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Grand Hotel Excelsior

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront hotel near St George's Beach

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Private beach
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Marina
Property entrance
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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
(21 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Royal Suite

  • 150 sq m
  • 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
(10 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

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

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(36 reviews)
  • Partial sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

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

Deluxe Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(50 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin 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)
  • Garden view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 Royal Opera House are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Gate - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 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

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 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: 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

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 560 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Glyn

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful classic hotel but upgraded so it has all modern features and charm
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Adjacent to the walled city with free garage though we walked to everything in the old city. Large, comfortable room with terrace overlooking the ancient city walls. Big bath w/separate tub. Great hotel services available.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food in buffet restaurant was moderate. Vegetables grossly overcooked. Champagne party. Excellent wine/champagne menu excellent but didn’t deliver.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patrice

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Comfortable room. Good location near to bus terminal & Valletta city gate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leila

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel in great position for easy access into Valletta. All the staff were very polite and attentive. Lovely break between Xmas and new year.
Stayed 4 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

Tracy Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff and service
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 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

Attilio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony John

Very friendly staff
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dáire

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

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

Stayed 7 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

chinwe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the lovely gestures from the hotel. Room was very clean and it was a fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

DONGJIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staffs were very kind and nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and helpful reception staff, spacious and clean room, great facilities with a choice of eating locations and a 24 hour bar.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms were great size and very clean and breakfast was amazing, loads not choices
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025