Balluta Malta
Renovated
2020
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Resort LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottSunlit coastal cove
Natural light floods open social spaces accented with hand-blown glass, curving corridors, and wide vistas across Balluta Bay.
What it’s good at
Notable
Myoka Lotus Spa pairs Ayurvedic therapies and hammam rituals with a heated indoor pool, thermal suites, and a squash court.
Notable
Three distinct swimming pools including a family lido, a panoramic adults-only rooftop sundeck, and waterside dining venues.
Listed
Breakfast buffets showcase crispy pastizzi, local gbejna cheese, and zalzett sausages alongside panoramic Mediterranean views.
What they say
Forbes Recommended
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
the 301-room property sports a clean, contemporary look accented with traditional Maltese crafts, including lacy curtains, hand-blown glass in the light fixtures and locally made cement tiles.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The seafront promenade leads past cafes to the neo-Gothic Balluta Parish Church, with Sliema and central St Julian's minutes away.
The rooms
Calm palettes of soft grey and warm beige frame views of the Mediterranean, accented with patterned cement tiles and lacy textiles.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated rooftop pool looks out over Balluta Bay and the coastline, flanked by loungers and a seasonal bar.
The spa and gym
The Myoka Lotus Spa holds a heated indoor pool and treatment rooms, beside a fitness centre and squash court.
Atrio Bar & Restaurant
Italian and Mediterranean dishes come from an open kitchen, served indoors or on the wide terrace above the bay.
At the table
The rooftop deck serves sunset drinks above the water, alongside casual poolside dining and daily buffet breakfasts.
How it began
London studio RPW Design shaped the interiors around the plot's original villa gardens, weaving traditional Maltese craft into contemporary lines.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.