Grand Hotel Excelsior - Floriana
35.897077, 14.505327Overview
5-star seafront hotel with Valletta's only private beach and a 30-berth yacht marina
Private Beach & Marina
Grand Hotel Excelsior Floriana offers the only private sandy beach in Valletta, reserved exclusively for guests. The hotel's in-house marina accommodates 30 berths and hosts Malta's Annual Boat Show. Direct sea access from the beach and a bathing platform let guests swim in Marsamxett Harbour alongside super yachts.
Dining & Entertainment
Three restaurants and five bars serve international cuisine, featuring themed dinner nights such as Asian and Indian buffet evenings. The Harbour View restaurant offers panoramic sea views, while the Tiki bar provides outdoor cocktails by the water. Evening entertainment includes live music and performances in the lobby bar, with a guest rating highlighting 'brilliant live performances'.
Rooms & Accommodation
The hotel has 433 rooms and suites spread across 10 floors, with most including a balcony or terrace. Deluxe Double Rooms with Full Sea View offer large terraces and sun loungers, while Premier rooms add separate seating areas. Room amenities include air conditioning, LCD TV with satellite channels, tea/coffee maker, and a turn-down service with chocolate.
Wellness & Spa
Carisma Spa provides body treatments, facials, massages, manicures, and pedicures, plus spa packages and a relaxation lounge. Guests have free access to a large outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, and a fitness centre with locker rooms. The spa also offers beauty services including hair styling and make-up services.
Location & Transfers
Set just outside Valletta's historic entrance, Grand Hotel Excelsior is a 10-minute walk from the city gate and 500 metres from the main bus terminus. A complimentary shuttle runs twice daily at 10:00 and 18:00 to Valletta's city centre, and the hotel also provides an airport shuttle on request. Nearby attractions include Valletta City Gate, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the National Museum of Archaeology.
- Private Beach: Only sandy beach in Valletta, exclusive to guests
- Marina: 30-berth private yacht marina hosting Malta's Annual Boat Show
- Award: British Airways Holidays Customer Excellence Award
- Wellness: Carisma Spa with body treatments and steam room
- Location: 10-minute walk to Valletta, free shuttle service
Licence number: H/0003
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Single bed
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Max:3 persons
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Essential information about Grand Hotel Excelsior
| 💵 Lowest room price | 11003 INR |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 500 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 7.6 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Malta International, MLA |
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