Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near St. Johns Co - Cathedral

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March 2026
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April 2026
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

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
$168 nightly
$181 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Private beach getaway
Sandy shores await at this hotel on a private beach. Experience thrilling water activities nearby, including sailing, snorkeling, and parasailing.
Spa escape bliss
The full-service spa offers treatments from aromatherapy to hot stone massages. A fitness room, sauna, and garden create the perfect wellness retreat.
Art deco luxury
Marvel at the art deco architecture of this luxury hotel. Located in a historic district with a beautiful garden, marina, and private beach.

Room options

Showing 13 of 13 rooms
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Balcony
View from room

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

Excellent
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Balcony
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Exceptional
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Presidential Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Royal Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Royal Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Very good
  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Beach/ocean view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Wonderful
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Balcony

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Excellent
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Family Room (Pool Area) | Terrace/patio

Family Room (Pool Area)

Wonderful
  • 605 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
View from room
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Family Room Partial Sea View | Living area | Flat-screen TV
View from room

Family Room Partial Sea View

Very good
  • Partial sea view
  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Deluxe Room, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Deluxe Room, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Excellent
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

Excellent
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Family Room

Very good
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪I PUPI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trabuxu Bistro - ‬10 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.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EU Ecolabel, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
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

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 13-minute walk from St. Johns Co - Cathedral and 19 minutes' walk from Malta Experience. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with excellent variety, quality, and service. (58 reviews)
  • The property's pool area was a highlight, offering a large pool, private beach, and pleasant surroundings. (61 reviews)
  • The property features a private beach and pool overlooking the sea, offering a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. (14 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a great stay
Kamen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and wonderful buffet
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very good and clean. Staff on the reception was excellent.
Prabhu, 7-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Excellent staff throughout the hotel.
Sharon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were so helpful and friendly, we could not fault the service. Everywhere was clean. The views from the breakfast room were stunning.
Helen, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean. Friendly staff. Good food
Jonathon, 20-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel and great service from all the staff. Great facilities too Only an 8 minute walk from Valletta main town.
andrew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location for getting around Valletta
Erika, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely new hotel
Michael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The facilities and staff
Per, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Indoor pool was nicely heated, so can be used in winter too, when outside pool is too cold. Smallish, but well-equipped gym. Nice breakfast buffet. WiFi throughout, but ideally it needs upgrading, as it's too slow for uploading large files. But OK for basic use. Decor is quite dated now, but has charm I think! Great water pressure, so shower was glorious! Staff are really nice & make me feel welcome. Rooms are good value out of season. I would definitely come back here!
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful classic hotel but upgraded so it has all modern features and charm
Michael, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable room. Good location near to bus terminal & Valletta city gate.
DAVID, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was excellent in a great location
Martin, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very grand hotel, lovely staff members a very special holiday !!
Anna-marie, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in great position for easy access into Valletta. All the staff were very polite and attentive. Lovely break between Xmas and new year.
Emma, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful reception staff, spacious and clean room, great facilities with a choice of eating locations and a 24 hour bar.
Vanessa, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely old school 5 star hotel. Short walk into Valletta but its up a steep hill. Transport desk where you can prepay your transport.
Roderick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Only stayed for a couple of nights, the breakfast was great with lots of choice to suit all.
Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Rooms were great size and very clean and breakfast was amazing, loads not choices
Wendy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

the lovely gestures from the hotel. Room was very clean and it was a fantastic stay.
chinwe, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The facility itself is old. However the room was clean. The guidance such as taxi, breakfast and spa is easily understood. The only thing I wasn't satisfied was sauna being renovated. Except for that I could enjoy staying.
The view from the room.
Tomohiro, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place to stay, huge hotel, just 10 min walk to central Valletta, great view out over the marina, large and comfortable rooms, several restaurants, great indoor and outdoor pools and gym/spa, 24 hour bar. While I don’t think it merits 5 stars as it shows a few signs of faded glory, I would recommend it to anyone, especially in low season when rates are very reasonable and fair
Olaf, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Spacious, clean room and bathroom. Curious staff. On demand free shuttle to city.
BRIAN, 9-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Room was clean, facilities were good and the staff were, in the main, courteous.
Neil, 7-night trip