The Luxury Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in April 2026. Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Malta. I hope you will like it!
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1 Iniala Harbour House Valletta, Malta
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Located in Valletta and with Qui-Si-Sana Beach reachable within 2.8 km, Iniala Harbour House provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a tour desk. A spa and wellness centre comprising a fitness centre, an indoor pool, a sauna, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a wardrobe, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms include a kettle, while selected rooms have a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. At Iniala Harbour House every room is equipped with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, Full English/Irish and American options.
The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at this 5-star hotel.
Speaking Catalan, English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are willing to help at any time of the day.
Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Valletta Waterfront, University of Malta - Valletta Campus and Upper Barrakka Gardens. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 7 km from Iniala Harbour House.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 370 EUR.
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2 Palazzo Bifora Mdina, Malta
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Located in Mdina and with Hagar Qim reachable within 10 km, Palazzo Bifora provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property features services including meeting and banquet facilities and evening entertainment.
The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Palazzo Bifora every room is fitted with bed linen and towels.
Breakfast is available daily, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options.
University of Malta is 10 km from the accommodation, while Malta National Aquarium is 11 km away. The nearest airport is Malta International, 8 km from Palazzo Bifora, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Guest review score 9.7,
rooms from around 227 EUR.
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3 Hyatt Regency Malta St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Stay in the heart of St Julian's.
Hyatt Regency Malta features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in St Julian's. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a concierge service. There is a spa and wellness centre with an outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool and fitness centre, as well as a sauna.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.
Staff speak Arabic, German, English and Spanish at the reception.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include St George's Bay Beach, Balluta Bay Beach and Bay Street Shopping Complex. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 9 km from Hyatt Regency Malta.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 89 EUR.
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4 Hilton Malta St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Stay in the heart of St Julian's.
Set on the seafront in Saint Julian's, the Hilton Malta is a luxury 5-star hotel offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea and a modern décor. On site you will find a spa with indoor swimming pool, 4 seasonal outdoor pools, and 2 paddling pools for children.
The spacious rooms at Hotel Hilton Malta feature a large balcony overlooking the sea or Portomaso marina. All rooms are air-conditioned and feature Wi-Fi access, a tea/coffee maker, and a satellite LCD TV. Some rooms offer access to the Business and Executive lounges.
The hotel's Oceana Restaurant serves lunch and dinner by the pool, while the Blue Elephant specialises in Thai cuisine. Breakfast is buffet style.
Facilities include a tennis court and a fully equipped fitness centre.
Malta International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 126 EUR.
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5 AX The Palace Sliema, Malta
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Just 500 metres from Sliema's bus terminus and Valletta Ferry, The Palace is a 5-star hotel with a rooftop spa with infinity pool overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Most rooms have a balcony with views of Valletta and the harbour.
The Palace has spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a smart TV with over 70 HD international channels, a minibar, and a tea-and-coffee maker. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and in all rooms.
There is a choice of 2 restaurants at The Palace, the top-floor restaurant specialising in Asian cuisine, and the second one in Mediterranean classics.
The hotel is 8 km from Malta Airport, while the capital Valletta is only a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 85 EUR.
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6 Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Right on the waterfront of St. George's Bay, the Corinthia is a 5-star hotel with an on-site spa and 5 swimming pools set on luxurious sea-view terraces. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout.
Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay features spacious, air-conditioned rooms with a large balcony, most overlooking the sea.
Fine dining at the Corinthia includes a generous daily breakfast, plus 11 restaurants serving a variety of cuisines, all with beautiful views. Restaurants have both indoor and outdoor options, offering a wide selection of fine wines and cocktails.
Corinthia’s Apollo by Dee Spas is available for a variety of treatments including beauty treatments, Ayurvedic and reflexology massages. It also has an indoor heated pool, a sauna, a A jacuzzi and a gym. Self-hire boat rental may be rented at the hotel's water-sport and diving centre.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 103 EUR.
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7 Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Set on the seafront in St. George's Bay, this 5-star hotel offers central but quiet location in St.Julians. It features 3 outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool and rooms with free WiFi and a large balcony.
Air-conditioned rooms at the Radisson Blu Resort, Malta St. Julian's all come with a TV, free tea and coffee making facilities as well as bottled water upon arrival. All rooms have views of the Mediterranean Sea.
An appetizing selection of snacks, wines and cocktails are available at the Bridge Bar. A generous buffet breakfast is served daily at the Kontiki restaurant. The resort also features a touch of Mediterranean cuisine at Le Bistro and outdoor casual dining at The Edge.
Public transport stop to the capital city Valletta and Hop-on Hop-Off Sightseeing tour is a 2-minute walk from the property. Malta international Airport is a 20-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 94 EUR.
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8 The Phoenicia Malta Valletta, Malta
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This 1920s-style hotel welcomes you with live piano music in the lobby. Set in 7 acres of gardens, it is next to the Triton Fountain in Valletta's City Gate Square.
The Phoenicia Malta is set just outside the ancient city walls, next to Valletta Bus Station. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from both the ferry terminal to Sliema and Barakka Lift, which links to Valletta Waterfront ferry terminal and promenade.
During the winter, the Phoenicia features a seasonal, outdoor infinity pool overlooking the harbour. You will also find a free car park.
Rooms are spacious and elegant with tiled floors and modern furniture. All air-conditioned, they also feature a minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities. They are all equipped with complimentary wireless internet access, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel."
A breakfast buffet with a choice of fresh fruit juice and cappuccino is served each morning. The restaurant serves a combination of Maltese and Mediterranean cuisine.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 190 EUR.
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9 Corinthia Palace Malta Attard, Malta
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Located in the heart of the island of Malta, Corinthia Palace Malta features an outdoor swimming pool, a wellness centre, gym and much more.
This boutique hotel was built around an elegant, converted villa from the 19th century. It faces the Presidential Palace and is next to the beautiful San Anton Botanical Gardens. Surrounded by its beautifully landscaped gardens, the Corinthia Palace Malta is a peaceful setting for a relaxing break and one of the island's leading 5-star hotels.
Corinthia Palace Malta features spacious guest rooms, all complete with a private balcony and all modern comforts.
The professional team of staff are always on hand and will be delighted to be of service to you.
You are well located for exploring Malta. The walled city of Medina is just 4 km from the hotel, while the popular resort of St Julians is 7 km away.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 140 EUR.
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10 Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour Senglea, Malta
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Cugo Gran Macina Malta features rooms in Senglea. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.
All rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. The rooms come with air conditioning, and certain rooms at Cugo Gran Macina Malta have a terrace. At the accommodation each room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries.
Cugo Gran Macina Malta offers a continental or à la carte breakfast.
Valletta Waterfront can be reached in 5 minutes by ferry. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 5 km from Cugo Gran Macina Malta.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 174 EUR.
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11 Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands Mellieħa, Malta
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Set into the rocky coast of Malta's Golden Bay, the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa includes a large swimming pool, a lagoon pool and a children's pool. It also offers a private beach and a spa. Rooms are large and luxurious.
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands enjoys a quiet, private setting, with peaceful views of the sea and the surrounding countryside. It is a 10-minute drive from the harbour where ferries leave for Gozo.
The spa extends over 1000 m² of space, and the resort's Leisure Centre offers stunning views of the sea from its large windows overlooking the bay.
Rooms are furnished with modern decorations and offer a balcony with sea or countryside views. During summer the rate includes 1 parasol and 2 sun loungers per room.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 117 EUR.
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12 The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Mdina, Malta
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The Xara Palace Boutique Hotel is a unique 17th-century palace hidden away in the medieval fortified city of Mdina, the old capital of Malta.
Perched on centuries-old bastions, surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, is truly a haven in which to pause and be pampered.
Meticulously and sensitively restored to reflect its former noble standing, the exclusive 5-Star boutique hotel boasts seventeen luxury rooms and suites enjoying stunning views, all individually and tastefully designed with antique furniture and paintings, luxurious Parisian fabrics and king size beds.
Our promise to our guests centres on an impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable holiday in Malta.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 224 EUR.
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13 The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Stay in the heart of St Julian's.
Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in St Julian's, The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta offers 2 private beaches, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, and 3 restaurants. Reception is open 24 hours a day.
The spacious, air-conditioned accommodation features a terrace with views of the sea. Each room comes with a minibar, tea/coffee maker, and LCD TV with satellite channels.
Some suites offer a spa bath, and some rooms include access to the Executive Club Lounge. Free WiFi is available in the lobby and in the restaurant.
Guests can relax in the hot tub, enjoy a massage, or sit out on the Bayview sun terrace, equipped with free sun beds and parasols. The gym is complete with modern machineries and weights.
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta's restaurants serve European and Mediterranean cuisine. The award-winning Terrace Restaurant offers daily breakfast, and Palio's Trattoria features Italian specialities. The Quadro brasserie serves simple, homemade food. Drinks are available until late at the lobby's bar.
The resort is a 5-minute walk from St Julian's Bus Terminus and 800 metres from St Julian's Bay. Free parking is available on site.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 120 EUR.
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14 Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa St. Julianʼs, Malta
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The Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa is located in St Julian's, 100 metres from Balluta Bay beach. The Hotel combines luxurious charm and the relaxed feel of a Mediterranean spa, with well-appointed premium category rooms and luxury suites.
The rooms are air-conditioned and feature free WiFi, separate walk-in shower, 55” TV, minibar, tea & coffee making facilities and a safety box.
Guests can enjoy a a roof top outdoor pool with a splash pool offering views of Balluta Bay, including a fully equipped Spa with 9 treatment rooms, heated indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, steam room, fitness center and squash court.
With four diverse restaurants and three bars the Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa is easily accessible by car, taxi and public transport. - The hotel is within walking distance to St Julian’s nightlife area and the main shopping district of Sliema.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 120 EUR.
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15 Rosselli Valletta, Malta
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Rosselli offers accommodation in the heart of Valletta. Set in a 17th-century building formerly owned by a member of the Knights of Malta, the hotel combines Baroque architecture and modern facilities, including free WiFi throughout. A restaurant and a bar are also available on site.
All air conditioned, units at Rosselli feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries and a hairdryer.
A continental breakfast with a selection of sweet and savoury products, as well as fresh fruit is available daily, while the Michelin-starred restaurant boasts a sophisticated menu and dessert selection.
For any tips on how to get around or what to do in the area, guests can ask at the reception, available 24/7.
Rosselli is less than a 10-minute walk from the city gate. The hotel is 400 metres from St. John's Co-Cathedral and 1 km from Upper Barrakka Gardens. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 8 km away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 179 EUR.
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16 Grand Hotel Excelsior Valletta, Malta
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Set just outside the historic entrance to Valletta, this seafront hotel enjoys views of Marsamxett Harbour and Manoel Island. It offers free parking, a gym and large outdoor and indoor pools all for free.
Rooms combine classic and modern design. They come with air conditioning and an LCD TV with satellite channels. Most also have a balcony or terrace.
Grand Hotel Excelsior features landscaped gardens, a private beach and a spa. Free WiFi is available throughout.
The hotel's 3 restaurants and 5 bars serve a wide selection of international cuisine, including seafood and vegetarian meals. Panoramic sea views can be admired from the poolside bar.
The Excelsior is 500 metres from Valletta’s main bus terminus, and 4 km from Marsa Golf Course. It offers a free shuttle to Valletta, operating twice a day, at 10:00 and 18:00.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 136 EUR.
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17 InterContinental Hotels - Malta, an IHG Hotel St. Julianʼs, Malta
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Stay in the heart of St Julian's.
Set in the heart of St Julians, InterContinental Malta is 200 metres from its own free private beach on St. George's Bay. It offers spacious rooms with free WiFi access and balcony.
The elegant and spacious rooms offer satellite and pay-per-view channels, air conditioning, and a tea and coffee maker. All rooms feature free WiFi and a balcony or terrace with city views or garden views.
The InterContinental Hotels - Malta is set around large landscaped gardens. Free sports facilities include indoor and outdoor pools and squash courts. Suite guests have complimentary use of SKYBEACH infinity pool on level 19.
Guests staying in suites, can also avail themselves of Club InterContinental lounge set on the 15th floor, where they can enjoy views of the island.
A variety of restaurants and bars can be found around the hotel serving Mediterranean, Maltese and Italian cuisine.
The hotel is a 2-minute walk from St Julian's Terminus bus station, and 10 km from Malta Airport. Valletta, the island's capital, is only a 15-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 92 EUR.
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