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Paceville

A marina with a large yacht docked, surrounded by modern buildings and a prominent tower.

Paceville

Bay Street Shopping Complex and St George's Beach are just a few worthwhile attractions to visit in Paceville. Travellers also love the stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and island views.

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Top Il-Balluta Hotel Reviews

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

10/10 Excellent

"Unbelievable experience. World class service and amenities. Property is amazing and the staff is above and beyond. Kids loved the pools and buffet. One of the nicest properties and hotels we’ve stayed in. Would highly recommend."

Hard Rock Hotel Malta

10/10 Excellent

"Overall, our stay at Hard Rock Hotel Malta was excellent, and almost everything was perfect. However, the experience was seriously let down by the night-shift staff, whose attitude and lack of professionalism were extremely disappointing. On our first night, when we arrived at our booked room, we were told that we were being upgraded. In reality, we were given a room with a very poor view at the back of the building, overlooking construction work, with practically nothing pleasant to look at. The following day, we spoke with the daytime manager, who was professional and helpful and moved us to a fantastic room overlooking the pools and the city. This made a huge difference and showed us what the hotel was actually capable of offering. Unfortunately, our experience with the night shift was consistently poor. On another night, I tried to order late-night snacks and beverages, only to be told that wine was not available and that several kitchen items were unavailable as well. When I asked for a simple modification to a sandwich, I was told that they would not make any changes and that their only job was to heat up the products. The attitude was unhelpful, dismissive, and completely inconsistent with the standards expected from a hotel of this level. The most disappointing part was that this was not an isolated incident involving one employee. We encountered three members of the night-shift team, including two reception staff members and the night manager,"

Corinthia St George's Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Location is pretty good, close enough to either go on trips, explore Valletta and near restaurants, bars or those wanting more excitement Paceville a short walk. Be prepared for building work, it’s not horrendous, just a fair bit happening in St Julian’s and very nearby. Staff stand out at the hotel in every aspect, very friendly and service with a smile everywhere, including booking taxis. Hotel is 5 star which at night looks lovely, maybe like some reviews said a little dated in the daytime. Rooms are well serviced if a little dated again and Spa is great. Think over the 4 full days we stayed in an executive room, we visited the executive lounge for snacks early afternoon and drinks/nibbles every day; there was an Indian lady, I think Pria? Her smiling face, general conversation made it so lovely to go there. There’s more choice for breakfast in Fra Martino and we managed a table outside every morning. If you like sun bathing by pools, with bars at each it’s perfect, we preferred the Lido and still received an occasional drinks service, There is a small sandy beach though in the bay if you walk a few hundred metres, just expect it to be busy peak season. Debated whether to give it 4 or 5 stars not due to it needing refurbishing a bit, more down to the advertised sea view. My main negative it was a side sea view at best sat on the balcony of 517. The photo showing the sea view is standing up and turning 45 degrees, sat down it’s a nice view of car parks and housing hmmm"

InterContinental Malta by IHG

8/10 Good

"This hotel does not live up to the Intercontinental name. The hotel needs major room renovations. The lobby area and restaurant areas are nice but the rooms are so outdated. The 1st room we checked in had a musty smell and the carpets were stained. Asked for a room change, the staff were very helpful and accommodating. The 2nd room was a bit better but the same issue with the old carpet. We had club access which gave us separate breakfast area, tea time and pre-dinner food and drinks. The Seabeach pool on 19th floor is very nice but even with Club Access we were told that the amenities were not included and it was an extra charge. Overall not a bad stay. Location is perfect. The staff made sure we were taken care of, and they worked very hard with a smile 😊"

Frequently asked questions

What is Il-Balluta like?

Travellers are sure to enjoy a stay in St. Julian's's Il-Balluta neighbourhood. Are you looking for Il-Balluta travel tips? Make sure that you visit Balluta Bay and Saint Julian's Bay while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite place to stay in Il-Balluta?

Based on our traveller data, Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Il-Balluta. This resort is a short 13-minute walk from Sliema Promenade, and it offers a full-service spa and 4 restaurants.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Il-Balluta area?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodation options in Il-Balluta to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater St. Julian's area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Il-Balluta, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in Il-Balluta.

What is there to do in this St. Julian's neighbourhood?

Balluta Bay, Saint Julian's Bay and Balluta Square are just a few attractions to check out in Il-Balluta. A visit to Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Spinola Bay, St Julian's Tower & Il-Fortiżża and Independence Garden are just a few of the places to visit in and around Il-Balluta. While you're out sightseeing, Salesian Theatre and Sliema Promenade are a couple of additional sights to visit in St. Julian's.

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Our top choices for Il-Balluta hotels

1. Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

2. JME Boutique Hotel

3. HOLM Boutique &Spa - IK Collection

4. Travi Boutique By Holi

5. St Julian's Bay Hotel

6. Plaza Regency Hotels

7. Mercure St. Julian's Malta

8. Hotel Juliani

9. Ta' Tereza In Manwel Dimech

10. Hotel Valentina

11. 115 The Strand Hotel by NEU Collective

12. Marea Boutique Hotels

13. Azur Hotel by ST Hotels

14. Hilton Malta

15. Carlton Hotel

16. Palazzo Violetta

17. Holiday Inn Express Malta by IHG

18. Strand Suites By Neu Collective

19. Novotel Malta Sliema

20. Waterfront

Where to stay in Il-Balluta

Paceville

Top Il-Balluta Hotel Reviews

The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

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