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Corinthia Palace Malta
Malta · Corinthia · Grand Luxury
Corinthia Palace Malta occupies the site of Villa Refalo, an Italianate villa built around 1920 in San Anton where matriarch Josephine Pisani opened a restaurant called Corinthia in 1962. Her son Alfred Pisani and his brothers built a hotel on the grounds, inaugurated by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on 11 June 1968, launching what became the Corinthia Hotels group. The hotel today has 147 rooms, the Athenaeum Spa, and the Michelin-starred restaurant Bahia.
- 147 rooms
- Opened 1968
- Neighborhood: San Anton
- Rooms from 646 sq ft (60 m²)
About Corinthia Palace Malta
- The original restaurant on the site, run by Josephine Pisani, was known for its signature lemon cake, a recipe now served at the hotel's own Josephine's Coffee.
- Alfred Pisani's 1968 hotel launched what is now the Corinthia Hotels global portfolio; his daughter Alexandra Pisani serves as the property's General Manager today.
- Chef Francesco Mazzei has led Villa Corinthia's kitchen since 2023, while sister restaurant Bahia has held its own Michelin star since 2020.
- Entry-level rooms start at 646 sq ft (60 m²).
History
The Corinthia Palace Malta grew out of Villa Refalo, an early-20th-century villa in San Anton where Josephine Pisani ran a restaurant called Corinthia. In 1968 Alfred Pisani transformed it into the Corinthia Palace Hotel - the very birthplace of the Corinthia Hotels group.
Today the hotel offers around 147 rooms and suites, the Athenaeum Spa, and the Michelin-starred restaurant Bahia, while Villa Corinthia is helmed by chef Francesco Mazzei.
The setting
7-minute walk to Palazz ta' Sant'Anton. 7 km from Valletta Waterfront.
Restaurants and bars
- Bahia — Restaurant · Contemporary Maltese gastronomy · One MICHELIN Star
- Villa Corinthia — Restaurant · Italian · Chef Francesco Mazzei
- Secret Garden — Restaurant · Italian classics
- Josephine's Coffee — Café · Creative flavours, plant-based plates, contemporary coffee s
- Caprice Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Athenaeum Spa — Spa with lush outdoor surroundings and tailored spa treatments designed for unhurried relaxation.
- Villa Corinthia dining — Italian cuisine by Chef Francesco Mazzei in the historic building where the Corinthia legacy began.
- Bahia restaurant — Michelin-selected restaurant celebrating Maltese heritage through contemporary gastronomy.
- Secret Garden dining — Open-air dining in verdant gardens overlooking the outdoor pool, serving Italian classics.
- Corinthia Palace Concert Series — Concert series at the hotel, for example a clarinet celebration on 8 November.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
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