Joaquín Baltasar Villegas
My girlfriend and I recently stayed at the Hotel Kennedy Nova for five nights, and I can confidently say this is not a four-star hotel. We’re fairly modest and not at all demanding, and I rarely leave negative reviews since I know they can impact businesses—but this place truly deserves one.
First Impressions & Room Issues
Right after checking in on the first night, the power went out multiple times, and the fire alarm kept going off. When we finally made it to our room, we were shocked by how poorly maintained it was. The shower hadn’t been cleaned in ages, and the air conditioning unit was covered in mold. (I regret not taking pictures, but other guests’ reviews confirm the same issues.)
The beds were extremely uncomfortable—you could feel the springs poking through the mattress. To make matters worse, we spotted cockroaches in the room. Our balcony offered no view except the inside of the building, facing other guests’ balconies. The fridge was broken, and the safe didn’t work either. Even the toilet barely flushed; if two people needed to use it, they had to wait to avoid seeing each other’s waste.
Adding to the frustration, the hotel had a sign at reception stating they would not take responsibility for any items not stored in the safe if they were stolen or misplaced. This policy made us feel unsafe, as if the hotel had no intention of ensuring basic security for guests’ belongings.
Breakfast was advertised as a buffet, served from 7–10 AM, but it was the worst food I’ve ever had. We arrived right at 7 AM when it opened, and everything was already cold—soggy bacon, watery eggs, and even the potatoes were ice-cold. Nothing tasted fresh; it all seemed like cheap, store-bought items.
One incident stood out: since the water glasses were tiny, we decided to fill our 500ml water bottle instead of making multiple trips. A staff member abruptly stopped us, saying, “If you want water, you buy water.” When we asked why, she rudely explained that the hotel pays for water, so guests must pay as well. But here’s the thing—we already paid for breakfast, which presumably includes water. Her attitude was unacceptable, and the policy made no sense.
Some rooms are connected without prior notice (our room), meaning you’re essentially sharing a space with strangers—you can hear everything through the walls and doors. While this isn’t entirely the hotel’s fault, the noise levels were unbearable. Guests blasted music at 3 AM, ran through the halls, and slammed doors constantly. The staff seemed unaware, but it significantly worsened our experience.
Overall, Hotel Kennedy Nova fell far below expectations for a supposed four-star hotel. Between the dirty rooms, terrible breakfast, rude staff, and noise issues, I would strongly advise against staying here.
Red Wine
I was in this hotel for 1 week in aug 2025.
This has been one of the worst hotels I have encountered in the past 40 years.
Breakfast was extremely basic and distributed by the staff themselves, who used the same hands for serving food as they did for wiping down the tables.
The television was full of static and could not be adjusted at all.
The swimming pool had no lifeguard on duty.
The hotel staff had no background in tourism; they didn’t even know where St. James Cathedral was located!
Their conduct was neither professional nor exemplary.
The hotel room still had a metal key for entry, and it was impossible to lock the door from inside.
The noise of guests and their luggage in the middle of the night was truly unbearable.
I don't recomen it to nobody.
ROUNDABOUT
I rarely write negative reviews, but my stay at Hotel Kennedy Nova in Malta was truly awful. The breakfast was the worst I’ve ever had. The scrambled eggs were swimming in some strange liquid, completely inedible and tasted like something from a gas station. The potatoes were undercooked and raw in the center. The toaster was broken and burned everything. Even the milk for the cereal was warm every single day – clearly not refrigerated.
The room was just as bad. The doors squeaked loudly and woke us up every night. Other guests were shouting in the hallways, slamming doors, and running around, and no hotel staff ever stepped in. Our toilet seat was broken and slammed into our backs whenever we used it. At one point, green liquid started dripping from the ceiling – absolutely disgusting.
To make things worse, there was a fire alarm going off almost every day. A loud ringing would start out of nowhere, followed by all the doors in the corridor slamming shut with a bang. This wasn’t due to an actual emergency – the alarm was just overly sensitive and would get triggered by something as simple as steam from a shower. It was disturbing and completely unnecessary.
Fresh towels were only available at a specific time of day, which made no sense. Our balcony door didn’t open properly, so we couldn’t even get proper light into the room. And worst of all, the older man at the front desk made creepy and inappropriate comments towards women – completely unacceptable.
Avoid this hotel if you value your comfort, safety, or basic hygiene. There are far better places to stay in Malta.
Neyla Pdr
I recently stayed at the Hotel Kennedy Nova, and unfortunately, it was one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had in a hotel. Here are the main issues I encountered during my stay:
Upon entering my room, I immediately noticed the bathtub was filthy. It had visible stains and grime, clearly not cleaned from the previous guest. I had to take a shower in my friends room. The balcony was littered with cigarette butts left behind by a previous guest. It seems like housekeeping completely overlooked this. When I requested that the bathtub be cleaned, the staff responded with the excuse that the necessary cleaning supplies had not yet arrived. This level of service is unacceptable.
The towels provided in the room were visibly dirty, making it impossible to feel comfortable using them.
The toilet in the bathroom was leaking, causing a puddle of water on the floor throughout my stay.
During my two weeks, the fire alarm went off five to six times. Each time, it disrupted my plans and sleep. No clear explanation was provided for these incidents.
The breakfast was unappetizing and of very poor quality. It seemed like minimal effort was made to ensure guests had a decent start to their day.
Throughout my stay, the staff at the front desk were unhelpful and unfriendly, treating my concerns with indifference.
Overall, this was a disappointing experience. The lack of cleanliness, unprofessional staff, and constant disruptions made it impossible to enjoy my stay. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone and strongly advise looking elsewhere.
Robert Matelski
By far the worst hotel I have ever been to. This is supposed to be 4 stars? It doesn't even qualify for 1 star. Most hostels in Europe are of a higher standard than this. The rooms are completely outdated. Shower with no shower adjustment. I won't mention the view from the window, because you can feel like you're in a well.
Food completely inedible, unpalatable. The staff put the food on a plate, there is no self-service. The choice of dishes is a disaster. Pasta, potatoes, 1 type of meat and some vegetables. That's all there was for dinner.
A hotel full of pathological youths, running around the corridors until 2am. They were shouting and slamming doors so much every few minutes that no one on the whole floor slept a wink. There was no possibility of any kind of rest. A nightmare is an understatement. Where is the staff? Security? Nobody reacts... I felt like I was in some kind of prison or juvenile detention centre for young people with mental problems.
I advise everyone against staying at this facility. It makes a mockery of people that such a thing even operates. I'm curious as to how they got 4 stars, because I think all the 3 star hotels in Egypt or other third world countries are of a much higher standard.
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