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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
Travelers can indulge in aromatherapy treatments while enjoying marina views at this welcoming hotel, where two pools offer different relaxation experiences

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The Grand Hotel Excelsior overlooks the marina, offering a peaceful seaside escape. Guests rejuvenate with aromatherapy or hot stone massages at the spa, dine at two restaurants, and relax on poolside loungers. The helpful staff and prime location earn praise.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King 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 cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
  • 1615 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sea view
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Partial sea view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 605 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single 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
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • 605 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Family Room

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

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Floriana, Grand Hotel Excelsior is in the city centre and on a private beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Malta Experience, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Saint Julian's Bay and St George's Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider San Anton Gardens and Gardjola Gardens. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Floriana travel guide
Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour which includes a bay or harbour, a sunset and a coastal town
    Grand Harbour
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Beautiful view from Sliema Ferry station to Valletta. If you stay in a hotel in Sliema it only needs 5 minutes with the Sliema Ferry to Valletta. Very fast and easy. A return ticket costs 2.80 Euro.
    Sliema Ferry
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens featuring heritage architecture and a monument
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • A lot of good bars at the waterfront. You'll find the Hard Rock Café there as well. A reservation for the weekend is recommended.
    The Valletta Waterfront
    8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • View from inside of a cathedral in Valletta, Malta. The St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a cathedral decorated in baroque style. This is a view of the altar.
    St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks Reserve Bar
    9 min walk
  • Cafe Teatre
    9 min walk
  • I PUPI
    12 min walk
  • Balzunetta Gastropub
    6 min walk
  • Trabuxu Bistro
    10 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Luxury family-friendly hotel near St. Johns Co - Cathedral
Located close to Malta Experience, Grand Hotel Excelsior provides a marina, an airport shuttle and a poolside bar. Indulge in a hot stone massage, a manicure/pedicure and a body treatment at the on-site spa. Make sure that you 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, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking and valet parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • 14 meeting rooms, a porter/bellboy and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for 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, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in EU Ecolabel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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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

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 at the property

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

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 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

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

Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Grand Excelsior Floriana
Grand Excelsior
Grand Hotel Excelsior Hotel
Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana
Grand Hotel Excelsior Hotel Floriana

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?

Checkout 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 centre and within a 15-minute walk of Grand Harbour and St. Johns Co - Cathedral. City Gate and Royal Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 554 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Room was spotless
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony John

Very friendly staff
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donalda May

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice and big and clean , hotel had good amenities and the staff very great would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was excellent in a great location
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna-marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very grand hotel, lovely staff members a very special holiday !!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only stayed for a couple of nights, the breakfast was great with lots of choice to suit all.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean, facilities were good and the staff were, in the main, courteous.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Popescu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect! Great staff, wonderful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dáire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back to its former glory after Covid. The staff make this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great location, staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, nice authentic hotel, liked the decor, very spacious rooms, comfortable beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely stay over Christmas with family and great location to explore Valletta and the rest of the island. I would certainly be happy to stay here again. Large rooms, comfy bed, helpful staff and food was excellent. The only thing that let my stay down was the length of time it took to check out - a long queue with two few staff and a long process, my taxi arrived and almost left it took that long.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was stunning and in the perfect location for exploring Valletta and getting the ferry across to Sliema……. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is definitely a great choice. Breakfast buffet is fantastic, including a variety of dishes, fresh, tasty and good quality. Staff at front desk were very friendly and helpful. The amenities and the views are awesome. The room was clean, comfortable and very spacious. Also, it is about 5 minutes walk to Valletta and many interesting attractions. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 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

Toby

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

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was spotless. The staff excellent and the overall hotel beautiful. Would recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable and plenty of amenities. s always staff were helpful and polite.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great traditional hotel and the staff are marvelous. We had one issue with our room and were quickly switched to another, upgraded, room, and recieved numerous apologies for the inconvenience, which was minimal. The formal restaurant is lovely and the breakfast buffet (which you may choose to prepay) is excellent. The mushrooms were our favorite. My wife and I visited in the off season and appreciated the value. This hotel is located right outside Valletta's walls, so it is handy to everything in the city. And, a small note for those of us of a certain age, the hotel provides an oft running shuttle to the city gates at top of the hill, even though it is not far at all. Most recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view, helpful staff and amazing amenities. I would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large, highend, hotel was clean , well located with restaurant and bar. Big indoor pool and small gym. Also has spa. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

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