AX The Palace rooftop pool
Adults-only 9th-floor infinity pool with Sliema and Valletta views
No. 3 of 13 on our Sliema rooftop pools list.
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- Who can swim
- Access not published
- Day pass
- No
- Heated
- Not published
- Season
- Summer Season May to October; hotel says open beyond summer
Adults who want 360-degree views of Sliema and Valletta should look here. The infinity pool is on the 9th floor, with a pool bar beside it. The hotel doesn't publish whether non-guests can swim.
The pool
The outdoor infinity pool is on the 9th-floor rooftop terrace of AX The Palace in Tas-Sliema. A Rooftop Pool Bar sits beside it, and the views take in Sliema and Valletta. The hotel is adults only.
Our take
Next door in the ranking, AX The Victoria is also adults only, but it has a lower pool on the 8th floor. The Palace adds the infinity edge, the 360-degree outlook and a pool bar, and it is the only 5-star of the two.
The downside is the season and the access rules. The hotel lists a summer season of May to October and says it is open beyond that, without giving dates. Whether a non-guest can swim isn't published either.
Good to know
- 9th floor infinity pool with 360-degree views
- Rooftop Pool Bar beside the pool
- Pool towels are free
The catches
- Non-guest access isn't published
- Summer season is May to October, with later dates unclear
Best forCouples and adult groups who want a pool bar and Valletta views.
Skip it ifYou're traveling with children, since the whole hotel is adults only.
Getting in
Non-guest access to the Palace pool isn't published, and the hotel lists no day pass. Treat the pool as a guest amenity until the hotel says otherwise.
The whole hotel is adults only.
Tips
- Use the free pool towels. Bathroom towels may not be used at the pool, and attendants provide the pool ones.
- Aim for May to October, the stated summer season, if you want the pool at its fullest.
Before you go. Email the hotel about winter opening. It says it is open beyond summer but gives no dates.
Pool facts
| Where the pool is | 9th floor rooftop terrace |
|---|---|
| Pool type | Outdoor infinity pool |
| Season | Summer Season May to October; hotel says open beyond summer |
| Age rules | Adults only hotel |
| The view | 360-degree views of Sliema and Valletta |
| Rooftop bar | Rooftop Pool Bar beside the infinity pool |
| Who can swim | The hotel does not publish who can swim. Ask before you go. |
| Heated | Not published by the hotel |
Location and contact
| Address | Triq Il - Kbira, Tas-Sliema SLM 1542Open in Google Maps |
|---|---|
| Pool level | 9th floor |
| Hotel class | 5 stars |
| Google rating | 4.6 from 3,094 reviews Ratings are for the whole hotel, not just the pool. |
| Phone | +35621333444 |
| Website | axhotelsmalta.com |
Can non-guests swim at AX The Palace?
The hotel doesn't publish its access rules for non-guests, and no day pass is listed.
What floor is the AX The Palace pool on?
The 9th floor, on the rooftop terrace. It is an outdoor infinity pool.
Is AX The Palace adults only?
Yes. The whole hotel is adults only.
Is the pool open in winter?
The hotel lists a summer season of May to October and says it is open beyond summer. It doesn't publish exact dates.
Other rooftop pools in Sliema
AX The VictoriaAdults-only 8th-floor pool with a separate indoor spa floor. Access not published. 1926 Le SoleilHeated 12th-floor rooftop pool open all year. Access not published. 1926 Les Bains9th-floor rooftop pool at a 5-star suites hotel. Access not published. Courtyard by Marriott SliemaIndoor pool with hydromassage tub as a backup. Access not published.