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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
Balcony
Poolside bar
View from room
Exterior
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
The current price is AED 523
AED 563 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 33.1 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

Balcony
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, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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

Balcony
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

Highlights

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

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View from room

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

Highlights

Balcony
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

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

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Presidential Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
  • 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

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

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

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 hot stone massage, a facial, and a body treatment 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)
  • A gift shop, coffee/tea in the lobby, and wedding services
  • 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, balconies, and coffee/tea makers

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

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

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

  • Banquet hall
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms - 14

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina onsite
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Private beachfront location
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 9 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Slippers

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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)

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.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 290 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1004 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel with wonderful staff and facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phawan, London

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Breakfast is wide choice buffet. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location and quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely staff - could not do enough for us! Beautiful location and very luxurious but affordable hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles, Calgary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to most hot spots, staff attentive, food options amazing. Definitely try the buffet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location and good staff
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good staff
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand Hotel Excelsior is beautiful, elegant hotel not far (5 min walk) from Valletta's City Gate entrance by the Triton Fountain. The location by the water of the bay offers amazing views by day or night. The extra attention by all of the staff was very appreciated as it wasn't overpowering but discreet and gracious. Breakfast is just perfect. Everything is there but I would recommend trying some of the island specialities like Pastizzi and their typical cheese. All in all we had a very comfortable and relaxing staying, feeling that this experience has definitely exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in the off season.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 9 nights. Nice clean quiet hotel. Room servicing was excellent, staff lovely but breakfast wasn’t great
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for the needs we had
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farhan

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

benjamin

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Megan, High Wycombe

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here during the Summer of 2024 for a week. We opted for breakfast included during our stay and the large variety of options available was really good. Our twin room was spacious and clean and the pool area was really nice too. The hotel is walking distance to Valletta city centre, so was very convenient for us to get around. The bar on the ground floor made really nice cocktails and had various musical entertainment in the evening which was nice. Most of the staff were friendly and approachable. Our main criticism was the pool bar was very busy so it was not run as efficiently as the indoor restaurants and orders got lost or took ages to arrive. The outdoor eating area for the pool bar also had dirty plates of food that hadn’t been cleaned away which attracted pigeons. Nevertheless, this was not entirely off putting so I would stay here again.

8/10 Good

Louise Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This hotel was fine. It’s not five star (whatever they say) and it’s in need of a refurb (lots of scratches on the furniture, missing tiles in the pool, etc), but it did the job. I did find the service slow (my order at the bar was forgotten twice), and the wine I got as a VIP upgrade was undrinkable. They also replaced my towels every day despite my hanging them up - what a waste! Still, it was well-located and did the job.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the 5th time we’ve stayed and already booked for next year. Thank you Excelsior.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hashem

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Malta
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Uldis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sad to tell, but conditioner in my room was i very bad conditition, also delivered smell/stink from it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms, friendly staff
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

ken

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location. However the vent from the kitchen? Came into our room via the balcony doors. Unpleasant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yevgeniya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024