Carisma Spa & Wellness
Hotel Spa for Facials and Massage · 60 Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Il-Gżira GZR 1070, Malta
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Carisma Spa & Wellness at Novotel Malta Sliema is a spa in the Novotel hotel on Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby in Gżira, with views towards Ta' Xbiex and Valletta. It has a pool, sauna, steam room and cold plunge, and it is known for facials, HydraFacial and massage. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Novotel Malta Sliema overlooks the water towards Ta' Xbiex and Valletta from the Gżira side of the Sliema waterfront, and Carisma Spa & Wellness runs the spa inside it. The hotel also has rooftop and indoor pools and a gym, but the spa is open to anyone who books, not only to residents. It is a good choice for skin treatments, since facials are a speciality across the Carisma chain. See also our spas in Malta directory. If you are holidaying on this side of the island, our guide to where to stay in Malta and our list of things to do in Malta will help you plan the days around your spa booking.
Facilities
The spa has an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge, a bucket shower and a couples' massage room. Hours are 9am to 7pm daily, with no break for public holidays.
The layout invites contrast between hot and cold: warm up in the sauna or steam, then step into the plunge, and repeat before or after a treatment. Robes, towels and slippers are supplied, so you can walk in with nothing but a swimsuit. The cold plunge suits guests who enjoy the contrast with heat, though you should take it gently and follow the staff's guidance if you are unsure whether it suits you. For somewhere to stay close by, see our page on hotels in Sliema.
Facials and HydraFacial
Every facial uses Phytomer, a French marine skincare line, and the therapist adapts the session to your skin type rather than following a fixed menu. Choices include an anti-acne treatment over 60 minutes, a brightening facial for dark spots and uneven tone, a soothing facial for sensitive skin and redness, an anti-pollution facial and a hydrating one. There is a men's facial range too, with moisturising and anti-ageing options.
The Carisma Signature facial is the longest option, lasting 110 minutes and adding a relaxing back, hand and eye treatment, while shorter packages pair a facial with time in the facilities. HydraFacial, which pairs cleansing and exfoliation with a serum delivery system, starts from €99 and includes a three hour spa facility pass. Packages bundle a facial with a facility pass, a spa kit, and detox tea or prosecco, starting from €55 for a quick refresh.
Massage and the rest of the menu
The massage menu starts at €59 for a 30 minute express treatment and at €99 for a full session, with deep tissue from €109. Techniques include hot stone, Thai, Balinese, Ayurvedic, Lomi Lomi and Shiatsu. There are also after-work treatments, spa day packages, couples' days and parties.
Gift vouchers can be bought online and emailed, and membership suits residents who visit often. Treatments can be combined into a longer visit, for example a facial followed by a massage, with time in the facilities before and after. The chain also takes bookings for couples and groups, and a membership scheme includes a monthly massage and guest passes. Since you are in Gżira, the capital is a short journey away, and our Valletta guide covers what to see once you are rested.
Who it suits
This spa suits guests staying in Gżira, Sliema and St Julian's who want skin care or a massage without travelling far, and residents who prefer a quieter, hotel-based spa. The seafront promenade is close by, so a walk before or after your booking is easy. Ask the spa when you enquire if you want a facial and a massage on the same visit, so that the times can be set together.
Booking through us
Say what you would like, when, and for how many people. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to Carisma Spa & Wellness at Novotel Malta Sliema.
Questions about Carisma Spa & Wellness
Where is the Carisma spa at Novotel Malta Sliema?
It is inside the Novotel Malta Sliema at 60 Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby in Il-Gżira, on the waterfront side of Sliema with views towards Ta' Xbiex and Valletta.
What are the opening hours?
The spa is open from 9am to 7pm, Monday to Sunday, including public holidays. Arriving 10 to 15 minutes before your treatment gives you time to settle in.
What facilities does the spa have?
It has an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge, a bucket shower and a couples' massage room. The hotel also has rooftop and indoor pools and a gym.
What facials are available?
Facials include anti-acne, brightening, soothing, anti-pollution, moisturising and men's options, plus a 110 minute signature facial and HydraFacial. They use Phytomer marine skincare, and facial packages start from €55.
Do I need to be a hotel guest?
No. The spa takes bookings from people who are not staying at the Novotel, so visitors and residents can book any treatment or package. Booking ahead is wise at weekends.
How do I enquire about a booking?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, saying which treatment and dates you want. We will pass your message to the spa, who will reply to you directly.
Practical information
The spa is at the Novotel Malta Sliema, 60 Triq Sir Frederick C. Ponsonby, Il-Gżira GZR 1070. It opens from 9am to 7pm every day, including public holidays. Carisma asks guests to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early. To ask about a facial, massage or day package, send your details through the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the spa.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Carisma Spa & Wellness website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.