Grand Hotel

Elegant and enchanting, the Grand Hotel is one of the most popular hotel choices on Malta’s sister island of Gozo. Rooms are large and expertly appointed, mixing an iconic Gozitan style with all the modern comforts. The views over the bay will live with you for eternity.

The four-star Grand Hotel is one of the first buildings you notice when disembarking the ferry at Mgarr Harbour. This old fishing hamlet gets lively with day-tripping visitors, then returns to its soporific quietude from late-afternoon onwards. The island carefully preserves it slow and laid-back way of life and you can quickly succumb to the rhythm at the Grand Hotel: even during peak summer season this feels like a peaceful getaway.

Rooms are light and airy, with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a modern en-suite bathroom. Standard sea view rooms have their own balcony overlooking the bay while the superior sea view rooms have larger balconies or terraces for soaking up the sun. All guests can relax on the rooftop where there is a pool deck and bar terrace with panoramic vistas of the ferries coming back and forth; there’s no better place to be at sunset. The restaurant specialises in Mediterranean and Italian cuisine, with fresh fish delivered daily.

From this harbour-front location you can take public transport across the island. Buses from the harbour can take you all across Gozo, making the hotel an ideal choice if you’re seeking to explore. Explore villages, walk the cliffs, discover ruins, and celebrate the serene pace of life. Then return to the Grand Hotel and sundowner drinks can complete any day of adventure on the island.