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  • Malta Holidays
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  • Grand Hotel Excelsior

Grand Hotel Excelsior

TripAdvisor Review
Malta and Gozo, Europe
Valletta

Valetta isn't just Malta's capital, but a UNESCO world heritage site. It's a window on a world of history and culture, it's the ideal starting point for an idyllic and deeply satisfying holiday experience. Given all of that, why would you entrust your accommodation to anything but the best that the region has to offer?

The five star Grand Hotel Excelsior with its prestigious location (just a couple of minutes walk from the gates of Valetta) and its astonishing views across Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island is as much a draw as Valetta itself.

Experience Malta's rich cultural heritage from the exquisite Grand Hotel Excelsior:

Guests of the Grand Hotel Excelsior are treated to the best of everything: wonderfully comfortable, tastefully appointed rooms, exemplary spa and leisure facilities, and renowned cuisine at its Stellar Valletta Restaurant (one of three restaurant choices). This is, in every sense, a five-star facility.

You will find your room comfortably spacious with enough room for a king-sized bed (or twin beds). Deluxe Partial Seaview rooms and Deluxe Seafront rooms are also available at a premium, but each and every room boasts a large, well-equipped bathroom with a bath and/or seperate shower and all sorts of facilities including satellite TV with additional paid channels, as well as a mini bar, direct dial phone and tea and coffee making facilities.

Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the hotel, and reassuringly, reception is manned twenty-four hours a day. As you would expect from a hotel of this quality, nothing is too much trouble for the staff to ensure your comfortable stay. You can take your pick of the indoor and outdoor pools, we'd certainly recommend a visit to the hotel beauty centre too.

Rich in the history of Malta, Valetta is a fascinating holiday destination. And when you stay at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, you're perfectly placed to make the most of the experience. Revel in the trip and make the most of the magical experience.

Exclusive Car Hire Offer when you book with Mercury*

Explore more of Malta when you book with us by taking advantage of our exclusive car hire deal. For only £25 you will get the use of a category A style car for 3 days allowing you to get around the island with ease. If you want to know more, please speak to our Reservations team. The offer does not include an optional collision damage waiver which can be booked locally for €10 per day. * Please note that the offer is only available for departure dates between November-March.

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Book 14 nights, pay for only 12 nights. Book 21 nights, pay for only 17 nights.

Valid for stays 01/11/2026 - 28/02/2027.

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It pays to book early! The earlier you book the more you will save!

10% Early Bird Discount

Valid for stays 01/11/2026 - 28/02/2027, if booked by 31/10/2026.

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Facilities

  • Indoor and outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Sundeck
  • Health and beauty centre with gym
  • Indoor pool
  • 30 berth marina
  • 3 restaurants (1 open in summer only)
  • 4 bars including a 24 x 7 Harbour View Bar#
  • Courtesy transport to Valletta City Gate+
  • Wi-Fi Internet access
  • + Departures at 10am and 6pm
  • Some facilities may incur an additional fee
  • # 2 open in summer only

Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.

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The Local Area

EXCLUSIVE CAR HIRE OFFER* - Add 3 days Car Hire for just £25! For more information please call our Reservations Team Today. * Please note that the offer is only available for departure dates between November-March.

This luxurious hotel is located near to the impressive 16th Century bastions of Valletta and offers superb views across Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. The Grand Hotel Excelsior offers standards of service and comfort that one expects from a 5-star establishment. A selection of fine restaurants give the hotel a wide reputation for its high standards of cuisine.

Tripadvisor Reviews

Trip Advisor
4.0 Very Good6,545 reviews
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46%
Very Good
32%
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14%
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5%
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TripAdvisor Review
A very nice Holiday Location

We enjoyned our stay so much. The staff is very friendly. The Pool and the Beach area is wonderfull. The rooms are very clean. The Noise Level very low. The atmosphere is fantastic. The location is very good to see Valletta.

Review by Ali E Valletta, Malta
TripAdvisor Review
Excellent location

The location is excellent. Very close to Valletta, the local bus station, near to the water front and only 15 minutes from the airport. We used Uber and Bolt taxis to get around the Island. Once you have downloaded the app it's the best way to travel. The rooms are good, but could do with some updating and decoration. Free water everyday, with the room cleaned daily. We were on the 3rd floor which was very quiet. The pool is good although a bit slippy as you walk into it, and the food and drink setvice was very good. When ordered they took very little time to arrive and the staff pleasant. We went half board and although expensive the evening dinner had plenty of variety and eat as much as you like. The breakfast was good and again a lot of variety although the tea is not good. Overall the hotel was good for us, but not a 5 star by any means. However we had a fantastic week in Malta and the location of the hotel is spot on. Would stay again and recommend to others.

Review by David C Malta
TripAdvisor Review
Okay but not the best

Good location and shuttle up Valletta city a must. Hotel is very tired and not 5 star rooms or service. 3 star at best. Balconies not private at all.

Review by 376liannep Rainham, United Kingdom
TripAdvisor Review
Cannot fault this hotel

Cannot fault the hotel or location. We have just returned from a one week stay. Yes, the hotel is slightly dated, however, the rooms and the hotel are immaculately clean and we cannot fault the staff. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.
The location is pretty central to Valletta centre. There is a minibus drop off that runs from the hotel to the top of the road. If you don’t want to use the minibus, there are around 50 steps from the hotel to the road then a small incline walk (around 10 mins to the centre). Due to the heatwave we were glad of this service. The breakfast service is excellent. There is plenty of choice for everyone’s palate.
We ate in the Admiral landing restaurant and again, the food and service was excellent.
I am aware that the hotel is going to be refurbished after the season. I will definitely be back once it reopens. Would I recommend the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Definitely!

TripAdvisor Review
Just great

Great location, staff fantastic, food good, a little tied around the edges but a great place to stay. We definitely be back after refit starting Feb 2027

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