Malta Hotels|Rabat, Malta

Verdala Wellness Hotel

Name: Verdala Wellness Hotel
Telephone: 356-2148-4484

A hillside wellness escape in Malta's historic core

VERIFIED LUXURY

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On a ridge above Rabat, Verdala Wellness Hotel makes a striking first impression. Its tiered, contemporary architecture cascades down the hillside, framing views across Malta’s countryside toward a domed church and castle tower.

The adults-only retreat occupies the site of the former Grand Hotel Verdala, a 1970s modernist landmark, while its 46 rooms and suites use earthy tones, textured plaster and natural materials. Wellness takes center stage at the V Spa, where an expansive hydrotherapy circuit complements treatments ranging from sound healing to sleep therapy to Maltese-herbal rituals.

At Griffin Brasserie, chef Victor Borg puts a contemporary spin on Mediterranean cooking, while the Living Room serves lighter dishes beside the pool. With Rabat and the medieval streets of Mdina nearby, Verdala offers a wellness-focused stay with easy access to some of Malta’s most atmospheric historic sights.

Our Inspector's Highlights

Verdala Wellness Hotel’s interiors pair Maltese stone and other natural materials with Japanese-inspired minimalism, geometric forms and mirrored surfaces that pull the surrounding landscape into the public spaces.
The 3,024-square-foot Observatory Suite is Verdala’s top accommodation, pairing a 1,097-square-foot interior with a vast private terrace, large hot tub, designer soaking bath and dual-aspect views.
V Spa spans the luxury hotel's entire lower-ground floor, with a hammam, Finnish and infrared saunas, salt cave, hot-and-cold plunge pools and a cave-inspired indoor pool.
Signature dining room Griffin Brasserie occupies a space with its own local pedigree: the venue was once a popular Maltese tearoom before becoming a nightclub. Now, it has been brought back as Verdala’s flagship restaurant.
The outdoor infinity pool offers a place to swim while taking in the expansive valley views, providing a more active alternative to the hotel's indoor hydrotherapy facilities.

Nearby Attractions

Make the 15- to 20-minute walk to Mdina, the medieval “Silent City,” to explore its limestone lanes, Baroque St. Paul’s Cathedral and Palazzo Falson, a beautifully preserved medieval palazzo now housing an eclectic collection of art and antiques.
Walk about 15 minutes to neighboring Rabat, where St. Paul’s Grotto and Catacombs offer a glimpse into Malta’s early Christian history, while the Domvs Romana preserves remarkably detailed Roman mosaics.
A short five-minute drive from the Malta hotel takes you to Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, where local makers sell handmade glass, ceramics, jewelry and other crafts.
Take a roughly 10-minute taxi ride to Buskett Gardens, Malta’s largest woodland area, where shaded paths surround the 16th-century Verdala Palace, a former hunting lodge built for the Knights of St. John.
A roughly 10-minute taxi ride brings you to Malta’s dramatic western coast, where clifftop paths offer expansive Mediterranean views — best enjoyed around sunset.

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