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Grand Hotel Excelsior

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

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Private beach
Exterior
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

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

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

Family Room

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

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

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

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

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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 cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

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

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

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

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 - 0.4 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Malta Experience - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

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 reflexology, a manicure/pedicure, and a facial 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)
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and free newspapers
  • 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

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
  • Smoke-free property

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. 566 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1003 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

8/10

Great swimming area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

The great services, location and friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Nice location, nice people, nice facilities, & nice services.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful hotel. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Nice and convenient
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

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

10/10

A great few days in Valletta. Great hotel in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely historic hotel with wonderful staff and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Great location and breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

great location and good staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

We had an excellent room with a sea view. Breakfast was excellent. We had one dinner but found it disappointing. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the hotel runs a shuttle up to Valletta. Easy to walk downhill back. Hotel arranged a pick up at the airport and transport back. We enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

This hotel is one of the best I have stayed at. The highlight is the people who work there which makes the stay a pleasant one. We had a great time at the hotel and would visit again in near future. The staff there go reason it if their way to make your stay a delightful experience
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

The Hotel was in a good location within walking distance to Valletta. The view out into the bay was nice to sit and watch in the evening. The staff where all very nice and friendly. We had an issue with our room when we checked in which was dealt with well by the reception staff. The was clean and easy to access.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

A very grand building ,with a grand entrance, lobby and dining and bar facilities . The large pool and private beach were enjoyable . Our Delixe room was spacious with a very large terrace facing a spectacular Seaview. The furnishings were looking very tired and could do with an update .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Really lovely staff - could not do enough for us! Beautiful location and very luxurious but affordable hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Close to city. Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Location
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

A good hotel within a short walk of Valetta or a 2 minute ride on the shuttle bus (no charge).
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely welcome. Staff were very hospitable at all levels. In house dining superior. Tourism advice excellent. Shuttles into Valetta superb.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Stellar view of the harbor super friendly staff and amazing selection of food from the restaurant and the bar was fully stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025