10 of the Best Spas in Malta

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Sometimes you go on vacation to get a break. If you have had a hard few weeks of work, it can be time to escape the city, head to a tropical paradise, and get your feet rubbed. Sounds nice? Try Malta! This picture-perfect little island is often forgotten about with Ibiza or Gran Canaria taking over the “popular” island destinations, but we think that Malta is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe. 

Plus, there are tons of spa options in Malta for you to choose from. Let’s check out the top 10 spas on this tiny island that will make it hard for you to leave!

Grand Hotel Excelsior

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Think of a dimly lit massage room, scented candles, warm towels, comfortable beds, and hands kneading out all of the stress knots that have formed in your upper back. Ah, perfection. This is exactly what Grand Hotel Excelsior can offer you. This decorative and upscale hotel in Valletta, the capital city of Malta, overlooks the water. 

Not only is it the perfect location, and offers expansive views during your champagne break from your spa treatments, but it offers numerous treatment options for your holiday. 

Carisma Spa & Wellness

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This spa location earned a 2022 Nominee in the World Luxury Spa Awards, showing how the location ranks highly across the world — not just on the tiny island of Malta. We recommend trying one of their many massages, choosing between a relaxing Indian Ayurvedic massage or the Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage to eliminate all the built-up toxins. 

After an intense massage, try the authentic Turkish bath Hammam. Turkish baths are known for their ability to help relax your mental state, decompress the tension within the body, and remove any negativity from your life. Sounds like exactly what you need, right?

Nataraya Day Spa & Wellness

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Nataraya in Mellieha is one of the best luxury spa locations on the island. With a focus on creating a tranquil atmosphere that can provide a calmness to everyone who enters the spa, Nataraya offers comprehensive treatments that help relax your mind, body, and spirit. 

We recommend trying the hydromassage, exfoliation massage, chocolate wrap, or facial treatment to have you feeling good to go! 

Oriental Thai Spa

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The Oriental Thai Spa is located in Sliema, Malta, and offers great deals for various spa treatments. For just 1 hour, you can pay 30 euros for a hands-on massage! Situated almost directly on the waterfront pier of Siema, close to many tourist restaurants and shops, Oriental Thai Spa is a top option for budget travelers who need to relax a little bit.

1926 Hotel and Spa 

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Think of hardwood floors, infinity pools, and a chic interior that makes you never want to leave. Located in Sliema,1926  Hotel and Spa has just that. Need to get your blood flowing post-sea swim head to the sauna or steam room to warm up and sweat any toxins from indulging on one-too-many of Malta’s beers! Plus, if you stay here, you can quickly head down to one of the many baths or the sea just outside your door for a morning dip.

The Victoria Hotel

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The Victoria Hotel is a luxurious, decadent, and opulent spa day for those who need to sit back, relax, and feel like they are royalty. Right in the heart of Sliema, the Marion Mizzi Spa at the Victoria Hotel offers a wide range of treatment and spa therapies that will make you look and feel good. We recommend checking out the cupping treatment to suck out any bad energy and toxins, reflexology to help relieve pressure points, and steam rooms to help detox. 

Solana Hotel and Spa

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If you enjoy swimming and taking in the sights, this hotel is for you. Located in downtown Mellieha, this rooftop pool is enough reason to go here. After a long day at one of Malta’s many beaches, head here to stay overnight and enjoy the spa and wellness packages offered for guests. We recommend trying one of the hydrotherapy treatments, followed by a quick nighttime dip on the rooftop pool to see the city’s lights and coastline. 

Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort

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The Corinthia is part of one of Malta’s most luxurious hotel brands. Offering luxurious spa treatments, numerous pools, relaxing massages, and healthy food, there is literally no reason to leave this spa for the entire day. Located right in St. George’s Bay, you can head here after a night out on the town in one of the many clubs to help detox and purify your system! We recommend checking out the Elemis facial to make you feel clean and fresh. 

Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Malta Golden Sands

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Radisson Blu is known for being one of the more high-end hotel chains around the world. In Malta, is it different? This location, Malta Golden Sands, is a great choice for combining five-star food with beautiful rooms, health treatments, and couple massage options for a romantic getaway. 

Holm Boutique and Spa

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Last but not least, Holm is a great boutique spa option for those located in St. Julian’s. This seaside town has a relaxed and chill vibe – precisely what Holm tries to recreate. You can check out the salt suite, hot pool, sauna, health treatments, or rooftop infinity pool for when the clouds clear. For a smaller-sized hotel, this location offers plenty to do during a rainy day on the island. 

 

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