Overview
Holiday like royalty in Malta at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, an opulent hotel overlooking the glamourous marina and Manoel Island. There is a private sand beach complete with sun loungers and parasols as well as a private marina where glittering y...
Holiday like royalty in Malta at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, an opulent hotel overlooking the glamourous marina and Manoel Island. There is a private sand beach complete with sun loungers and parasols as well as a private marina where glittering yachts bob gently under the glorious Maltese sun. Rooms are tastefully and conveniently furnished, each offering a different view of the stunning surrounding areas. Also adjacent to the hotel is the ancient and fascinating city of Valletta, which is perfect for a culture-soaked day out.
Distance from nearest beach
The Grand Hotel Excelsior boasts its own private sand beach offering sun loungers and direct access into the Mediterranean Sea.
Distance from resort centre
The hotel is conveniently located at the entrance to old Valletta city, making it perfect for exploring. There is also an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants nearby.
Distance from airport
Malta International Airport is approximately 9km away from the Grand Hotel Excelsior.
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Pools
![Restaurant]( "Restaurant")
Restaurant
![Bar]( "Bar")
Bar
![Gym]( "Fitness Centre")
Gym
![Beach]( "Beach")
Beach
![Spa]( "Spa")
Spa
![Wifi]( "Wi-Fi")
Wifi
Deluxe Inland Room
- 1 king-size or twin beds
- Spacious balcony
- Overlooking landscaped gardens
- Armchair
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Telephone
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Bathroom
Deluxe Pool Room Area
- 1 king-size or twin beds
- Located close to the pool area
- Armchair
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Telephone
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Bathroom
Deluxe Partial Sea View Room
- 1 king-size or twin beds
- Sea views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island
- Armchair
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Telephone
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Bathroom
Deluxe Seafront Room
- King-size bed
- Panoramic views of Marsamxett Harbour, Manoel Island and the hotel’s private yacht marina
- Armchair
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Telephone
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Bathroom
Deluxe Seafront Room with Terrace
- 1 king-size bed
- Spacious terrace
- Stunning sea views
- Access to Executive Club Lounge
- Armchair
- Air conditioning
- TV
- Telephone
- Bathroom
- Safe
- Minibar
- Coffee and tea making facilities
- Bathroom
All-Inclusive
If you choose to go all inclusive, the programme generally consists of breakfast (8am to 10.30am), lunch (1pm to 3pm) and dinner (7pm to 9.30pm), all buffet style, served in the main restaurant. During meals soft drinks, beer, water and wine are usually offered. Locally produced alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like water, wine, soft drinks, beer and spirits are usually served from 11am to 10pm (except during meal times).
Details may be subject to change. You will be provided with full details of the all-inclusive programme on arrival at the hotel.
4.4
Google reviews (4034)
Shayla Constantin
Pretty unimpressed with this hotel. Upon entering it has a lovely appearance and we were given a free drink while checking in. After that there was no offer to have our luggage taken to our room. The room was dank, dark and the balcony view was pretty sad having to look at a dirty wall. Outside the hotel smells of mould. A couple of hours after check-in I tried to have a nap, but a cleaning lady tried barging into the room even though I had a do not disturb sign on the door. She asked to clean the room and I responded politely that it would not be necessary as we had just checked in and the room is clean. She responded saying no one was meant to be checked in to the room and gave me a dirty look before she eventually left after I told her again that we had just checked in and repeated that the room is clean. This interaction made me feel unsafe and just made me feel aware that staff maybe don’t communicate with each other well and don’t respect the privacy of guests. The cost of this hotel is not worth what they offer and it does not feel luxurious as they seem to advertise. I’ll also add that they provide a warning not to drink the tap water as it is not safe, I made myself a tea from said tap water as I forgot, and had to use the bottled water provided to make any hot drinks after that, considering staff are aware of the bad tap water, more water should be provided for the room as it takes two bottles to fill the kettle which left us with one bottle for drinking water, this is concerning. My husband and I will not be returning here. Thanks but no thanks.
Sue Borthwick
We spent a very enjoyable break over the New Year period. The hotel is well furnished and very comfortable, however the bedroom we stayed in was in need of some TLC as the carpet was showing signs of wear and the easy chair & furniture looked tired and worn. Also, some of the floor tiles in the bathroom were cracked.
Having said this both the service and the breakfast was excellent. The staff are friendly and attentive and the choice of continental and cooked food at breakfast was extensive. It is also in a great location as only a short distance away from the centre of Valletta and although there are steps from the hotel to street level the hotel operates a free regular shuttle service.
Meg Riley
We stayed here during the Summer of 2024 for a week. We opted for breakfast included during our stay and the large variety of options available was really good. Our twin room was spacious and clean and the pool area was really nice too. The hotel is walking distance to Valletta city centre, so was very convenient for us to get around. The bar on the ground floor made really nice cocktails and had various musical entertainment in the evening which was nice. Most of the staff were friendly and approachable. Our main criticism was the pool bar was very busy so it was not run as efficiently as the indoor restaurants and orders got lost or took ages to arrive. The outdoor eating area for the pool bar also had dirty plates of food that hadn’t been cleaned away which attracted pigeons. Nevertheless, this was not entirely off putting so I would stay here again.
Morten Knudsen
A great hotel with excellent service. While it is a luxurious property, its age is noticeable. The rooms are somewhat worn and could use an upgrade, but staying here is still an enjoyable experience. Everything is clean and well-maintained.
The pool area is fantastic, and the beach is charming. The gym has all the essentials you need.
Breakfast is excellent, offering a wide selection and high-quality options.
The location is ideal, with a short distance to Valletta city center and the ferry to Sliema.
Rob Miles
We had a fantastic stay here. Yes the rooms are showing their age a bit, but the location and the quality of the pool and other facilities more than make up for any shortcomings. There is always something going on, the indoor pool is wonderful for a dip in November and, as seasoned traveler I really appreciate a fridge in my room! Walking distance of the city centre and all the night life, its own sea access and pools and at a very affordable price if you keep a look out for their offers. Would we stay again? 100% Already checking their website : )
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