The Noble Testaferrata Abela family were granted the Gomerino title by Grand Master Ramon Perellos y Rocafull in 1710 and this fine baroque palazzo was one of the first to be built on St.Paul's Street, just behind the Grand Master’s Palace in the heart of Valletta. The palace is now home to 44 beautifully designed rooms with marble floors and elegant furnishings, they either look into the quiet internal courtyard or have French balconies and views to the street. In the summer the rooftop terrace offers a bar, a small swimming pool and wonderful views over the harbour. There is also a small indoor plunge pool and a range of massage treatments available.
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Hilton Malta
Malta, Malta and Gozo
superior
Situated at Portomaso, a unique waterfront development in the fashionable district of St. Julian’s, the Hilton Malta overlooks a magnificent yacht marina bordered by a tree-lined promenade and offers a range of restaurants and bars as well as a shopping arcade.
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Corinthia Palace, San Anton
Malta, Malta and Gozo
Originally built as a 19th-century private villa, the hotel’s location opposite the botanical gardens and midway between the Baroque capital of Valletta (accessed by complimentary shuttle service on weekdays) and the ancient walled city of Mdina makes it a great base from which to explore the many treasures of Malta.
Short Break
The Gomerino
Malta, Malta and Gozo
superior
The Noble Testaferrata Abela family were granted the Gomerino title by Grand Master Ramon Perellos y Rocafull in 1710 and this fine baroque palazzo was one of the first to be built on St.Paul's Street, just behind the Grand Master’s Palace in the heart of Valletta.
Short Break
Palazzo Consiglia
Malta, Malta and Gozo
superior
The location of this Palazzo in the heart of Valletta is superb; six minutes’ walk from the Manoel Theatre and the Baroque masterpiece of St John’s Co-Cathedral and just five minutes from the Lower Barrakka Gardens where you will find one of the best views of the Grand Harbour.
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Juliani
Malta, Malta and Gozo
superior
Malta’s original design boutique hotel, the Juliani has a prime site, overlooking the picturesque bay of the bustling village of St. Julian’s.
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Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Gozo, Malta and Gozo
superior
Located on the edge of the pretty village of San Lawrenz, the hotel is built in the style of a hunting lodge and is surrounded by extensive gardens where the two outdoor swimming pools are located.
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Rosselli
Malta, Malta and Gozo
deluxe
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from St John’s Co-Cathedral and the Grand Master’s Palace, the Rosselli has an enviable location in the historic heart of Valletta. The hotel is housed within an elegant 17th century palazzo, once the residence of goldsmith Pietro Rosselli, and includes a 400-year-old fountain in the internal courtyard.
Short Break
Xara Palace, Mdina
Malta, Malta and Gozo
deluxe
Located in the ancient capital city of Mdina, the Xara Palace is just 30 minutes’ drive from Malta’s airport. Dating from the 17th century, the palace has been meticulously restored and is a member of Relais & Châteaux with a wonderfully atmospheric location just a few metres from the main entrance of the walled city.
Short Break
Grand Excelsior, Valletta
Malta, Malta and Gozo
With its waterfront location, the Grand Hotel Excelsior has delightful views across the harbour and is a 10 minute walk from the gates of Valletta and all its historic sites (a complimentary shuttle is available for guests).
Short Break
The Phoenicia, Valletta
Malta, Malta and Gozo
superior
Situated at the gateway to Valletta, The Phoenicia has a majestic setting overlooking Marsamxetto Harbour and reopened in summer 2017 after a painstaking renovation. Guests are footsteps away from St. John’s Cathedral, with its Caravaggio masterpiece, the Grand Master’s Palace and the War Museum.
Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
Megalithic Malta
Malta, Gozo
Explore the islands of Malta and Gozo, both rich in remarkable history and archaeological sites. They hide many exceptional archaeological sites, from the ancient and mysterious temples believed to be some of the world’s oldest structures, to the fortifications of the Knights of St John, which withstood unprecedented bombardment in the second world war.
5 nights price from £3536 per person
Departs: 21 Apr 2026
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Cultural Tours & Music Holidays
The Heritage & History of Malta & Gozo
Malta, Gozo
Malta and Gozo are small islands but there is a great deal of fascinating history on each, which will satisfy even the most demanding of travellers. They have beautiful coastlines, attractive fishing ports, pretty villages often dwarfed by immense churches and much fine Baroque architecture.
5 nights price from £3156 per person
Departs: 4 Nov 2026
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