These are unusual times, and the state of affairs can change quickly. Please check the latest travel guidance before making your journey. Some of these hotels were visited pre-pandemic.
From an iconic Art Deco grand dame, to the latest boutique address; a quiet, classic inland retreat, to a beachside, all-facilities, no-need-to-leave resort, Malta has five-star quality to match all tastes. Along with its sister island, Gozo, the pair are known for their sun and sea holidays, but they are also hailed for their extraordinary history and the fabulous sights this has left behind. A testament to this is the dazzling array of beautiful buildings that some of the most notable hotels now occupy. Between sparkling waters and glowing Baroque buildings, golden sands and golden stone, here’s our pick of the best five-star hotels in Malta and Gozo, in locations including Valletta, Sliema, Mdina and San Lawrenz.
Iniala Harbour House
Valletta, Malta
From
£
298
• The best hotels in Malta
Phoenicia Hotel
Valletta, Malta
From
£
111
• The best hotels in Gozo
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Mdina, Malta
From
£
135
Grand Hotel Excelsior
Valletta, Malta
From
£
126
• The best hotels in Valletta
Corinthia Palace
Attard, Malta
From
£
176
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta
From
£
71
The Palace
Sliema, Malta
From
£
65
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Golden Sands
Mellieha, Malta
From
£
132
The Westin Dragonara Resort
St Julian’s, Malta
From
£
83
Contributions by John O’Ceallaigh