5-Star Hotels in Malta

22 places to stay, rated 4.5 / 5 on average

Here are the 22 hotels rated five stars by the Malta Tourism Authority, in Malta and Gozo. Each one links to our detailed guide: facilities, guest feedback, strengths and drawbacks.

22 hotels to explore

Aerial view of the ME Malta tower, its curved balconies and terraced pools in St Julian’s
ME Malta’s 8th-floor outdoor pool, lined with Balinese daybeds at the foot of the Mercury towers
Always ME room with a balcony at ME Malta, large bed and view over St Julian’s and the sea
Radio Rooftop terrace on the 20th floor of ME Malta, with tables set facing the sea
Grotto-style indoor pool at the Dee Spas spa in ME Malta
Hotel
4.7(1,324 reviews)

ME Malta

St Julian’s, Malta

ME Malta is a 5-star design hotel in the heart of St Julian’s.

from 124 € / nightSee prices
Art Deco facade of The Phoenicia Malta at sunrise, seen from its gardens in Floriana
The Phoenicia Malta’s Bastion infinity pool facing Marsamxett Harbour and Sliema
Superior Signature room at The Phoenicia Malta with a double bed and botanical-print headboard
Conservatory of the Contessa restaurant at The Phoenicia Malta overlooking the Valletta bastions
Spa indoor pool at The Phoenicia Malta along a 16th-century fortification wall
Hotel
4.6(4,618 reviews)

The Phoenicia Malta

Floriana, Malta

The Phoenicia Malta is a 5-star grand hotel at the gates of Valletta.

from 350 € / nightSee prices
Illuminated facade of the Hilton Malta above a pool lined with arches and palm trees
Bird’s-eye view of the Hilton Malta main pool, its palm trees and the sea
Room with a large bed, seating area and sea-view balcony at the Hilton Malta
Tables laid on the Oceana restaurant terrace facing the pools at the Hilton Malta
Indoor pool with columns in the Hilton Malta fitness club
Hotel
4.6(9,305 reviews)

Hilton Malta

St Julian’s, Malta

The Hilton Malta is a large 5-star hotel set on Portomaso Marina, in St Julian’s.

from 170 € / nightSee prices
Aerial view of the Hyatt Regency Malta facade and Santa Rita square in St Julian’s
High-floor King room at the Hyatt Regency Malta with a balcony
Indoor pool at the Hyatt Regency Malta
Seed restaurant dining room with a wooden slatted ceiling and blue banquette at the Hyatt Regency Malta
Gym at the Hyatt Regency Malta
Hotel
4.6(4,367 reviews)

Hyatt Regency Malta

St Julian’s, Malta

The Hyatt Regency Malta is a recent 5-star hotel in the heart of St Julian’s.

from 82 € / nightSee prices
Facade of the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa facing Balluta Bay beach in St Julian’s
Aerial view of the Cala Lido pool and its children’s pool at the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
Deluxe room with a large bed and sea-view balcony at the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
Atrio terrace at dusk overlooking Balluta Bay at the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
Heated indoor pool in the Myoka Lotus spa at the Malta Marriott Resort & Spa
Hotel
4.6(1,816 reviews)

Malta Marriott Resort & Spa

St Julian’s, Malta

The Malta Marriott Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel facing Balluta Bay, in St Julian’s.

from 164 € / nightSee prices
Facade of the historic villa at the Corinthia Palace in Attard, Malta
Tree-lined outdoor pool at the Corinthia Palace in Malta
Room with a double bed and desk area at the Corinthia Palace in Malta
Large outdoor pool and gardens at the Corinthia Palace in Malta
Marble entrance hall with a bouquet of flowers at the Corinthia Palace in Malta
Hotel
4.6(3,478 reviews)

Corinthia Palace

Attard, Malta

The Corinthia Palace is a historic 5-star hotel in the heart of Malta.

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Seafront facade of the Westin Dragonara Resort in St Julian’s
Heated Bay View pool surrounded by palm trees at the Westin Dragonara Resort
Deluxe room with a large bed and sea-view balcony at the Westin Dragonara Resort
Quadro restaurant terrace facing the sea at the Westin Dragonara Resort
Reef Club sandy cove with sunbeds at the Westin Dragonara Resort
Hotel
4.5(8,178 reviews)

The Westin Dragonara

St Julian’s, Malta

The Westin Dragonara Resort is a 5-star hotel set on its own headland in St Julian’s.

from 178 € / nightSee prices
Aerial view of Mdina and its walls at sunset, the city where The Xara Palace stands
Private terrace with jacuzzi, sunbeds and panoramic views from a suite at The Xara Palace in Mdina
Deluxe room with a king-size bed and a window onto the Maltese countryside at The Xara Palace
Dining room of the Michelin-starred de Mondion restaurant at The Xara Palace, with tables facing the picture windows
Palace corridor with rugs, antique chests of drawers and paintings at The Xara Palace in Mdina
Hotel
4.5(1,277 reviews)

The Xara Palace

Mdina, Malta

The Xara Palace is a 5-star boutique hotel set in a 17th-century palace in Mdina.

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Aerial view of the Radisson Blu Resort St Julian’s, its pools and its lido by the sea
Outdoor pool at the foot of the terraces of the Radisson Blu Resort St Julian’s in Malta
Room with a double bed and French window open onto the balcony at the Radisson Blu Resort St Julian’s
Terrace of The Edge restaurant facing the sea at the Radisson Blu Resort St Julian’s
Heated indoor pool and whirlpool bath at the Radisson Blu Resort St Julian’s
Hotel
4.4(6,986 reviews)

Radisson Blu Resort

St Julian’s, Malta

The Radisson Blu St Julian’s is a 5-star resort set on the headland of St George’s Bay.

from 138 € / nightSee prices
Rooftop infinity pool at AX The Palace at sunset, with a sea view
Infinity pool and sunbeds on the roof of AX The Palace by day
Superior room at AX The Palace with a king-size bed and designer headboard
Room balcony at AX The Palace facing a historic arcaded building in Sliema
Entrance hall of AX The Palace with white armchairs, crystal chandelier and reception
Hotel
4.4(7,006 reviews)

AX The Palace

Sliema, Malta

AX The Palace is a 5-star hotel in the heart of Sliema.

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Limestone facade and main entrance of the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz in Gozo, among palm trees and hedges
Large outdoor pool lined with sunbeds and a palm tree island at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz in Gozo
Grand Deluxe pool-view room with a large bed, seating area and French window onto a balcony at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
L’Ortolan restaurant dining room with blue armchairs and wicker pendant lights at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Heated indoor spa pool with stone columns and arches at the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Hotel
4.4(2,782 reviews)

Kempinski San Lawrenz

San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta

The Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz is a peaceful 5-star resort in the west of Gozo.

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Exterior facade of Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta
View of the outdoor pools and the sea at Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta
Double bed in a room at Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta
Sea-view terrace at Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta
Bathroom in a room at Corinthia St George’s Bay in Malta
Hotel
4.3(7,223 reviews)

Corinthia St George’s Bay

St Julian’s, Malta

The Corinthia St George’s Bay is a 5-star seafront resort, ideal for couples and families who want everything on site.

from 106 € / nightSee prices
Aerial view of the Grand Hotel Excelsior pool, the Floriana bastions and Marsamxett Harbour
Outdoor pool of the Grand Hotel Excelsior facing Marsamxett Harbour in Malta
Room with a double bed and picture window overlooking the harbour at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta
Table laid on the terrace facing the harbour at sunset at the Grand Hotel Excelsior in Malta
Sunbeds lined up on the private beach of the Grand Hotel Excelsior on Marsamxett Harbour
Hotel
4.2(11,217 reviews)

Grand Hotel Excelsior

Floriana, Malta

The Grand Hotel Excelsior is a large 5-star hotel set on the harbour, at the gates of Valletta.

from 150 € / nightSee prices
Aerial view of the InterContinental Malta, its towers and lagoon pool in St Julian’s
SkyBeach infinity pool lined with sunbeds on the roof of the InterContinental Malta
Room with a large bed and French window open onto the balcony at the InterContinental Malta
Paranga restaurant dining room facing St George’s Bay at the InterContinental Malta
Heated indoor pool and sunbeds at the InterContinental Malta
Hotel
4.2(7,667 reviews)

InterContinental Malta

St Julian’s, Malta

The InterContinental Malta is a large 5-star hotel in the heart of St Julian’s.

from 118 € / nightSee prices
Vaulted stone entrance of the Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa hotel in Gozo, lit up at nightfall beneath the palm trees
Outdoor pool lined with sunbeds, parasols and palm trees at the Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa hotel in Gozo
Double bed in a Trullo Suite, a detached bungalow at the Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa hotel in Gozo
Laid tables at Il Carrubo restaurant beneath a centuries-old carob tree at the Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa hotel in Gozo
Heated lagoon-style pool in front of the trullo-shaped spa at the Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa hotel in Gozo
Hotel
4.1(2,149 reviews)

Hotel Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa

Sannat, Gozo, Malta

The Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa is a single-storey 5-star hotel on the edge of the Sannat cliffs.

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Facades of St Barbara Bastion at sunset, home to the Iniala Harbour House, facing Valletta’s Grand Harbour
Heated indoor pool beneath the stone vaults of the spa at the Iniala Harbour House in Valletta
Double bed in a suite with a balcony opening onto the Grand Harbour at the Iniala Harbour House in Valletta
Glazed terrace of the ION Harbour restaurant on the roof of the Iniala Harbour House, facing the Grand Harbour
Vaulted stone double treatment room at the spa of the Iniala Harbour House in Valletta
Hotel
4.8(345 reviews)

Iniala Valletta

Valletta, Malta

The Iniala Harbour House is an intimate 5-star luxury hotel, set opposite Valletta’s Grand Harbour.

from 350 € / nightSee prices
Facade of the Rosselli AX Privilege on Merchants Street in Valletta
Over Grain roof terrace at the Rosselli AX Privilege with a sea view
Bedroom of a suite at the Rosselli AX Privilege with beams and a chequerboard floor
Vaulted stone dining room of the Michelin-starred Under Grain, in the basement of the Rosselli AX Privilege
Bathroom of a suite at the Rosselli AX Privilege with a freestanding bath
Hotel
4.5(490 reviews)

Rosselli AX Privilege

Valletta, Malta

The Rosselli AX Privilege is a 5-star boutique hotel in the heart of Valletta.

from 240 € / nightSee prices
Outdoor pool and sunbeds in front of the glass facade of the Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege in Rabat, at dusk
Infinity pool lit up at night at the Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege, facing the lights of the Maltese countryside
Comfort room at the Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege with a double bed, armchair and balcony over the rooftops of Rabat
Bright dining room of The Griffin Brasserie at the Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege, with laid tables and a large window
Heated indoor pool beneath the vaults of the V SPA at the Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege
Hotel
4.8(289 reviews)

Verdala Wellness Hotel

Rabat, Malta

The Verdala Wellness Hotel AX Privilege is an adults-only 5-star hotel, opened in 2025 in Rabat.

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Illuminated indoor pool at the Rock Spa in the Hard Rock Hotel Malta
Deluxe room with a large bed and a balcony overlooking St George’s Bay at the Hard Rock Hotel Malta
Terrace of a Rock Suite with a private pool and a view over St Julian’s at the Hard Rock Hotel Malta
Loungers beside the spa’s indoor pool at the Hard Rock Hotel Malta
Weight machines in the Body Rock gym at the Hard Rock Hotel Malta
Hotel
4.2(257 reviews)

Hard Rock Hotel Malta

St Julian’s, Malta

The Hard Rock Hotel Malta is a large 5-star resort that opened in September 2026 on St George’s Bay.

from 237 € / nightSee prices
Rooftop pool at the Romègas Hotel with a view over Marsamxett Harbour, Manoel Island and Sliema
Turquoise pool on the roof terrace of the Romègas Hotel, facing the bell tower of St Paul’s Pro-Cathedral in Valletta
Deluxe room at the Romègas Hotel with a large bed, wood panelling and two windows onto the streets of Valletta
Laid tables in a stone-walled dining room of the Caviar & Bull restaurant at the Romègas Hotel
Cocktail bar at the Romègas Hotel beneath a stone arch, with an illuminated fan and shelves of bottles
Hotel
5.0(14 reviews)

Romègas Hotel

Valletta, Malta

The Romègas Hotel is a 5-star boutique hotel that opened in 2026 in the heart of Valletta.

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Indicative prices for one night in a double room, taken from booking platforms: check the rate for your dates. Ratings out of 5, average of guest reviews.

Historic palaces or large resorts?

Malta’s five-star hotels fall into two groups. Historic palace hotels focus on heritage and intimacy. Modern resorts offer large pools, spas and plenty of restaurants.

Among the hotels with character, The Phoenicia Malta, opened in 1947, overlooks Marsamxett Harbour from Floriana. The Xara Palace occupies a 17th-century palazzo within the walls of Mdina. The Corinthia Palace, in Attard, is set in gardens near San Anton Palace.

Where are the 5-star hotels?

St Julian’s, the biggest cluster

Most five-star hotels are in St Julian’s, around St George’s Bay, Portomaso and Dragonara Point. You stay at the heart of the action, with the sea a few steps away. Almost all the big international chains are here.

Valletta and Floriana, heritage luxury

Valletta is mainly home to boutique hotels set in restored palazzos. They have fewer rooms, but a more personal welcome. In Floriana, just outside the capital, two large historic hotels face the harbour.

Sliema, Mellieħa and inland Malta

Sliema has two five-star hotels with sea views, at Tigné and on High Street. In the north, a large resort overlooks Golden Bay. Inland, Mdina, Rabat and Attard offer quieter luxury, away from the beaches.

Gozo, for nature

On Gozo, two five-star hotels focus on peace and the countryside. One is in San Lawrenz, near Dwejra. The other is in Sannat, above the Ta’ Ċenċ cliffs. Allow time for the ferry crossing from Ċirkewwa.

Good to know before you book

  • Michelin-starred restaurants: several hotels have a restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide, notably in Valletta and Mdina.
  • Pets: some five-star hotels accept small dogs, often for an extra charge. Check each hotel’s policy on its page.
  • Renovations: the Grand Hotel Excelsior is due to close from February 2027 to February 2029. AX The Palace will close for about six months from November 2026. Our hotel pages flag these closures.
  • Tax: the environmental contribution of €1.50 per adult per night is added to the room rate.

Looking for better value for money? Compare all hotels in Malta too, or see our ranking of the best hotels in Malta.

Frequently asked questions

How many 5-star hotels are there in Malta?

Our list includes 22 hotels rated five stars by the Malta Tourism Authority, in Malta and Gozo. Most are in St Julian’s. The ratings change with openings and renovations, so we update the list regularly.

Which 5-star hotels are in Valletta?

The capital mainly has five-star boutique hotels, such as Rosselli AX Privilege, Iniala Valletta and Romègas Hotel. The Phoenicia Malta and the Grand Hotel Excelsior are in Floriana, just outside the city.

Which 5-star hotels are on Gozo?

Gozo has two five-star hotels: the Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, near Dwejra, and the Hotel Ta’ Ċenċ & Spa, in Sannat. Both focus on peace and quiet, with large gardens.

Which 5-star hotels have a Michelin-starred restaurant?

Several hotels have a restaurant recognised by the Michelin Guide. In Valletta, ION Harbour, on the rooftop of Iniala, holds two stars. Under Grain, at the Rosselli, holds one. In Mdina, de Mondion at The Xara Palace also has a star.

Which 5-star hotels accept pets?

Several five-star hotels accept small pets, often on request and for an extra charge. These include the Hilton Malta, the InterContinental Malta, the Corinthia Palace and The Xara Palace. Policies change often, so check with the hotel before booking.

What is the most luxurious hotel in Malta?

There is no single answer. The Phoenicia Malta is the classic grand historic hotel. Iniala Valletta and Rosselli AX Privilege offer luxury on a boutique scale. For a full-service waterfront resort, look to St Julian’s instead.