Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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Private beach
View from room
Exterior
Poolside bar
2 restaurants, breakfast served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬
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Room options

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room Partial Sea View

  • 605 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

Family Room (Pool Area)

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Floriana

Located within a 5-minute walk of Grand Harbour, Grand Hotel Excelsior is within a 15-minute stroll of City Gate. This 428-room, 5-star hotel has a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Malta Experience - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Tribe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Club Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Grand Hotel Excelsior features a private beach, a marina, and a full-service spa. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 50 per vehicle roundtrip. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this beach hotel include an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.
Flat-screen TVs come with satellite channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.
A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from February 26 2025 to July 7 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Excelsior Grand Hotel
Grand Excelsior Floriana
Grand Excelsior Hotel
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana
Hotel Excelsior Grand
Hotel Grand Excelsior

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Grand Hotel Excelsior provides free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

As of Apr 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on May 15, 2025 start from $268.13, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see within easy reach of Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Based on positive ratings, guests enjoy the hotel's walkable location in Floriana, and it's within a 10-minute walk of Grand Harbour, City Gate, and Royal Opera House. You'll also find Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, valet parking and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include Swedish massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and reflexology.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior include a casino at the property?

No, Grand Hotel Excelsior doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool along with an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a private beach and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Grand Hotel Excelsior has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Grand Hotel Excelsior.

Are there connecting rooms at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Grand Hotel Excelsior?

The closest major airport to Grand Hotel Excelsior is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 5.2 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer either a balcony or a terrace where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Grand Hotel Excelsior.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand Hotel Excelsior is beautiful, elegant hotel not far (5 min walk) from Valletta's City Gate entrance by the Triton Fountain. The location by the water of the bay offers amazing views by day or night. The extra attention by all of the staff was very appreciated as it wasn't overpowering but discreet and gracious. Breakfast is just perfect. Everything is there but I would recommend trying some of the island specialities like Pastizzi and their typical cheese. All in all we had a very comfortable and relaxing staying, feeling that this experience has definitely exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in the off season.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen CN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very good but needs some work to update facilities

Some elements of the stay were excellent the service use of transport and the aspect of the horel. The rooms are specious but dated and the lighting is poor in the corridors and bedrooms. Food was Ok but we did not eat in the restaurant as the themed buffet, though extensive was expensive and too much. It was not well frequented so they need to rethink. Breakfast coffe was undrinkable and tea was not as good as the offering in the bedroom. The entrertainment would be improved by lighting the artist. They were in the dark and hardly visible. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Excellent day trip of with Mario the driver to Medina and the Tarxien temples
Views from the room balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 9 nights. Nice clean quiet hotel. Room servicing was excellent, staff lovely but breakfast wasn’t great
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the needs we had
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

ronald peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disgusted with the standards overall

Supposed to be a 5star hotel the tired decor,furnishings and appalling bathroom complete with black mould in the shower and a shower door that couldn't fully open without hitting the basin and a tap that nearly revolved! Bath towels the size of our hand towels. Awful buffet meals no fresh cooked food. Avoid this if you're expecting British and international 5 star standards
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roderick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan, High Wycombe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during the Summer of 2024 for a week. We opted for breakfast included during our stay and the large variety of options available was really good. Our twin room was spacious and clean and the pool area was really nice too. The hotel is walking distance to Valletta city centre, so was very convenient for us to get around. The bar on the ground floor made really nice cocktails and had various musical entertainment in the evening which was nice. Most of the staff were friendly and approachable. Our main criticism was the pool bar was very busy so it was not run as efficiently as the indoor restaurants and orders got lost or took ages to arrive. The outdoor eating area for the pool bar also had dirty plates of food that hadn’t been cleaned away which attracted pigeons. Nevertheless, this was not entirely off putting so I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior

We have been several times to this hotel and, as always, we were not disappointed. The staff is as courteous as always, the room is large, airy, and super clean, and the breakfast really good....in short, it was a perfect stay which made our Christmas even better.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Louise Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was fine. It’s not five star (whatever they say) and it’s in need of a refurb (lots of scratches on the furniture, missing tiles in the pool, etc), but it did the job. I did find the service slow (my order at the bar was forgotten twice), and the wine I got as a VIP upgrade was undrinkable. They also replaced my towels every day despite my hanging them up - what a waste! Still, it was well-located and did the job.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 5th time we’ve stayed and already booked for next year. Thank you Excelsior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hashem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel but a bit dated. The pool needed to be cleaned. The staff were all excellent and very friendly. Easy walk into town and the food was good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Dieter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Malta
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uldis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sad to tell, but conditioner in my room was i very bad conditition, also delivered smell/stink from it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

VIKTOR, Kingston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excellent value for money.

Excellent location, friendly staff and good value for money. In its heyday this must have been a great hotel, but it is now a little tired and in need of a facelift. I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ken

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location. However the vent from the kitchen? Came into our room via the balcony doors. Unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 day stay at the Excelsior in Malta

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024