Institute of English Language Studies (IELS)
IELS offers you an array of high quality and comfortable student accommodation types to choose from in Malta. You have the option to stay with one of our hospitable host families, at our student residences, or at one of the various hotels and self-catering apartments. Rest assured that IELS will be there to help you find the most suitable accommodation specific to your needs.
Choose from 3 accommodation options :
Do you want to experience the true Maltese way of life and be immersed in our rich culture? Why not stay with a Maltese family and feel the pure essence of warm hospitality when you are away from home and at the same time practice the English you have learnt at school with your new ‘second family’.
The IELS Student Accommodation team selects our host families carefully and visits them regularly to ensure that only high standards are maintained. Most of our host families are situated in the neighbouring districts of our various schools so this is an ideal option for any student coming to Malta for an English course. A truly unforgettable experience not to be missed for those who want to really feel at ‘home’.
Days Inn Residence, 3*** superior
This residence is within walking distance of the IELS adult centre. The Days Inn Residence, which runs under our own management, consists of 55 studio apartments and 45 hotel rooms.
Each studio apartment has:
The residence offers various amenities such as a 24-hour reception service, 2 lifts, a common room, a lounge bar and a small rooftop swimming pool with sun terrace. Complimentary Wi-Fi service is available in the reception area for students to stay in touch with their family and friends.
'DINE AROUND' CARD
IELS students can now save and enjoy the full dining experience in Malta by purchasing these convenient Dine Around cards at the reception of our Main Adult school in Sliema and at the Days Inn Residence.
Alborada Studios, 2** (economy)
This option is suitable for budget-minded students who wish to enjoy a one-bedroom studio apartment with kitchenette facilities and live only a few minutes away from the school. Sharing facilities are also available.
Mercury Student Residence
Located in a quiet area of Sliema and just 20 minutes walk from the school. There are 16 nicely furnished apartments, some with one bedroom, some with 2 and some with 3 bedrooms. The apartments are comfortably furnished,with a fully equipped kitchenette (with electric 4 burner top and oven), dining area and private bathroom.
Each apartment is equipped with a safety deposit box. Most apartments have a balcony or terrace. There is also a self-service laundry room with washing machines and tumble dryers (a nominal charge applies). The Residence is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. You will be living in a typical town street of Sliema, with hospitable and friendly neighbors. The local grocery store, pharmacy and butcher are just a few meters away.
Hotels
Additionally students can choose from a wide selection of competitively priced hotels accustomed to meeting the needs of adult language students.
Days Inn Hotel, 3 ***
This residence is within walking distance of the IELS adult centre.The Days Inn Residence,which runs under our own management,consists of 55 studio apartments and 45 hotel rooms. Each hotel room has:
This well situated hotel has a 24 Hour reception service,safe deposits,restaurant, Lounge Bar, Internet Cafe,T.V. Lounge,2 Lifts to all floors,Roof Top Swimming pool with sunbathing area,Childrens Paddling Pool and Poolside Snack Bar. The public areas are fully airconditioned/Centrally heated.Other facilities include Laundry Service and Taxi Service.
'DINE AROUND' CARD
IELS students can now save and enjoy the full dining experience in Malta by purchasing these convenient Dine Around cards at the reception of our Main Adult school in Sliema and at the Days Inn Residence.
Sliema Chalet Hotel, 3 ***
The recently refurbished Sliema Chalet hotel is located on the popular Sliema seafront promenade, and only 5 minutes walk from our school in Mattew Pulis Street and the shopping centre, bars and restaurants in Sliema. The popular rocky beach along the promenade is just across the road from the hotel. There are 65 bedrooms and the hotel is considered amongst the best of the 3 star category in Sliema as it excels in providing and excellent personalised service to its customers. All bedrooms have en-suite facilities, air-conditioning, radio and telephone. Bedrooms with a sea-view are available at a supplement. There is a nice restaurant and a popular café overlooking the promenade as well as a sun-terrace on the roof.
Diplomat Hotel, 4 ****
Situated along the popular Sliema promenade the hotel's facilities include a rooftop swimming pool, sun terrace and bar overlooking the sea, a health centre including sauna, games room and a business centre. The Lobby bar serves light hot and cold snacks and the restaurant offers an extensive hot and cold buffet breakfast and a buffet/carvery dinner. The hotel is fully air-conditioned throughout and all bedrooms have a side-seaview or a full seaview, private facilities including a hair-dryer, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, radio, safe, trouser press and mini bar. The popular rocky beach, ideal for swimming and sunbathing is just across the road from the hotel. The town's shopping centre, bars and restaurants are 10 minutes walk along the promenade. The hotel is 15 minutes walk from our school in Mattew Pulis Street and buses to main locations and the capital city, Valletta, stop in front of the hotel.
Waterfront Hotel, 4 ****
Situated in a prime location along the Sliema seafront promenade, this hotel was built and developed to the highest standards of comfort, safety and hygiene. Its location provides spectacular views of the harbour in front and of the famous fortifications of Malta's historic capital city - Valletta. It is within a short walk of the centre of Malta's most popular resort - Sliema, and close to the nearby shops, restaurants and bars. It is only 10 minutes walk from our school in Mattew Pulis Street. Classified in the 4 star category, this 116 roomed property features 2 restaurants, a rooftop swimming pool, snack bar, and guest lounge. Each of the bedrooms is excellently furnished, and have a balcony, bathroom, mini-bar, safe and air-conditioning.
The Palace Hotel, 5 *****
Inspired by the pulse and passion of a city centre hotel, the Palace is a stylish Deluxe five star Boutique Hotel of distinctive elegance. The inside décor is smartened by the Contemporary Art & Sculpture Collections. The Palace is intimate and comfortable, yet luxurious and cosmopolitan, whilst offering a unique experience of genuine hospitality.
Unique in spirit with gracious hospitality, the Palace is European elegance in the heart of urban Sliema. The Palace and Palazzo Capua, with 161 rooms, are both supplemented by eight unique and individually designed and decorated Suites combined with the highest quality modern furniture, equipped with flat screen televisions with satellite channels, and High Speed Wireless Internet. The Spa and Leisure Centre spread out on the top three levels together with the seven state-of-the-art meeting rooms and the chic & exclusive restaurants all combine to offer the ultimate hotel experience.
