Iniala Harbour House & Residences

There are many luxury hotels with beautiful charm. Iniala Harbour offers more than just a great location overlooking Valletta's historic harbor. The service is among the best in the luxury industry. The excellent service begins with a relaxed check-in and extends to room service and the restaurant. Every request was promptly fulfilled, and communication within the staff worked perfectly.Once I expressed a wish (sufficient milk for the coffee machine in the room and sparkling mineral water) it was always fulfilled during all 4 days. This hotel and its entire team are of a high standard. Everyone tried very hard to fulfill our wishes and make our stay as nice and pleasant as possible.

From the moment we arrived, Iniala Malta exceeded every expectation. The room was beautifully appointed with every detail in mind. But what truly set this experience apart was the impeccable, personalized service. The staff didn’t just meet our needs, they anticipated them and making us feel genuinely welcome and completely at home. Special thanks to Roberto, Jeff, Joanne, and Martina, whose warmth and professionalism made our stay unforgettable. Their hospitality was the soul of the hotel, and we’re so grateful for the care they showed us. Malta itself is stunning, but staying at Iniala was the highlight of our trip. Our subsequent experience of other hotels paled in comparison. Highly recommend this.

We had an exceptional stay at Iniala Harbour House for five nights in May 2025. The location could not be more ideal on a quiet street in Valletta overlooking the Grand Harbour. We had booked the penthouse of the “modern” building, and were very pleased with the accommodation and especially the ample outdoor space with spectacular views. Only downside of the room is that the bathroom was very small (though fine for us), and the “plunge pool” was really a jacuzzi. It was nice at night when the sun went down, but unusable during the day as the water temperature was far too warm to be refreshing. The spa was very nice (got a 2 hour deep tissue massage), lobby and concierge area very chic, and the staff were all extremely attentive and helpful. The gym was also very well appointed - anything but an afterthought.||ION restaurant was outstanding. We enjoyed a fabulous breakfast there every morning, and dinner on our last night was just delicious. ||When we return to Malta we wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else.

This hotel is magnificent and the staff are lovely. Most remembering my name!|My room was in the "modern" building, in the annex and it was very very spacious. Small touches like fresh flowers, welcome note, chilled wine on arrival, speciality chocolate left at turn down made it all the more special. List of recommended restaurants/cafes etc supplied by the receptionist Joann were great, I tried 3!|The indoor pool and sauna area are lovely and aren't used so much so I had it all to myself. I had a heavenly massage, their signature which was bliss. |The gym is well equipped and staffed should you need assistance. |The breakfast is great but being a-la-carte I was wanting to change the options offered which they were accommodating of but I think a few simple options would be welcomed as I overheard a few other guests doing the same as I had. |I wish I didn't have anything negative to say but my only few were that there is no full length mirror in the room, the lighting in the bathroom isn't the best, especially for putting on make up and there is no magnified mirror which I feel is important. |I understand the aesthetics of the room are of high standard and quality but these would make the room much more user friendly. |I highly recommend Iniala and look forward to visiting again when the rooftop pool opens.|

I had an amazing brunch experience at this restaurant. The waiting staff were warm, attentive, and very professional, which made the atmosphere feel both welcoming and relaxed. The whole hotel had a wonderful scent that added to the experience, and the setting offered a magnificent view that made brunch even more enjoyable. The food itself was absolutely delicious—fresh, beautifully presented, and at very reasonable prices. A perfect spot for a memorable brunch, and one I would gladly recommend.

We loved our stay. We arrived early and Martina had arranged for a tour, given by the incredibly knowledgeable about all things Malta “Vee”.|We went to Mdina and all over Valetta, with stops along the way from charming hotel driver Marco. |I had a fabulous massage from Virginian the spa; I was still crazy limber after a week. The staff provided great information and support, including a wonderful restaurant Seafood Market and Grill by Adam. Go there. Also Legligin. The restaurant ION in the hotel was magical. The 7 course tasting menu was astonishing without being overwhelming or too much food. Perfect. |Jeff at the front desk was incredibly helpful in the thankless task of helping me with some noisy neighbors and in general, a delightful resource. The hotel is located just above the ferry line to gozo and the water taxi stand.

When you spend several thousand euros on a three-night stay, you expect to enjoy a cocktail in the restaurant with a view, especially after paying for an expensive dinner the night before. Instead, we were flatly refused. We couldn’t even look out at the terrace because, we were told, there were “other guests” seated there. I’m sorry, but as hotel guests ourselves, we should have been given priority. I understand and respect house rules, but when we went up to the terrace only to be told we could drink in the reception area, I felt genuinely embarrassed. There were plenty of empty tables inside the restaurant and it was almost 9 p.m. Had I been in the staff member’s shoes, I would have asked, “What would you like to drink? We’ll send your cocktails to your room,” and the matter would have been settled. The person who spoke to us was completely unable to handle the situation or find a satisfactory solution and kept hiding behind “other guests,” as if we’d walked in off the street. It was outrageous, I’ve never experienced anything like this at a luxury hotel. At reception, we were offered a drink at another hotel nearly a kilometre away. But it’s not about distance. A guest at a five-star hotel has the right to enjoy a drink wherever they choose, and that is exactly why they chose that hotel. The staff’s attitude on this matter deeply disappointed me.

Iniala Harbour House is undoubtedly a unique hotel. The restaurant and some rooms enjoy spectacular views across the harbour and three cities, and it is well located for all Valletta has to offer.||The staff - notably in the restaurant - are friendly and attentive. Breakfast was excellent and we had a meal at ION Harbour which was very good. ||The indoor pool was better than expected - a small spa pool but a welcome way to cool off from the heat of Malta. Plus a gym and spa we didn’t use. Otherwise there aren’t any other communal areas to relax in, apart from seating by the reception desk, so your room really matters…||We stayed in room 311 on level 1 of the annex, the ‘cheapest’ available at time of booking. This room had small street-facing windows making it rather dark but it was large and well appointed. However, the room had a persistent damp / musty smell - especially bad after using the shower. Clearly the hotel is aware of this issue as already present was an air purifier and a mist diffuser pumping out lemongrass scent, but this only masked the musty smell. Compounding this was an air conditioning system unable to cool the large room sufficiently and it barely got below 20c. This made for a damp, unpleasant environment and some sticky, restless nights.||The hotel was full so we couldn’t be moved, on complaining we received a shrug and “it’s an old building” together with a clean that could never have solved the issue. Nobody bothered to follow up, at which point we decided to make do rather than spend our short holiday battling with reception.||Not acceptable not when you’re paying 600+ euros a night for 5 star accommodation. I’d question whether they should be renting this particular room with this underlying issue.||Given the many glowing reviews on here I’m sure if you stay in any of the higher tier rooms you’ll have a great time. Just beware the entry level room.