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The Phoenicia Malta

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

6,257 guest reviews analysed

The Mall, Floriana FRN 1478, Malta

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

94.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 6,257 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Booking.com.

Most noted: rooms.

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 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

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
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 pool — Open-air dining with the infinity pool at your feet
  • Infinity pool — evidence: Open-air dining with the infinity pool at your feet

Dining

  • Multiple restaurants — Contessa; Bastion Pool, Bar & Restaurant; Beefbar in the City; Palm Court Lounge
  • Bar — Take a seat, raise your designer cocktail, and become part of the legend
  • Afternoon tea — evidence: graceful afternoon teas

Wellness

  • Spa — Phoenicia 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
  • MICHELIN GuideOne Key
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Europe's Leading Landmark Hotel2025
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • The Leading Hotels of the WorldMember
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

35.8955, 14.5070 · approximate

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

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