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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
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Private beach
Exterior
Poolside bar
View from room
Balcony

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Grand Harbour
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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

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

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Inland Room

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Garden View

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

Family Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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

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

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

View from room

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

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

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Presidential Suite | Living room

Presidential Suite

  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

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

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 center.

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

The onsite 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 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 massages, facials, or reflexology at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry, and a concierge
  • Onsite 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 4-minute walk from Grand Harbour and 8 minutes by foot from City Gate
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Grand Hotel Excelsior like a marina and an outdoor pool.

There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a 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 center. Self parking and valet parking are free.

This 5-star Floriana hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • 24-hour return 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 a common area

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting rooms - 14

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina on site
  • Pool sunloungers
  • 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 any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

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

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

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Grand Hotel Excelsior offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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 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).

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. 553 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 292 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 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

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay at Beautiful Hotel
Beautiful Hotel. High standards. Amazing location. Loved the access to the sea (just past the pool in photo). Safe swimming area. Friendly/ helpful staff. Outdoor Summer experience was great. Also super well positioned with only a short trip into Valletta. Spectacular views across to Sliema. Would love to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always reliable over many years.
We have often stayed here, on this occasion paid for full sea view which is highly recommended. As others have commented, perhaps not ideal for those with mobility issues but fair play to hotel which now runs a shuttle service to and from Valletta City Gate at no charge. Acres of space and will certainly visit again. Having tried a couple of other hotels, over the years, as an experiment, I now know that we will always use Grand Excelsior. The building itself is not a thing of beauty but it’s well worth seeing past that.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great hotel within walking distance of Valletta. The large pool was amazing and also lovely and peaceful. The decor isn’t modern but everywhere was well kept and clean. The hotel has an old school charm and the staff were very attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location 10 minutes me max from Valetta central , typical all inclusive 4* food , staff v. Friendly … clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant City destination
The hotel is very stylish and traditional in terms of furnishings with quite an opulent feel. Public areas are spotless and comfortable places and there are plenty of toilets in the bars and restaurants. We found the breakfast buffet to be outstanding with something to suit all tastes. We had two of the themed buffet dinners in the evening and both were excellent. The pool area has plenty of sun beds and a very nice view of the marina/harbour. After a sticky day of of sight seeing it was lovely to enjoy sunset with a cocktail. The hotel is ideally located for the city itself just a 5 minute walk to the centre and 20 mins from the airport. We would have liked the option of a late check out due to having a late evening flight but we used the pool area and changed for the journey in the pool shower room.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Pasadena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel walkable to Valetta. Staff was helpful and friendly. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The bar area was large but cozy for cocktails, conversation or playing a game.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is showing it age. The rooms are a good size but are need of updating.The eleavtors were very buzy and slow. The staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful location and great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Milan

Liked: Cleanliness
Old hotel - renovation needed
This is NOT a 5-star hotel, would give it 3 1/2 stars. The hotel is old a serious renovation would be desired. The front desk is not familiar with VIP benefits despite this hotel claims to be VIP property- I had to ask multiple times reception to get my welcome bottle of wine & room upgrade since I am VIP gold member. Hotel llocation is great to explore old Valeta and free hotel shuttle is very convenient. The most value of this hotel is private beach with sea access, because most properties in the area have NO sea access
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at this hotel
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked this hotel a lot. Its a bit old, I had single beds which I didn't order but the hotel is lovely and in a great location. I did not tell them it was my birthday and yet a cake & bottle of wine turned up which I was not expecting. They must have triggered that from my passport I guess? I will stay here again for sure
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steliana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel needs a facelift and spa needs to have availability and better conditions like no mold smell in the steam room. Should probably have like an essence eucalyptus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

david august

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ben

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Views over the bay Breakfast was plentiful Pool area was nice with plenty of sun beds and clean towels .
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Hema

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel is well located for visiting Malta - good home base. Clean but quite outdated. VIP Gold upgrade was not available. Staff friendly, buffet breakfast a great start to everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry, Pasadena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean beautiful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Hayley

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location on waterfront. Steep climb up to city centre,but,shuttle is available one way. Management of bar on 6th floor was poor,had to result to complaining to duty manager before issue was resolved.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024