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Hotel Kennedy Nova

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Twin Room, Sea View
Reception
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
21 Mar - 22 Mar

Explore the area

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116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room (Standard)

Standard Single Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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One Bedroom Apartment

One Bedroom Apartment

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room (Standard)

Standard Double Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2017
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Sea View

Twin Room, Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

About the area

Gzira

Hotel Kennedy Nova places you in the centre of Gzira, within just a 15-minute stroll of Bisazza Street and Triq Manwel Dimech. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Kennedy Nova Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. 538 square feet (50 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Gzira hotel include Sliema Promenade and Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Malta Experience - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 7 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Londoner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪MedAsia Fusion Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Felice Brasserie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

Waterfront hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Hotel Kennedy Nova offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Kennedy Nova.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Gzira hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kennedy Nova offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Arabic, Bulgarian, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Maltese, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Ukranian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 8.50 for adults and EUR 4.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Kennedy Nova Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Highchair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 8.5 for adults and from EUR 4.25 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 1 per day

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.

National rating

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

Property is 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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Hotel Kennedy Nova offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

As of 15 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Kennedy Nova on 21 Mar 2025 start from AU$125.71, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yep, Hotel Kennedy Nova is a short 19-minute walk from Exiles Beach. Fun beach activities include scuba diving.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova have a pool?

Hotel Kennedy Nova has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from May to September.

Is Hotel Kennedy Nova family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Hotel Kennedy Nova is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Kennedy Nova serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

No, Hotel Kennedy Nova does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Kennedy Nova?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Kennedy Nova Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 481 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 149 out of 481 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 145 out of 481 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 481 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 481 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Radu

A/C system functioning poorly, the ceiling fan defective,warm water not enough for all rooms, elevator out of order on one day
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Harald

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

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in good location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Fatima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Anna

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In the bathroom the flush gets stuck every time. The air conditioning is loud and you can't sleep and it's dirty, you can see it with the naked eye. Hair dryer broken (despite reporting, nothing happened ). The general condition of the room and hotel very poor and not encouraging. The breakfast is not good and not even filling because the woman behind the glass puts it on the plate and if you want more she looks at you frowningly/ almost angry - despite all you can eat breakfast. The only advantage is the view from the 7th floor and the location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avid
Honestly, just avoid. There are better hotels for the same price in the same area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located hotel right on the seafront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Alireza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good points: location, attentive employees, part brand new building ( my room with new bathroom). Bad points: Booked the hotel with pool and roof top bar, both were closed everyday. Very limited facilities- the reception in the photo does not exist and there is not even one sofa or armchair there to use, but only a few chair. Breakfast very very basic, limited and exactly the same everyday.

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great. Bed was not changed once in whole stay. Advertised with pool but pool and terrace was closed whole stay so had to pay 20 euro each to go on pool opposite until Wednesday then went up to 35 euro each as summer started, not good to have to pay extra when advertised with pool and terrace
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
Very basic hotel it is no way a 4 star rated hotel and the price was too high for our stay there. There were better hotels at lower prices. They show the swimming pool but this was not open to use. The room we were given was terrible with no external light coming into the room. We had to pay extra for a room that had external light coming in. The breakfast was poor it had not much option. Only Pork/ham items in breakfast for meat - this was not suitable for us as we do not eat pork. What about having chicken items as well?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

tiffani

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Italian school groups out of control.
The hotel was occupied by Italian school trip groups. The school children were just being kids - unfortunately this meant they were running around the corridors in groups up to 2:00am. I complained about the disturbed sleep and was moved to a different room away from the school children. Still it wasn’t good and I would advise you check before booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean everywhere, spotless .Staff at reception helpful, nice ,kind .Kitchen staff very nice. Location very convenient,/bus stop ,ferry, shops ,bars, restaurants./,just on the doorsteps .Amazing, friendly, helpful all of you .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property staff amazing perfect location loved staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

kamran

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Wael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was great
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tamas

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Slawomir

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher, Houghton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a lot to like about the Kennedy Nova. It's conveniently located in Sliema, surrounded by many wonderful restaurants. It's located directly across the road from the sea, so the view is stellar. It's just a short walk to the Sliema-Valletta ferry for your eventual trip there. The room we had was comfortable, though not overly large. Unexpectedly, there was a breakfast buffet that was well-appointed and quite tasty. The staff was quite friendly and allowed us to securely store our luggage before we could officially check in, but also in the period after we had checked out but weren't ready to go to the airport. Pickups for ridesharing or taxis are easy, and there's a bus stop nearby as well. The only mild complaints were that the air conditioner in the room struggled a bit to keep things cool and while the water pressure in the shower was adequate, it wasn't great. Those things are definitely not enough to overwhelm a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness
Internal Balcony Room
So when I booked a balcony room I wasn't figuring on a Juliet balcony looking across to other rooms. The room was clean, bed okay and shower was fine. Breakfast was fine and plenty of items to choose from including hot and cold food. Glad I only booked for a night before flight home though.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Edmilson

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Was to much noise, couldn't sleep properly for 3 nights. Guest running around at the corridior, slamming the door, talking loud at 2am. Had to complain 4 times. Not happy, with the management, they should make sure silence after 10pm
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022