If you were going on holiday to spend time by the outdoor pool, this isn't the holiday for you. The pool is owned by a separate company and they don't want hotel guests to use the pool. The hotel reception staff are aware of the issue and don't want to get involved which is very disappointing. Obviously when you book your stay there are lots of pretty pictures of the hotel pool on the website, but it is hard to get access to the pool, especially on a sunny day. The hotel will tell you if you book at the hotel reception the day before you want to use the pool all will be fine, but the staff that manage the pool ignore the hotel bookings and are only interested in non-hotel residents who pay up to 40 Euros per day to have a sun lounger by the pool. If you are a hotel guest you are either turned away because the pool area is fully reserved, or they put you out the back by the air con units and dustbins. The so called reserved sun loungers are often never used, they are just held back in case non-hotel residents want to book them during the day. Rubbish would be the best way to describe it!

The hotel was very nice and our room was a good size with a beautiful view of Valletta. The hotel staff were lovely and the breakfast was fabulous.

Stayed in May 2024

The bed mattress is a bit hard.

Property is new, clean and central. We got a free upgrade and management gave us a room with a private pool, jacuzzi bath, steam room. The stay was marvelous. Breakfast was also very good.

Stayed in May 2024

There seemed to be some confusion on how to get pool towels.

Great location, brilliant facilities, great pool overlooking the harbour, very comfy bed!

Stayed in May 2024

the shower! No mini fridge

The view mostly!

Stayed in May 2024

There were some things I would improve such as drinking water in the spa area also some relaxing music, I think it’s a must. Also there is a little blue movement sensor on the ceiling in the room, I found it very annoying especially at night. There was a bad smell from the drain in the bathroom.

I really enjoyed the location, the food was excellent and stuff very friendly and helpful. Also a huge plus is a bath and shower in the bathroom.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Excellent location and facilities. Extremely helpful staff. Real value for money hotel.

Stayed in February 2024

Volume of the outside music once the DJ arrived. Too loud. A teaspoon instead of a stick would be a nice touch for a 5 star hotel.

Friendly, helpful staff. Great location with excellent views of Valletta

Stayed in April 2024

Could not connect to WIFI. Bar prices expensive. We expected two Single beds but was given a double.

The food each day was good with a good variety on offer . The room on the 17th floor was our own weeks residential. It is perfect for all our requirements. We will be back again in March 2045

Stayed in March 2024

The lifts were occasionally out of use and the outside pool area was still being finished. All teething problems in my opinion that really should have been rectified earlier.

Fantastic room and great facilities. The view of Valletta is stunning and the location within Sliema is ideal.

Stayed in March 2024

Indoor pool is only for adults.

Stayed in April 2024

You need to be aware of the pool situation which is a little bit unique. It’s a lovely pool area but might be a struggle if you are not particularly mobile.

Staff are exceptional. Room was beautiful and very modern and spacious. The view of Valletta from our room unsurpassable, I could never tire myself from gazing at it. Spa is beautiful and gym is brand new.

Stayed in April 2024

Comfortable room. Great pool and bar by the sea. Lovely views of Valetta.

Stayed in April 2024

1) The „Blue light“ topic ! ( you will also find it in some other reviews- we were aware before booking): there is a huge blue and irregular blinking light on the ceiling in the bedroom. We think it is a Motion detector to inform the cleaning personnel if there is sbd in the Room. However it is bright and blinks all night and there is no way to cover it To be honest : it was annoying. And it is the Main reason I will give a 9 instead of a 10 However - I would again Book Barcelo over any other Hotel on Malta again because all the positive Aspects do outweigh it Two Minor things : 2) the hair dryer is a cheap model which is Not typical for 5star but More for cheap hotels and it is fixed in a cupboard in the best Room ( Not the bath) which is uncomfortable. Just bring your own one und this is of importance for you 3) there was a Fire Alarm early Sunday Morning (Wrong alarm) that woke us up - Loud as hell and Gave us a shock. Then it suddenly stopped and left us with a questionmark. Should we go out? What Happend? The point: no one informed us proactively I had to search the number of the reception in this Stressful Situation half-asleep because it was not on the phone ( Change that !!!) only on a Info brochure ( Not a Good Place in an emergency or sth that Feels like that) Again : In the Overall Context Barcelo is an outstanding Choice and i will recommend it to my Friends

The Location is a clear 10! There is no Place with a comparable view in whole Malta, like the view you will have from Barcelo!!! The Pool area with this view on Valettas Skyline is truly amazing and with the relaxed Lounge music and the luxury sunbeds this is the Perfect Place for a sundowner . A hidden but important highlight for us was how easy and comfortable it was to Park our rental car : there is a really huuuuge public garage DIRECTLY Next to Barcelo. It feels like a Hotel Garage because it is so super close and costs only 6€ / Night . It was Perfect for us as a starting Point to discover the island by car : central, no availability issues, save, Big lots for the cars! 100%! There are many good restaurants and bars close by and the ferry & touristic boats are departing only a few meters from the Hotel Everything in the Hotel is new , has an appealing and modern design and is very clean. House keeping Shows up , up to 3 times per day: they do an amazing job. Everyone was Kind and helpful also in the Communication in advance. I really liked the bathroom which was very well Designed and spacious. We had a balcony with Valetta View which was worth the extra Money . The Room was quiet.

Stayed in April 2024

Everything was excellent

Stayed in April 2024

One building still under construction so building noise intrusive. Long and winding walk through underground tunnel to get to outdoor facilities- quicker to exit hotel & walk across road.

Great location for getting around by bus or ferry. Next to big shopping centre. Everything new and spotless.

Stayed in March 2024

I have chosen this hotel, as I got attracted to the style, view with balcony, chosen sea view, bath in a room, saunas, spa, indoor and outdoor pools. Hotel itself is very beautiful, lovely friendly staff, clean, spacious rooms and good facilities. Breakfast wasn’t included, the only disappointment I guess. Great location and easy to access to any other cities via bolt or on a ferry.

Stayed in March 2024

The air conditioning system. Apparently there's only one setting for the whole hotel and you cannot change it in you room if you wanted to, which made the night a bit uncomfortable because it was too warm. The staff was however super kind and brought us a fan to keep us cool at night. I hope the AC system can be fixed to allow every room to choose their ideal temparature.

This hotel is in the best location in Sliema. Only about 6 -8 min walk you'll find an amazing strip of nice restaurants, the ferry and hop on hop off busses are right there by the restaurants The view of Valetta is breathtaking. and theres a shopping mall right behind the hotel. It seems to be newly built in sept 2023. The Staff was so welcoming and shared alot for information on what to do during our girls trip. Thank you Jade!

Stayed in March 2024

One thing that is easy to miss, which I would like to point out. The drinking water. Malta goes into bucket of places where you buy water. For someone coming from a region with drinking tap water it's easy to forget that you need one to live :). Then, when you see 0.33l bottles being sold at a price of 2 liters of petrol, you get frustrated. This is totally ok for mineral water for instance, but for natural drinking water, it is not. In places like Spain or Greece, there is a silent agreement not to go over certain pricing limit. And you can go to an expensive hotel, but water will still be 0.5E (maybe slightly more these days, but you get my point). This is totally unnecessary and management should think about the point I'm trying to make. Otherwise, all good. You gonna see more of me. Thank you for everything.

They did great. Much better than any Barecelo I was in, so far. Don't get me wrong. These are great hotels but these guys made a lasting impression. Rooms are fantastic. Everything you might need is there. Staff is excellent. Very polite and caring. They will help you in any way they can. I've interacted with Beverly at the reception desk, fantastic Goran and Sasho, as well as Javier in the restaurant and they are really A+ employees. I always thought kitchen is one of the pain points in Barcelos I've visited. There was always plenty of food, but nothing you would remember. Until now. Food is really great, tasty and there are many things to pick from (which is becoming an anomaly lately in HORECA). Kudos to the kitchen and restaurant staff. Minibar is empty, but you can order anything you want from a room service. I saw Hilton practicing that and I don't mind. If I was reading the papers properly the prices were exactly the same like in the bar. So good job there too.

Stayed in February 2024

The finishing touch was missing. The door on the shower didn't close well, outside part (balcony was not cleaned well after the construction), bathtub was not properly sealed with silicon, etc. The room was clean though.

New hotel, good food, great location.

Stayed in December 2023

Pool opening times: outdoor pool was closed and the indoor pool opened at 0900 and closed at 1900.

Staff exceptional. Lovely room, we had a Superior. Great facilities and location.

Stayed in February 2024

Accommodations

Stayed in February 2024

There was a bit of a misunderstanding with breakfast. We paid 60 euros thinking it was for our three day stay but it was per day. It was a nice breakfast but very expensive at 60 euros a day. Nearly as much as the room itself!

Very friendly staff and great location. Close to ferry for Valletta. Staff went above and beyond to make our stay special. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great spa and gym facilities. Once the outdoor pool is ready, that will be the best place to watch the sunset over Valletta.

Stayed in February 2024

The location had a wonderful view but is a little far from the center of the city, but if you have a car is not issue.

Excellent hotel and facilities, the sea view room had a perfect view of the Valleta.

Stayed in February 2024

N/a

Great hotel, in Sliema. Everything was spotless. Room was spacious and comfortable. Easy to get to (the ferry to and from Valletta is close by). Very welcoming staff. A special thank you to Goran! Will come back!

Stayed in February 2024