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Grand Hotel Excelsior

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
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Marina
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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
(26 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
(19 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
(9 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 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

  • 33 sq m
  • 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
(35 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • Garden 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(49 reviews)
  • 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

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.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Grand Harbour and City Gate. Royal Opera House and Monti Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.6 km
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪I PUPI - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Trabuxu Bistro - ‬10 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. 562 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 100 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1014 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Popescu

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Grand Hotel Excelsior is a lovely property with a charming, old–style atmosphere, even though it was only completed in 2007. The classic aesthetic gives it a warm, elegant feel. My room was very spacious, and the view was genuinely beautiful — definitely a highlight of the stay. I also loved the spa; it was relaxing, well-kept, and a great addition to the overall experience. The convenient beach access is another major plus, making it easy to enjoy without any hassle. While keeping the old charm, some amenities, however, feel a bit outdated. The automatic room lights, elevator security system, and bath amenities could use a more modern, functional refresh to match today’s standards. Still, the overall comfort, character, and excellent location make this hotel a very enjoyable place to stay. With a little updating, it could easily elevate its already pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

Staff readily available, clean, comfortable room. No room upgrade offered despite Expedia Status.
Stayed 4 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ross

Travelled with partner
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

John Arthur

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kah Kay

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I had a wonderful room with a huge and spacious terrace facing the Grand Harbour. Room was clean and was well stocked with amenities. Breakfast was a wonderful buffet spread with views of the harbour. Staff were very helpful and polite. Location was great - just 10 minutes walk to the old town of Valletta.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet, close to the city center. Great housekeeping and customer service
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room layout and excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was good and pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
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

Farah, Folsom

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with group
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

Martin

Travelled with family
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

Sarah

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very brief stay as we ended a cruise and were flying home very early the day after. I can only comment on the helpfulness of the staff (excellent) and dinner in the Admiral’s Landing (very good). It is in a great location and very convenient to Valletta with lots to explore there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Iftakhar

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It is a great place in great location however the hotel is tired especially for a very expensive terrace room. It is stuck in a time warp and worn out - bed, chairs carpets. The staff in the bars were very slow and poor, particularly at the poolside bar. The addition of a shuttle bus up the hill is great unless 8 Americans want to pile in as well and were abbusive to us and the driver. For 400 euros a night I also expected breakfast!!
Private marina belonging to the hotel
looking towards pool
view across from room terrace
Pool from room terrace
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in Valletta

Lovely hotel, large comfortable room. Great breakfast. Service very slow in pool area but apart from that it was a great stay. Very convenient for Valletta town which is fabulous and the shuttle bus was a lovely bonus. Hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025