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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Malta Experience

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Private beach
Balcony
Poolside bar
View from room
Exterior
Overlooking the marina, Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a tranquil retreat by the sea. Unwind with aromatherapy or a hot stone massage at the onsite spa, indulge in meals at one of two restaurants, and enjoy poolside loungers and umbrellas. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff and ideal location.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Marina
  • 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool and outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $146
includes taxes & fees
$136 per night
Feb 16 - Feb 17

Room options

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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 Inland Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 605 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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View from room

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 391 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

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

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

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

Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A marina, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 428 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

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
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Babysitting (surcharge)

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Shopping
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 14 meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • An indoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter/sink

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Spa

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.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • 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.

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

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

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Grand Hotel Excelsior does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, there's an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, there's free self and valet parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 50 per vehicle roundtrip.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (9-min drive) and Oracle Casino (17-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Grand Hotel Excelsior and nearby?

Have fun with activities like hiking, parasailing, and scuba diving, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Enjoy treatments at the spa and relax in the indoor and outdoor pools. Grand Hotel Excelsior also has 2 bars, a private beach, and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Grand Hotel Excelsior like?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is in the heart of Floriana, a short 19-minute walk from Malta Experience and 4 minutes' walk from Grand Harbour. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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
Stephen CN, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

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
ronald peter, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Roderick, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Michael, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Dieter, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Pauline, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

3 day stay at the Excelsior in Malta
3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Fine but not 5* service
hotel is comfortable and clean with lots of facilities but the service level was very average for a 5* Checkin was really slow - 20mins with no queue. Hotel was not able to organise a taxi for us - we had to ourselves. Breakfast buffet was ok. Indoor pool was good.
Feidhlim, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pawel, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Forth & maybe last stay?
It was mostly ok until our toilet cistern broke and we had to use the waste paper bin to flush as the defect happen to break early hours of the morning. Not quite the experience you hope for from such a prestigious establishment. We did report it but it was met with lack of concern or interest unfortunately. Standards have most certainly dropped. The bar area and service on Saturday night was chaotic and messy too....
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

David, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Good, quiet location, comfortable stay
Janusz, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Alasdair, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and staff.
George W, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful views and amenities within the facilities with a private beach, pool, and spa.
Diana Lourdes, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great location for Valetta . Impressive property on arrival but the room decor extremely tired and in need of a refurb . No barrier between neighbouring balconies which would have been preferred . We visited end of October and although weather was good and we enjoyed the pool , it was not possible to get any snacks or refreshments at pool area . No coffee or drinks available at all outside as everything closed . Overall this hotel was nice , decor very dated and bathrooms needed refurb ( rubber mats etc were not very appealing ) good shower . Staff all very pleasant . Breakfast average and we were charged extra for cappuccino coffee . Wonderful views from the dining area . Would consider returning due to location but not if all facilities outside are unavailable .
SUSAN, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible location and very comfortable luxury. Staff are superb and breakfast is outstanding. Valletta is a,axing but staying in Excelsior really makes the most of any holiday there
gavin, 8-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Glyn Richard, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Susan, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Hotel, Terrific Service, close to marvelous shopping and dining. Lots to do and see.
Andy, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

A really nice place to stay. Right in valetta so it’s easy to walk around old town and go back to the hotel. Lovely views
Sandesh, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, and wonderful staff. Besides the confusion around which floor to exit from (the Reception is on the 6th Floor), it was pretty easy to navigate our way around the hotel! We were kindly invited to a pre-dinner drinks at an area behind the hotel bar, speaking to senior staff and the owners as well. We loved it so much, and can't wait to go back!
Tarikul, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic stay at Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful Hotel. High standards. Amazing location. Loved the access to the sea (just past the pool in photo). Safe swimming area. Friendly/ helpful staff. Outdoor Summer experience was great. Also super well positioned with only a short trip into Valletta. Spectacular views across to Sliema. Would love to come back
David, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Always reliable over many years.
We have often stayed here, on this occasion paid for full sea view which is highly recommended. As others have commented, perhaps not ideal for those with mobility issues but fair play to hotel which now runs a shuttle service to and from Valletta City Gate at no charge. Acres of space and will certainly visit again. Having tried a couple of other hotels, over the years, as an experiment, I now know that we will always use Grand Excelsior. The building itself is not a thing of beauty but it’s well worth seeing past that.
Lorna, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

General property information

Travelers Say
"Lovely stay overall, amazing view and swimming pool, very close to Valletta old city."
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Nice Bathroom
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM