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Reviews of Hotel Kennedy Nova 4 stars

116 The Strand, GZR 1027 Il-Gżira, Malta

#12 of 12 hotels in Il-Gżira

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Review score

Based on 172 hotel reviews

6.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.1

  • Comfort

    6.9

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    6.3

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

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  • Reviewed: 6 April 2025

    6.0
    This referral would not have been as kind if not for Sylvio. He moved my room so I could get better sleep. Good location
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sound proofing, so a hotel full of kids and students meant I was being woken up 4 times a night by rowdiness and shouting. You HAVE to pay for a superior room on a top floor for a comfortable bed and a quieter experience. Cooked breakfast included are ice cold. This is easy to remedy if you heat the plates.

    By far the best thing were the staff. In particular Sylvio on the front desk who rescued my trip and did whatever he could for me, going the extra 5 miles. Sylvio is an Asset to this hotel. Location is also excellent for me for work.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2025

    8.0
    It was okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Good

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No lounge area

    Friendly service from all staff Excellent breakfast with good service Plenty of choice

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2024

    5.0
    Very basic hotel however location is good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very noisy, breakfast was served from behind a screen which looks like has been left up since covid. Staff not that friendly

    Location

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2024

    8.0
    I will return to this country with pleasure
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    the shower cabin is too small for a 4* hotel when the hotel was full, the hot water was only warm the size of the bathroom is a bit small

    the staff was very kind and responded promptly to our requests very good breakfast the view from the room to the harbor is great

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 November 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noise (especially during the weekend) is very loud.

    View = top

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    breakfast

    location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    The breakfast was very basic.

    The hotel is exceptionally clean!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2024

    6.0
    the amenities are a bit outdated and would benefit from renovation.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I encountered several issues during my stay. The air conditioning in the room was not functioning well and needs replacement. The blanket provided was not in good condition, and the hotel signage was difficult to see at night, making it hard to locate. Additionally, the hotel lockers need replacement, and overall, the amenities are a bit outdated and would benefit from renovation.

    The hotel's location was excellent

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2024

    8.0
    Overall good!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Breakfast was based on English breakfast, limited selection of food. Not sure if it was just my luck, but no matter what time I arrived for breakfast, I barely got a table.

    The hotel is located at a busy part of the shore, good connection to other parts of the city (ferry to Valletta is 5 min walk away). Room was small, but nothing missing. Bed was very comfortable, mattress was very firm (which I liked).

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room

    Position

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wouden spoonfull night noisy

    hotel eqiupment, staff services

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the hotel is also used for school excursions, a lot of crowded and noise, during breakfast and on my floor where the children were accommodated

    For me, a very good location, good transport communication, breakfast could be better every day, same food Nearby about 200m port for tours around and neighboring islands

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel is getting tired! Many rooms have no view from windows. Breakfast same every day and little choice.

    Good location and friendly staff

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The buffet breakfast was served by the staff, you cannot pick the food, they portioned it like in a school summer camp. Restaurant staff were rude, not really client friendly. Absolutely not 4* level. The furniture and style was old fashioned, needs a reconstruction.

    Location, view from the room is amazing to Valletta and the port. All bus stops are nearby. Daily cleaning and nice housekeepers and receptionists. Our transfer was canceled accidentally but the reservation department helped us correctly.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rest is so so- very poor breakfast and they seem like they stopped themselves in pandemic- buffet behind the plastic wall. Scrambled eggs made of powder. There is no electric kettle in the room. Chairs at the balcony dirty with dust. The hotel doesn’t want to give an invoice if the booking was done by booking.com

    The best is the location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    6.0
    Not great, not terrible
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom, breakfast

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    6.0
    OK for my purpose (which was to work on our boat which is in Manoel Island Yacht Yard.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 16 nights

    As above - late cleaning of rooms. Eggs. The roof top bar was not open. Considering it was March, this is perhaps understandable, but there is a magnificient view from the balcony up there, even if it is too cold to use the pool.

    The room was OK and the bed comfortable. The cleanliness was OK eventually, but often not done until late in the day, which was sometimes inconvenient. Breakfast OK, but not as good as it had been on my previous visits ( I have been several times now). Eggs scrambled only, unless a special request is made for fried, etc., and also scrambled eggs go cold too quicly when put on unwarmed plates.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    8.0
    🏨 The hotel's location is outstanding, offering breathtaking views and easy access to the seafront.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were enough power plugs for charging mobile devices. However, the hotel needs an upgrade, as many pieces of furniture have started to deteriorate

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at the seafront hotel situated in the heart of Malta's coastal resort of Sliema, and we would rate my experience 8/10. The hotel's location is outstanding, offering breathtaking views and easy access to the vibrant surroundings. The staff was friendly, and the service was generally excellent. The hotel's popularity is well-deserved, considering its prime location and amenities. While there were a few minor areas where improvements could be made, such as in-room facilities, my overall stay was enjoyable and memorable. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Malta.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 November 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pleasant staffs at reception.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    5.0
    Potentially this is a nice hotel ( but riding on its location ). 3 stars at the most in my opinion.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The double room without view was dire - it was dark ( though spacious ) and looked out at the shaft of the hotel i.e. a concrete wall about 4 metres away with window opposite. Not worth the money. The air conditioning in the double with sea view did not work properly. We had to ask for a fan after the first night ( which they did bring ). The quality of the breakfast was poor. It looked inviting ( a full English ) but all the items were not good at all. The staff at the hotel did not have the basic knowledge of where the bus stopped to go to Valetta, or information about transport to Mdina etc.

    The double room with seaview was lovely. The location was very good - near the shops and restaurants and ferry back to Valetta.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel does NOT deserve more than 2 stars - after it is largely refurbished - most equipment is Old and used,especially bathroom - breakfast is less than mediocre and COLD this is UNACCEPTABLE!!!

    Sea view

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2023

    7.0
    Good for the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room was cramped; wanted two separate twin beds but they were pushed together. breakfast wasn't great.

    front desk people were super helpful. location was great - good walking area, right on the water

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2023

    5.0
    Great location but two and a half stars at best
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was horrendous. So hard, thin and uncomfortable. The hotel room and the whole hotel need a refurb. The balcony door was so hard to open and it locked itself with me out on the balcony. The breakfast was the worst I have had. Served for you from behind the Perspex- the sausages were like rubber, the bacon like shoe leather and the scrambled eggs disgusting. Same every day. I skipped it. The pool area is run down and there is no view from the pool loungers.

    The location was great. Close to Ponsonby bus stop and close to the ferry departures. It had a magnificent view from the balcony and from Level 7 where the pool is located.But cafe tables get the view not the pool loungers. 2 for 1 cocktails at happy hour 5-7pm.

    Stayed in September 2023

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