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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
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Exterior
Marina
Sundeck

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Great Siege Road, Floriana, Malta
  • Sliema Ferry
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Deluxe Inland Room

  • 356 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Panoramic Seafront Room with Terrace

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

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

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Deluxe Room, Garden View | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Deluxe Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Family Room Partial Sea View

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Garden View

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Royal Suite

  • 1615 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room with Full Sea View with Terrace

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Presidential Suite | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Presidential Suite

  • 1938 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Family Room (Pool Area)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room (Pool Area)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 605 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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 Monti Shopping Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Sliema Ferry - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Malta Experience - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Fort St. Elmo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 29 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. 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

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to the airport?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is 5.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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. It's available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Grand Hotel Excelsior?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (9-min drive) and Oracle Casino (17-min drive) are 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 aromatherapy.

How close is Grand Hotel Excelsior to downtown Floriana?

Grand Hotel Excelsior is 0.3 mi away from Floriana.