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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
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Private beach
Balcony
Property entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • BarBarBar

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

12:00 PM

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Popular LocationSt. Johns Co - Cathedral13 min walk
  • Popular LocationSliema Ferry13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalta Experience19 min walk
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)16 min drive

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Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

9.2/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.5/10 Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.3/10 Very Good
  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room Partial Sea View

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

9/10 Wonderful
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Room (Pool Area)

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

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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
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Sliema Ferry - 13 min walk
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 16 min walk
  • Malta Experience - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • The preferred airport is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA): 16-min drive, 5.2 mi/8.4 km.

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Vilhena Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Port 21 - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Hotel with private beach, full-service spa
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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. 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 balconies, minibars, and coffee makers.
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

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 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

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
  • 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 fire extinguisher, 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.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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).

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 Jun 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on Jun 18, 2024 start from $234.46, 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 beach 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 St George's Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site 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, detox wraps, 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.

Is Grand Hotel Excelsior a good place to stay for couples?

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.

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 (16 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, every guestroom at Grand Hotel Excelsior comes with a balcony with some featuring 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. 541 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Don

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very disappointing experience that I feel compelled to share. Contrary to its advertised image as a five-star luxury resort, the reality is far from it. The condition of the property is dire, with the rooms featuring old, stained carpets, and the bathroom tiles cracked and showing their age. The beds, equipped with metal spring mattresses that seem to be decades old, along with unclean pillows, made for an uncomfortable setting. Moreover, there's a pervasive smell of water damage throughout the property. Upon arrival and initial inspection of our room, it became clear that the accommodations were not as promised. I promptly returned to the front desk to express that the room was not acceptable and that I would not be staying. Despite this, the hotel refused to issue a refund, citing their cancellation policy, even though my actions did not constitute a breach of contract since I had already checked in. During my time at the front desk, I witnessed two other families expressing similar complaints. What's more disheartening is Expedia's lack of accountability for the misleading representation of this property on their platform. It's widely known among the locals about the deceptive nature of this place, which is a disservice to Malta's efforts to attract tourists. I strongly advise against staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Arvind

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location with great views of city from terrace of our room
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorenza

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Agne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Trip Advisor reviews say it all. Firstly the staff, from all over the world, are so friendly and helpful and any little problem is quickly solved. Secondly, the breakfast was included. It includes all you can eat from healthy, cooked and continental and saves money eating out during the day. It is so convenient, being walking distance of the city of Valletta, the foot ferry to Sliema and the bus station to all parts of the island. The prices are reasonable and they are renovating parts. It's my 5th stay here and I'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
J’ai apprécié. Les clients de l’hôtel sont un peu racistes. Nous étions les seuls nord de l’hôtel et nous avons remarqué des regards très méprisants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have no complaints about this hotel, everything about it was Fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable
An established, very large and well managed hotel approx a 10-minute walk to Republic Street in central Valletta. The walk is relatively gentle albeit an unrelenting uphill climb. Apparently there is a hotel shuttle bus which would help less mobile guests. The hotel looks impressive and has a wide range of facilities. My room was extremely spacious and generally well presented with a large terrace overlooking Marsamxett harbour The bathroom was also spacious and had a great range of complementary toiletries. As with many areas of the hotel - both internal and external - the bedroom and bathroom need updating. The present room styles and colour palette are traditional and comfortable but they are also drab and out of place in a Mediterranean hotel. Lighting in the bathroom lacks brightness. On the plus side, the room was meticulously clean, the hotel staff are professional, friendly and faultlessly helpful and the breakfast buffet is well presented, offers a huge variety and is delicious.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024