Get an up-close look at the sea and the old harbor at The Gillieru Harbour Hotel, which sits in a scenic spot. Accommodations at this Malta hotel include water-view rooms with balconies and chapel-view rooms that face St. Paul’s across the street. Enjoy fresh seafood and Mediterranean dishes at Gillieru Restaurant, whose history dates back to the 1900s, when one of its founders set up a small eatery for the contractors and masons who were building up the seaside village of St. Paul’s Bay. The hotel also has an outdoor seawater pool with a sun terrace and seasonal poolside bar.
READ MOREInterContinental Malta sits in the picturesque area of St. George’s Bay, in St Julian's, a little more than four miles from Valletta. All 481 bedrooms are elegantly furnished with the comforts of a luxury property. Onsite amenities at this Malta hotel include a spa and the Cynergi Health & Fitness Centre with nearly 27,000 square feet of workout space, as well as an infinity pool with sundecks and a bar, an indoor heated pool, and seven restaurants and seven bars, including the Club Lounge on the 15th floor serving breakfast, afternoon tea and canapés and the alfresco Paranga restaurant turning out Sicilian fare.
READ MOREThe recently renovated LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa resides in one of the best-preserved areas of northern Malta. It overlooks the Marfa Bay as well as the islands of Gozo and Comino. This Malta hotel has 356 rooms and suites on five floors, all with balconies. Onsite amenities include two outdoor seawater swimming pools, an indoor seawater pool and a full-service spa. Dining options at LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa include Osteria Tropea Restaurant for Italian, Byblos Lebanese Restaurant, Mirasol Restaurant for a buffet, The Café for light fare, Hola Beach Club and The Comino Sunset Bar for cocktails.
READ MOREOverlooking the Portomaso Marina in the town of St. Julian’s, roughly 15 minutes from the ancient capital city of Valletta, Hilton Malta features 413 spacious and Mediterranean-influenced guest rooms and suites. The accommodations offer views of the hotel’s garden, the marina or the vibrant blue waters of the sea. Dining at this Malta hotel includes Thai cuisine at the Blue Elephant, seafood at Oceana and Mediterranean fare among the olive trees at The Gazebo Restaurant. Elsewhere on the property, you’ll find tennis and squash courts, a fitness center, one indoor and four seasonal outdoor pools, and Myoka Spa with a sauna, steam rooms and 10 themed treatment rooms where you can indulge in more than 80 services.
READ MORELocated in the upscale neighborhood of Attard in the center of Malta, Corinthia Palace Malta was originally a regal villa built for the island’s chief justice. Glide up the stairs past the grand columns into the palatial lobby, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice — a nod to the Maltese orange trees throughout the hotel’s lush gardens. Like a set from the 1960 movie La Dolce Vita, the Corinthia brand’s first hotel — with 147 rooms, including nine suites, six Executive Suites and two Palace Suites — is a place for those who enjoy classic architecture, traditional decor, formal service and culinary excellence. Speaking of gastronomic adventures, the hotel’s top-notch restaurant Bahia offers three unique menus that will transport you to different time periods. Another one of the hotel’s premier dining experiences is Rickshaw, where you can dine under the stars and relish the flavors of the Far East. Aside from the restaurants, there are other spots in the hotel to check out. Unwind in the expansive pools. Or indulge in some well-deserved pampering at the luxury hotel’s Mediterranean-inspired spa, Athenaeum, featuring a garden plunge pool, sauna, heated beds, experience showers and more.
READ MORESet in the charming village of Mellieha and close to the beach, Solana Hotel & Spa affords views of the coast and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. While the vistas will lure you in — especially from the scenic rooftop pool — one of the hotel's biggest draws is its Nataraya Spa, which encompasses a large indoor swimming pool, chromotherapy hydro bath, sauna, relaxation area and tranquil garden. The spa’s lengthy treatment menu includes thalassotherapy (body services that utilize seawater, seaweed, sea plants and minerals), reiki, hydrotherapy (detox with a green tea soak), aromatic skin therapy and a list of services just for men (ranging from a customized age defense facial to a back polish). This Malta hotel has 183 accommodations, including studios, junior suites and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. The luxury suites are the most-sought-after rooms — they reside on the hotel’s highest floors and come with large terraces. Sip local craft beers, wine and cocktails at The Prickly Pear, which is adorned with traditional Maltese printed tile, or for drinks with a view, get a seat at the hotel’s poolside bar Top Deck. Enjoy a daily English and continental buffet breakfast and a differently themed buffet dinner each night at Bellini Restaurant, or for authentic Mediterranean food, snag a table at Tosca.
READ MOREClassic Baroque architecture meets contemporary aesthetics at Rosselli - AX Privilege, a luxury boutique hotel in Malta’s capital, Valletta. Set in the former 17th-century home of a noble goldsmith — known by locals as Casa Rosselli-Massa — the hotel has reimagined its timeless beauty with opulent accents, like bold wallpaper, colored marble and warm wood furnishings. The posh modernity continues in each of the one-of-a-kind 25 rooms and suites. Culinary offerings are also a cut above. AX Privilege has three dining options, including the heralded fine-dining restaurant Under Grain (as in grain of the cloth, not the food), helmed by local celebrity chef Victor Borg. There are two other onsite eateries with unforgettable alfresco dining views along with a private room to share special moments or executive meetings. Upon arrival, you receive a glass of prosecco and a Rosselli - AX Privilege card with plenty of perks, from complimentary access to sister property AX The Palace’s spa to complimentary museum tickets and private shopping excursions. But there are plenty of in-hotel diversions, too, from the plunge pool to the rooftop bar.
READ MOREThe Waterfront Hotel’s views of Sliema Creek and Manoel Island don’t disappoint. Neither do the vistas of Marsamxett Harbour and the capital city of Valletta, which you can glimpse from this Malta hotel’s rooftop terrace, where you will also find an indoor heated pool. For even more panoramas, the hotel’s lobby bar showcases the surrounding landscape through its floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the capital. Onsite dining includes the Waterfront restaurant serving Maltese fare, including local fish and fresh Gozitan goat cheeselets (a popular appetizer). Other amenities include a fitness center, a sauna and spa treatment rooms. Guests also have access to an oceanside swimming pool a short ride away from the hotel, provided by a complimentary shuttle service.
READ MOREMalta’s Iniala Harbour House is actually four side-by-side historical houses in Valletta, a city on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Overlooking the stunning Grand Harbour at St. Barbara Bastion, this boutique hotel by Iniala Group offers 23 uniquely designed accommodations — from sprawling suites with kitchenettes and plunge pools to cozy rooms with epic harbor views from your bathtub. And despite the buildings that date back to the 1600s, all of the accommodations have sleek, modern design punctuated with bold art and sculptures. Located on the rooftop, ION Harbour, the hotel’s flagship restaurant by notable chef Alex Dilling, is a local favorite for haute cuisine. Essensi spa, within the hotel’s ancient vaults (similar to a stone wine cellar), offers an extensive treatment menu, a heated pool, a sauna and a relaxation room that provides utter tranquility.
READ MOREA converted 17th-century palazzo, The Xara Palace is the only hotel within the walls of the Silent City of Mdina. This Malta hotel offers beautiful views of the countryside. Take advantage of the property’s guided walking tours, including the three-hour Mdina and Valletta food tour, as well as wine-tasting events with international producers from several countries, including Italy and France. Onsite culinary options include the de Mondion, a fine-dining restaurant with panoramic views of the island from the terraces, and the Trattoria AD 1530, which serves pizzas, pastas and salads.
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