A boutique hotel on the Sliema waterfront, where the Borg family has welcomed guests since 1989. Thirty-two rooms. Rooftop views across the Grand Harbour to Valletta.
Hotel Riva has stood on Tower Road since 1989, when Joseph Borg converted a 19th-century townhouse into a boutique hotel. His granddaughter Carla now manages the property, continuing a family tradition built on personal hospitality and a love of the Mediterranean light.
Every room faces the water. Every breakfast comes with a view of Valletta across the Grand Harbour. The rooftop pool at sunset is the kind of thing guests mention years later.
A beautifully appointed room with views of the Sliema waterfront and the Mediterranean beyond. Floor-to-ceiling windows and a Juliet balcony to catch the evening breeze.
Generous space and a full private balcony overlooking the sea. Watch the Valletta ferry pass each morning with your coffee. The room that guests return for.
A suite for those who want space to breathe. A separate living area with a daybed, a full balcony, and views across to Valletta. Ideal for longer stays.
The finest room in the hotel. A panoramic wrap-around balcony, a private jacuzzi, dedicated butler service, and views that make every other hotel in Malta feel ordinary.
A rooftop pool with harbour views, a Mediterranean restaurant, a wellness spa, and the kind of concierge who actually knows Malta.
Sixth floor. Panoramic views of the Grand Harbour and Valletta. Open May to October, 08:00 to 20:00. Sunbeds and towels included.
Mediterranean and Maltese cuisine. Breakfast from 07:00, lunch and dinner service. Reservations recommended for dinner in summer.
Cocktails, local wines, and craft beers alongside the pool. Open 11:00 to 23:00. The best seat in Sliema for sunset.
Massages, body treatments, facial therapies, and a gym. Open 07:00 to 21:00. Book in advance in peak season.
Private meeting room for up to 12 guests. Full AV, video conferencing, natural light. Available from EUR 150 half-day.
Tours, boat trips, restaurant reservations, car hire, Blue Lagoon excursions, Gozo day trips. 08:00 to 20:00, phone 24 hours.
Il-Bahar — the Maltese word for the sea — serves Mediterranean and Maltese cuisine on the ground floor with views across the water. Local ingredients, family recipes refined over decades, and a wine list that favours the south.
Breakfast is a Mediterranean buffet with eggs cooked to order. Dinner is where the kitchen shows what Malta can taste like. Reservations are recommended.
Ground floor with sea views. Reservations recommended for dinner.
Book directly for our best available rate, complimentary room upgrade subject to availability, and flexible cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival.