About this hotel
General information
Iniala Valletta is less a single building than a small quarter of the old city: restored Maltese palazzos and townhouses lined along St Barbara Bastion above the Grand Harbour and on the streets just behind it. Harbour House, looking out over the water and its fortifications, is its heart; around it sit the Solis palazzo with its rooftop pool, the limestone townhouses of Vitalis and Hideaway, the Pied-à-Terre residence and La Maison, a townhouse let as a whole.
Each wing was given to a different design studio, so local stone, vaulted ceilings and enclosed Maltese balconies meet sculptural forms, marble and contemporary art. The hotel is known for the cooking at ION Harbour, a spa set in historic stone vaults and service that is attentive without being intrusive; guests travel in electric London-style cabs, and the concierge team opens up Malta through private itineraries. The property holds Green Key certification for sustainable tourism.
Location
The main address is 11 St Barbara Bastion, in historic Valletta, directly above the Grand Harbour; the other wings lie a few minutes' walk away on neighbouring streets of the historic centre. All guest transfers are made in the hotel's own electric London-style cabs.
Spa
Within Spa occupies the hotel's old stone vaults, where soft light, water and limestone set a quiet tone. Facilities include a heated pool, a sauna, relaxation areas and private treatment rooms for one or for two, with massages and face and body rituals tailored to each guest. The spa is part of a wider wellbeing programme that takes in movement, recovery and personal care.
Sports & leisure
The Works gym spans two levels and opens daily from 6:00 to 21:00, with Woodway treadmills, a Peloton bike, a rowing machine, Panatta strength stations, dumbbells up to 50 kg and a Pilates reformer; personal sessions in yoga, meditation and Pilates can be arranged. The guest experience team organises private walks through Valletta, a Grand Harbour cruise on a traditional boat, days at sea on a private yacht, scuba diving, island tours in the hotel's black cab, Maltese cooking classes and local wine tastings, as well as private visits to Casa Rocca Piccola, Palazzo Parisio and behind the scenes at the Manoel Theatre.
For children
Most suites and residences sleep two adults and two children, and La Maison takes up to six adults and two children. Cots are available on request, and in the Lucija and Gallarija residences the second bedroom can be set up with twin beds.
Restaurants & bars
Food is one of the main reasons to stay at Iniala Valletta:
- ION Harbour — modern tasting menus built on hyper-local, seasonal Maltese produce, in a dining room above the Grand Harbour
- Anaalā Valletta — Thai cooking on the Solis rooftop, with a sharing menu that each evening explores a different region of Thailand, from the north to the southern coast
- Solis Club — the rooftop poolside setting at Solis for breakfast, light daytime dishes and drinks, turning into Anaalā Valletta in the evening
- The Breakfast Club — à la carte breakfasts from seasonal produce, overlooking the harbour
- Ark Lounge — an intimate lounge for coffee, tea and daily cakes by day, classic cocktails and wine in the evening
In-room dining is also available.
Swimming
The main place to swim is the pool at the very top of the Solis palazzo, where the Solis Club is laid out as a series of open-air areas for swimming, lounging and dining with views over the harbour and the city. Within Spa has a heated pool, and several suites and residences have their own plunge pools on a terrace or in a courtyard.
Pets
Dogs and cats of any breed or size stay free of charge, and dogs are welcomed with a bed and treats. Dogs must not be left alone in the room, cats stay in a crate when in the room, and rooms with pets are serviced only when the owner is present. Pets are kept on a lead in public areas and are not allowed in ION Harbour; a cleaning fee applies if a room is soiled.
Rooms
Rooms, suites and residences are spread across six buildings — Harbour House, Pied-à-Terre, Vitalis, La Maison, Hideaway and Solis — each with its own design, from limestone vaults to sculptural interiors, and many look out over the Grand Harbour.
Air conditioning and heating, blackout curtains, a 55-inch TV, Wi-Fi, a safe, a minibar, an espresso machine with Difference coffee and JING tea, bathrobes and slippers, Diptyque toiletries and a hairdryer.
City View Suite
A Harbour House suite with a separate sleeping area, a marble bathroom with a walk-in shower (some with a bath too) and an enclosed balcony over Valletta's streets. King bed and sofa bed; sleeps two adults and two children.
Signature Incognit0 Suite
A one-bedroom residence over two levels with separate entrances from the hotel and the street, with living and dining areas, a kitchenette, a king bed, a marble shower room and a powder room. Sleeps two adults and one child.
Grand Harbour View Suite
A light-filled suite with a living area and a balcony directly over the Grand Harbour; king or twin beds plus a sofa bed, and a marble bathroom with bath and shower. Sleeps two adults and two children.
Superior Grand Harbour View Suite
A larger suite whose sitting area opens onto a private balcony facing the harbour and its fortifications; king bed, sofa bed and a walk-in shower, with a bath in some suites. Sleeps two adults and two children.
Grand Harbour Penthouse Suite
A top-floor Harbour House suite with panoramic harbour views from the rooms and the balcony; king bed, sofa bed and a marble bathroom with bath and shower. Sleeps two adults and two children.
The Lucija Grand Pool Residence
A two-bedroom residence with en suite bathrooms, generous living and dining rooms, a kitchenette, a Maltese balcony over the harbour and an inner courtyard with a plunge pool. The second bedroom has a king or twin beds; sleeps four adults.
The Gallarija Grand Harbour View Residence
A two-bedroom residence with en suite bathrooms, harbour-facing living and dining areas behind a large Maltese balcony, and a kitchenette; the bedrooms look onto Valletta's streets. Sleeps four adults.
The Presidential Harbour View Residence with Plunge Pool
A residence with a large harbour-facing dining terrace and a secluded rear terrace with a plunge pool; a king bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, living and dining areas and a kitchenette. Sleeps two adults and two children.
Pied-à-Terre Grand Residence
A one-bedroom residence with its own street entrance: an open-plan kitchen, living and dining space with harbour views, a super king bed with a freestanding bath, two bathrooms and a traditional Maltese balcony. Sleeps two adults and two children.
Vitalis Room
A contemporary room under a vaulted limestone ceiling in the Vitalis building, steps from Harbour House, with a king bed, a marble walk-in shower and street views. For two adults.
Vitalis Suite
A suite with a sitting area, a kitchenette and a marble bathroom with bath and shower; views take in Valletta's streets and glimpses of the harbour. King bed and sofa bed; sleeps two adults and two children.
Vitalis Spa Suite
A quiet street-level suite with direct spa access, a freestanding bath at the foot of an emperor bed, a spacious bathroom with a double shower and a living area. Sleeps two adults and two children.
Vitalis Pool Suite
A penthouse in the Vitalis building with living and dining space, a balcony and a spiral staircase up to a private roof terrace with a plunge pool and harbour and city views. King bed and sofa bed; sleeps two adults and two children.
La Maison
A private Maltese townhouse on St Barbara Bastion over six levels linked by a lift: three bedrooms with king or twin beds, a full kitchen, a living room with fireplace and a panoramic harbour window, a study, terraces and a rooftop plunge pool. Sleeps six adults and two children.
Hideaway Harbour View Petite
An intimate room for two with a double bed, a Maltese or French balcony facing the Grand Harbour and a glass-walled marble shower room.
Hideaway Harbour View Suite
An apartment-style suite with separate living and dining areas, a bedroom with a four-poster bed, a kitchenette, a marble bathroom with bath and shower, and several Maltese balconies over the harbour. For two adults.
Hideaway Harbour View Pool Suite
A split-level suite: a bedroom with a double bed and an arched window onto the harbour, with stairs up to a private roof terrace and plunge pool. For two adults.
Solis Room
A room in the Solis palazzo with sculptural, stone-toned interiors and a Maltese balcony; king or twin beds, a generous shower and, in some rooms, a freestanding bath. For two adults.
Solis Suite
A suite with a living area, a Maltese balcony and a bathroom with bath and separate shower — in some suites the bath sits in the balcony itself. King or twin beds; for two adults.
Solis Superior Suite
A larger Solis suite with clearly separated sleeping, living and dressing areas, bath and shower, and a powder room in some. King or twin beds; for two adults.
Solis Grand Suite
The largest suite at Solis: separate living and dining areas, a walk-in wardrobe, two balconies, a high-ceilinged bedroom with a freestanding bath, a bathroom with double vanity and shower, and a powder room. For two adults.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.