Hotel Kennedy Nova

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Malta Experience

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Perched by the sea, Hotel Kennedy Nova offers a tranquil retreat with a poolside bar and sun-kissed garden. Savor breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Kennedy Nova Restaurant or grab a coffee from the on-site cafe. Guests appreciate its proximity to Sliema Ferry.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Area shuttle
  • Beach shuttle
  • Cruise ship terminal shuttle

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

Standard Double Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Standard Single Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027

What's nearby

  • Duck Village - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Tower Road - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balluta Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 31 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grana - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqualuna Lido - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

At Hotel Kennedy Nova, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Malta Experience. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Kennedy Nova Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a children's pool, and a snack bar/deli are other highlights.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 101 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
DONE

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*
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Offsite

    • Area shuttle*
    • Beach shuttle*
    • Shopping center shuttle*
    • Casino shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (538 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Minibar
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)

Special features

Dining

Kennedy Nova Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children
  • Area shuttle service to the beach, casino, and shopping center is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Safes in guestrooms can be used for EUR 1 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard
Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Also known as

Hotel Kennedy Nova
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova
Kennedy Nova Gzira
Kennedy Nova Hotel
Nova Kennedy
Hotel Kennedy Nova Malta/Il Gzira
Kennedy Nova Il Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel
Hotel Kennedy Nova Gzira
Hotel Kennedy Nova Hotel Gzira

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Kennedy Nova does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Is there an onsite casino at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (6-min drive) and Oracle Casino (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Hotel Kennedy Nova and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Kennedy Nova Restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Kennedy Nova like?

Hotel Kennedy Nova is located on the waterfront, a short 15-minute walk from Tower Road and 15 minutes' walk from Point Shopping Mall.

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Reviews

Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

6.4

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.8

Eco-friendliness

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in good location
Brenda, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Bad furniture, ugly rooms, old beds, but clean, as clean something very old and broken can be. Anyway, room service daily and pleasant stuff. Also, good location, but too expensive for the service in general.
Tanja, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall ok

Overall an average experience. Some good points: - very friendly and helpful staff - check-in very smooth - clean room and bathroom Some bad points: - not easy to contact
4-night trip

6/10 Good

Avid

Honestly, just avoid. There are better hotels for the same price in the same area.
Claudia, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Decent - serviceable.

Incredible location. So many bars, cafes, shops and restaurants around. Very close to all public transportation (to and from airport, as well as all over the island.) The lobby/breakfast area and bar are all gorgeous. The gentleman working at the front desk when I checked in was so friendly and helpful. The only thing I will say is the property (well, at least my room) is slightly worn down. The air conditioning didn't really work in my room and it was very warm. The toilet didn't flush properly and the water ran. The wifi in my room was very weak and barely worked. However - the place is still VERY serviceable for a quick stay. Price is right, and had way more positives than negatives. Those were more just minor inconveniences. Oh, if you get the "sea view", it's fascinating. The balcony in my room was divine. Highly recommend that.
James, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Här kommer mina tankar efter 5 nätter på hotel kennedy nova. + mycket trevlig personal, hjälpsam +platsen, perfekt för den som inte vill vara mitt i smeten i Valetta men samtidigt vill ha lättillgängligheten till allt. Fantastiskt placering då strandpromenad, båtar och massvis med restauranger var direkt utanför hotellet + nära till huvudstaden +lugnt område +billigt igenförelse med övriga hotell när jag bokade - dålig frukost , få alternativ speciellt för den med intolerans och dieter som vegetarian. - lyhört - trasiga saker på rummet och väldigt dammigt/smutsigt min allergi var värre än den varit på länge Rekommenderar trots allt för den som inte söker lyx och kan tänka sig en halvdant hotell men med alla andra fördelar. Observera att det inte alls lever upp till dina 4 hotell stjärnor
Ellinor, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ja
Damir, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Would not recommend. Good location on water front. Hotel is tired, poorly equipped and shoddy. Bed was hard and covered with thin single sheet. AC not cooling room, just blowing warm air. Asked for service for AC - no improvement. It was cooler in the corridor. Breakfast felt like school lunch served behind Perspex wall and passed around. Juices could not be watered down any more. Furniture in room was old. Bathroom felt dirty and drains smelled when first used. Better options, and lower prices available off the Strand.
Steven, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quarto super limpo, café da manhã completo, com frutas, sucos, cafés, variedade de pães, croissants todos dias, bolos. Excelente. A localização é excepcional, acesso a todas praias fácil com transporte público e a vista do roof top simplesmente espetacular. A cama achei pequena e a piscina que não usamos tamv.
Vista rooftop
Cafe da manhã
Café da manhã
Daniela, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hårlig utsikt, nära till det medta.

Trevligt hotell med bra frukost, bra poolområde på taket med en härlig vy mot Valletta och inloppet. Ett par minuters promenad till Färjan över till Valletta. Rent och fräsht hotell, trevlig personal. Enda att klaga på var väl att kalla det för balkong?? En liten balkong in mot en liten öppen yta och andra rum ett par meter ifrån. Fungerade att hänga badbyxor på. Annars kan jag rekomendera detta hotell.
Anders, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall a good experience and so much credit must go to the gentleman managing the bar when a group of Turkish teens decided to do bombing in the pool when a lady and her young son were enjoying some peace and time together ( they left very upset ) but the manager of the bar dealt with them quick - also dealt with the youths playing football in the hall very quick . It’s hard to deal with these type of people and they can book anywhere but respect to them all for dealing with them very quick . The bed in 208 is extremely noisy ! Soundproofing on the toilet would be a bonus !. Breakfast was good but sadly the people around me were not - lady telling people loudly about her dogs access popping while I’m eating was not nice and I never went back as I would have gave her a mouth full of abuse - ( vile woman) No complaints about the Hotel , very clean very good to everything . I nearly cancelled due to reading the reviews - but glad I did not - very happy with my stay and the way they deal very prompt with scumbags ! . Cleaners are SUPERB , can’t fault any of the staff at all . Go ahead and book with confidence . I will book again next year - rooftop bar is great with small bats flying around the front of the hotel and everywhere in Malta ( I’m a bat lover ) very friendly bar manager from Nepal made me feel very welcome . IGNORE THE BAD REVIEWS ITS GREAT
Jason, 7-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hotel staff polite, supportive and courteous. I arrived at the hotel a day late due to unforeseen difficulties, the arrival was at 1am. I had previously sent a email relating to the delay. The staff reception officer was very helpful and when l explained the delayed arrival he was extremely professional ensuring a room was available with suitable amenities. The air conditioning was effective, particularly during the hot nights. Would definitely return and spend few days break at the accommodation and recommend to family and friends.
David, 5-night trip

6/10 Good

I dont know how this hotel got a 4 star rating , we stayed in a superior room , was basic , only had a window and the view was other windows covered in bird 💩 , had to pay 5 euros for a kettle, breakfast was basic and cold , and you couldn't take it your self , pool was small , no entertainment .
Dawn, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bellissima stanza con vista La Valletta. Buona posizione, colazione essenziale niente di che. Accertatevi di prendere una stanza con balcone vista mare
Nicola, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Otelin konumu güzel Ama otel çal
Gokce, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location . Nice rooftop terrace with pool
MICHEL, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Très bon séjour

3 nuits en couple pour visiter Malte. Hôtel très bien situé. Très agréable. Clim dans les chambres, possibilité de rendre la chambre à tout moment. Snack et boissons au rooftop avec petite piscine et quelques transats, idem devant l’hôtel, un système de bar restaurant Juste le petit déjeuner mériterai d’être amélioré niveau qualité des produits fruits/yaourt/gâteaux sucrés Sinon les œufs et bacon super !! Le personnel est très gentil, agréable et a notre service. Superbe vue mer sur la rue passante de Sliema
Aline, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Do not stay here until they refurbish the 1980's hotel. Very noisy and old tired funishings
Christopher, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bra läge!
Christine, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location is excellent. It is clean and the staff are very helpful. The complimentary breakfast was very good. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to stay there again.
Chris, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The main reason to choose hotel pool with bar and snacks.When I booked they were said to be open. They were not open and therefore I feel we should get some sort of compensation. Ovreall then disappointed
Brendan, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Colin, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Great view if you get seafront room. Pool and rooftop area was out of action , not stated when I made the booking so disappointed on that. Cooked breakfasts good. Rooms tired decor, damaged floor and wall tiles, sink. Fire alarm went off two nights in row around 2am, earlier alarm call than I’m used to.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Super
Todor, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointed

The room was dated, however clean...nice view overlooking the sea...nosey at night. Breakfast was dreadful...no choice and had to wait to be served...cold!! This is the 16th time we have been to Malta..last minute booking so our normal hotel was booked up...will not stay here again, not the 4 star quality we are used to 😏
Erika, 7-night trip