Grand Hotel Excelsior

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury beachfront hotel with spa, near Malta Experience

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Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A marina, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $162
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 22 - Nov 23

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a balcony with chairs.

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, two bedside tables with lamps, a TV, and a view of the city through large windows.

Presidential Suite

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

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A spacious hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the city through large windows.

Royal Suite

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a view of the city through large windows.

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

View all photos for Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

A hotel room with a balcony, a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and two lamps.

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

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

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Inland Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a TV, a chair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

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

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a lamp, and a balcony with chairs.

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, Garden View

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

Family Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta

What's nearby

  • Grand Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • City Gate - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks Reserve Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Teatre - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tribe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Balzunetta Gastropub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Club Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Grand Hotel Excelsior

  • Grand Hotel Excelsior offers a private beach and puts you near activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, and surfing/body boarding. The outdoor pool and indoor pool provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in hot stone massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy. Dining choices include 2 restaurants and the 2 bars/lounges are great places to grab a cold drink. A marina, a poolside bar, and a fitness center are other highlights at this luxurious hotel. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 428 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite valet parking
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its wide variety, delicious options, and excellent service. (139 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurants served good food, with a huge breakfast selection and excellent quality, and the staff provided friendly and attentive service. (73 reviews)
  • The hotel's private beach area is lovely, with a beautiful view of the harbor and access to the sea. (39 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean rooms and lovely pool area.
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8/10 Very good

Great location with really friendly staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in a good location
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4/10 Fair

Location very good, but a steep climb into town... Hotel pool area and access to the sea are great Hotel is very dated and tired, in serious need of a revamp it's like stepping in nto the 1980's Note the hotel take a security deposit and hold on to this for 30 days after your stay which is frustrating
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are amazing 👏
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, on the water, close to city centre with shuttle service.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful hotel beautifully and conveniently located within walking distance of Valetta. You’ll meet the kindest staff members, you’ll experience the highest standards and everything you could wish for is provided to you in this luxurious five star setting.
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8/10 Very good

Like the sea access and excellent buffet breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Good pool area. Staff was friendly and helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one night. Very nice hotel. We had a large room with balcony over looking the pool and river. Several restaurants, nice bar, pool. There is a spa but we did not use it. They have a shuttle to town. We road to town and walked back. Ten minute walk.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really enjoyed my stay here, the hotel was lovely and the staff were so helpful, would definitely come back here
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10/10 Exceptional

Fab food including the excellent breakfast buffet - lovely to be taken to our table rather than scrambling for a table, excellent quality breakfast, friendly staff, delicious meal one night in the Admiral’s Landing. The hotel is a little old-fashioned and the dark wood furniture v comfortable if a little tired - with a random selection of wall art but the rooms and bathrooms are huge and there are enough plugs etc, though no USB points as to be expected. Pool good with plenty of sun loungers, a beach and sea swimming too. We had booked Tiki restaurant but a huge rain storm meant it had to be closed but we had the delicious meal at Admiral’s Landing instead.
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8/10 Very good

Great Hotel with an amazing buffet breakfast and the outdoor pool area is amazing you can spend the day lounging around the pool, with bar and food services, it has an incredible view.
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8/10 Very good

We really enjoyed the private beach and proximity to city center. The room was quiet and comfortable, and the hotel staff are very helpful and accommodating.
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10/10 Exceptional

The location is spectacular. The staff are all so accommodating and kind. I had a lovely stay
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8/10 Very good

Fabulous swimming in the sea safely on hotel's edge.
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10/10 Exceptional

Although, the hotel is older and scheduled for a revamp, it was very clean and well maintained. Location was great and having onsite car rental parking made it a perfect for us
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10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic hotel with great amenities , restaurants , pool , gym etc…
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel, fantastic facilities with a lovely breakfast! A real gem!
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8/10 Very good

The hotel have seen its glory days. But good location close to Valetta.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was very good
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the hotel . Great location , beds super comfy . Room had partial sea view and very spacious. Amazing views over the harbour. . Would definitely return !
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely staff, great breakfast choices, great location.
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8/10 Very good

Our room was comfortable but badly need refurbishing very worn out. The property as a whole needs a lot of work very old and unkept. The restaurant food was very average. The staff were excellent
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10/10 Exceptional

Room cleaned regularly, busy at breakfast but staff cope well with it all and get people seated quickly - great choice of food - pool lovely, large - little 'beach' next behind pool on harbourside lovely - view across harbour amazing - Valletta great city - all recommended.