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The Phoenicia Malta

The Mall, Floriana FRN 1478, Malta

  • Four-StarForbes Travel Guide19 Aug 2026

Best for

  • wellness
  • food & wine
  • city breaks
  • business

About The Phoenicia Malta

The Phoenicia Malta in Floriana offers 132 rooms and a selection of dining venues, including Contessa, Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant, Beefbar in the City, and the Palm Court Lounge. The hotel features The Club Bar and serves afternoon tea. Guests have access to a swimming pool with open-air dining by the infinity pool.

The Phoenicia Spa & Wellness spans 1,200 square metres across two floors, providing a luxury wellness environment. The property holds a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating for 2026, reflecting its recognised service and facilities.

Why it stands out

The Phoenicia Malta is listed for its EMPTYJET Approved status, Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating, and extensive wellness facilities. Its location in Floriana, near Valletta, and multiple dining options make it notable for both leisure and business travellers.

Key facts

Keys
132 rooms
Architecture
Built around a 16th century fortification wall, a living piece of Maltese history
Type
City, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming poolOpen-air dining with the infinity pool at your feet
  • Infinity poolevidence: Open-air dining with the infinity pool at your feet

Dining

  • Multiple restaurantsContessa; Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant; Beefbar in the City; Palm Court Lounge
  • BarTake a seat, raise your designer cocktail, and become part of the legend
  • Afternoon teaevidence: graceful afternoon teas

Wellness

  • SpaPhoenicia Spa & Wellness, at The Phoenicia Malta spans 1,200 square metres across two floors

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Contessa — southern Mediterranean
Restaurant
Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant
Restaurant
Beefbar in the City
Restaurant
Palm Court Lounge
Bar
The Club Bar

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Phoenicia Spa & Wellness — spans 1,200 square metres across two floors, a luxury wellness space

Services

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Pools
1

Awards & affiliations

  • Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026

Location

35.8955, 14.5070 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official hotel websiteOfficial5 fields
  • Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
  • WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields

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