Best Places To Stay In Malta: 8 Luxury Hotels - Updated 2024

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Elodie
Elodie 
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Nestled in the middle of the Mediterranean, Malta is a country rich in history and offers beautiful architectural and natural sights to see. Despite its small size, Malta is home to some fine five star hotels offering panoramic seafront views, an impressive collection of indoor and outdoor pools as well as some of the finest spa and fitness centers.

If you are looking for where to stay, we’ve selected the top 8 five-star hotels for a memorable stay in Malta.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 04, 2024.

1. Intercontinental Malta (from USD 159)

Located in St. Julian’s, this five star resort is only 2 minutes away from the beach. The six bars and restaurants serve a large variety of cuisines, from international to Italian. Sports facilities with indoor and outdoor swimming pools, squash courts, and a fitness centre complete their offerings. The staff can help you organise the perfect stay and book anything you might need in Malta. Just ask the concierge – there is literally nothing they cannot do!

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InterContinental Malta, an IHG Hotel

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: St. George's Bay
3.67 km (2.3 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna

2. Grand Hotel Excelsior Valletta (from USD 227)

This five star seafront hotel is located at the entrance of the historic Valletta, the capital of Malta. The hotel’s three restaurants and five bars serve a wide selection of international cuisine including seafood and vegetarian meals. The poolside bar offers panoramic views to the island and is the perfect spot for a relaxed afternoon and elegant evening.

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Grand Hotel Excelsior

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Great Siege Road
648 meters (0.5 ft) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre Garden

3. The Westin Dragonara Resort (from USD 226)

Just a 4 minute walk away from the beach, this resort overlooks the Mediterranean Sea in St Julian’s. The Westin Dragonara Resort offers two private beaches as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. The three restaurants available on the property serve Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine. The award-winning Terrace Restaurant offers a daily buffet breakfast all year-round and a daily themed buffet from June until September. Drinks are available until late in the lobby’s bar.

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The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Dragonara Road
3.58 km (2.3 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Fitness centre Garden

4. Hilton Malta (from USD 219)

Situated just 7 minutes from the beach, Hilton Malta is a five star luxury hotel with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. Spacious rooms feature a balcony with a vista on the sea or Portomaso Marina. Five bars and restaurants offer different cuisine types from international cuisine to Thai cuisine. With all its facilities, you are assured to spend a good time at the Hilton Malta with the tennis court, a fully equipped fitness centre, and a casino. A spa with indoor swimming pool complete the offerings with four outdoor pools and two paddling pools for the little ones.

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Hilton Malta

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Portomaso
3.22 km (2.0 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

5. The Palace (from USD 215)

Located just 500 metres (0,3 miles) from Sliema’s bus terminus and Valletta Ferry, The Palace is a five star hotel with most rooms featuring a balcony overlooking Valletta and the harbour. A rooftop spa with infinity pool and two restaurants complete the offering of The Palace.

The six designer suites are an interesting highlight of the property as they have been specifically designed to enhance your experience. Each suite has a different and innovative theme (view, texture, music, light, flavours, and fragrance).

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AX The Palace

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: High Street
1.82 km (1.2 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

6. Le Méridien St. Julian's Hotel & Spa (from USD 212)

Only a minute from the beach, Le Méridien St. Julian’s Hotel & Spa is located in St. Julian’s, along the seafront. Each charming room features a private balcony, flat-screen TV, and contemporary-style décor. Five bars and restaurants offer you a wide range of cuisines and extensive list of wine and coffee. KuDeTa rooftop restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy a stylish evening with panoramic views over the island.

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Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: 39 Main Street, Balluta Bay - Taxi entrance: Triq Dun Anton Tabone
2.58 km (1.6 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Sauna Fitness centre

7. Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's (from USD 192)

Just a few minutes walk from the beach, this five star hotel is set on the seafront in St. George’s Bay. The resort features two outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool and private balcony in each room. Three restaurants offer a wide variety of cuisine, from grilled seafood to international dishes, with the focus of each venue on seasonal and fresh ingredients.

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Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible Visual Aid: Braille Visual Aid: Tactile

Address: St. George's Bay
4.12 km (2.6 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Sauna

8. Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz (from USD 194)

The five star Kempinski property is located in San Lawrenz, on Gozo Island. Each of the suites feature a private balcony, flat screen TV, high speed internet, and luxurious toiletries. The resort offers two heated indoor pools, an indoor hot tub, a hammam, steam bath as well as a fully equipped gym and the the Mediterranean’s largest Ayurvedic health centre. In addition, two squash courts, two floor-lit tennis courts, and three outdoor pools complete the resort. Four restaurants and two bars offer the best dining experience in Gozo.

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Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz

Wifi Available Wheelchair accessible

Address: Triq ir-Rokon, San Lawrenz SLZ 1040
32.39 km (20.2 mi) from St. John's Co-Cathedral

Parking Restaurant Pets allowed Room service Meeting/banquet facilities Bar 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court

A luxurious break

Malta has a lot of five star offerings for you to get pampered and spend a memorable time with breathtaking views. Check our articles to know what to do and visit in Malta and Gozo for your stay!

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
Disclosure: Trip101 selects the listings in our articles independently. Some of the listings in this article contain affiliate links.

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Elodie is an avid passport stamp collector and adventure seeker. She defines herself as storyteller, marketeer, diver and traveller - not necessarily in that order. She is currently based in Bali,...Read more

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