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Iniala Harbour House is the only Forbes 5 Star rated Hotel in Malta. Overlooking the spectacular Grand Harbour, Iniala Harbour House has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the Maltese Islands. The hotel offers 23 uniquely designed rooms and suites, outstanding facilities, world-class cuisine and a dedicated team that are always at hand to ensure your wishes are fulfilled and your expectations are far exceeded.
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We stayed at Iniala Harbour House during the year-end holiday season, and thoroughly enjoyed our experience.
The hotel is in a charming set of traditional Valletta buildings, yet each of the rooms are gorgeously renovated. Because the hotel is in a renovated building, the public spaces are not grand but they are warm and inviting and full of interesting art. The rooms have all of the luxury conveniences one can expect, and the daily service of the rooms were perfect as well. The harbour view room provides a spectacular view especially during the new year fireworks! The gym is very modern and spacious (so make sure to pack your gym clothes).
All of Valletta is within easy walking distance from the hotel, yet the location provides peace and quiet from the partying noise of Valletta.
The restaurant serves a wonderful dinner (but requires a reservation in well in advance of your visit) and the daily breakfasts are fabulous as well.
Each member of the hotel staff were very warm and sincere throughout our stay. They all presented very professionally (projecting a "I know what I am doing" image), but at the same time, balanced that professionalism with a family-like warmness. The concierge staff were very helpful even before we arrived in arranging tours and "hard-to-get" tickets.
One constructive feedback to the hotel: Please consider how you may be able to reduce the noise from the chairs when they are sliding across the floor (such as adding some soft padding at the feet of the chairs). The noise was quite noticeable throughout the restaurant as well as in the room right below the restaurant. (You can see how much we enjoyed our stay at this hotel if this is the only "complaint". ^^)
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Date of stay: November 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Highly recommend reserving the harbour view rooms.
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We stayed in this hotel first a birthday celebration. The hotel is magical and the staff can not do enough for you. I already want to go back!
The location and facilities are excellent, the only hotel you should be staying in in Valetta .
The gym is great, and the spa is beautiful. The spa staff are so nice and the pool is super relaxing.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Oct 4, 2023
Dear Keeley D Thank you for this lovely review, and we are so very happy to know you enjoyed your birthday stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Iniala Harbour House in the near future. Sincerely, Angela.
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The Iniala Harbour House offered us grand treatment during our stay in Malta. The staff were always pleasant, it was especially great to have the hotel drivers available for us and the location was excellent. I loved the views of the harbor and enjoyed watching the boat traffic. It was close to lots of shopping and not far from a place to rent kayaks (we didn't but enjoyed watching them). The staff was very accommodating. The restaurant is a Michelin star restaurant and though we did not dine there in the evening, we did order room service on our first night and it was impeccably delicious! Breakfast was included in our room and provided lots of healthy choices as well as delicious juice and coffee. There were tables available on the terrace overlooking the harbor, which was very enjoyable and beautiful. The rooms were spacious in size and the baths were expansive as well complete with deep soaking tub, separate shower, heated floors, bidet and luxurious robes. I particularly loved the quietness of the rooms. No hall noise, no elevator noise. The staff were all extremely personable and accommodating. I especially appreciated Ram, who was always ready to provide whatever I needed, whether it was a bucket of ice, a late night wine or just information about the area, the hotel and the rooms (there were a lot of light switches and I couldn't figure all of them out without his help). If I go back to Malta, this hotel is my #1 choice for sure!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:If you have breakfast on the terrace in the restaurant, you may want to opt for the shade. It...
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Aug 28, 2024
Dear Valerie, How kind of you to take the time to leave us this lovely review. On behalf of all the team here at Iniala Harbour House, we would like to thank you for choosing our Hotel during your recent stay in Malta and it was our pleasure having you with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Sincerely, Angela.
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My partner and I have just returned from a wonderful stay in the Hideaway Harbour View Studio, a few doors along from the main Iniala Harbour House hotel. The location is fantastic and the staff were all brilliant. The butlers and housekeeping staff, who served afternoon tea and drinks, cleaned and serviced the rooms and offered a daily turndown service, were all so helpful, friendly and polite. They are truly a credit to the hotel and really made our stay a special and memorable one. Thank you very much for a great stay! We definitely hope to return!
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Date of stay: November 2024
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As first timers to Malta we made a very big mistake booking a well known brand in St Julians which ended up being a disaster with the feral bars and late night antics.
The saving of our trip to Malta was leaving St Julians and spending the rest of our trip in Valetta at the Iniala Harbour House. This is first class accomodation in a superb location to explore Valleta and beyond with such easy access to the restaurants of Valetta and beyond with walking distance to the 3 cities ferries/gondolas.
From the checkin service including champagne on arrival, the entire team took such great care of us during our stay and made our wedding anniversary trip so much more with amenities and extra benefits.
We had already booked dinner at the 2 start Michellin restaurant before we knew it was housed at Iniala so we had the best of staying and dining at argubly the best restaurant in Malta.
Plus the spa experience was amazing with Nita and Tatiatian providing us excellent massage and facial pampering.
Special notes to Rocky (Raquelle) our dutiful Butler, the entire front desk team but especially Carissa and our guide to Iniala Ralph who helped us move from disaster (St Julians) to perfection in Valetta.
The entire team made us enjoy Malta so much we would return but never to St Julians!
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:This is not a beach club or outdoor pool hotel. An indoor pool connected to the spa is lovely.
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Jul 4, 2024
Dear butlersb, Thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave us your review and your kind feedback following your recent stay with us. The pleasure was entirely ours and we are extremely happy to know that you enjoyed the facilities we have on offer, which you experienced throughout your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back to Iniala Harbour House in the near future. Sincerely, Angela.
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We booked a 3 night stay here in December as a side trip from Paris and Lyon. When we arrived, the reception staff were very friendly and helpful - the concierge answered all our questions and recommended several nearby restaurants and activities. The room was beautiful and spacious, with a gorgeous wooden soaking tub that felt amazing after a slightly chilly evening walking around by the water. The first night we had dinner at Ion, the hotel restaurant (Michelin-starred) and it was a wonderful experience. The next morning, we were able to have breakfast there as well (very reasonably priced) - I had the syrniki (a type of pancake) with berry sauce which were amazing. The pool and spa were beautiful and peaceful, although we didn’t end up using them. The location is very central and easy to get to the ferry for Gozo or the three cities, as well as the Valleta city center.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Dec 28, 2022
Dear E3286OCamyb, How kind of you to take the time to leave this wonderful review. We are delighted to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and we most certainly look forward to welcome you back to Iniala Harbour House soon. Sincerely, Angela.
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The best boutique hotel we have stayed, period! This jewel is set perfectly above the Grand Harbour offering stunning views of the super yachts, sail boats and ships. It’s 6 Star Staff which are highly trained in the Four Seasons/Ritz model, pamper you from the minute you arrive. Our rooms were part of the Town House and had wonderful balconies and roof top views, which we enjoyed every night, so much so, that we elected to cancel reservations at a restaurant to have room service on the rooftop. The rooms are perfectly decorated and designed to take advantage of every square inch. The breakfast is presented in their rooftop Michelin Restaurant, with the best Eggs Benedict we have ever had anywhere. Skip lunch if you need to, but don’t miss their breakfast. We unfortunately did not get a chance to enjoy their gorgeous spa facilities, but will next time.
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Date of stay: April 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Unlike many of the Malta hotels, the front door is accessible by car/cab and is on a sleepy road...
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Apr 13, 2023
Dear U627BZtimm Thank you for sharing this wonderful review of your recent stay with us her at Iniala Harbour House. Our team is committed to providing nothing but the very best service to each and everyone of our guests, and we are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon! Sincerely, Angela.
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It was our anniversary so we wanted to escape from our daily life. And trust me, it was the best decision that we choose this hotel. As soon as we arrive the front office staff welcome us with friendly manner and was really quick to finish the check in. And staff informed us about each and every facilities, having known that this is our first visit. Out room had a really beautiful view from it and we were welcomed with a complimentary wine and in the night we were offered by a small dessert too . In the morning breakfast staff were also very friendly. We really enjoyed our stay in this hotel. And we will love to come back here for another escape from our busy schedule. All the very best to the initial team . Being part of hospitality industry its always pleasant to experience the same quality of service as guest . ❤️
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded May 29, 2024
Dear Kirtiprava, How kind of you to take the time to leave us this lovely review, following your recent stay with us on such a special occasion too! We most certainly look forward to the oppurtunity to welcome you back in the near future. Sincerely, Angela.
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We recently stayed at the Iniala Harbour House Hotel in Valletta, to celebrate my Mother’s birthday. The location of the hotel is perfect, overlooking the Grand Harbour and with the most incredible views of Malta’s historical past, views of Fort St. Angelo and the Three Cities.
The hotel is made up of a number of old reformed properties, positioned along the tree lined sea front. The traditional Maltese balconies are painted the most beautiful colour of blue, which is a stunning contrast to the old Maltese stone.
The hotel has been elegantly restored, showcasing an original grand staircase, a magnificent ceiling painting, and one of the highlights of the design aspect of the hotel is the bar, a beautifully designed wooden structure, exquisitely accentuating the original old stone arch.
What I really loved about staying at Iniala was how at home I felt. This five star luxury hotel has still managed to capture a very strong personal touch here. The bedrooms are very tastefully designed, with underfloor heating and I had an early morning soak in the Victoria & Albert bath whilst looking out over the harbour, as the sun shone through the French windows. Pure heaven.
Dinner was a wonderful fine dining experience. We had an extraordinary four course meal which was truly a tasting sensation. Boban, who was our butler-style waiter for the evening helped to make this dining experience even more memorable. He is an absolute gentleman and the perfect dinner host.
The breakfast the following morning at Iniala was one of the highlights for me. This extensive breakfast menu offers traditional breakfasts from around the world. My two favourites on the menu are “The Full Brexit’ full English breakfast and a bacon and egg butty. This was such a pleasant surprise for me, myself being from the north of England, and it put a big smile on my face.
Daring to be different is what is remembered, and this hotel delivers this. It’s a five star luxury experience but with a difference for sure.
Thank you to all the staff at Iniala, who made our stay very special, and a very big thank you to Danny the manager, for making sure that our stay at Iniala was one to be remembered.
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Date of stay: March 2021
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Response from Angela Caruana, Other at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Mar 22, 2021
Good afternoon jwints, Thank you very much for taking the time to write this lovely review. Here at Iniala Harbour House and Residences, we constantly strive to exceed expectations and to create a memorable and 'different' experience for all our guests. We are most delighted to know that your birthday celebrations were enjoyed by all and we look forward to having you stay with us again in the near future. Best Wishes, Angela.
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This property is wonderful in almost every way. Great location. Fantastic rooms. Professional, friendly staff. However, it had one glaring shortcoming: their Michelin 1 star restaurant only offered tasting menus for lunch and dinner. We would have loved to dine in their rooftop restaurant but your only choice was a 13-course tasting menu. At $150 pp plus wine and service charge, you’re looking at roughly $500+ and 3 hours for your meal for 2. We asked about grabbing coffee or a cocktail but the restaurant was focused on their Michelin dining guests, not hotel guests. We shared our frustration on several occasions but the concierge said they are focused on Michelin ratings. We found it strange.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Response from Angela Caruana, Guest Services / Front Office at Iniala Harbour House
Responded Oct 19, 2023
Dear KonaNimmer, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay with us . We are delightd to hear that you enjoyed your time spent here, and please do accept our sincere apologies for any inconvenience encountered with regards to our restaurant ION Harbour. Your feedback will most certainly be taken onboard. We consistently strive for improvement as our guests satisfaction is our priority here at Iniala Harbour House. We look forward to welcoming you back on another occasion. Sincerely, Angela.
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There are more places to choose from in the Valletta area.
PRICE RANGE
₱23,279 - ₱34,773 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MaltaIsland of MaltaValletta
NUMBER OF ROOMS
23
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