of the changes, but still loved the hotel for what it is. It's clean, comfortable, parking is cheap, the bar is quiet and well stocked and the restaurants are top notch. In what is today a multicultural society, we were also pleased and proud to note that in the main restaursnt, the chef is Maltese and there is a healthy mix of local and foreign staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahanara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an incredible hotel and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The hotel was exceptionally clean and the staff were so helpful. Would definitely come back soon to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

YUFI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service and a clean room with a fabulous view from the balcony!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fraser

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

Clean, comfortable, great views!

We stayed for three nights. We had a partial harbour view which was lovely. The reception staff were really friendly and helpful. The room is well equipped and comfortable. Not eco-friendly as they replaced our towels each day even though we hung them up, and only replaced the bathroom bits a couple of hours before we were checking out?? They did a lovely cake and free gift. Tora was also great for lunch with an amazing view and a walk through the labyrinth under the road to get there! Only a few minutes walk to the ferry terminal to go over to Valetta. Sleima is definately the tourist side, but has a great view and lots of restaurants. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is ideally situated for the marina, buses, shopping, all the staff are warm and friendly from reception, restaurant, housekeeping etc and have a nothing is too much trouble attitude. My birthday was made very special with a surprise cake and desert, and after a 3 week stay we would not hesitate in returning. Our sea view with balcony was excellent and every evening chocolates are brought to the room which is a very nice touch, and guests asked if they need anything. No faults with the hotel or service, but they could do with toilet facilities in the ground level for convenience. Not possible to name everyone, but would like to thank Goran Sachevski, Gabriella, and all the staff who we encountered with friendliness and warmth. .
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, within walking distance of so many great options. The room is really nice and modern. We loved the awesome fitness center. Staff is very nice and accommodating. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible view from our 11th floor premium sea view room overlooking the harbor and Valletta. Great staff, convenient location to great restaurants, the shopping mall, and the ferry to Valletta. Enjoyed the included access to the beach club across the street which was also accessible underground. Close to the Guadalupe Boat Bar & Bistro - our favorite hang out!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lac Huy David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay with them. The view to Valletta as well as the ocean and the marina bay is incredible, simply gorgeous incomparably beautiful. Balcony is spacious, staffs are friendly, location is convenient with great restaurants around. I will bring my family back here for vacation soon.

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Suhail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good place to stay. I took the superior room - definitely worth the money. Breakfast was amazing. Staff all very good and polite. Can’t fault anything
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryan Abdulkadir

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were very kind and helpful. The standard room I stayed in was a generous size, the bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was a very good size too and had a bath tub as well as a shower. The amenities in the room was more than enough, the staff replenished our teas and coffees everyday including water. Only downside from our lovely experience, was the guests that were staying next door. They were very loud and kept us awake for most of the night. Playing loud music and sometimes arguing. We didn’t inform the hotel reception as it was our last night anyway. I am sure if we had mentioned to the hotel staff, they would have done something about it as they were so friendly and helpful always.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice modern expansive views, wonderful bedding, large spacious rooms and location. What’s not to like
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerard francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a sea view room. I would say the view over the harbour to Valletta is definitely worth the extra. The hotel is well situated for local transport. There is an outdoor pool and bar on the waterfront which really allows you to take in the wonder of the harbour area.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. All new and fresh. The rooms were of a great standard. Strongly recommend upgrading to a Premium Room. These have a very good view. Food good. Nice choices! Lovely pool area.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Johnny, Wroclaw

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was overall pleasant. The hotel is in a great location on the Sliema side, with a bus stop and ferry stops conveniently nearby. The room itself was nice, and we appreciated the twice-daily room cleaning service, which was a lovely touch. However, the soundproofing could be improved, as noise from the neighboring room was disruptive at times. The food offered a variety of options, but the quality was average. Unfortunately, there were very few vegetarian options, and no lactose-free milk was available, which was disappointing. Additionally, a male supervisor in the restaurant was quite intense and intrusive, often making unnecessary comments to guests, which detracted from the dining experience. On a brighter note, Fatima from Spain, part of the restaurant staff, was exceptionally friendly and helpful, which we truly appreciated. A lovely surprise during our stay was a chocolate cake to celebrate my birthday—even though we hadn’t mentioned it. This thoughtful gesture was much appreciated. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Honor Victoria Grace

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay at this hotel!! It made our first time in Malta all the more special. We were lucky to have our room upgraded as well and the hot tub on our balcony was a treat we will remember forever! The staff were very kind and helpful and helped create a peaceful, luxurious atmosphere. 10/10 - wouldn’t change a thing!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhona McDonald

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

10/10 Excellent

Sinthi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Barcelo Fortina! So convenient to take the ferry and walk around. We did the 1/2 board and dinner and breakfast was amazing. We also had access to the state of the art gym and spa including the ice bath and hammam. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival at the hotel, we were oiffered a glass of prosecco at check in and then upgraded to a superior room This was a break to celebrate our ruby wedding, although I had not informed the hotel, so this came as a pleasant surprise. The room was huge with a moden decor and nice furnishings. The bathroom was spacious and well appointed, There were robes and slippers in the wardrobe for use and two balconies, one with a partial sea view and the other huge balcony with its own hot tub and furniture. The bed was probably the largest and most comfortable I have slept on. All staff were helpful, smart and polite and the breakfast buffet was again the best I have seen, with a tremendous choice of food to suit all tastes. The location was excellent, being right across the harbour from Valletta and within 100 metres of the ferry. Beautiful views of Valletta at night. The hotel is in a perfect location, being in an area with nice restaurants, bars and shops, so plenty of choice. It is also a few minutes away from Valletta with all its history and culture. We had a fantastic stay at the Barcelo and it has everything you could want from a resort hotel. Thank you for making our trip so special.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hubert, Kelowna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A modest but elegant hotel. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Provided great recommendations for restaurant and shopping options. Access to the lounge chairs across the street facing the water is a big bonus! Arranged for our early ride to the airport. Lots of construction noise though, but this will end and the facilities will be that much better.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

john robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with great access to all the main attractions with excellent transport links
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024