The Founding Legend of Corinthia Hotels
Nestled in the tranquil, aristocratic heart of the Maltese archipelago opposite the Presidential San Anton Palace and Public Botanical Gardens, Corinthia Palace Malta is the legendary founding property of Corinthia Hotels. Set within the fragrant, secluded grounds of an authentic 19th-century neoclassical villa, the hotel embodies the golden age of Mediterranean glamour blended with modern quiet luxury.
The property presents 139 thoughtfully appointed rooms and palatial suites, each boasting private garden-view balconies, bespoke furnishings, and marble bathrooms stocked with luxury ESPA amenities. The serene botanical setting provides an oasis of calm, located just a 15-minute chauffeured drive from the Baroque bastions of UNESCO-listed Valletta, the silent medieval alleys of Mdina, and the azure Mediterranean coastline.
Culinary artistry is headlined by Bahia, the celebrated 1-Michelin-starred restaurant showcasing avant-garde Maltese gastronomy, alongside Villa Corinthia for timeless gourmet brunch and storied afternoon tea, The Summer Garden for alfresco poolside dining under citrus trees, and Caprice Lounge. The state-of-the-art Athenaeum Spa features thermal vitality hydrotherapy pools, sauna, steam rooms, and bespoke ESPA wellness rituals.
Signature Travel Network Exclusive Amenities
Enjoy VIP privileges when reserving through Vincent Vacations:
- Daily Full Breakfast for Each Guest in Villa Corinthia
- $100 USD Food & Beverage Credit per Room, per Stay
- Roundtrip Airport Transfers for Deluxe Rooms and Above
- Priority Room Category Upgrade (Subject to Availability)
- Flexible Early Check-In & Late Check-Out (Subject to Availability)
- Full Access to Athenaeum Spa, Vitality Pool & Reflex Gym
Villa Rooms & Palatial Suites
Deluxe Room
Quietly luxurious room featuring a furnished private balcony overlooking the hotel’s lush grounds, plush King or Twin beds, marble bathroom with luxury ESPA amenities, and complimentary Athenaeum Spa access.
Grand Deluxe Room
Spacious room boasting an expansive private terrace with sun loungers overlooking the landscaped botanical gardens. Features a marble walk-in shower, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, and specialty coffee bar.
Executive Garden Room
Elegantly appointed guest room set in a quiet garden wing, offering seamless indoor-outdoor living, generous dressing area, deep soaking tub, and priority spa reservations.
Deluxe Suite
Generous one-bedroom suite featuring a separate residential living salon, dining table, master bedroom with king bed, walk-in wardrobe, and marble bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower.
The Grand Suite
Palatial flagship residence featuring an expansive dual-balcony salon overlooking the pool and gardens, formal dining table, master suite with walk-in dressing room, and luxury ESPA spa bath.
Michelin Artistry & Villa Dining
Bahia
Housed within the historic villa, 1-Michelin-starred Bahia celebrates Maltese culinary heritage through innovative tasting menus crafted from hyper-local seasonal ingredients.
Villa Corinthia
The hotel’s flagship dining venue in the restored 19th-century villa, celebrated for daily gourmet buffet breakfast, weekend champagne brunch, and award-winning traditional afternoon tea.
The Summer Garden
Nestled under fragrant citrus trees surrounding the picturesque swimming pool, serving fresh Mediterranean meze, charcoal-grilled seafood and steaks, and chilled rosé.
Athenaeum Spa Lounge
A 2,000 m² designer wellness retreat featuring indoor vitality hydrotherapy pools, garden pool, Finnish sauna, steam suites, and refreshing botanical elixirs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Guests booking Corinthia Palace Malta through Vincent Vacations receive daily full breakfast for each guest in Villa Corinthia, roundtrip airport transfers for Deluxe rooms and above, a $100 USD Food & Beverage credit per room per stay (applicable across property restaurants and bars, excluding Bahia), priority room category upgrade upon arrival (subject to availability), and flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges (subject to availability).
Corinthia Palace Malta is situated on De Paule Avenue in San Anton (Attard), directly opposite the Presidential San Anton Palace and Public Botanical Gardens in the peaceful residential heart of Malta. It is a 15-minute drive from the UNESCO-listed capital of Valletta, the ancient fortified silent city of Mdina, and Malta International Airport (MLA).
Opened in 1968 on the grounds of an elegant 19th-century private villa originally built by the Pisani family, Corinthia Palace Malta is the legendary first founding property of Corinthia Hotels. It hosted royalty, diplomats, and Hollywood stars during the golden age of Mediterranean travel.
The property features 1-Michelin-starred Bahia for avant-garde contemporary Maltese gastronomy, Villa Corinthia for gourmet breakfast and storied afternoon tea, The Summer Garden for poolside alfresco dining, Caprice Lounge for artisan cocktails, and Josephine’s coffee bar.
Athenaeum Spa is a 2,000 m² designer wellness sanctuary featuring an indoor vitality hydrotherapy pool, outdoor garden pool, sauna, steam room, relaxation gardens, reflexology gym, and bespoke face and body rituals utilizing ESPA skincare.