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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
Balcony
Property entrance
Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking included

Check out the area

Map
Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Popular LocationUpper Barrakka Gardens12 min walk
  • Popular LocationSliema Ferry13 min walk
  • Popular LocationMalta Experience19 min walk
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)16 min drive

Room options

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

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Family Room, Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 355 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Family Room Partial Sea View

  • 605 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

  • 391 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

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

Family Room (Pool Area)

  • 605 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Floriana

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

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 12 min walk
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min walk
  • Sliema Ferry - 13 min walk
  • The Valletta Waterfront - 16 min walk
  • Malta Experience - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Starbucks Reserve Bar - 9 min walk
  • Cafe Teatre - 9 min walk
  • Vilhena Club - 9 min walk
  • Port 21 - 6 min drive

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. Rooms open to balconies. 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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 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/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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

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
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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).

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 (16-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 May 14, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Grand Hotel Excelsior on Jun 2, 2024 start from $230.18, 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.

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 hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and body treatments.

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to downtown Floriana?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is 0.3 mi away from Floriana.

Grand Hotel Excelsior Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 537 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Fatima

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Concierge was great , restaurant staff and spa were also amazing! Really hard to get hold of reception or room service at times! The flush didn’t work properly and had to wait hours for it to work, when you have a 5 years old it can be hard to work with something that’s not working! Also the saune is not indicated I couldn’t find it ! Swimming pool is great and big enough! The artist on Saturday night was great ! Overall I would come back to stay in the hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent old world hotel.
A Grand hotel with top notch service. The location could not be be better and the staff was friendly and professional at every turn.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Underwhelming
We spent 5 nights at the hotel.. The hotel has good facilities but lacks atmosphere. The staff were polite and professional and the rooms were nice. The staff were slow to serve drinks in the bar and we had to keep asking for tea at breakfast. Areas round the pool were not cleared from glasses/plates for days. Access to Valletta was good for us but not good for those with mobility issues.
Pool area and views
Sunbathing/swimming area
Gingerbread display in goyer
Tikka seating left like this for at least two nights
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry, ALGOZ

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chose this hotel because of a previous stay and also proximity to Valletta. My wife has a wheelchair which we found was not very good to get to Valletta with as the pathways are not very good, but a taxi was cheap and quick enough. Wish they would use disabled people to plan these features. Hotel itself was marvellous.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Zachary

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great plade to stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Grand Excelsior. The staff were extremely helpful, friendly and playful. We stayed in a 7th floor terraced room and absolutely loved the view. The room was extremely quiet, although it was the low season, and the common areas were often quite loud, especially with children, but we are an older couple without children, thus not always in the mood for children's antics. The dining options were limited during the Christmas season, thus we ate out more often than inside. The breakfast buffet was very good, but extremely British, which is perhaps expected. Obviously, we are not British.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely stay at this hotel but sadly facilities let it down a bit. Staff are wonderful, great breakfast but room a bit dated ( although bed very comfortable) bathroom has a very deep but short bath. Hand shower above by doesn’t reach so you can wash your hair! Separate shower cable but only has large fixed shower head on the ceiling! No hot water from sink but plenty in bath! All in all good stay but could do with a bit of an upgrade to make it 5*!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Attilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Muhammed

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
This property is past its best years..Requires some proper cleaning and renovation. The best thing about excelsior is its location, which is convenient and its staff, especially Jordan, who was very helpful and caring. We were disappointed with the poor quality of breakfast buffet. Omelet was on a verge of being burnt and very flat. Not 5 star at all. Lots of poor quality breads and overall disappointing. Yet again, the serving staff was nice. Poor room cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023