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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property

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Private beach
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Sun deck
Marina

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Room

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

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(30 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

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

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 Twin Beds

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

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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
(7 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(38 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

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

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

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

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About the area

Floriana

With a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior, you'll be centrally located in Floriana, a 3-minute drive from Malta Experience and 8 minutes from Sliema Promenade. .This beach hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Golden Bay and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from St George's Beach.

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

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪I PUPI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Club Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
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 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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 428 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. After a day at the private beach, you can enjoy other recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and an indoor pool. This Art Deco hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. This hotel has 14 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free valet parking is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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

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 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

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

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 566 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1019 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1019 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

benjamin

Business traveller
Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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, Fareham

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really wanted to enjoy the time at the hotel since it was my choice for a Malta holiday with a friend. The shuttle service to the Valletta outskirts was not always running. I waited for 35 minutes in the heat of the mid-day sun (Thu 19 June) and ended up paying a taxi 15 Euros to take me back because I had heavy shopping. The provision of towels and robes in the bathroom was also hit and miss on 3 out of our 7 nights. We phoned to chase and then had to wait for the towels to arrive before being able to take a shower.On the last night my friend asked reception (Ibrahim) to book a waterfront table at Tiki restaurant. He said he would make the booking. We arrived at 19.30, gave them our room number and they had no reservation for us. They squeezed us in but it was not a waterfront table. My friend was angry. Later my friend paid the bill and when we got back to the room, I realised we had been overcharged for the wine. My friend went back down to the restaurant. They did not know how to credit her card or cancel the previous total and charge her the correct sum. They were apologetic but it was another example of poor training and management. Without exception all the staff were friendly and polite. They were not however, all efficient or adequately trained and managed. I am more easy going than my friend but I was disappointed that the hotel did not offer the 5 star experience we expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

TOMAS

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

The Grand Excelsior Malta

My stay was ok. The building is very old and requires a heavy duty makeover including facade beautification. We had alot of problems with the room air-conditioning. The food, especially the breakfast was not the best quality. It was mostly industrialized packaged food. The pool service also requires attention. Although the pool staff worked hard to provide good service, pool drinks took over 20 minutes to be served. By then the beers and cocktails were warm. On the other hand, the staff did their utmost best to help us when the room ac didn't work. The restaurant staff was also excellent even though they were slammed with work. The front desk staff was GREAT, especially Sephora, she made the difference.
Stayed 7 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

6/10 Okay

Anita Tracey

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel was a little dated, which would have been OK, if the common areas had been clean. Unfortunately it was a little grubby. The pool side area was very dirty and could have done with a jet wash. In the room the bathroom as grubby with the grouting everywhere dirty and the shower cubicle held together with large lumps of silicone sealer. By far the worst aspect was the service across the hotel. Very, very poor and slow. A disapointing stay at what we thought was a better quality hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Luca

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Stavroula

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very dated. Facilities/ public bathrooms poorly maintained. Room cleanliness is poor. Housekeeping not attentive . Arrived to my room to find the shampoo / shower gel containers wet / sticky with a hair wrapped around it.. disgusting.. carpet in room never vaccumed during my stay. Will not stay again at this place. Dining service ok at breakfast.Lots of foreign workers
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is well located and the fact it has access to the sea is a plus The pool service is slow and many of the staff don’t seem to know what they’re doing. Bar service was pretty poor too while offering cocktails and then not having the basic ingredients to make them. Coffee at breakfast is awful
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

D-T

Travelled with partner
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

Donna

Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandre

Travelled with group
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

Hazim

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

8/10 Good

Herrie Janto

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen, Mendham

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Nice and friendly staff. Food good. Cleanliness not up to 4 star standard never mind 5. Room could benefit from updating including bathroom - leaking shower / tarnished shower surround, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Serdar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Greg

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

todd

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piedad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fully recommended.

This is a 5* hotel. Everything was very good, location, service, facility, restaurant, transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025