Best for
Choose this central St. Julian's base if you want beach time alongside restaurants and entertainment, rather than a secluded coastal retreat.
Best for
Choose this central St. Julian's base if you want beach time alongside restaurants and entertainment, rather than a secluded coastal retreat.
What makes it special
Follow the concierge's suggestion to take the ferry from Sliema to Valletta, making the harbor crossing part of your sightseeing day.
Room to consider
Choose the Grand Suite when sharing with family, as its second bathroom lets more than one person get ready at a time.
Insider tip
Check Skybeach charges for your room category before reserving; the rooftop opens seasonally from mid-April through October, weather permitting.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
InterContinental Malta places a full-scale hotel beside St. George's Bay, with St. Julian's restaurants and Paceville's nightlife close at hand. Its 481 rooms, beach club, three pools and substantial meeting facilities make it a practical base for a Malta visit that mixes work and leisure. The setting is energetic rather than secluded: you can spend the morning by the water, visit Valletta in the afternoon and return to a neighborhood that stays active well into the evening.
A reading chair sits near the glass doors, with a small table beside it for a book or a drink. A broad desk and storage unit run along the opposite wall, leaving the bedside tables clear. Pale upholstery and dark furniture give the interior a balanced, simple character. Layered curtains soften the windows. Framed photographs and lamps add detail around the room.
Tiled flooring continues across the main room. Garden and city-facing versions are available, with the outlook tied to the room option selected. A shaded floor lamp stands beside the reading chair, and drawers sit beneath the desk’s long surface.
A reading chair sits near the glass doors, with a small table beside it for a book or a drink. A broad desk and storage...
Opal Lounge opens from mid-April to late October. Opening depends on the weather.
The sofa and work desk give this room places to sit beyond the main sleeping area. A padded headboard and shaded bedside lamps bring a warmer note to the dark furniture, with framed photographs adding detail to the walls. A patterned rug lies over the tiled floor.
Near the window, full-length curtains frame the glass doors. The sofa can also serve as an extra bed, giving the room a flexible arrangement for a shared stay. A bathtub and a broad bathroom counter provide space for the daily routine. The sofa has broad upholstered arms and loose back cushions, set beside a dark side table.
The sofa and work desk give this room places to sit beyond the main sleeping area. A padded headboard and shaded bedside lamps bring a...
Opal Lounge opens from mid-April to late October. Opening depends on the weather.
A sofa beside the window adds a place for reading or gathering during a family stay. The work desk and seating share the main room, keeping everyone together rather than dividing the accommodation into separate bedrooms. A sofa bed provides another sleeping option when required.
Beige upholstery, dark furniture and framed photographs give the room a warm, simple character. Lamps sit on either side of the padded headboard, while a patterned rug breaks up the tiled floor. The bathroom has a bathtub and a broad counter beneath a lit mirror.
A sofa beside the window adds a place for reading or gathering during a family stay. The work desk and seating share the main room,...
Club Lounge access is included. SKYBEACH pool access carries a separate charge.
Globe lamps light a charcoal headboard, while a broad desk runs along the opposite wall. A curved armchair near the window offers a comfortable place to read without sitting on the bed. Dark furniture and soft gray fabrics give the interior a restrained, contemporary feel. Full-length curtains frame the glass doors. Separate lights serve the bed and seating areas.
The bathroom pairs a glass-enclosed shower with a basin beneath an illuminated mirror. A magnifying mirror sits beside the main mirror, with shelves below the counter for personal items. The desk has drawers beneath its dark surface.
Globe lamps light a charcoal headboard, while a broad desk runs along the opposite wall. A curved armchair near the window offers a comfortable place...
The sitting area has a gray sofa, a round coffee table and lamps at either side, creating a comfortable setting for a book or conversation. A desk beside the glass doors provides a different place to work, with an upholstered chair and a large mirror above it. Carpet softens the floor throughout the main interior.
In the sleeping area, globe lamps frame a headboard made from rounded vertical panels. Dark furniture contrasts with pale walls and full-length curtains. The bathroom adds another distinct texture, with black veined stone around the bathtub and basin. It also includes a rain shower. An ochre desk chair adds a brighter accent beside the glass doors.
The sitting area has a gray sofa, a round coffee table and lamps at either side, creating a comfortable setting for a book or conversation....
The main beds share one bedroom; the sofa bed is in the separate living room.
A separate lounge provides space for reading, working or sitting together, with a gray sofa and a round dark coffee table. The work desk has an upholstered chair, while a floor lamp and an armchair create another corner near the glass doors. A doorway leads from this shared living area into the bedroom.
Rounded vertical panels form the headboard, with globe lamps adding warm light at either side. Framed photographs, pale walls and dark trim keep the rooms visually connected. The ensuite has a bathtub and a separate rain shower. The other bathroom serves the living area, a useful arrangement for guests sharing the accommodation when the sofa bed is in use.
A separate lounge provides space for reading, working or sitting together, with a gray sofa and a round dark coffee table. The work desk has...
The living and dining area sits apart from the bedroom, giving guests their own space to spend time together. The round dining table sits beside the windows, with chairs and a floor lamp forming a small gathering place. A doorway leads through to the bedroom. Reading lights flank a padded headboard with circular detailing.
Framed photographs and dark furniture add character without crowding the rooms. A full-length mirror stands near the bedroom entrance, and curtains extend from ceiling to floor. The bathroom includes a jetted tub and a rain shower.
The living and dining area sits apart from the bedroom, giving guests their own space to spend time together. The round dining table sits beside...
Blue chairs and a circular rug give the seating area its own character within the suite. A charcoal sofa faces a glass coffee table, with an armchair alongside for a more individual place to sit. Nearby, a compact dining table offers space for a meal or a laptop. The sleeping and sitting areas form an open arrangement, with tall curtains along the windows.
Dark furniture and gray walls keep the palette understated, while pendant lighting draws attention to the dining area. The bathroom has a jetted tub and a rain shower. The suite occupies a high floor. Large gray tiles continue across the living and sleeping areas.
Blue chairs and a circular rug give the seating area its own character within the suite. A charcoal sofa faces a glass coffee table, with...
A window-side dining table sits beneath a pendant with an open lattice design. Blue upholstered chairs bring color to the room, echoed in the patterned rug beneath the lounge seating. A charcoal sofa and glass coffee table form a comfortable place for conversation, while a desk beside the windows provides a separate working spot.
The bedroom is set apart from this living area. Its bathroom has a jetted tub and a rain shower, with a glass partition adding to the open feel around the bath. Dark wood panels, gray walls and full-height curtains link the rooms visually. The suite occupies a high floor, with the main living spaces arranged along its large windows.
A window-side dining table sits beneath a pendant with an open lattice design. Blue upholstered chairs bring color to the room, echoed in the patterned...
The living and dining area provides a shared place to meet between the bedrooms. A work desk with an upholstered chair offers room for a laptop or a few notes. A globe floor lamp lights the corner beside it. Framed photographs and dark furniture lend the interior a quiet, contemporary character.
Reading lights beside the headboards keep the sleeping areas practical. Full-length curtains frame the windows. The bathroom includes a jetted tub and a walk-in rain shower, combining two different ways to unwind. Large gray tiles line the bathroom, with a small black stool beside the tub.
The living and dining area provides a shared place to meet between the bedrooms. A work desk with an upholstered chair offers room for a...
Two sofas face a round glass coffee table in the living room, with a blue, gray and white rug adding a softer layer beneath them. The dining table stands nearby under a spherical pendant, forming another place to gather without using the bedroom. Tall windows and dark wood wall panels define these shared spaces.
A doorway separates the bedroom from the lounge. Bedside reading lamps and an upholstered headboard give the sleeping area a simpler feel, while curtains run from ceiling to floor. The bathroom contains a jetted tub and a rain shower. The suite is on a high floor. Upholstered dining chairs stand on a circular blue rug.
Two sofas face a round glass coffee table in the living room, with a blue, gray and white rug adding a softer layer beneath them....
An internal spiral staircase with open treads connects the suite’s two floors.
Tall windows rise beside the dining and living areas, giving these rooms a strong sense of height. A round glass table stands near the windows, with blue chairs that have curved backs. The lounge has its own seating area nearby. Dark wood panels and pale tiled floors bring a calm, modern feel to the shared rooms.
The bedrooms sit apart from the shared living areas. The bathroom pairs a jetted tub with a rain shower. Glass panels give a view between part of the bathing area and the next room. A low black stool sits beside the bath.
Tall windows rise beside the dining and living areas, giving these rooms a strong sense of height. A round glass table stands near the windows,...
A round stone dining table anchors the living area, with a light in an open lattice frame above it. The lounge sits beside tall windows, with space for conversation and meals away from the bedroom. Framed building photographs, soft seating and dark furniture give the rooms a calm, modern look.
The bedroom has reading lights on either side of its padded headboard. Two basins sit below broad mirrors in the bathroom. A glass-enclosed rain shower stands alongside a jetted tub. Small round magnifying mirrors sit beside the main bathroom mirrors.
A round stone dining table anchors the living area, with a light in an open lattice frame above it. The lounge sits beside tall windows,...
The hotel sits in the St. George's Bay area of St. Julian's. The bay and the hotel's beach club give guests a straightforward route to the water, while nearby Paceville has a very different rhythm after dark. Restaurants, bars and shopping are close enough to make an evening out easy without arranging a long return journey. That convenience is a genuine reason to stay here, particularly on a first visit when you may want to see several parts of the island.
It is worth being clear about the neighborhood. St. Julian's can be busy, especially around its entertainment streets; it will not feel like a quiet Maltese village or a stay within Valletta's historic center. Travelers who expect to spend most days exploring and enjoy a lively base will make better use of this address than those seeking near-total quiet. The contrast between the hotel's pools and the streets outside is part of its character.
IHG lists 481 rooms in total. Classic Rooms measure 35 square meters, with a king or two double beds, while Premium Rooms are larger at 40 to 45 square meters. The hotel's room descriptions include private balconies, work space and coffee-making facilities. Those details are useful on a stay that alternates between sightseeing, meetings and time at the hotel. A Classic Room makes sense when the room is mainly a place to return to after a day out; the extra area of a Premium Room can matter more for a longer stay or shared occupancy.
The suite range offers a more substantial change in layout, not merely a different view. Junior Suites start at 55 square meters, One Bedroom Suites at 60 square meters, and larger categories include the Grand, Panoramic, Penthouse and Duplex Suites. Families should compare bed configurations and connecting-room availability for their dates rather than assume that every suite has the same sleeping arrangement. The Duplex Suite's two king beds and two single beds, for example, present a different proposition from a one-bedroom layout.
Club InterContinental adds a quieter place to pause between outings, with lounge dining and views across Malta. Category details matter here. The hotel's Club Room page describes lounge access but says SkyBeach can be booked for an additional charge; its Club Suite page includes both the lounge and rooftop pool. Check the precise room terms when the rooftop is central to the stay.
The InterContinental Beach Club is the hotel's sandy foothold on St. George's Bay. IHG describes sunbeds, umbrellas and towels, along with a beach bar and restaurant. It is a useful arrangement in a built-up resort district: guests can move between the beach and the rest of the hotel without planning a separate beach day. It does not turn this central St. Julian's address into a remote coastal retreat, and the surrounding bay remains part of an active urban setting.
There are three distinct pool settings. The indoor heated pool sits near the spa and fitness center, giving families and swimmers an alternative to the outdoor areas. Narcis is the hotel's lagoon-style outdoor pool and poolside dining area. On the nineteenth floor, SkyBeach has an infinity pool with broad views over the island and sea. It is the place to consider if a rooftop afternoon is a priority, though access depends on the booked category or a separate reservation and charge. Outdoor pool use and dining can vary with the season, so the exact arrangements are best checked for travel dates.
Waterbiscuit gives the hotel an all-day dining address, with a French-bistro influence and Mediterranean ingredients. It works as a convenient choice when a meeting runs late or when you would rather stay close to your room. Paranga offers a different evening: its waterside deck and Sicilian flavors bring the meal back to the coast. The beach club's casual service and Narcis poolside dining cover the less formal hours. Dining venues may operate differently across the year, but the contrast between a central restaurant, a seaside table and rooftop drinks gives the property useful range.
Carisma Spa & Wellness remains the named spa at the hotel. Its menu includes massages, face and body treatments and a Turkish hammam ritual. Nearby, Cynergi Health & Fitness and the indoor pool make it possible to keep a familiar exercise routine alongside spa time. This is a hotel where wellness sits within a larger, active property rather than defining an isolated retreat. Guests planning a specific treatment should arrange it ahead of time, particularly when a conference or group stay fills the hotel.
InterContinental Malta has an unusually strong events side for a St. Julian's leisure hotel. IHG lists 24 meeting rooms and a conference center accommodating functions of up to 1,700 people. The broad room inventory, exhibition foyer and audiovisual facilities support conferences and corporate gatherings, while the hotel's restaurants and leisure areas give delegates places to meet away from the program. Weddings and social occasions also fit the property, with the bay and rooftop adding settings beyond a conventional meeting room.
That scale helps explain why the hotel suits mixed-purpose trips. A business traveler can move from a morning session to the gym or beach; a family accompanying a conference guest has more to do on site than at a compact city hotel. Equally, a large event can change the atmosphere in the public areas. If a small, residential-feeling stay is the goal, the size of this property is a point to weigh, not a detail to overlook.
St. Julian's makes a flexible starting point for Valletta, Sliema and the rest of the island. Valletta's streets, museums and harbor viewpoints offer a markedly different day from St. George's Bay. Mdina, the Three Cities, Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto can also be planned as outings rather than reasons to change hotels. The pace of those trips depends on traffic and the chosen route; build in time for a relaxed return, especially if dinner reservations follow.
Malta International Airport is within a road transfer of the hotel, but IHG's own pages give different distance estimates. The hotel does not list an airport shuttle, so plan a taxi, private transfer or another suitable connection rather than assuming a scheduled hotel service. Sliema can be useful for onward ferry connections, while St. Julian's itself provides the easier base for guests whose evenings revolve around the bay.
InterContinental Malta is most compelling when its breadth will be used: a swim before breakfast, a day elsewhere on the island, dinner by the water and an early start for meetings are all plausible within one stay. Book the room category with care if lounge or SkyBeach access matters. For guests who value a lively St. Julian's location and a wide choice of facilities more than seclusion or historic atmosphere, the hotel's scale is an asset rather than a compromise.
Hotel guests receive complimentary sunbeds, umbrellas and towels at the Beach Club, so the essentials for settling onto the sand are included.
Paranga pairs Sicilian cooking with fish and shellfish delivered by local fishermen, letting you enjoy seafood on decking beside the Mediterranean.
The indoor pool offers suggested adult-only morning and evening periods, giving adults a choice of swimming times outside the recommended family hours.
St. George’s Bay, St. Julian’s STJ 3310, Malta
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Yes. InterContinental Malta is worth it for travelers who want a St. Julian's base with beach club access and resort-style facilities. It is strongest for families, couples, nightlife trips, business stays, beach time, spa days, and guests who want many dining choices.
InterContinental Malta is in St. Julian's, close to St. George's Bay and the Paceville entertainment area. The location works well for beach access, restaurants, bars, shopping, nightlife, Spinola Bay, Sliema, and Valletta trips.
InterContinental Malta has 481 rooms and suites, making it one of the larger full-service hotels in St. Julian's. The size supports many restaurants, bars, pools, meeting spaces, club options, wellness facilities, and family-friendly services.
Rooms and suites are contemporary, comfortable, and suited to both city breaks and longer Malta stays. Travelers should compare classic rooms, club rooms, suites, and higher categories if balcony space or lounge access matters.
Yes. InterContinental Malta gives guests access to its Beach Club on St. George's Bay. Sunbeds, umbrellas, towels, a bar, and a restaurant make it useful for easy beach days near the hotel.
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