Athenaeum Spa

The Athenaeum Spa sits inside Corinthia Palace Malta, a garden hotel in San Anton, Attard, a short way from Valletta, Mdina and the beaches of the north-west. It is a quiet place to slow down at the end of a day's sightseeing, and one of the better-known hotel spas on the island. You can compare it with others in our directory of spas in Malta.

What the spa offers

The hotel describes the Athenaeum Spa as a place for restorative treatments, pools and tranquil spaces. The idea is unhurried relaxation: the rooms and pools are designed for stillness, and treatments are shaped around what each guest needs, rather than followed from a fixed menu. The aim is to leave you feeling renewed in body and mind.

The wellness area also looks out onto lush outdoor surroundings, and the spa pool has tall arched windows onto the garden. The hotel treats spa time as part of the gentler rhythm of life in Malta, so it fits neatly into a break that mixes beach days and cultural visits with proper rest. For a few ideas on how to fill the rest of your trip, see our guide to things to do in Malta.

Who can use the spa

Guests staying in the Grand Deluxe Room receive complimentary access to the Athenaeum Spa and the Reflex gym, which is the hotel's fitness centre. The room is 35 square metres on average, with a king bed, a private balcony overlooking the grounds and a walk-in shower.

If you are staying in another room or suite, or would like to book a treatment as a visitor, ask about it in your enquiry and we will pass the question on to the hotel. Members of the Corinthia DISCOVERY loyalty programme earn rewards on eligible spend, including a signature facial, and can put those rewards towards a spa day.

The hotel around the spa

Corinthia Palace calls itself Malta's original hideaway, set among olive groves and gardens beside San Anton Gardens. Rooms and suites are decorated in warm limestone tones and coastal blues, many with a private balcony, and some include daily complimentary chauffeur transfers to Riviera Bay and Valletta. Dining ranges from Villa Corinthia, with Southern Italian cooking by Francesco Mazzei, to the Secret Garden beside the outdoor pool and the Michelin-selected Bahia.

The location suits sightseeing as well as rest. The hotel names Riviera Bay, Golden Bay and Malta's historic sites among its neighbours, and you can read more in our Valletta guide, Mdina guide and guide to the best beaches in Malta. If you are still choosing where to base yourself, our guide to where to stay in Malta compares the main areas.

Rooms and suites for a spa break

The Grand Deluxe Room also includes a Nespresso machine, a Dyson hair dryer, a yoga mat, complimentary wireless internet and late check-out at 2pm, subject to availability. Complimentary daily transfers run from the hotel to Riviera Bay or Valletta, which makes it easy to combine a morning at the spa with an afternoon in the capital or by the sea. Bathroom amenities are chosen to bring a spa-like feel to the room itself.

Larger suites add more space. The Deluxe Suite measures 60 square metres, the Grand Suite 75 and the Signature Suite 80, each with a separate living area and a private balcony. The Grand and Signature Suites also include round-trip airport transfers. Alexandra Pisani is general manager, and the hotel is pet friendly and hosts a series of palace concerts.

Booking and getting in touch

The hotel does not publish spa opening hours or treatment prices on its website, so the best first step is a short note saying what you would like: a particular treatment, a spa day or access during a stay. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the hotel.