See all properties

Grand Hotel Excelsior

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

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Grand Hotel Excelsior

Private beach
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Poolside bar
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Exterior
VIP Access

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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.

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 centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is £208
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 14 of 14 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Inland Room

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 33.1 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single 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

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Royal Suite

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for 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

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 180 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Similar properties

Outdoor pool, open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers

San Karlu Hotel

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, 76 reviews
The price is £213
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
San Karlu Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

About the area

Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Malta Experience - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 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 such as scuba-diving, snorkelling 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 centre are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travellers.

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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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 on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site 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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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 hire nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 14 meeting rooms

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Low-height worktop and 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 on-site 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 checkout. 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 (return)

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 26 February 2025 to 7 July 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior

Guests will have access to the following alternative facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise 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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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.

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 that you 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 an airport shuttle service offered by Grand Hotel Excelsior?

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

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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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 such as hiking, parasailing and scuba-diving, and practise 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 on-site 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. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

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
Bar

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was described as abundant, varied, and of good quality with many options available. (39 reviews)
  • The property's pool area was a highlight, offering a large, warm, and peaceful space with great views and plenty of sun beds. (43 reviews)
  • The private beach was divine, lovely, and perfect with great views of the sea. (7 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Grand Hotel Excelsior

ideal for over night stay before flight home
Rupert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Great location and breakfast!
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Good hotel

+ Very good location (old town walkable distance, a shuttle is also available). Very clean and kind staff. - Refreshing hotel rooms may be taken in consideration
George, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great experience

Good hotel. Great location for buses. Excellent breakfast. Eco environment needs improving.
6-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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff
david, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good staff, great location, everything fine
Alexander, 12-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good sized rooms, friendly staff
Patricia, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3 Nights in Malta

3 night stay in Malta, the hotel was more then I expected! Very upscale from what we usually stay at. The staff was very professional and courteous. The room was large and spacious. Breakfast was fantastic! The area is very clean and felt very safe. Close to many things.
Raymond, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

It was perfect for the needs we had
Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful location and great hotel
Jennifer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed for 9 nights. Nice clean quiet hotel. Room servicing was excellent, staff lovely but breakfast wasn’t great
Karen, 9-night trip

8/10 Very good

Loved our stay
Jacqueline Anne, 8-night trip

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 trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property. Staff is helpful and room svc was great, not many options but food is delicious. Great walkable location to Valletta. Recommend and would stay again.
Kelley, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel but a bit dated. The pool needed to be cleaned. The staff were all excellent and very friendly. Easy walk into town and the food was good.
Peter, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Views over the bay Breakfast was plentiful Pool area was nice with plenty of sun beds and clean towels .
Linda, 10-night trip

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