Intercontinental Malta, SliemaIntercontinental Malta in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 48 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 3.4. Rooms from about $321 a night (cached, not a live quote).Intercontinental Malta is a large hotel situated in the Paceville district of St. Julian’s. It features 481 rooms and suites, making it suitable for large groups or business travellers. Guests have access to a private beach at St. George’s Bay, which includes a beach bar, sunbeds, and umbrellas. On-site facilities include a spa, sauna, gym, and a swimming pool. The property is located near Spinola Bay and provides access to local shopping and entertainment areas. While the hotel offers extensive amenities, some guests have reported delays with luggage delivery. The hotel is pet friendly and offers secure parking for those travelling by car.What stands out

Private beach access

On-site spa and gym

Located near Paceville

Watch out for

Slow luggage delivery

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