Hilton Malta — 5-Star Hotel in St Julians, Malta
★★★★★ 5-star hotel · 4.7/5 from 1000+ reviews · Portomaso Marina, St Julians
About This Hotel
About Hilton Malta
Hilton Malta is a 5-star hotel at Portomaso Marina, St Julians, Malta — a 413-room property opened in 2000 as the centrepiece of the Portomaso development, a private marina complex that includes residential towers, a casino, yacht berths, and the Portomaso Tower, which at 23 storeys remains the tallest building in Malta. The hotel occupies a curved low-rise structure facing the marina, with a garden wing to the rear. Its 413 rooms are distributed across marina-facing and garden-facing categories, and the building's orientation means that upper-floor marina rooms on the north-east aspect receive direct views across the yacht berths to the open Mediterranean. Rooms from floor 8 upward on the marina side have unobstructed sightlines; floors 10 to 15 provide the clearest panoramic aspect across Portomaso to St George's Bay beyond.
The scale and infrastructure of Hilton Malta distinguishes it from the older Tower Road hotels in Sliema, 3.2 kilometres to the south. The Portomaso setting gives the property a self-contained character: the marina promenade, the casino, and the complex's own dining and retail run directly from the hotel. The immediate neighbourhood is newer in character than the Victorian streetscape of Sliema's seafront, and quieter than the Paceville entertainment district 800 metres to the north-west. Guests seeking the full range of St Julians hotels will find Hilton Malta at the upmarket marina end of that spectrum.
Hilton Malta has maintained a 4.7 out of 5 guest rating across more than 1,000 verified reviews, placing it consistently in the top tier of 5-star hotels in Malta. The best periods to stay are April to June and September to October, when daytime temperatures average 22–26°C and the pool facilities run at full capacity. Summer rates peak in July and August; winter rates from November to February offer the same rooms from approximately £120 per night, though the pool bar operates reduced hours from November.
Hilton Malta sits within the Portomaso development at coordinates 35.9195°N, 14.4891°E. Guests arriving on KM Malta Airlines flights to Malta from London Heathrow or London Gatwick can reach the hotel in approximately 20 minutes by road from Malta International Airport — a 14-kilometre transfer that does not pass through Valletta city centre, which is a practical advantage for late evening arrivals. The airport taxi rank at Malta International Airport arrivals operates 24 hours and the approximate fare to Portomaso is £18–22.
Rooms & Suites
Rooms and Suites at Hilton Malta
Standard guest rooms at Hilton Malta measure 36 square metres and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with either marina or garden aspects. All standard rooms include Hilton's Serenity Bed, Nespresso machine, large work desk, 55-inch smart TV, and bathrooms with walk-in rain shower. Garden-facing rooms on lower floors are the quietest in the building and suit light sleepers; marina-facing rooms on floors 4 to 7 have partial water views; floors 8 to 15 on the marina side have clear, unobstructed views across the yacht berths.
Deluxe and Superior rooms measure 42–48 square metres and add a separate bathtub alongside the walk-in shower. The bathroom finish upgrades to marble surfaces and the room includes a pillow menu and enhanced minibar. Superior marina-facing rooms on floors 10 to 15 represent the hotel's most requested category — request a high-floor corner room at the time of booking for unobstructed views across Portomaso Marina to the open Mediterranean.
Executive Rooms measure 52 square metres and include access to the Executive Lounge, which provides complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon tea service from 2pm to 5pm, and evening cocktails with canapés from 6pm to 8pm. The lounge has a dedicated check-in desk and a work area with private meeting space for up to six people.
Suites at Hilton Malta range from 65 to 95 square metres. Junior Suites include a separate living area with sofa bed — practical for families requiring one additional sleeping space. Full Suites add a private terrace on marina-facing upper floors, a dining table for four, and upgraded bathroom amenities. The hotel can connect adjoining rooms for families requiring additional space; advance notice of at least 72 hours is recommended when booking interconnecting configurations.
Pools, Spa & Dining
Pools, Spa and Dining at Hilton Malta
Pool
The main outdoor pool at Hilton Malta measures 25 metres and is heated to 28°C during the cooler months of October to May. The pool deck faces south-east across Portomaso Marina, catching full morning sun from approximately 7am and remaining in direct sun until early afternoon. Poolside service — sun lounger reservation, food and drinks ordering — runs from 10am to 6pm daily from May to October. Adjacent to the main pool is a separate children's pool with a maximum depth of 0.6 metres. An indoor pool provides year-round temperature-controlled swimming on days when the outdoor pool is less practical.
Eforea Spa
The Eforea Spa at Hilton Malta covers 1,000 square metres across a dedicated spa floor. Facilities include a thermal suite with sauna, steam room and experience showers; six treatment rooms including two configured for couples' treatments; and a relaxation lounge with heated loungers. The spa menu includes treatments using sea salt harvested from the Marsaxlokk salt pans in southern Malta, cold-pressed Maltese olive oil from the Rabat region, and ftajjar thyme honey produced in Gozo. These local-ingredient treatments — including the Maltese Salt Scrub and the Gozo Honey Wrap — are unique to the Eforea Spa Malta property and constitute the most-cited spa offering in the St Julians hotel market. The Eforea Spa is bookable in advance through the hotel concierge; couples' treatment sessions from €180 for 90 minutes. For Malta holidays centred on wellness, advance booking is recommended.
Fitness Centre
The 24-hour fitness centre is equipped with Technogym cardiovascular machines, free weights, and cable resistance equipment. Personal training sessions are available by advance booking through the concierge desk from €60 per hour.
Dining
The Edge is the hotel's signature restaurant, serving Mediterranean cuisine with a terrace directly overlooking Portomaso Marina. The kitchen uses Maltese ingredients throughout: Lampuki (dolphinfish, seasonal September to November), local rabbit, Gozitan cheeses, and Maltese wine from the Marsovin and Meridiana estates. The Edge operates for dinner only, Tuesday to Sunday.
Veranda Restaurant is the main all-day dining venue, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast runs from 7am and includes Maltese specialities: pastizzi (ricotta or mushy pea pastry), ħobż biż-żejt (Maltese bread with tomato paste and olive oil), and ftira bread alongside the international buffet. Average dinner price is approximately £35 per person.
Pool Bar operates May to October from 10am to 6pm. It serves Kinnie (the local Maltese bitter orange soft drink), Cisk lager (Malta's national beer, produced since 1929), and a menu of grills, salads and sandwiches.
Lobby Bar is open daily from noon to midnight. Evening service from 7pm includes cocktails and occasional live Maltese music, typically acoustic guitar, on Friday and Saturday nights.
Location & Getting Around
Hilton Malta Location — St Julians, Malta
Hilton Malta is located at Portomaso Marina, St Julians, Malta (postcode STJ 4012). The hotel coordinates are 35.9195°N, 14.4891°E.
Spinola Bay — the restaurant-lined waterfront that is the social centre of St Julians — is 600 metres from the hotel entrance, an 8-minute walk along the marina promenade. The bay's perimeter holds approximately 25 restaurants and bars, ranging from traditional Maltese kitchens serving rabbit stew and bragioli to modern wine bars. For a comprehensive overview of the area and wider things to do in Malta, Spinola Bay is the natural starting point.
St George's Bay — the nearest sandy beach to Hilton Malta — is 900 metres north on foot, approximately 12 minutes walking. The bay has a beach operator running sun lounger hire from €8 per day per lounger, a water sports centre offering jet skis, paddleboards and snorkelling equipment, and lifeguard cover during July and August. The bay is among the entries in our guide to the best beaches in Malta.
Paceville, Malta's main entertainment and nightlife district, is 800 metres from the hotel — a 10-minute walk north-west along the main road. The district contains the highest concentration of bars, clubs and late-night restaurants on the island.
The Sliema ferry terminal — the departure point for the 15-minute passenger ferry to Valletta — is 3.2 kilometres from the hotel. The ferry runs every 30 minutes between 7am and 11pm, costs €2.50 each way, and arrives at the Valletta Waterfront, which is 5 minutes on foot from the Upper Barrakka Gardens and 10 minutes from St John's Co-Cathedral. For context on what awaits across the harbour, see our Valletta guide. Guests who prefer land transport can use Bus Route 12, which connects St Julians to Valletta in approximately 25 minutes from stops on Sliema seafront, 1.5 kilometres from the hotel.
Malta International Airport is 14 kilometres south of the hotel, approximately 20 minutes by road. KM Malta Airlines operates direct flights to Malta from London Heathrow and London Gatwick, with a flight time of approximately 3 hours. VisitMalta.co.uk offers ATOL-protected hotel and flight packages combining KM Malta Airlines fares with Hilton Malta rates. For guests comparing accommodation bases, our guide to where to stay in Malta covers the Portomaso position relative to Sliema, Valletta and the north of the island.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions — Hilton Malta
Is Hilton Malta good for families?+
Hilton Malta accommodates families across its 413 rooms, with interconnecting room configurations available on advance request and Junior Suites providing a sofa bed alongside the main bedroom. The children's pool adjacent to the main 25-metre outdoor pool has a maximum depth of 0.6 metres and is supervised during pool service hours. St George's Bay beach, 900 metres north of the hotel, has lifeguards in July and August and a water sports centre with age-appropriate equipment. The hotel concierge can arrange children's activities including boat trips, snorkelling tours and visits to Popeye Village. The scale of the property — 413 rooms — means family-oriented infrastructure is substantive rather than token.
Is Hilton Malta good for couples?+
Hilton Malta is frequently rated among the leading Malta hotels for couples, driven by three specific factors: the Eforea Spa's couples treatment rooms (bookable in advance from €180 for a 90-minute session), the marina-view rooms on floors 10 to 15 which provide a private, sea-facing aspect without the noise of the pool deck below, and the proximity to Spinola Bay's restaurant scene 600 metres away for evening dining. The ferry crossing to Valletta — 35 minutes total from hotel to city centre — provides a full-day cultural itinerary without requiring a car. The pool deck's morning sun aspect, facing south-east from 7am, makes early morning swimming one of the more pleasant starting points for a day in Malta.
How far is Hilton Malta from Valletta?+
Hilton Malta is 3.2 kilometres from Sliema ferry terminal, the departure point for the passenger ferry to Valletta. The ferry crosses in 15 minutes and runs every 30 minutes from 7am to 11pm at a cost of €2.50 each way, arriving at the Valletta Waterfront. From the waterfront to Valletta city centre — including the Upper Barrakka Gardens, St John's Co-Cathedral, and Republic Street — is a further 5 to 10 minutes on foot. The total journey time from Hilton Malta to the centre of Valletta, including the walk to the Sliema ferry terminal, is approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Alternatively, Bus Route 12 runs from Sliema seafront to Valletta in approximately 25 minutes; the nearest stop is 1.5 kilometres from the hotel.
What is the best 5-star hotel in St Julians Malta?+
The three principal 5-star hotels in St Julians are Hilton Malta, Corinthia St George's Bay, and InterContinental Malta, and the best choice depends on priorities. Hilton Malta at Portomaso Marina is the strongest option for business travellers and spa users: it has a 700-delegate conference capacity, the 1,000 square metre Eforea Spa, and Executive Lounge infrastructure. Corinthia St George's Bay has the only direct private sandy beach access among the three and the most developed family facilities including a dedicated children's club. InterContinental Malta, at 451 rooms the largest of the three, has the most comprehensive conference centre in St Julians and a dramatic clifftop pool position. All three are within 1.5 kilometres of each other on the St George's Bay waterfront.
How do I get to Hilton Malta from Malta Airport?+
Malta International Airport is 14 kilometres from Hilton Malta. By taxi, the transfer takes approximately 20 minutes; the taxi rank is at the arrivals hall exit and the approximate fare is £18–22 (€21–26). The journey does not pass through Valletta. The Airport Express bus X4 runs from Malta International Airport to Sliema, from where a short taxi covers the remaining distance to Portomaso; total journey time is approximately 45 to 50 minutes and costs under €5. Private transfers can be pre-booked through VisitMalta.co.uk when reserving a flights and hotel package with KM Malta Airlines.
What facilities does Hilton Malta have?+
Hilton Malta has a 25-metre outdoor heated pool, a children's pool (maximum depth 0.6 metres), an indoor pool, and the 1,000 square metre Eforea Spa with sauna, steam room, experience showers, six treatment rooms and a couples suite. The 24-hour fitness centre has Technogym equipment. Dining comprises The Edge (Mediterranean, dinner only), Veranda Restaurant (international buffet, all-day), Pool Bar (seasonal, May to October), and Lobby Bar (noon to midnight). Business facilities include a conference centre with capacity for 700 delegates, a business centre, and Executive Lounge for executive-category guests. The hotel has 413 rooms, on-site parking, WiFi throughout, air conditioning, lift access to all floors, 24-hour reception, concierge, and room service.
Book with Flights from the UK
Book Hilton Malta with Flights from the UK
VisitMalta.co.uk offers ATOL-protected packages combining KM Malta Airlines direct flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick with Hilton Malta room rates. Rates start from £175 per night based on two sharing. KM Malta Airlines operates year-round direct services to Malta International Airport with a flight time of approximately 3 hours. Package bookings through VisitMalta.co.uk include flights, hotel and ATOL financial protection in a single transaction — the simplest way to book a Malta holiday from the UK.
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