Phoenicia Spa & Wellness
Heritage Hotel Spa in Floriana · The Mall, Floriana FRN 1478, Malta
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Phoenicia Spa & Wellness is the 1,200 square metre spa of The Phoenicia Malta, on The Mall in Floriana at the entrance to Valletta. It offers massages, Korres facials, skin analysis, waxing, manicures, couples rituals and access to an indoor pool, sauna, salt room and steam room. Enquiries go through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page.
Phoenicia Spa & Wellness is the spa of The Phoenicia Malta, the grand luxury hotel that stands on The Mall in Floriana, at the gates of Valletta. It spreads over 1,200 square metres on two floors and mixes modern therapies with an unusual historic setting. It is a short walk from the capital's main bus terminal and from Valletta itself, so it suits visitors who want a serious spa treatment in between sightseeing. Treatments are booked in advance, and the spa pages list a long menu so you can plan a visit around the time you have.
The spa was named Best Spa Hotel at the International Hotel Awards for the 2024 to 2025 season. It sits among the other spas in Malta in our directory, and the Valletta guide shows what is nearby.
A spa built around a fortification wall
The spa's setting is its signature. During excavations, builders uncovered one of Valletta's original 16th-century fortification walls, built by the Knights of St John. The plans were redrawn and the spa was reshaped around this piece of history, so the wall now forms the backdrop to the indoor pool. If the story of the island's defenders interests you, our Knights of Malta guide explains who built the city.
Spa facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna, a Himalayan salt room and a steam room. There is also a fully equipped fitness room, which suits early risers and late-night lifters alike, with cardio machines, free weights and a studio space used for classes and personal training, and the spa offers a Moonlight Swim for couples, where the pool, sauna, salt room and steam room are reserved for two people for two hours with champagne and a seasonal fruit platter, for €500.
Massages
The core massage menu has three signature styles. The Phoenicia Signature blends hot stone, deep tissue and awakening bamboo techniques with aromatic oils, at €165 for 50 minutes or €195 for 80 minutes. Muscle Recovery uses deep movements and stretching on areas of concern, at €125 or €145. The Harmonizing massage is soft and slow, aimed at immediate relaxation, at €105 for 50 minutes or €130 for 80 minutes.
A second group brings treatments from around the world. A Hot Stones Body Massage with warm volcanic stones costs €125 for 50 minutes or €150 for 80 minutes. The Awakening Bamboo Massage, in which bamboo is used to roll and knead the muscles, costs €145 or €170, and the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage costs the same. Foot Reflexology, a pressure point massage along the meridians of the feet, costs €115 for 50 minutes. The Himalayan Salt Stone Massage uses heated stones and costs the same as the bamboo massage, so it is worth asking the therapist which of the two suits you better on the day.
Couples can book the Couples Duo, with aromatherapy oils, at €240 for 50 minutes or €290 for 80 minutes. Expectant mothers have a dedicated Mummy to Be massage at €115 or €135, using a pregnancy oil blend, and anyone with a health condition should tell the spa when booking so the treatment can be adapted. Muscle Recovery and the hot stone massage are good picks after a long walk around Valletta's hills and stairs.
Facials and skin technology
The spa uses Korres, a Greek natural skincare brand, for its facial and body treatments. Options include the Golden Krocus Total Anti-Ageing Treatment, based on saffron, at €90 for 50 minutes, the Greek Yoghurt Hydrating and Nourishing Treatment at €70, the Wild Rose Brightening Treatment at €75, and the Black Pine Lifting and Firming Treatment at €85. The 80 minute version of each of these four costs €130, and a 110 minute version costs €185. Korres also has a White Pine Meno-Reverse treatment, designed around the skin's needs during and after the menopause, at €85 for 50 minutes.
For a data-led approach, the VISIA skin analysis (30 minutes, €75) images the skin and measures features such as lines, pores and pigmentation, and the results shape the treatment plan. The spa also offers JetPeel treatments, which use a fine jet of air and active ingredients without needles, and Feather Touch facials. JetPeel sessions start at €129 for a teen version and rise to €399 for the First Class treatment. These are cosmetic services, not medical advice or treatment. The VISIA analysis also measures what the spa calls your TrueSkinAge, and it is used to build a skin plan for you. The spa's skincare partner also supplies home-care products, including the tHermoCEUTICAL range, chosen to suit what the analysis shows, so you can continue your routine after you fly home. Feather Touch facials, at €189 for 50 minutes and €219 for 80 minutes, use a technology that places active ingredients into the skin.
Hands, feet, waxing and gentlemen's care
Beauty services cover manicures and pedicures. A Classic Manicure takes 60 minutes at €55, a Classic Pedicure €65, and the semi-permanent versions cost €65 and €70. Waxing is priced by area, from €20 for an underarm or an eyebrow shape to €55 for a full leg.
There is also a dedicated gentlemen's section, with a facial for sensitive male skin at €125 for 80 minutes, a simple manicure at €50, a pedicure at €65 and waxing for the chest, abdomen, back, legs and arms. Waxing for gentlemen is also offered, from €45 for the chest, abdomen or an arm, to €55 for the back and €70 for the legs. Enhancements include a Jet Lag Recovery foot and leg treatment (€85), a Calming Head Massage (€50), body exfoliation (€75) and a detox body wrap (€65).
Exclusive experiences and spa entry
Longer rituals are designed as a treat for a special occasion. King of the Day takes two hours and combines a body scrub, a Harmonizing body massage and an express face treatment for €225. Queen of the Day, at €235, offers a wild rose scrub, a hot lava stone massage and a Korres face treatment. All About Us is a two-hour couples experience at €350, with a chocolate body wrap and calming head massage, followed by a Himalayan salt stone massage.
If you simply want to use the facilities, spa entry for two hours is €40. That makes it a modest way to enjoy the pool, sauna, salt room and steam room if you are in Valletta for the day. Pre-booking is required, so reserve ahead rather than turning up on the day. Spa entry is also a benefit for guests who book directly with the hotel, subject to pre-booking.
Getting there and planning your visit
The Phoenicia is in Floriana on The Mall, at the entrance to Valletta, and Malta's main bus terminal is right next to the hotel, with connections around the island. The airport is about 8 km away, a drive of 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic, and the Grand Harbour is about 1.5 km away. Parking is available on site for hotel guests.
After a treatment, you can walk into Valletta to see the Upper Barrakka Gardens and St John's Co-Cathedral. If you want a salon visit as well, AMIS City Spa, Beauty and Hair Salon is under a kilometre away, and Adventure Cruises Malta offers boat trips from nearby. Our guides to things to do in Malta and the Malta weather guide can help you plan, and flights to Malta covers routes from the UK.
To ask about a treatment, a couples ritual or spa entry, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the spa.
Questions about Phoenicia Spa & Wellness
Where is Phoenicia Spa & Wellness?
The spa is part of The Phoenicia Malta on The Mall in Floriana FRN 1478, at the entrance to Valletta. Malta's main bus terminal is next to the hotel, and Valletta is a short walk away.
How big is the spa and what does it have?
The spa covers 1,200 square metres over two floors. It has an indoor pool, a sauna, a Himalayan salt room and a steam room, and the hotel also has a fully equipped fitness room.
How much does a massage cost?
A Harmonizing massage costs €105 for 50 minutes and €130 for 80 minutes. The Phoenicia Signature costs €165 for 50 minutes or €195 for 80 minutes, and a hot stone massage costs €125 for 50 minutes.
Can I use the spa facilities without a treatment?
Yes, spa entry for two hours costs €40. The spa also offers a Moonlight Swim at €500 for two people, with private use of the pool, sauna, steam room and salt room for two hours.
Are there treatments for couples?
Yes. The Couples Duo massage costs €240 for 50 minutes and €290 for 80 minutes, and All About Us is a two-hour couples experience at €350 with a chocolate wrap and Himalayan salt stone massage.
Which skincare brands does the spa use?
Facial and body treatments use Korres, a Greek natural skincare brand. The spa also offers VISIA skin analysis at €75 and works with skincare partners for home-care products chosen to match your skin.
Is there a treatment for pregnant women?
The spa offers a Mummy to Be pregnancy massage, at €115 for 50 minutes and €135 for 80 minutes. Tell the spa about your pregnancy or any health condition when you book.
How do I get there from the airport?
Malta International Airport in Luqa is about 8 km away. By car or taxi it takes around 15 to 20 minutes, and bus route TD4 runs to Valletta's main bus terminal, a short walk from the hotel.
Practical information
The spa is part of The Phoenicia Malta, The Mall, Floriana FRN 1478, at the entrance to Valletta. Opening hours are not printed on the spa pages, so ask when you enquire. Spa entry for two hours costs €40, and treatments are booked in advance. To ask about a treatment, a couples ritual or spa entry, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the spa.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Phoenicia Spa & Wellness website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.