Best 5-Star Hotels in Valletta

Set across a collection of restored Maltese townhouses and ancient vaults overlooking the Grand Harbour, Iniala Harbour House introduces a new dimension of five-star luxury to Valletta. The property offers 23 uniquely designed rooms and suites, each expressing its own design while embracing the city’s distinctive architectural identity.

Interiors are an elegant blend of history and contemporary artistry, where original limestone walls meet custom-made furnishings, picture windows and iconic Maltese balconies, with select suites featuring private plunge pools. Guests can indulge in culinary excellence at ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, the island’s first two-Michelin-star restaurant, while Iniala Spa offers an intimate escape with treatments inspired by Mediterranean wellbeing traditions. With personalised service, discreet luxury, and panoramic harbour views, Iniala Harbour House has swiftly become Malta’s most exclusive urban retreat.

Located in the very heart of Valetta, the luxurious AX Rosselli Privilege was formerly a palazzo which has been transformed into a stunning 5 star boutique hotel. The property has six room categories ranging from comfort, superior and executive all of which have their own private well spas and terraces. The duplex junior suites feature double height ceilings and have their own private lounge area and internal spiral staircases. Rosselli’s restaurant Grain guarantees the best quality produce, infused with that unique Mediterranean flavour which makes your palate sing. A stay at the AX Rosselli Privilege also includes extras like an evening turndown service and in room spa treatments and make sure you visit the outdoor pool up on the roof while you enjoy looking out over the Valletta city skyline.

The Phoenicia is one of Malta’s iconic hotels, located at the gates of Valletta, built by the British in the 1930’s the Phoenicia was a firm favourite with the Queen and is also a “Leading Hotels of The World” hotel. Its location at the city gate means it has enough space for a garden and outdoor pool and it is still just a short walk to all the main sites, restaurants and bars within the city wall. The hotel oozes 1930’s charm and its main Palm Court in the centre whisks you back to a bygone era. Rooms are fresh, with white cream and blue tones offset by plant patterned furniture. For casual dining head to The Bastion Pool Bar, while the stunning main dining room The Phoenix takes fine dining to the next level.

Named to reflect its design inspiration (a sugar plantation), this Flic-en-Flac resort is made up of a Manor House, Governor’s Lounge and a collection of villas. It’s large, with lots to do, making it well-suited to families (clubs cater for kids and teens) and groups of friends. There’s a Spa Cinq Mondes, meandering freeform pools, PADI diving, sports and watersports and a free shuttle to Ile aux Cerfs. Half board, full board and all-inclusive packages give you access to Mon Plaisir buffet restaurant, Tides on the beachfront, Citronella’s Café, Citronella’s Bar, La Brasserie, Sports Bar and the Wolmar for international buffets and theme nights.