Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Private beach
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Royal Suite
Ballroom
Private pool

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Place, Grand Harbour
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite

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

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

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
  • Free WiFi

Family Room Partial Sea View

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

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

Family Room

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

Deluxe Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Excelsior Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Floriana

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this Floriana hotel, you'll be steps from Msida Bastion Historic Garden and a 5-minute walk from Grand Harbour. City Gate and Monti Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Merchant Street Market - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Malta Experience - 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
  • ‪Trabuxu Bistro - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪I PUPI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rampila - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

5-star beachfront hotel near St George's Beach
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.

  • 428 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Property payment types

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 and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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).

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

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to the airport?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is 5.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

As of Jun 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on Jun 30, 2026 start from CA $334, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have an airport shuttle?

Grand Hotel Excelsior offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 50 per vehicle, roundtrip.

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Grand Hotel Excelsior, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20.00 for adults and EUR 10.00 for children. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

This hotel offers free self parking and valet parking.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a pool?

Grand Hotel Excelsior features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Grand Hotel Excelsior have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features reflexology, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to downtown Floriana?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is 0.3 mi away from Floriana.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 569 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1008 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Kamen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, great breakfast choices, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anne-Helene Lilian Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and courteous staff, good food, shuttle bus.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great room with terrace.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and wonderful buffet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Richard W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Whilst dated in some aspects, the hotel is in a great location and the staff are excellent. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff throughout the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location outside of valletta city
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prabhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very good and clean. Staff on the reception was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious hotel with all the amenities at a reasonable price about a 15-20 minute walk from the high street of Valetta.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, staff were attentive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff are incredibly friendly and attentive, from the doorman to the restaurant employees, all of whom genuinely offer assistance.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Cedric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent especially the person cleaning the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and great service from all the staff. Great facilities too Only an 8 minute walk from Valletta main town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent Room was spotless
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean. Friendly staff. Good food
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big rooms, helpful and friendly staff. Shuttle bus was a godsend for my elderly father, who loves to walk but couldn’t manage the 80 stairs!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Youri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff. Suitable location, easy parking. The hotel has all facilities but is a bit old. Breakfast is ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, large room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff . Great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for getting around Valletta
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely new hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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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
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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