Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Malta Experience

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

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

Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

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

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar
Airport transfer
Free parking

Main amenities (12)

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 (6)

Children stay free
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 14 of 14 rooms

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Excellent

Highlights

Terrace

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

38 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Family Room

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Family Room Partial Sea View

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

56 sq m
Partial sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

150 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Very good

Highlights

Terrace

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

36 sq m
Sea view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

Excellent

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

33 sq m
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Free cribs/infant beds

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

180 sq m
Sleeps 5
2 King Beds

Family Room (Pool Area)

Very good

Highlights

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

HDTV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

56 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Pool
Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

About the neighborhood

Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

What's nearby

Sliema Ferry - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
Malta Experience - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

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

More about this property

At a glance

Hotel size

- 428 rooms
- Arranged over 10 floors

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

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

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

Children

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

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Free onsite valet parking

Transfers

- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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
Individually decorated

Freshen up

Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free WiFi
Phone

Food and drink

Free bottled water

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)

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.

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

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Cashless transactions are available.

National rating

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

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.

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.

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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

Popular mentions

Room

Service staff

Location

Breakfast

View

Food

Restaurant

Lobby

Sea

Spa

What guests liked

Breakfast was abundant, varied, and of good quality with many options available. (44 reviews)
The property's pool area was a highlight, offering a large and warm indoor pool, a grand outdoor pool, and a private beach with a safe swimming area. (46 reviews)
The private beach was divine, beautiful, and perfect, offering a lovely spot to swim and relax. (8 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

10/10

This is a 5* hotel. Everything was very good, location, service, facility, restaurant, transportation.

4-night trip

10/10

Everything was perfect

4-night trip

8/10

We will come again.

4-night trip

10/10

The staff were excellent, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, clean and well appointed. House keeping were efficient and diligent, turn down service included. Ate in the bar, not the restaurant, but the food was tasty and good value for money. Facilities were excellent, spa, gym, pool indoor and outdoor. Location, just 5 minute walk from the entry to Valletta. Would stay again and highly recommend the hotel.

3-night trip

10/10

A great few days in Valletta. Great hotel in a great location.

3-night trip

10/10

Lovely historic hotel with wonderful staff and facilities

4-night trip

10/10

Great location and breakfast!

2-night trip

10/10

great location and good staff

6-night trip

10/10

Awesome hotel! The pros: absolutely beautiful! The staff is awesome! Top notch! Private beach! Cons: the building is old, so when shower, if someone uses sink, you will get burned.

4-night trip

8/10

A fabulous hotel to stay at within 10min walk (up a hill) to the Tritons Fountain. The decor is grand and well loved, if not slightly worn. The 'Partial Ocean View" room looked towards the ocean, with a balcony and great views of the Bastions and towards Sliema. The buffet breakfast had excellent choices, and you can pay extra for fresh OJ and expresso. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Overall an excellent 4 days!

4-night trip

8/10

Excellent location and good size rooms if a little dated with not enough plugs. Bar service was a bit of a struggle however I woukd recommend the hotel

1-night trip

10/10

Really lovely staff - could not do enough for us! Beautiful location and very luxurious but affordable hotel.

5-night trip

8/10

A good hotel within a short walk of Valetta or a 2 minute ride on the shuttle bus (no charge).

7-night trip

10/10

Had 4 nights here and loved it from start to finish. Lots of really nice little touches to make it feel a bit special. Great breakfasts, free parking and literally a 5 minute walk to the city centre.

4-night trip

10/10

We loved it. Greta location. Very fancy. Free shuttle.

1-night trip

10/10

Stellar view of the harbor super friendly staff and amazing selection of food from the restaurant and the bar was fully stocked.

4-night trip

10/10

Great hotel in Malta

3-night trip

10/10

Excellent location. Breakfast is wide choice buffet. Very friendly staff.

4-night trip

4/10

This is not a five star hotel. The entire building needs substantial repairs and updates, the dining options are awful, and everything from the room to the food is ridiculously overpriced.

2-night trip

10/10

We had a fantastic experience! The hotel and property are outstanding and the staff was extremely accommodating. The courtesy shuttle and transportation assistance was outstanding!

2-night trip

8/10

Walkable to most hot spots, staff attentive, food options amazing. Definitely try the buffet!

4-night trip

10/10

Great staff

4-night trip

10/10

Room dated.Food excellent staff friendly and helpful.

6-night trip

10/10

Good, quiet location, comfortable stay

1-night trip

10/10

Wonderful hotel and staff.

3-night trip

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Main amenities (12)

For families (6)

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Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

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Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

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Superior Deluxe Inland Room

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Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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Family Room

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

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Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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Family Room Partial Sea View

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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Royal Suite

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Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

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Deluxe Room

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Presidential Suite

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Family Room (Pool Area)

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Languages

More about this property

At a glance

Hotel size

Arriving/Leaving

Special check-in instructions

Required at check-in

Children

Pets

Internet

Parking

Transfers

Other information

Property amenities

Food and drink

Traveling with children

What to do

Working away

Services

Facilities

Accessibility