Must see hotels in Malta

The glossy Antonine dominates Mellieħa's main street, with sweeping views from its higher balconies, either over the pool or towards the coast. Rooms and…

The Kempinski, close to the wondrous coastline around Dwejra, is a swish hideaway set amid lush, palm-shaded landscaping. Rooms are warmly decorated in…

In a converted villa south of St Julian's, this resembles somewhere easygoing on the backpacker trail in Southeast Asia – a fun place to stay, with lots…

A swish, well-designed place that feels more like a designer urban hotel than a seaside holiday locale, the George Hotel attracts holidaymakers and…

Friendly Duncan's is above bustling Duncan Bar & Restaurant on the waterfront, and the spacious, aqua-hued guest rooms come in family-friendly…

Palace Hotel has a swish designer lobby and pleasant, comfortable, neutral-coloured rooms. For something a bit more out-there, try the concept suites,…

Just outside Valletta’s main gate, this 1940s grand dame reopened in 2017 after a €15-million refurbishment, and is now part of the Campbell Gray network…

Stay in style at this beautiful 17th-century baroque palazzo, which has been converted into suites that merge contemporary with the antique. The most…

In a 350-year-old townhouse, Casa Asti is run by a family that's been welcoming visitors since 1960. Breakfast is served in a cheery, plant-filled room…

On the Xlendi waterfront is the friendly, helpful St Patrick's, with attractive, well-equipped rooms. The cheaper rooms face a pleasant-enough internal…

Pergola, across the bridge from Mellieħa's main road, offers comfortable, neutrally decorated hotel rooms and self-catering apartments (entry is at the…

Castille has cheerful staff and a grand position in an old palazzo next to the ornate 16th-century Auberge de Castile. The hotel's small lobby and lounge…

This huge, plush waterfront hotel has the unusual combination of a casino and its own prehistoric temple on the grounds. Rooms are lush yet pleasingly…

Lucia Nova offers a large apartment with two double bedrooms, sitting room and roof terrace. Each room is atop the other, and all are connected by a…

Bright, breezy, and sociable, Corner Hostel receives excellent reports. It has clean, small-scale mixed, male and female dorms, with funky 1970s duvet…

This lovely, leafy guesthouse is a fair climb up the hill on the south side of Xlendi Bay. The 13 rooms are good value, large, bright and spotless, with…

The grand old five-star Corinthia Palace, close to the San Anton Gardens, is a lovely grand mansion, and has plenty of grande dame atmosphere. It appeals…

This 453-room hotel takes up a stretch of the Qawra waterfront facing Salina Bay. Rooms have a contemporary Nordic vibe, the facilities are excellent and…

One of Marslaforn's newest boutique accommodation options, Murella Living has stylish rooms and suites decorated with modern art and murals. Hardwood…

This guesthouse scores goals with a combination of affordable rates and a privileged position, just metres from the walled city. Rooms range from medium…