Part 2 of our guide to Malta’s top hotel suites covers six St. Julian’s hotels, including the high-rise ME Malta and the Malta Marriott Resort and Spa on Balluta Bay, plus AX The Palace in Sliema. Malta draws high-net-worth visitors with its Mediterranean lifestyle, luxury marinas, historic walled cities, Michelin-starred dining, yachting and favorable residency programs.
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Part 1 covered Valletta, Floriana, Mdina, Rabat, Attard and Gozo.
St. Julian’s and Sliema top suites at a glance
| Hotel | Location | Top suite | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME Malta | St. Julian’s, a high-rise with two rooftop pools | Ultimate ME+ Presidential Suite, three bedrooms | 2,300 sq.ft. |
| The Westin Dragonara Resort | St. Julian’s, on a private peninsula | Two-Bedroom Presidential Penthouse with plunge pool | 2,850 sq.ft. |
| Hilton Malta | St. Julian’s | Presidential Suite, two bedrooms and 11 balconies | 3,121 sq.ft. |
| InterContinental Malta | St. Julian’s, with a rooftop pool | Presidential Suite with terrace | 1,950 sq.ft. |
| Malta Marriott Resort and Spa | St. Julian’s, on Balluta Bay | Presidential Suite with sea views | 1,614 sq.ft. |
| Hyatt Regency Malta | Central St. Julian’s | Presidential Suite, top floor | 1,200 sq.ft. |
| AX The Palace | Sliema, near the sea | Music Suite with private hot tub | 700 sq.ft. |
1. ME Malta, St. Julian’s
The Telegraph says Zaha Hadid designed this striking high-rise, which looks over St Julian’s Bay and up close at the neighboring Mercury Tower, Malta’s tallest building. It has two rooftop pools and a subterranean spa, and “the service is brilliant.” The double-height reception on level seven has a backdrop of the Mercury Tower twist, echoed in a curved white staircase and statement lights. If you like contemporary design, “this is one for you.”
Ultimate ME+ Presidential Suite
The Ultimate ME+ Presidential Suite spans 2,300 sq.ft., with three bedrooms, a living room, a game room with a pool table and spectacular views.
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2. The Westin Dragonara Resort, St. Julian’s
Forbes Travel Guide says The Westin Dragonara Resort is located on a private seaside peninsula fringed by the sea. It notes a villa-style lobby lit by floor-to-ceiling windows and 408 rooms and suites, including 66 Luxury Bay suites in their own annex at the water’s edge, with kitchenettes, walk-in rain showers, freestanding tubs and terraces. Amenities include The Reef Club Pool and Beach Lido with a large main pool and the Bedouin Bar, a casino, a gym and five restaurants, including Palio’s Trattoria for fine dining and the Boathouse Lounge, in an original 19th-century boathouse.
Two-Bedroom Presidential Penthouse
The suite takes up 2,850 sq.ft. of the top floor, with your own private plunge pool and sun-filled terrace.
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3. Hilton Malta, St. Julian’s
The reviewers at 30 Views say the team and the quality of service at Hilton Malta put it at the top of their list of favorites after a single visit, and they have returned several times since.
Presidential Suite
On the 10th floor, the Presidential Suite spans 3,121 sq.ft., with two bedrooms and 11 balconies.
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4. InterContinental Malta, St. Julian’s
The Guardian highlights the InterContinental’s five-star luxury and friendly staff, one of the largest and best-equipped gyms on the island, a beautiful spa and a rooftop pool.
Presidential Suite
The 1,950 sq.ft. Presidential Suite has its own outdoor terrace.
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5. Malta Marriott Resort and Spa, St. Julian’s
Forbes Travel Guide says Malta Marriott Resort and Spa, nestled in the heart of Balluta Bay in St. Julian’s, debuted in winter 2020 after a nearly $33 million renovation led by London-based RPW Design. It describes a clean, contemporary look accented with traditional Maltese crafts, including lacy curtains, hand-blown glass in the light fixtures and locally made cement tiles. The 301-room hotel has a spa with an indoor pool, a gym, a squash court, four restaurants, two bars and three pools, plus special rates and priority scheduling at Royal Malta Golf Club.
Presidential Suite
The 1,614 sq.ft. Presidential Suite has a separate dining and living area, plus an expansive outdoor living space and sea views.
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6. Hyatt Regency Malta, St. Julian’s
The Telegraph says Hyatt Regency Malta is highly rated for its sleek, modern boutique aesthetic, central location and excellent amenities. While highly praised, guest experiences vary depending on room location and facility features. It is a short walk to Spinola Bay, beaches, nightlife and top dining spots. The rooftop infinity pool and bar have excellent sunset and sea views, and the Mediterranean restaurant, SEED, is praised for its extensive buffet and à la carte breakfast.
Presidential Suite
The 1,200 sq.ft. Presidential Suite is on the hotel’s top floor.
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7. AX The Palace, Sliema
Forbes Travel Guide writes that AX The Palace sits in the center of Sliema, a resort town on Malta’s northeast coast, roughly a five-minute walk from the Mediterranean Sea. It lists 149 stylish rooms, including luxury Designer Suites each themed around one of the five senses, plus a rooftop infinity pool, an indoor freshwater pool, a sauna, a steam room, a spa and a fitness center. Dine on Asian-inspired dishes at TemptAsian on the ninth floor, or have cocktails and sushi at the seasonal Lounge 360 on the top floor beside the infinity pool, with views over the city and the sea.
Music Suite
The 700 sq.ft. Music Suite plays on its theme, with white and black marble tiles that recall a piano keyboard and a desk made from a drum set. It has two queen beds and a private hot tub on the terrace overlooking Sliema.
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St. Julian’s hotels FAQ
This guide features ME Malta, The Westin Dragonara Resort, Hilton Malta, InterContinental Malta, Malta Marriott Resort and Spa and Hyatt Regency Malta, with the top suite at each, plus AX The Palace in Sliema.
Of the suites in this guide, the Presidential Suite at Hilton Malta is the largest at 3,121 sq.ft., with two bedrooms and 11 balconies on the 10th floor.
Of the suites in this guide, the Two-Bedroom Presidential Penthouse at The Westin Dragonara Resort has its own private plunge pool. It takes up 2,850 sq.ft. of the top floor, with a sun-filled terrace.
Of the St. Julian’s hotels in this guide, ME Malta has two rooftop pools, Hyatt Regency Malta has a rooftop infinity pool and bar with sunset and sea views, and InterContinental Malta has a rooftop pool.
It sits on Balluta Bay in St. Julian’s. The 301-room resort debuted in winter 2020 after a renovation of nearly $33 million, and guests get special rates and priority scheduling at Royal Malta Golf Club.
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