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Hotel Kennedy Nova

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with rooftop terrace, near Saint Julian's Bay

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Interior
View from property
Property entrance
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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116, The Strand, Sliema Creek, Gzira, Malta, GZR 1027
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Tower Road
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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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 Triple Room (Standard)

Standard Triple Room (Standard)

Highlights

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

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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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Double Room, Sea View

Double Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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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

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Twin Room

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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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
  • Sea view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Gzira

Hotel Kennedy Nova puts you in the heart of Gzira, within a 20-minute stroll of Saint Julian's Bay and Sliema Promenade. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, The Creek 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 boat tours. 527 square feet (49 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 laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Gzira hotel, you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from St. Johns Co - Cathedral and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tower Road - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Balluta Bay - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Moo's Kebab - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Posh Turkish - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Black Gold Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Morning Star - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kennedy Nova

Waterfront hotel with rooftop terrace, near Saint Julian's Bay
Hotel Kennedy Nova offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe 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 527 square feet (49 square metres) and includes conference space. A rooftop 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
  • 98 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 527 sq ft of conference space
  • 49 sq. m of conference space
  • Terrace on the roof
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Kennedy Nova offers 98 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.

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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 7:00 AM to 10 AM for a fee: EUR 12.50 for adults and EUR 6.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Creek Restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • High chair
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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

Outdoors

  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop 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
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

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 12.50 for adults and from EUR 6.25 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes 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.

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 and swimming. You can also find boat tours.

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 7:00 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. 55 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 102 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 515 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alexia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good reception staff, excellent air conditioning in the room , rooftop bar really good. Highly recommend this hotel.looking forward to returning
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

MICHEL

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location . Nice rooftop terrace with pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not stay here until they refurbish the 1980's hotel. Very noisy and old tired funishings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Brendan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tanja

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin

Travelled with group
A very pleasant stay.. Very basic but you get what you pay for.. Nice location, and would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Erika

Disliked: Staff & service

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 😏
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

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