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AX The Palace

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Design Suite
Buffet
Design Suite

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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High Street, Sliema, Malta, SLM 1542
  • Place, Bisazza Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Shopping Mall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Room (Atrium View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Design Suite

Design Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Junior Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Single Room (Atrium View)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Single Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Hot Tub

Suite, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Sliema

City center retreat .Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find ll-Fortiżża and Bisazza Street. Triq Manwel Dimech and Exiles Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bisazza Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Point Shopping Mall - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Exiles Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sliema Promenade - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saint Julian's Bay - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Sakura - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Compass Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Word Of Mouth - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Triton Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

AX The Palace

5-star luxury hotel near Malta Experience
AX The Palace offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. A health club, a sauna, and a library are also featured at the luxury AX The Palace.

This Art Deco Sliema hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 149 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2007
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
AX The Palace offers 149 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. This Sliema hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 50
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the indoor pool after 2 PM.

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 available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Property 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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12.00 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. This property accepts Visa, American Express, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Sliema
Palace Sliema
The Palace Hotel Sliema
The Palace Malta/Sliema
AX │ The Palace
AX The Palace Hotel
AX The Palace Sliema
AX The Palace Hotel Sliema

AX The Palace Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1001 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 6 nights with our 9 month old. Amazing hotel, great location, the staff were lovely and we miss the breakfast!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, Hayward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large clean comfortable room with lots of light & large deck overlooking street & city Wonderful quick thinking helpful staff Walking distance to most places Great spa
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My fav hotel in Malta. Staff is all so helpful and kind!! Thank you for another great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was exceptional with regards to facilities and location. Very clean and comfortable rooms. The two areas which let down our overall experience were: 1. When we arrived (after 21:00) there were no real options for dinner at the hotel. We ended up having a sandwich at the bar downstairs. 2. An incident concerning the lack of prior notice re access to Mrs Mather’s room. I raised a complaint with the night manager and my concerns were not addressed to my satisfaction nor was there any real acknowledgment of my concerns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo, Liverpool

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay in central Sliema! Big rooms, comfy bed, and top-notch staff. Would definitely return!"
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a fabulous four night break at this lovely hotel. Staff are amazing and so helpful. Our superior room was stunning with a fabulous view looking across to Valletta. Highly recommend this hotel to anyone wishing for something special in Sliema. The rooftop pool was perfect after a day out sightseeing. The Asian restaurant in the hotel was fantastic. Food was fabulous. Great choice of food at breakfast. Wish we’d been staying longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

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

Excellent stay

Our stay at AX The Palace was simply excellent. The facilities are outstanding and the views from the roof top pool are stunning. We ate half board at the Tabloid buffet restaurant throughout our stay and the choice on offer was fantastic. One great plus point is that if you opt for the half board option via Hotels.com, then wine, beer and water are included with your meal, making this a very cost effective option. I highly recommend a stay at AX The Palace and would not hesitate to stay here again on a return trip to Malta.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann Louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The roof top restarant was great
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with excellent customer service and staff. We did get an upgraded room on the 6th floor looking over to Valletta which was simply stunning.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’ve never stayed in a hotel where every single member of staff were so friendly helpful and attentive. In particular our lovely waiter that served us each morning for breakfast. I think his name was justin. I would highly recommend this hotel. It was spotlessly clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhupinder Singh, Reading

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tired property and did not live up to 5 star status. Bathroom smelled of sewer and we complained about this.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan Anne rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eliseo Joshua Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is fancy. Upon arrival I was greeted and given complimentary beverages between alcoholic and non-alcoholic (tasty cola made in Malta) and I had a sit in the large ornate lobby. My flight arrived early and my hotel check in was much later, so the reception staff kindly offered to store my bags and discussed all their facilities and services offered including the hotel restaurant’s various dining theme nights, spa and their upstairs pool bar. The reception directed me to their extremely helpful concierge who provided me an in-depth guide of the island, activities and they also booked my first guided boat tour. My room was massive and came with complimentary Imqaret, room service was great, the bed was very comfortable, and the balcony overlooked the beautiful ocean view. Below just a 2 minute walk from the hotel there’s a bakery “Bakery Shop” next to “Juniper and Malt” that makes a variety of delicious ftira sandwiches, also it’s next to a Lidl. I highly recommend this hotel to relax and explore as all the hotel staff were amazing and helpful and the location is so convenient. Thank you again to the AX the Palace staff, you were wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Iva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the excellent service and the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, very friendly and attentive. It was pleasure from the moment we had an interaction with the receptionist. Also she ( I forgot her name-:( ) upgraded us to the room with the balcony. Thank you again for your great hospitality and service.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee

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

Beautiful Hotel

Hotel room was big. The upgraded us because we had originally booked a comfort room which are apparently interior facing. Beautiful roof top and breakfast area. Pool was great and the hotel is a quick walk to the beach. We didnt realize that the outlets would be british but our North American chargers worked in the outlets! Hotel staff were very friendly and helpful with all our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA LOUISE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for the harbour trips, easy walking distance for the shops. Transfer not far from the airport. Staff extremely helpful, friendly and most accommodating. Food was amazing and plentiful at both breakfast and dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel in convenient location. Decent fitness centre, nice rooftop bar with friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

chui fung Ella

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Got shock need to climb uphill to reach the hotel, very terrible with our luggage pushing upslope.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatoumata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amina Leila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was on the fourth floor with a small balcony and a good view of the church. The church bells rang but the double glazing minimised the sound. Loved the room with 2 massive single beds, spacious and extremely clean and comfortable. Breakfast excellent and all staff very friendly and efficient. Rooftop pool area spacious and kept tidy, with a great bar. The area is great, easy to walk around (a bit hilly but not an issue for us) and a mix of old and new; also a quick hop on the ferry to Valletta. Loads of eating options around - and also in the hotel tho we didn’t eat in. I’d definitely come back to this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025