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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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Relax on the beach with lounge chairs and shaded by white umbrellas, overlooking the calm sea.
Stunning marina with sailboats docked, offering serene views of a historic hilltop structure.
Relax on the beach with comfortable sun loungers and umbrellas, surrounded by a historic shoreline.
Enjoy a formal dining experience with a scenic view of the harbor and city.
Relax by the infinity pool overlooking the city and sea, with sun loungers and umbrellas for shade.
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8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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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
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Bathrobes
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
Bathrobes
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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
Bathrobes
  • 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

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for 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
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
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
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Malta Experience - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

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

Luxury family-friendly hotel near Malta Experience
A marina, an airport shuttle, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Grand Hotel Excelsior. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a Swedish massage, and aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a terrace and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Wedding services, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the pool, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 428 individually decorated rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, shower/tub combinations, and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 10 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 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

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 50 per accommodation, per day
  • 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 50 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Is Grand Hotel Excelsior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 50 per vehicle applies.

Where is Grand Hotel Excelsior located?

Located in Floriana, this beachfront hotel is in the city center and within 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Harbour and Malta Experience. City Gate and Royal Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Liany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel great pool and sweet and gentle employees
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful friendly staff. Great services all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Herrie Janto

Liked: Cleanliness
Great swimming area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hazim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The great services, location and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, Great facilities, decor in our room and on our floor a bit tired but overall great.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great hotel pool to relax in at end of a busy day of sightseeing. Rooms were big and big balconies. Staff were great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,very nice pool and bar area. WiFi signal at pool not very good Food and drink service around the pool was a little under staffed and at times chaotic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

D-T

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and nice staff.Good quality, choice breakfast, nice pool. Raj Kumar, concierge, was very helpful to book restaurants and arrange for a private boat ride Decor is grand and was probably very nice in its prime ,however for a 5* hotel , this hotel needs some TLC with furnitures and bathroom/ toilet, including the one near the breakfast area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hiroshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, nice people, nice facilities, & nice services.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

benjamin

Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This property is so old, it really needs a renovation to be called 5 stars. It’s really the most outdated I have seen
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Carolyn Bianchi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, food/dining options, pool area and harbour access. Welcome drink and front desk staff pleasant. Terrace bedrooms are spacious with great views. Decor is dated -old carpets, theme statues. Concierge staff not helpful, dismissive and unwilling to accommodate questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a week. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great location and within walking distance of the centre of Valletta, the bus station and ferries. The hotel runs a courtesy car to the centre if you don’t fancy the walk. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Liked: Amenities
Good location to explore Malta and Valletta. Just outside the gates it’s easy to walk into Valletta. Going off to explore the rest of malta was easy too. Self parking garage for the car was nice. Breakfast buffet was good. Pool area is very nice, you can also swim in the sea. Suggestion: ask city to install a crosswalk on the main road in front of the hotel. The intersection is dangerous for pedestrians.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very nice. Would definitely stay again. I only spent one night, roughly 12hrs. The 4 star rating is due to a couple things; I checked in at 1530(check-in @ 1500) but my room wasn't quite ready so I sat at the bar for a drink, then in the morning when I went to shower at 0400 the shower would not engage. Not having time to wait on facilities due to an early flight I had to take a "washcloth bath". Otherwise everything else was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
service by the pool is terrible. reception check was also not the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly. Very good breakfast selection . Fast and efficient service in every department . Doormen , Concierge , Porters, Front of House staff were very friendly. Great location and good facilities, clean and safe
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Luca

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The structure, though clean, was never renewed since building time. Management and services thoug correct look really old fashioned with shades of decadence.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great few days in Valletta. Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Boryana

The Staff is great, but the facility doesn’t respond to a 5 stars hotel. We had our friends visited us for 2 h around the pool, we had to pay 100$ for that. Was very annoying- for our 6 days we went only 1 time to the pool and for that visit we had to pay 100$. Comparing to many hotels in EU and USA this hotel doesn’t satisfy our stay, I will not recommend it to my friends.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025