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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
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Private beach
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Marina
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Room options

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Presidential Suite

  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
Catch some rays on Grand Hotel Excelsior's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants.
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers 428 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

This Floriana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

A private beach and a marina are featured at the hotel. An indoor pool, an outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the pool at Grand Hotel Excelsior. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Grand Harbour. Free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking and 2 restaurants are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to hot stone massages, facials or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, a gym and a steam room
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the location
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Malta Experience and 8 minutes from Sliema Promenade
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Step outside to unwind on the sandy beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior such as a marina and an outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces. This Art Deco hotel also offers a children's pool, a steam room and a fitness centre. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Floriana hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a full breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Grand Hotel Excelsior has 2 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

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 centre

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.
  • Lift
  • 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

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • 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

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 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

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly staff in an excellently positioned hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

gavin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding hotel, staff and location.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, not enough shaded areas, umbrellas not used when windy, need more bamboo covering
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel, very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Chattaroy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a luxurious way to finish our anniversary holiday. Not one thing I could say to fault our accommodations or experience. Thank you and hope to stay again one day.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great, staff were super lovely and the food was excellent, nothing negative would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanyne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I celebrated my birthday while there and it was so nice of the staff to give me a cake and a bottle of wine. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heidi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, hotel facilities excellent, great pool and ocean swimming area, staff very friendly and attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, easy walk into Valletta yet with nice waterside views and big pool area
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Service from reception , to breakfast to bars was sporadic, some staff were friendly, attentive and efficient , whilst others it seemed as if they could care less and were more interested in talking amongst themselves than service customers, a 5 star hotel with 3 star service, which makes it rather over priced
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very good indeed. The eooms were spacious and comfortable, the pool area was lovely and well managed, the breakfasts excellent with plenty of choice, and the location great for access to central Valetta. The only improvement I would request is the check-in procedure. There was constantly a queue and some got drinks whilst waiting whilst others (like us) did not. Otherwise, it was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and provided excellent hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Margo Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Chose this because of facilities and location to beach. Can’t find a better hotel with such great beach access - spent most of our time there. Will come back again
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Reception and concierge staff excellent. Breakfast staff are less so - lots of them but slow to respond to requests, if at all. Beach side staff very slow and apparently forgetful. Beach area should be kept immaculate but staff walking by dropped items. Both areas need tighter management, otherwise a very nice hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was close to town although there are steep stairs to get out of the hotel. Inside the hotel lobby and bar area are great along with the swimming pool. There were lots of nice cocktails to try.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel fantastic staff Decor dated but very clean and tidy Food very good and pool area excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close proximity to Valetta centre, very nice beach and pool area, large bedrooms, good choice at breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and free car park allowed us the freedom we wanted to explore the island in a rental car. Food and service very good. One gripe was we felt a concierge/doorman was needed to make sure people queued fairly for the shuttle bus. Taking 8 people every 20 mins meant on several occasions there was not room and people tended to push in because of this. The walk was fine and only took us 8 mins but lots of steps to negotiate for those with dodgy hips or knees
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous hotel well positioned for walking into Valetta. Fantastic pool with views over the sea. Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025