Enjoy views of Spinola Bay at Hotel Juliani, set in a historic stone building about a 12-minute walk from Balluta Bay Beach. This Malta hotel features 65 accommodations, some with panoramic bay vistas, and three types of designer suites, one of which has a traditional gallarija (closed wooden balcony). The family-run boutique hotel also contains a gym; Café Juliani, located in the lobby, serves housemade pasta as well as drinks that you can take to the rooftop pool; and Zest, an Asian and Japanese-Peruvian restaurant (Zest is not inside the hotel, but it’s in the same building and is owned by the property).
READ MORESet upon seven acres of lush semi-tropical gardens on the outskirts of San Lawrenz village, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz has been the crown jewel of Gozo, Malta’s perennially sunny, idyllic second-largest island, for more than 20 years. Built of yellow limestone and framed by palm trees that surround a series of oasis-like pools, the classically designed luxury property exudes elegance from the moment you enter the grounds. The 137 rooms and suites are tastefully appointed in soothing neutral tones, each with brown marble bathrooms and balconies. The spa is a sanctuary, with a full indoor hydrotherapy circuit, a Turkish hammam, and one of Europe’s largest ayurvedic centers. There’s an excellent fitness facility and two outdoor tennis courts. Hotel dining includes L’Ortolan and Il-Baldakkin Bistro and Lounge, Mediterranean restaurants that feature locally sourced meat and seafood and organic produce grown on the grounds; Gazebo, a seasonal alfresco grill; and The Pool Bar, a warm-weather spot serving refreshing cocktails and snacks to replenish you after a swim.
READ MOREThe 280-room MARITIM Antonine Hotel & Spa occupies a prime terrace-level location in the coastal village of Mellieha. This Malta hotel offers views of the Mediterranean Sea as well as the islands of Gozo and Comino. Onsite amenities include two outdoor pools, one set in the hotel’s gardens or another on the rooftop, along with sun beds. An indoor pool is in the renovated Marion Mizzi Wellbeing spa. The wellness facility also includes steam and sauna areas, a fitness center and rooms for therapeutic treatments. The village's popular beach is more than a half-mile away and easily reached either by foot or by utilizing the hotel's complimentary shuttle service during the summer months.
READ MOREHead to Sliema’s AX The Victoria Hotel to be close to the seafront and the town’s main promenade, where you will discover bars, restaurants and fashion boutiques. Accommodations at this Malta hotel range from classic rooms (some with balconies) to executive suites with terraces and saunas. Unwind at the modern property’s spa, indoor and outdoor pools, or fitness center. For dining, try Copperfield’s Restaurant for afternoon tea or an all-inclusive buffet, or Penny Black Bar for pub-style appetizers and dishes.
READ MOREAX The Saint John Boutique embraces Malta’s history. It resides in a 17th-century townhouse, which was once a merchant’s home and shop, and is also close to downtown Valletta, the island country’s capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 21 rooms at this Malta hotel perfectly combine luxury and style as well a bit of history with black-and-white photos of Valletta’s past and old-fashioned Bakelite-style telephones with push buttons. Next door to AX The Saint John is the hotel’s Cheeky Monkey Gastropub, open daily for breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. Menu highlights include smoked salmon and Monkey Nibbles — gourmet mini-burgers.
READ MOREAX The Palace sits in the center of Sliema, a resort town on Malta’s northeast coast. This Malta hotel is roughly a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea and features 149 stylish rooms, including luxury Designer Suites, each themed around one of the five senses. On-site amenities include an infinity rooftop pool, an indoor freshwater pool, a sauna, a steam room, a spa and a fitness center. When it’s time for dining, enjoy Asian-inspired dishes in the ninth-floor TemptAsian or cocktails and sushi at the seasonal Lounge 360, located on the hotel’s highest floor next to the infinity pool with panoramic city and sea views.
READ MOREConsidered to have the best view of the Valetta skyline, Sliema Hotel by ST Hotels also affords impressive sights of the ocean with its seafront location. This Malta hotel is also within walking distance to trendy cafés, sandy beaches and luxury shopping. Onsite amenities include the Aqualuna Lido with its heated freshwater pool, as well as The Ferries restaurant, a rooftop terrace with sea views, a massage spa, a TV and library lounge area, and a gift shop.
READ MOREBayview Hotel by ST Hotels has upgraded its offerings with renovated seaside guest rooms, some of which include balconies. In addition, this Malta hotel, which is in the town of Sliema, provides amenities like dining at the Seastar Restaurant (its main eatery) and cocktails and appetizers at the Spritz Lounge. If you are still hungry for choices, try the property’s Bianca’s, Fasta or Paprika restaurants or a café for tea and coffee and lights bites between meals. TheBayview also comes with a rooftop swimming pool with a poolside bar and harbor vistas, as well as a spa, fitness facility and sauna.
READ MORESituated about a 10-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in Sliema, Azur by ST Hotels includes 177 rooms (some with balconies that have views of the surrounding Gzira-Sliema promenade, the town of Gzira or the beach). This Malta hotel is also close to the ferry for excursions to Gozo, Malta’s sister island. Azur offers fine dining in its main restaurant, the Sapphire, located on the ground floor. Other amenities include a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool with an adjacent bar for cocktails, and a lobby bar for small bites and drinks
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