The Phoenicia MaltavsThe Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta and The Phoenicia Malta are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Phoenicia Malta is preferred by most professionals compared to The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta. The Phoenicia Malta comes in at #9 in Malta with recommendations from 3 sources like Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
The Phoenicia Malta
The Telegraph
Independent
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide Independent
Fodor's
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
The Mall, Valletta, Island of Malta FRN 1478, Malta
From $121/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph9.0
"The Phoenicia is the best of all the country’s five-star hotels if you are here to sightsee." Full review
Independent "Malta’s first five-star hotel, this 1930s grande dame is still the home-from-home for British royals visiting the former colony"
Lonely Planet "Just outside Valletta’s main gate, this 1940s old grande dame feels like the kind of place Miss Marple might stay if she were in town, with its potted palms and art deco piano bar." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"For decades, The Phoenicia Malta has been known as one of the top hotels on the island. But even if you knew the old Phoenicia, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. In its current..." Full review
Independent "It sits on seven acres of private gardens...the rooms are fairly minimal in decoration, the hotel interiors are magnificent, and the spa and indoor pool cap off the luxury amenities."
Fodor's "The grande dame of Malta is just outside Valletta's City Gate and is close to the busy bus terminus for cross-island exploration. Since the 1940s it has welcomed movers and shakers,..." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Originally built in 1939 for Lord and Lady Strickland, The Phoenicia Malta is a timeless-classic-turned-luxury-retreat. After a multimillion-dollar refresh, this architectural art-deco..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Why we love it: An extravagant hideaway where guests can live the palace life The Highlights: - Meticulously restored rooms with balconies and original Maltese tiles - An infinity pool..." Full review
The Westin Dragonara Resort, Malta Afar Magazine
Oyster The Telegraph Independent Forbes Travel Guide
5 Dragonara Rd, Saint Julian's, Island of Malta STJ 02, Malta
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Afar Magazine "Situated on a private peninsula, a family-friendly resort with large seaview rooms, beach lidos, beauty centre, diving, and casino." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Luxury family-friendly resort known for its wealth of great on-site amenities, including three pools, excellent and varied dining options, large fitness center, and one of Malta’s most famous casinos." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"A large family-friendly five-star resort hotel, The Westin Dragonara has plenty of facilities for all ages." Full review
Independent "The hotel offers contemporary elegance with magnificent gardens, as well as two swimming pools, two sections of guest-only beach and three restaurants serving a range of continental cuisine."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Located on a private seaside peninsula fringed by the sea, The Westin Dragonara Resort has a villa-style lobby that is naturally lit thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and 408 rooms and..." Full review
