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8.3

2,817 reviews

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Great Siege Road, Floriana, FRN 1810, Malta

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+1-833-728-2041

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Spa/Wellness packages

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Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Welcome to the Grand Hotel Excelsior, your luxurious getaway in the heart of Valletta, Malta! With prices starting at just $124, this 5-star resort is perfect for dreamers looking to escape the ordinary. Nestled a breezy 0.6mi from the city center, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and rich history of Valletta, then retreat to their private oasis. Situated on Great Siege Road, the hotel offers breathtaking ocean views that transform each sunrise into a magical experience.

Dive into a world of relaxation with our spectacular amenities! Unwind in not one, but two sparkling swimming pools—the outdoor paradise is perfect for sun-seekers, while the indoor pool invites you to revel in tranquility. Feeling adventurous? Grab your snorkel gear and explore the vibrant underwater world (extra charges apply), or indulge in a soothing spa treatment to recharge your batteries. Little travelers will have a splash-tacular time at the kids' pool, while you indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant as you kick back with refreshing cocktails from the bar. Reviews from 2817 delighted guests sing praises of our lovely staff and their commitment to making every stay unforgettable.

Whether you’re looking to unwind on our private beach or planning a business gathering in our well-equipped meeting facilities, the Grand Hotel Excelsior caters to all your needs. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, free 24-hour room service, and live performances that add a touch of glamour to your evenings. After a day of exploring, retreat to your luxurious room outfitted with all the comforts—air conditioning, free toiletries, and a terrace offering stunning views. It’s all waiting for you at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, where your Maltese adventure begins!

Get ready to indulge in a delightful culinary experience at Grand Hotel Excelsior's very own Admirals Landing restaurant! Here, the art of dining comes alive with a menu brimming with local flavors and international favorites. Picture yourself savoring a delicious platter while enjoying panoramic views of the shimmering Mediterranean Sea. Whether you're an adventurous eater or have a penchant for comfort food, the talented chefs are dedicated to crafting dishes that aren’t just meals but memories waiting to be made. Don't forget to treat yourself to one (or two) refreshing cocktails while you feast on the stunning sunset views!

In addition to gastronomic adventures, prepare to be spoiled with an array of entertainment options that will keep your spirits high. Our hotel hosts nightly live performances that light up your evenings, offering everything from soft serenades to foot-tapping tunes. Feel the rhythm of Malta come alive in our lively atmosphere, where you can dance the night away or simply unwind with a drink in hand while enjoying the performances. Who knows? You might just discover your new favorite Maltese music or even join in a traditional dance—creating stories you’ll share back home!

The Grand Hotel Excelsior is your perfect base for exploring all that Valletta has to offer. Just a short stroll from your luxurious accommodations is a treasure trove of cobblestone streets, historical sites, and lively markets waiting to be explored. As you wander through the narrow alleys, you’ll uncover quaint cafes, artisan shops, and breathtaking architecture—each step adding a piece to your Maltese adventure. After a day of excitement, return to unwind on the hotel’s private beach or take a leisurely dip in the outdoor pool. Let the soothing waves wash your worries away as you reflect on yet another splendid day at the Grand Hotel Excelsior. Your extraordinary escape is just beginning!

Closest airports

Malta International Airport

3.2mi

Most popular amenities

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Rooms

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Grand Excelsior Suite

4 Double Beds

3555 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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This upper-floor and luxurious suite consists of 4 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 large terraces with outdoor furniture. Has partial views of Marsamxett Harbor and Manoel Island. Also includes 2 living rooms, 2 study areas, 2 dining rooms and 2 balconies. WiFi is free. Can fit up to 2 foldaway beds.

Double Room with Panoramic Sea View and Terrace in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Double Room, Panoramic Sea View, Terrace

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Enjoy breathtaking sea views from your private terrace in our spacious double room. With a queen size bed and a bathtub, it's perfect for 2 adults and 1 child. Embrace luxury with air conditioning and free toiletries.

Superior Deluxe Double Room with Partial Sea View in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Superior Deluxe, Queen/Twin, Partial Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

2 Twin Beds

355 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in our spacious 355 sqft Superior Deluxe Double Room with partial sea view, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the comfort of a Queen size bed or 2 Twin beds and a private balcony with a view.

Royal Suite with Terrace and Full Sea View in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Royal Suite, 2 King, Sea View, Terrace

2 King Size Beds

1 Sofa Bed

1615 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in luxury in our spacious Royal Suite with a full sea view, featuring a terrace, 2 king size beds, and a sofa bed. Enjoy the ocean breeze and stunning views in this 1615 sqft suite with all the modern comforts.

Deluxe Double Room with Full Sea View and Terrace in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Deluxe, Queen, Sea View, Terrace

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Terrace

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Indulge in luxury with our Deluxe Double Room offering stunning full sea views, a private terrace, and spacious 355 sqft of comfort. Accommodating 3 adults and 1 child, relax in style with a queen-size bed, bathtub, and free toiletries.

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Classic, Quadruple, Garden View

1 Double Bed

645 sqft

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Set on higher floors and overlooking the garden, this quadruple room features satellite TV, a seating area and air conditioning. It includes a large double bed and 2 roll-away beds.

Classic Family Room with Garden View (2 Adults + 2 Children) in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Classic Family, Garden View

2 Twin Beds

1 Double Bed

645 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Escape to our spacious Classic Family Room with Garden View, designed for 2 adults and 2 children. Enjoy the comfort of air conditioning, free toiletries, and a private balcony overlooking the garden in this 646 sqft retreat.

Family Partial Sea View Room in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Family, King, Partial Sea View

1 King Size Bed

590 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in our spacious Family Partial Sea View Room, featuring a comfortable King size bed and a private balcony with a stunning ocean view. Perfect for 2 adults and 2 children, enjoy amenities like air conditioning, free toiletries, and a relaxing bathtub.

Deluxe Double Room with Full Sea View in Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Deluxe, Queen, Sea View

1 Queen Size Bed

355 sqft

Ocean view

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Bathtub

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Indulge in the breathtaking full sea view from the balcony of our Deluxe Double Room, featuring a comfortable Queen size bed and a spacious 355 sqft area, perfect for 3 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the luxury of air conditioning and a relaxing bath in the bathtub, with free toiletries provided for your comfort.

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Deluxe, King, Partial Sea View, Single Use

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Balcony

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single deluxe partial sea view is 355 square feet and includes a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

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Deluxe, Triple, Partial Sea View

1 Double Bed

1 Sofa Bed

355 sqft

Balcony

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triple deluxe partial sea view is 355 square feet and includes either 2 single beds 80-130 width or a double bed 131-150 width plus a sofa bed plus balcony, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , safe, bathrobes, and slippers.

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Deluxe, Triple, Inland View

1 Double Bed

1 King Size Bed

355 sqft

Balcony

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Triple Deluxe Inland is 355 square feet and includes either a double bed 131-150 width or a king-size bed 150-183 width plus balcony, desk, satellite tv , hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities , safe, and slippers.

Guest reviews

8.3

2,817 reviews

Categories of assessments

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Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

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Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Sarah

9.1

January 2023

In general everything was very good. The room was quite large, the breakfast had tons of options, the staff was very helpful, and the free parking garage onsite was convenient. The location was also good because it was right next to Valletta without being directly in the hullabaloo of Valletta and its narrow streets with car restrictions. We were also particularly appreciative that the hotel was able to lend us electrical outlet adaptors as we were naive and didn't realize that they use the same plug type as the UK and not the rest of Europe.

The beds were a bit too hard for my liking but I know that's personal. The room did smell a bit like stale smoke which was unpleasant but didn't ruin our stay.

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Db

9.1

September 2022

Breakfast was superb: omelette s custom made, mushrooms, baked tomatoes, coffee. Room had a nice view of the pool, beach, and harbor. Room had a terrace which was just great for sitting and relaxing. Location was very good - we could walk to central Valletta.

Food choices were very limited. Tiki bar/restaurant had no salads, no small dishes, nothing light. Wednesday buffet BarB Q was too much food and for a high a price. Too few local beers! Inside bar food was a good alternative - they had salads, burgers, sandwiches. And the live music was a plus. TV in room had poor reception, and only about 5 channels; 2 news channels in English were BBC with poor sound and France 24.

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Evelyn

9.1

September 2023

Fantastic location overlooking the sea with a beautiful pool area, plenty of sun loungers & areas to sit. The staff are really lovely & always willing to help. Rooms are exceptionally clean & large. Breakfast & buffet dinners were very good with plenty of choice & the Tikki bar was great for a drink any time of the day or night. Despite the need for a complete update to the front of the building & some renovations to bathrooms, bedrooms etc it’s a really lovely place to stay with its old world charm & so much nicer than modern faceless hotels.

Whilst the hotel is in a great location for relaxing by the pool it is a bit of a hike up many stairs & a hill to get into Valletta centre. The front of the hotel needs renovation & the bathrooms & bedroom furniture do require updating. Sun loungers were old & uncomfortable & need replacing. I found the bed was extremely hard too but that might be preferable to others. Staying here isn’t cheap & I think more money needs to be invested on maintaining & improving the inside & outside to bring it back up to a 5* rating which it definitely isn’t at the moment.

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Raul

8.2

August 2023

It’s a fantastic Hotel with the amenities and facilities you would expect from a big size five star venue. Squeaky clean and spacious rooms, well trained staff, great swimming pool and ambience around it. very good breakfast with many options to choose from, a delightful lobby bar with a scenic view of the bay. If you book an ocean front room you will get the best view of your life

There are weddings quite often at the hotel and when they take place in the Tiki Village which is right under the ocean view rooms like the one we had, it can get very noisy. One night it was so bad that I went to the front desk to complain. I received all sort of apologies, but had to bear with the noise until close to midnight. The following day manager sent us a bottle of wine with a nice letter. So bear in mind that a similar situation may occur

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Carleen

9.1

July 2023

The size of our room was fantastic. We had a family one, which consisted of two adjoining rooms. This meant our teens had their own space, two larger than normal single beds and their own separate bathroom. We had a superking bed in our room. Location was fab, only a 7 or 8 min walk up to the high street. The bolt taxi app was very useful, quick and cheap if we were going further afield. The teens loved the scooters. I loved having access to the sea for a daily dip. The food was very good, in the hotel and everywhere we ate.

There are some small elements of the hotel that are ready for an upgrade, but having such great space in the rooms gorgeous setting, absolutely spotless, good staff and food, far outweighed this for us.

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Philip

9.1

June 2023

This hotel has lots of character and atmosphere. It is an older property so don't expect modern. It has a huge outdoor swimming pool (and a smaller indoor pool), with plenty of sun beds. (We visited in June so I imagine it will get busier in July and August). The rooms were are spacious (we stayed in a full harbour view room) and full bathroom with separate shower. It is in Valletta only minutes walk away to the old city and the bus terminal and restaurants. It has a charming cocktail bar where mood music is played nightly. If you want night clubs and dusco, perhaps you should stay in Silema! Finally, the staff were delightful and went out of their way towards to offer a first class service.

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William

9.1

July 2023

This is THE ideal hotel in Malta for a sea front location, excellent amenities, especially for families. walkable to all points of interest, harbor excursions, and excellent surrounding/outstanding restaurants. Hotel personnel are invariably helpful, food choices are plentiful, especially at morning and evening buffets.

All rooms have balconies and a good views. It is important to specify exactly what one expects in terms of the view. Full sea view rooms are significantly more expensive.

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Raymond

8.2

May 2023

I liked the hotel as a whole and with excellent location for a short walk into Valletta. Room servicing was very good, with ‘turndown’ service. Dinner gave a wide variety and excellent choices. Wine list pretty decent too.

Front of house staff were really quite inexperienced, and therefore, bar services and waiting on was not very good. Also, the pool side bar was not open, so, any drinks or snacks had to be carried down from 6th to 1st floor and out to the pool. Unfortunately, we found the breakfast to be rather ‘average’ and, for the choice and quality €20 was too much, so we walked the short distance to buy breakfast in Valletta.

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Kerry

8.2

May 2023

The welcome was great, quick check in and friendly staff. The breakfast was tasty and well organised as well as the staff being great. The dinner buffet was lovely. Great options and top service. Lovely pools and outside area. Rooms were very clean and housekeeping were very friendly and did an excellent job.

The bar service was really disappointing several times orders were wrong or half turned up. No one was taking orders we had to come and ask to be served. It was unfortunate that you had to pay €10 per day for the steam and sauna as due to it being a 5 star hotel I would have thought this would be included.

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Matthew

9.1

July 2023

The location is perfect a short walk, albeit uphill do the gates of the city, but only took us about 10 minutes. The staff are great and the breakfast is fantastic. The outside pool and small beach style part by the sea are great, as you can get both a city and sea break in one hit. Our room view was wonderful, the rooms on the 9th floor have more privacy as the tohers can see into other peoples balcony where the 9th floor is cut off, the harbour/ inlet sea view of ours was great.

We really enjoyed the hotel, it could be criticised as fading elegance in a lot of areas and does need sprucing up, but that is offset by its plus points and value for money.

Points of Interest Around Grand Hotel Excelsior

Attractions

Auberge de Castille

0.3mi

St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann)

0.4mi

Upper Barrakka Gardens

0.4mi

Senglea

0.7mi

Birgu (Vittoriosa)

0.8mi

Malta Maritime Museum

1.1mi

Malta at War Museum

1.2mi

Three Cities

1.7mi

Hal Saflieni Hypogeum

1.9mi

Palazzo Parisio

3.7mi

Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum

4.4mi

Mdina

5.8mi

Hagar Qim

6mi

Popeye Village Malta (Sweethaven Village)

10.2mi

Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens

16.9mi

Restaurants

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • Seasonal

Location

  • Indoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of Grand Hotel Excelsior

Spa/Wellness packages

Restaurant

Private beach area

Outdoor swimming pool

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' pool

Free wifi

Room service

Fitness center

Steam room

Beach

Air conditioning

Bar

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Ocean view

Non-smoking rooms

Live music/Performance

Wheelchair accessible

Beach chairs/Loungers

Garden view

Elevator

Garden

View

Free toiletries

Balcony

Bathtub

Stay rules - Grand Hotel Excelsior

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Grand Hotel Excelsior

What's the check-in and check-out schedule at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

The timetable for guests at Grand Hotel Excelsior is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 12:00 PM.

How much does a stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior cost?

Rooms at Grand Hotel Excelsior are available starting from $124. Prices might vary according to room availability and chosen dates. To see the current rates, please add your travel dates.

What types of rooms does Grand Hotel Excelsior offer?

The Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a variety of rooms including Family, Double, and Suite categories. The rooms range in size from 355 to 1615 sqft, accommodating up to 3 adults and 2 children. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed options include Queen, King, and Twin beds, with some rooms offering full or partial sea views and terrace or balcony access.

How can guests spend their time at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Guests at Grand Hotel Excelsior can indulge in a range of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel features a private beach area where guests can relax and enjoy the ocean view. For those wanting to take a dip, the hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and a separate indoor swimming pool, with a designated pool for kids, offering options for guests of all ages. The hotel also has a spa offering wellness packages, sauna, steam room, and a fitness center. Additionally, guests can enjoy live music performances at the hotel and relax at the sun deck or terrace. The on-site restaurant, Admirals Landing, provides a convenient option for dining. With these amenities, guests can make the most of their time at the hotel, enjoying a variety of activities and relaxation opportunities.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior feature a pool area?

The Grand Hotel Excelsior offers two pools. Pool 1 is seasonal, located outdoors, and has an age restriction for adults only. Pool 2 is available year-round, indoors, and also has an age restriction for adults only.

Is there an in-house restaurant at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

The hotel has one on-site restaurant, Admirals Landing.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Yes, both cash and credit cards are valid payment options at Grand Hotel Excelsior. The hotel accepts cash as well as credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. This allows guests the flexibility to pay using their preferred method, whether it be cash or card.