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San Karlu Hotel

Property class: 4

Photo gallery for San Karlu Hotel

A swimming pool with a metal fence, surrounded by umbrellas and a historic building with a dome in the background.
A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.
A buffet with various food items including pastries, cheeses, and meats.
A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a view of the outside.
A modern living room with a sofa, a blue chair, a coffee table, and a magazine.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$509
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct

Explore the area

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28 Saint Charles Street, Valletta, South Eastern Region
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort St. Elmo
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Courtyard View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, and a nightstand with a book and a lamp.

Classic Double or Twin Room, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Triple Room, Courtyard View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a wardrobe, a bedside table, and a potted orchid.

Superior Double or Twin Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite, Patio, City View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a view of the outside.

Superior Suite, Patio, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Valletta

San Karlu Hotel puts you in the heart of Valletta, within steps of Strait Street and Manoel Theatre. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .This hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Plus you'll find dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Valletta hotel include Malta Experience and St George's Beach.

What's nearby

  • Strait Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malta Experience - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffe Cordina - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sally Port Caffe E Pizzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪City Crown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Legligin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Maori - ‬3 min walk

About this property

San Karlu Hotel

You can enjoy a drink at the pool bar. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at San Karlu Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property.

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

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar by the pool
San Karlu Hotel offers 31 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Premium satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers.

This Valletta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Printer
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Property is also known as

San Karlu Hotel Hotel
San Karlu Hotel Valletta
San Karlu Hotel Hotel Valletta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at San Karlu Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at San Karlu Hotel?

As of 8 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at San Karlu Hotel on 1 Oct 2026 start from NZ$509, 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 San Karlu Hotel?

The closest beach to San Karlu Hotel is St George's Beach (3.7 km).

Does San Karlu Hotel have a pool?

San Karlu Hotel has an outdoor 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does San Karlu Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, free buffet brekkie is served daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at San Karlu Hotel?

No, San Karlu Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at San Karlu Hotel?

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

Are pets allowed at San Karlu Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

San Karlu Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 56 out of 324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 324 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mihoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jiong Yi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oksana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good amenities and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at this beautiful boutique hotel! The staff were all helpful and friendly. The breakfast was really nice with plenty of options. Location was great and the pool was a great addition to relax after a big day of exploring
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in perfect location! Super friendly staff as well
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at the hotel. It is located in a fantastic location, and all of the staff made our stay faultless. The breakfast buffet was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is ideally located in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk to the centre of Valetta. The staff were extremely friendly. The breakfast was fabulous with plenty of choice. The rooftop pool and terrace were a lovely bonus. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
highly reccommend this hotel, everything is in walking distance and its away from the busy valletta nightlife! lovely room and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel Michael Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible location, one of the nicest hotel breakfasts we’ve ever enjoyed. Intimate feel, wonderfully helpful staff. Will definitely return here when visiting Valletta again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, great location, clean and comfort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and facilities.. you pay mainly for the location and great access to sights of valetta. Bfast was nice and great attentive staff who go above and beyond to assist guests
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff were great
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a quiet part of Valletta, good location. Excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really nice boutique hotel that is well situated close to all the amenities in Valletta old town. The staff are really friendly and helpful, especially the breakfast room staff. Breakfast is very good, the only minor grumble being that the pastries were very dry. The rooftop area with swimming pool and bar is a nice place to relax after a heavy day of sightseeing.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Meredith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, central but quiet. Lovely staff, breakfast, rooftop pool bar and room!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff are absolutely amazing. Great bit of advice from another review which we took advantage of, make use of their sister Hotel as it is central located and whilst this hotel has a Pool their sister Hotel has an amazing view from the pool overlooking the three cities. You can use it for free just like reception now. All in all a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, quiet clean rooms, would stay again 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, lovely staff, great location. Nice rooftop pool. Only suggestion would be luggage racks in room. Shower doors also slid open of their own accord sometimes - but still a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maíra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great breakfast and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in a great location, roof top bar area lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, courteous and excellent breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Really liked our stay. Staff were all super friendly and lovely - from the front desk to the restaurant. Very helpful with recommendations. Room was cleaned very well each day. Location was good - very walkable to everything in Valletta. Manager was super helpful too and kindly moved us to a larger room when it became available.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yeonhee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights and 3 days. We were initially assigned a different room than the one we booked, so we immediately requested a change. Michael worked hard to switch us and managed to get us a room with a window. The hotel was very clean, and the breakfast was good. The staff were especially friendly. I would like to thank Michael and Matthew.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
I stayed on the 4th floor and the desk was covered by ants. It was disgusting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026