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Island Guesthouse

Property class: 3
3-star guest house near Sliema Promenade

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Photo gallery for Island Guesthouse

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a view of a marina and buildings.
A kitchen with a built-in sink, a wooden countertop, and a small bar area with stools.
A variety of baked goods displayed in baskets on a table, with a cityscape view in the background.
A hotel room with two beds, a shower, a desk, and a mirror.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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47 Triq Sir Charles Cameron, Gzira
  • Place, Saint Julian's Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Balluta Bay
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room

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

Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a TV.

Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden table, a chair, a small stool, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a shower, and a door.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Gzira

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Triq Manwel Dimech and Balluta Square. Bisazza Street and Saint Julian's Bay are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Triq Manwel Dimech - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Balluta Bay - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Point Shopping Mall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loaf - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bus Stop Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Punto - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪AYU - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Yami Yabi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Island Guesthouse

3-star guest house near Sliema Promenade
As a guest of Island Guesthouse, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Island Guesthouse also features concierge services, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services.

This 3-star Gzira guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2018
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Island Guesthouse offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with premium digital channels. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Gzira guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with premium digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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.

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: approximately EUR 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 25 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Island Guesthouse to the airport?

Island Guesthouse is 6.3 mi (29-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Island Guesthouse have an airport shuttle?

Island Guesthouse offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of EUR 25 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Island Guesthouse to the beach?

This guesthouse is 2.3 mi (5-min drive) from St George's Beach and 15.5 mi (40-min drive) from Paradise Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Island Guesthouse offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Island Guesthouse, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 11 for adults and EUR 11 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Island Guesthouse?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Dragonara Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Island Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Island Guesthouse?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Island Guesthouse have a pool?

Island Guesthouse does not have a pool.

Does Island Guesthouse have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Island Guesthouse to downtown Gzira?

Island Guesthouse is 0.1 mi away from Gzira.

Island Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 104 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely spacious room with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable & very convenient for ferry & buses to Valletta City Centre!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay - easily accessible to Sliema and Valletta (via ferry). The staff were excellent
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff are very welcoming and helpful . The property is ideal for a short break, though the place is basic it’s clean and very good place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best location

Best position ,owner very kind
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property all around however sightly noisy due to construction in the surrounding area and roads but overall a satisfactory stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value for money

I stayed here for over a week and would highly recommend. Great location and value for money, and the staff are lovely and accommodating. Note if staying in the accessible room on the ground floor there is a curtain rather than a door for the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great check-in system, I really appreciated the balcony with the view on the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access, nice and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a great experience at the Island Guest House! I would definitely stay there again and recommend. It was a great value. If you book through Expedia though I recommend that you confirm DIRECTLY with the Island Guest House. There was an issue with Expedia, but they righted it for me. What a pleasure! Thanks again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malta

Every thing was good!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect!

Clean, Comfortable & very Convenient! Ingrid was the perfect hostess, very helpful, and the Guesthouse is close to excellent restaurants and shops! The ferry, about 10 minutes walk away takes you across the harbour to Valletta, the old town with its cobbled streets and wonderful places to visit! Also, on the bus route! Recommended! 😉👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in very late. Great service and instructions
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic value for money :-)

Island Guesthouse is perfect for your accomodation right in the center of Il Gzira, and very near the harbour-boulevard (The Strand) The service is excellent and the staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The room was large, had air-condition, micro-oven, electric kettle and an unlimited supply of coffee and tea. Housekeeping every day. All in all a very pleasant stay and very, very good value for money. I would definitely recommend Island Guesthouse any day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible service

They never provided instructions for check-in. Once I got to the property after my flight landed, there was no one to open the door. I was not able to get in. I had to book another hotel and got a taxi to take me there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for dining out and bus routes and easy access to Valetta. We arrived late and received excellent email instructions about access in the room after the foyer was locked. However some details could have been better, like the opening windows in the room didn't fit the frames well and rattled in the wind at night (temporary fix was easy but should not have been necessary). Overall good value though. Beware that most of this part of Malta is currently a buiding site.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor communication and mold in bathroom. I asked twice about the airport shuttle they mention on their listing. They never replied eith time. There is mold in the shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
得到Expedia 確認預訂4晚酒店，但是到達check in 時卻回覆已訂滿, 沒有房間給我，推說是Expedia 系統問題，不負責任，叫我自己在深夜10點出外面找酒店！
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
お値段以上の快適なB&B バス停、コンビニが近くにあり、大変便利です 担当の方は顔を合わせる度に困ったことはないか、部屋はどうかと声をかけてくださいました お部屋には各種説明が詳細に記載された小冊子を置いてくださっていて、細かな気遣いを感じます キッチンもコンパクトながら必要なものは揃っており、備え付けのドライヤーは風量が強く、温度も3段階調整もできる為、髪の長い私は大変助かりました
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DESCONTENTO

Iniciamos la llegada 11-10, con nuestro descontento, ya que nuestros alojamientos los habían reservado a otras personas por el error.16.00 h. Nos buscaron unos nuevos alojamientos alternativos, pero el check in en estos nuevos alojamientos inicialmente no era posible ya que, el encargado de la limpieza no tenía conocimiento de que iba a alojarse ninguna persona allí, por tanto los alojamientos no estaban listos para ser usados , necesitaba 3 h para la limpieza de cada alojamiento, terminaría a las 23 h. Al mismo tiempo que, el chico de la limpieza nos comunicó que uno de los dos apartamentos tenía reserva para el sábado 12 de octubre, por lo que no iba a ser posible que nos quedaramos alojados en los dos apartamentos las dos noches. Ante esta situación, tras comprobar que cada nuevo alojamiento tenía 2 dormitorios, finalmente nos vimos obligados a alojarnos las 4 personas en un único alojamiento, antes que no tener un lugar dónde dormir.,(un alojamiento estaba listo a las 20.00 h.) Aunque este nuevo alojamiento sí tenía espacio para 4 personas en dos habiciones separadas, no era lo que nosotros habíamos contratado, ya que cada pareja quería tener su zona independiente. En el caso de que hubieramos querido reservar un único alojamiento para 4 personas, hubiesemos tenido otras opciones más económicas con los mismos servicios y calidad. Es por ello que creemos que hemos sido perjudicados en el servicio prestado ya que hemos perdido toda una tarde de solo dos días que estuvimos
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trés bien

Bien bel Hotel, bien placé, proche du centre, bonne wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tutto perfetto, struttura nuova, pulita e ben collegata con la zona centrale. Ottima posizione per visitare la capitale e le zone adiacenti. Grazie
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
最低最悪の宿でした。 通りに直面していて、車と人の話し声で眠れませんでした。もう、ホテルリストに載せない事を希望します。
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Logement très bien situé . La gérante était très agréable. La chambre 1 était légèrement bruyante au vu de sa proximité avec la rue mais cela n’était pas tant un problème pour nous.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024