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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
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Property entrance
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 (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

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

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

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

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

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

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

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

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

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

Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(19 reviews)

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

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

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

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

View all photos for Royal Suite

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • 56 sq m
  • 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

  • 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

VISIBILITY

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
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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

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

More

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

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)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fully recommended.

This is a 5* hotel. Everything was very good, location, service, facility, restaurant, transportation.
Piedad, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect
Maria Jose, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

We will come again.
Hernán, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Hotel, superb location for Valletta.

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.
Andrew, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A great few days in Valletta. Great hotel in a great location.
Kenneth, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely historic hotel with wonderful staff and facilities
Amy, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Great location and breakfast!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great location and good staff
Robert, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome hotel with the best views

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.
Dennis, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Grand and opulent and a well loved hotel.

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!
Angela, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mostly great

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
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely staff - could not do enough for us! Beautiful location and very luxurious but affordable hotel.
Douglas, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

A good hotel within a short walk of Valetta or a 2 minute ride on the shuttle bus (no charge).
Alison, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel within easy walk of the city

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.
Ian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved it. Greta location. Very fancy. Free shuttle.
Natalia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hilltop harbor view

Stellar view of the harbor super friendly staff and amazing selection of food from the restaurant and the bar was fully stocked.
John, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in Malta
Chandra, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 Exceptional

Excellent location. Breakfast is wide choice buffet. Very friendly staff.
Phawan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Debbie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Walkable to most hot spots, staff attentive, food options amazing. Definitely try the buffet!
Charles, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
david, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Room dated.Food excellent staff friendly and helpful.
julie Mary, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good, quiet location, comfortable stay
Janusz, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel and staff.
George W, 3-night trip