Didn’t care for booking at the spa or the lack of attention at the pool restaurant.

This was a Birthday trip. The room was set-up beautifully upon my request. The food and drinks were amazing. Hands down best breakfast buffet I have ever had the privilege of partaking in! So much shopping and restaurants near by.

Stayed in August 2025

I am an outdoor swimmer all year round in the UK, so the outdoor pool was shallow and not what I consider to be a lido. But other people seemed to be enjoying it!

Fantastic room with a sea view. We were upgraded as we were selected to be VIP for the day. Thank you!

Stayed in August 2025

The poolside spots reserved for hotel guests are far from ideal, as all the best areas are sold to external visitors for a fee. We raised our concerns with both the staff and the manager, but nothing was done to address the issue. In addition, the spa staff was not particularly cordial.

The structure is new and clean. The position is great.

Stayed in August 2025

Please note: the pool is located just across from the hotel — only a few meters away. You can make a free reservation through the reception. There are two time slots available: 9 AM to 2 PM and 2 PM to 6 PM. It's also possible to book for the whole day. Very important: only the sunbeds in the back rows are available for hostel guests. All others require an extra fee, but the area is still very nice.

"We stayed there with our 3-year-old son. The location is excellent, and the hotel — especially the room with a sea view — was absolutely beautiful.

Stayed in August 2025

Swimming spa facilities was abit of a walk

Location and the view 😍

Stayed in July 2025

Where the hotel guests sun beds are allocated. In a sunken part of the pool area with no view

Air con. You can’t hear it and it’s very effective. Room - spacious, modern and ultra clean All the staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely bar. Lovely hotel foyer. The DJ’s and club music around the swimming pool The sun beds are super comfortable. The prices of drinks and food are very reasonable especially for a 5* star hotel.

Stayed in July 2025

The “exclusive” sunbeds at the pool for hotel guests, were limited in number so you had to get there at 9am to reserve. They were also the least desirable locations and you weren’t allowed to move even if others (paid for) were empty. Breakfast was very expensive if not included (€30 pp). We were meant to have been VIP guests but this wasn’t really evident. And there were a lot of rules. Pool towels were counted in and out, coffee and water in the room was replenished to a degree. Small things but it’s why I didn’t give more points.

Our room was lovely. Large and with an amazing balcony and view. Aircon worked very well and very stylish decor. The rooms were cleaned and organized twice per day which I loved.

Stayed in July 2025

The only problem of this property is untrained personnel, whether we are talking about the reception or ancillary staff, and the lack of concierge service. One can immediately see that the general manager is not experienced enough and has no schooling in the leading 5-star properties of Europe (like Switzerland, for example), so he is not able to direct his personnel. I also think that the prices are too high for this level.

I usually do not include the hotel breakfast in my plans, so I cannot comment on it. The hotel is perfectly located and offers all the necessary facilities for a good holiday or business trip.

Stayed in July 2025

The shower being a wand only

Elegant, sexy, great value in a wonderful location

Stayed in June 2025

Very comfortable hotel close to main shops.

Stayed in April 2025

Hotel guests had complimentary use of the pool and sunbeds with a bar and restaurant at "Manta" connected by a tunnel from the hotel lower ground floor. Very comfortable sunbeds but rather close together and the music was a bit loud.

Breakfast buffet choice & quality was excellent. However, personally we would have preferred an a la carte evening restaurant rather than a buffet style dinner costing 45 euros without wine. We were very fortunate as the hotel upgraded us to a suite on the top floor so we enjoyed a very large, luxurious room with an amazing view of the harbour and Valetta. Good location for local restaurants and the ferry to Valetta. Spa was very nice with good choice of treatments.

Stayed in May 2025

Some wear and tear but didn’t affect our stay at all.

It’s simply beautiful. Better than the photos. The facilities are top class. A place I’d happily stay for a long time. Lots of space. Incredible design.

Stayed in May 2025

The hotel is quite new, the view to Valletta from the balcony on the 15th floor is amazing, the room was clean and well equipped.

Stayed in June 2025

Amazing staff, very good location!

Stayed in May 2025

The pool - extremely disappointing. On the Barcelo website it says under the facilities section:- The hotel offers its guests the opportunity to enjoy moments of pleasure and relaxation in its wonderful swimming pool overlooking Valletta. A retreat on the shores of the Mediterranean where you can discover the most exclusive version of Malta. Totally misleading! Navigate the website to discover the pool is owned by a third party and is called Manta. Barcelo are not being openly transparent. There are 183 rooms at the Fortina and I calculate c.50 beds at Manta for hotel guests. Do the maths! Hotel guests need to pre-book a bed 24 hours in advance at the hotel reception. You also need to collect a beach towel from reception to take to Manta. On arrival at Manta the meet and greet hostesses are unwelcoming and if I'm brutally honest, rude (unless you are a non-resident and paying for a day bed). Hotel guest beds are located to the left, tucked out of the way with no view, near the bins and aircon units. 14 beds are available to the immediate left as you enter, in the back row giving you a view of a wall and the sun-beds on the level above. Ask to go right where there are c.18 beds, all in the back row, but the best of the 3 options. Outside day guests have different coloured towels and wristbands, making them easy to identify and get better treatment. Hotel guests are made to feel second best and unwelcome. I noticed by c.2pm any beds for hotel guests not being used are sold to day guests which is clearly why they tuck you out of the way leaving the more desirable beds free to sell. Daily from 1pm a DJ plays club type music which gets progressively louder throughout the afternoon and may not all residents. It's loud and lively, mainly young guests and one day there was a full on fight and the police were called. For the pool alone I will not return and do not recommend the Fortina. Shame as it's the only thing that let's it down.

The newly re-built Fortina Hotel has been open c.18 months and everything still feels shiny and new. The hotel is very nice. All staff in all departments were professional, helpful and friendly. Stayed in a side sea view room (recommend side sea or sea view as standard rooms only give a view of the arrival courtyard). The room was spacious, beds were comfortable, toiletries provided and it was serviced twice daily. Only one restaurant which is buffet. Used this for breakfast only which was included in the room rate (€30 per person if not included). Ample choices. Dinner is also buffet with a different theme each evening at €45. Restaurant staff friendly. There is a bar on level one. Nice decor and attentive staff. The lighting is very bright and I can't help thinking more ambient lighting, particularly in the evenings, would be better. Maybe some entertainment too (keyboard or guitar player who sings a few songs). There is an outdoor seating area which the hotel really haven't made the most of which is a shame as there's potential to make this an inviting space to relax. There is a very well equipment gym and a lovely spa. As hotel guests you have free access to the indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and hammam. Spa treatments were excellent and there are daily offers available. Bring goggles to swim indoors as the chlorine is very strong.

Stayed in May 2025

No heating. No view. Overlooked in the balcony

Good location. Good facilities

Stayed in May 2025

A bit of musty smell in the bathroom and cellar on the way to SPA. If you visit with family you must ackowledge the SPA incl. indoor pool is 16+ only!

Mesmerizing sunrise view at Valletta, superb exceptional service, wonderful breakfast with variety of excellent delights e.g. churros with cinnamon and warm chocolate!

Stayed in May 2025

Location

Stayed in May 2025

Everything was amazing. Staff were very friendly and extremely helpful. Breakfast was great with a widespread of options to choose from. Our room was exceptional with a breathtaking view of Valletta.

Stayed in April 2025

The view was amazing, the staff was nice and helpful

Stayed in May 2025

Very modern , very clean , luxury feel , great amenities and nice cocktail bar and lounge. Very close to the ferry service from Sliema to Valetta.

Stayed in April 2025

Light controls need a PhD Bar characterless, 1970s style..

Sea views essential

Stayed in May 2025

the area away from the pool where hotel guests were put. that was the only thing we didn't like. though we were given a better spot on another day.

the staff were excellent. warm friendly and happy

Stayed in April 2025

Hotel bedrooms very dark and balconies unless you booked a sea view room

Location

Stayed in April 2025