Hotel Kennedy Nova

Property class: 4
Waterfront hotel with restaurant, near Saint Julian's Bay

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Hotel Kennedy Nova features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and Saint Julian's Bay. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Creek Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is $67
$75 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a mirror, a wardrobe, and an air conditioning unit.

Sea view Double/twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a wardrobe, and a view through a window.

Standard Double/Twin room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a television, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room (Standard)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and two bedside lamps.

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Standard Single Room (Standard)

  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, lamps, a desk, and a view of a balcony with outdoor seating.

Double Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a television.

Standard Quadruple Room (Standard)

  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Double Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a TV, a wardrobe, and a balcony with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A small bathroom with a shower, toilet, and a bathtub.

Superior Twin Room

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, a mirror, and an air conditioning unit.

Twin Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and a bed.

One Bedroom Apartment

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a nightstand, a chair, and a large window with a view.

Sea View Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Balluta Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Tower Road - 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

  • ‪Yami Yabi - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Smõkehouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Aqualuna Lido - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

  • Hotel Kennedy Nova features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Sliema Promenade and Saint Julian's Bay. Guests can take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at The Creek Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a poolside bar, a bar/lounge, and a children's pool.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 98 rooms
    • Arranged over 7 floors

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Transfers

    • Cruise terminal shuttle*

Offsite

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

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

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

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space (527 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • 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
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Reception hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

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
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (surcharge)

Special features

Dining

The Creek Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, November, and December:
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to September

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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 smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Property class

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) is nearby.

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

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as boat tours. Hotel Kennedy Nova also has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Kennedy Nova?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Creek Restaurant.

What's the area around Hotel Kennedy Nova like?

Hotel Kennedy Nova is located on the waterfront, a short 20-minute walk from Sliema Promenade 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

7.2

Staff & service

5.8

Property conditions & facilities

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean, room service daily. Great staff even the cleaners were friendly. We ate mainly in the Seashore and breakfast in the restaurant looked very good although we only had a light meal of fruit or toast. We opted for a room with a balcony but found that it was too hot to use until the afternoon, even then we could only cope with about 20 minutes. Also discovered that you cannot release the sliding door from the balcony to the room from the balcony, if you close it fully. Had to contact reception to get someone up to open it from inside the room. There ought to be a warning about that. If we had not had a phone with us we could have been trapped 5 floors up. It would also have been nice to have coffee/tea making facilities in the room
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Everything was satisfactory. Plenty of shops and restaurants in the area
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property staff amazing perfect location loved staying here
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in good location
Verified review

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.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Well located hotel right on the seafront. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

The staff was really kind.
Verified review

6/10 Good

A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Every member of staff was smiley and helpful. The hotel met our needs of being close to th waterfront and transport links. It was clean and organised. Having a sea view room was wonderful but take ear plugs if you go to bed before the nightlife nearby has finished. Breakfast had hot and cold options. If you want something specific, I'd suggest not having breakfast included as there are so mamy eateries nearby.
Verified review

6/10 Good

Nice place! Very clean! But fix the AC please!
Verified review

4/10 Fair

The room was clean, however, not the best place to stay. Could use some huge upgrades. The shower had very low pressure and was not great for me height even though I am 6’1”. Location was a key factor. It is within walking distance for the Valletta Ferry and easy location to grab a Bolt. I wouldn’t stay here again however unless they did some upgrades to the rooms. It was overpriced for what the rooms were.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

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
Verified review

4/10 Fair

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
Verified review

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 😏
Verified review

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.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Location good. Breakfast good, you could take anything you want but it was behind the staff. Room was old but clean. Window was giving inside the building, to the corridor, so you had to keep curtains closed all the time. Air conditioning didn’t work at all and because of the direction of the window, you couldn’t have fresh air. It was HOT and stuffy. Otherwise, we could go again.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The stay was okay overall, but there are several areas that need improvement, especially considering comfort and facilities. Breakfast: The hotel offers a buffet breakfast, which is a nice inclusion. However, the selection was exactly the same every day, which became repetitive after a short stay. Staff: The staff were a highlight of the experience. They were nice, approachable, and always willing to help when needed. Room: We booked a room with four single beds, and it was adequate in terms of space. However, the room felt quite outdated and could benefit from renovation. Bathroom The bathroom was disappointing. The toilet had visible cracks, and overall the fixtures and features felt old and worn. On a positive note, basic amenities like shampoo, soap, and a shower cap were provided. Air Conditioning: This was the worst part of the stay. The air conditioning was not working properly and was blowing hot air even when set to cool or fan mode. When we asked staff to check it, we were told this is how it works due to the hot air outside, which was not a satisfactory explanation. Wardrobe: The wardrobe was old and had an unpleasant smell, so we chose not to use it at all. Ventilation & Surroundings: We had to keep the windows and balcony door open to get some fresh air, but this created other issues. There was a smoking area directly below, so we often had to close them again. Additionally, flies would come into the room, making it uncomfortable.
Verified review

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.
Verified review

4/10 Fair

Bed broken on arrival, had to pay €12 to get kettle and tea coffee sugar in room,was told breakfast attendant that i couldn't take a cup of milk to room 😕 aircon in broken bed room sounded like a jet plane, quieter in room we moved to until the last night, then it too went loud!! Hotel is very dated, definitely not 4star!! Hotel next door is way better 😌
Verified review

4/10 Fair

We rented 3 rooms in in 2 of those the AC was not working. Also the shower tab was not useful, was not working. Staf was not of much help either. So that is the reason for 21/2 stars
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Very good hotel
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Booked room via Expedia £446 for 3 nights then 2 hours later had to cancel due to personal reasons. Contacted fir cancellation / refund Expedia stated couldn’t get hold if the hotel so I did hotel stated I had to speak to Expedia which again I did and they said they can’t help so lost my money so beware when booking and check cancellation policy
Verified review

6/10 Good

Good value for money