Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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October 2025

November 2025

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

Place, Sliema Ferry
‪7 min walk‬
Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
‪8 min walk‬
Place, Malta Experience
‪15 min walk‬
Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
‪8 min drive‬

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Room options

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

Wonderful

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Exceptional

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

Presidential Suite

1938 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Royal Suite

1615 sq ft
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Very good

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Wonderful

409 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

356 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

Wonderful

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

Very good

605 sq ft
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Wonderful

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Very good

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

Deluxe Room

Excellent

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

Family Room

Very good

2 bedrooms
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

Sliema Ferry - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Malta Experience - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Fort St. Elmo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
‪I PUPI - ‬12 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 concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. 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.

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The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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$174 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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)

10 floors
Art Deco architecture
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

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

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

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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.

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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.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.

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, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

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 amenities will couples enjoy 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.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a hot tub?

No, but guests can enjoy a steam room at this hotel.

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.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

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 that I can book 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

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8/10 Good

linda

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family

Aug 30, 2025

Liked: Amenities

This hotel has no way to charge cell phones with usb. It is a bit dated. The pool is lovely and employees are very courteous. A good location to walk into the old city of Valletta.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Jul 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew, Lincoln

Traveled with partner

Jul 5, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location,very nice pool and bar area. WiFi signal at pool not very good Food and drink service around the pool was a little under staffed and at times chaotic.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Boryana

Traveled with partner

Jul 2, 2025

The Staff is great, but the facility doesn’t respond to a 5 stars hotel. We had our friends visited us for 2 h around the pool, we had to pay 100$ for that. Was very annoying- for our 6 days we went only 1 time to the pool and for that visit we had to pay 100$. Comparing to many hotels in EU and USA this hotel doesn’t satisfy our stay, I will not recommend it to my friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liany

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice hotel great pool and sweet and gentle employees

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn Bianchi

Traveled with partner

Jun 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, food/dining options, pool area and harbour access. Welcome drink and front desk staff pleasant. Terrace bedrooms are spacious with great views. Decor is dated -old carpets, theme statues. Concierge staff not helpful, dismissive and unwilling to accommodate questions.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Business traveler

Jun 28, 2025

Convenient

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Jun 28, 2025

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

The property was very nice. Would definitely stay again. I only spent one night, roughly 12hrs. The 4 star rating is due to a couple things; I checked in at 1530(check-in @ 1500) but my room wasn't quite ready so I sat at the bar for a drink, then in the morning when I went to shower at 0400 the shower would not engage. Not having time to wait on facilities due to an early flight I had to take a "washcloth bath". Otherwise everything else was great.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane, Fareham

Traveled with family

Jun 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

service by the pool is terrible. reception check was also not the best.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

maria

Traveled with group

Jun 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I really wanted to enjoy the time at the hotel since it was my choice for a Malta holiday with a friend. The shuttle service to the Valletta outskirts was not always running. I waited for 35 minutes in the heat of the mid-day sun (Thu 19 June) and ended up paying a taxi 15 Euros to take me back because I had heavy shopping. The provision of towels and robes in the bathroom was also hit and miss on 3 out of our 7 nights. We phoned to chase and then had to wait for the towels to arrive before being able to take a shower.On the last night my friend asked reception (Ibrahim) to book a waterfront table at Tiki restaurant. He said he would make the booking. We arrived at 19.30, gave them our room number and they had no reservation for us. They squeezed us in but it was not a waterfront table. My friend was angry. Later my friend paid the bill and when we got back to the room, I realised we had been overcharged for the wine. My friend went back down to the restaurant. They did not know how to credit her card or cancel the previous total and charge her the correct sum. They were apologetic but it was another example of poor training and management. Without exception all the staff were friendly and polite. They were not however, all efficient or adequately trained and managed. I am more easy going than my friend but I was disappointed that the hotel did not offer the 5 star experience we expected.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Jun 24, 2025

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Jun 23, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Traveled with family

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location. Great hotel pool to relax in at end of a busy day of sightseeing. Rooms were big and big balconies. Staff were great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

TOMAS

Business traveler

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The Grand Excelsior Malta

My stay was ok. The building is very old and requires a heavy duty makeover including facade beautification. We had alot of problems with the room air-conditioning. The food, especially the breakfast was not the best quality. It was mostly industrialized packaged food. The pool service also requires attention. Although the pool staff worked hard to provide good service, pool drinks took over 20 minutes to be served. By then the beers and cocktails were warm. On the other hand, the staff did their utmost best to help us when the room ac didn't work. The restaurant staff was also excellent even though they were slammed with work. The front desk staff was GREAT, especially Sephora, she made the difference.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Jun 19, 2025

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

Great spot, Great facilities, decor in our room and on our floor a bit tired but overall great.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita Tracey

Traveled with family

Jun 19, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service

The hotel was a little dated, which would have been OK, if the common areas had been clean. Unfortunately it was a little grubby. The pool side area was very dirty and could have done with a jet wash. In the room the bathroom as grubby with the grouting everywhere dirty and the shower cubicle held together with large lumps of silicone sealer. By far the worst aspect was the service across the hotel. Very, very poor and slow. A disapointing stay at what we thought was a better quality hotel.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Luca

Traveled with family

Jun 16, 2025

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The structure, though clean, was never renewed since building time. Management and services thoug correct look really old fashioned with shades of decadence.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Stavroula

Traveled with group

Jun 16, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rooms are very dated. Facilities/ public bathrooms poorly maintained. Room cleanliness is poor. Housekeeping not attentive . Arrived to my room to find the shampoo / shower gel containers wet / sticky with a hair wrapped around it.. disgusting.. carpet in room never vaccumed during my stay. Will not stay again at this place. Dining service ok at breakfast.Lots of foreign workers

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Traveled with family

Jun 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The hotel is well located and the fact it has access to the sea is a plus The pool service is slow and many of the staff don’t seem to know what they’re doing. Bar service was pretty poor too while offering cocktails and then not having the basic ingredients to make them. Coffee at breakfast is awful

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

D-T

Traveled with partner

Jun 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location and nice staff.Good quality, choice breakfast, nice pool. Raj Kumar, concierge, was very helpful to book restaurants and arrange for a private boat ride Decor is grand and was probably very nice in its prime ,however for a 5* hotel , this hotel needs some TLC with furnitures and bathroom/ toilet, including the one near the breakfast area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Jun 13, 2025

Friendly staff.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Traveled with group

Jun 12, 2025

Liked: Amenities

Good location to explore Malta and Valletta. Just outside the gates it’s easy to walk into Valletta. Going off to explore the rest of malta was easy too. Self parking garage for the car was nice. Breakfast buffet was good. Pool area is very nice, you can also swim in the sea. Suggestion: ask city to install a crosswalk on the main road in front of the hotel. The intersection is dangerous for pedestrians.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazim

Traveled with partner

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The great services, location and friendly helpful staff.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Herrie Janto

Traveled with partner

Jun 9, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great swimming area!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Mendham

Jun 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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Outdoors

Full-service spa

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Bathroom

Entertainment

Food and drink

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Special check-in instructions

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Children and extra beds

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Important information

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Optional extras

You need to know

We should mention

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