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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
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Sun deck
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.
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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Royal Suite

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

Royal Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Terrace
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 180 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

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

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 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 manicure/pedicure and aromatherapy 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 front desk safe and massage treatment rooms
  • 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

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 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

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

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 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

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 1 mi (2 km) of Grand Harbour and Malta Experience. City Gate and Royal Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

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