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Cugó Gran Macina Malta
Senglea, Senglea (L-Isla), Malta · Independent · Core Luxury
The Knights of Saint John raised the Macina in 1554 as a Senglea bastion, later a giant crane for fitting out ships. The limestone house reopened in 2018 as Cugo Gran Macina, 21 suites with harbour views and a rooftop pool over Grand Harbour. Design Hotels. The Little Bastion is the dining room.
- 21 rooms
- Opened 2018
- Rooms from 387 sq ft (36 m²)
About Cugó Gran Macina Malta
- Built in 1554 by the Knights of Saint John as a defensive bastion; later a ship-outfitting crane.
- Reopened 2018 as a 21-suite hotel in Senglea's fortifications, overlooking Grand Harbour.
- Seasonal rooftop pool; Design Hotels member.
- The smallest published suite or villa start at 387 sq ft (36 m²).
History
Originally constructed in 1554 by the Knights of Saint John, the Macina served as a defensive bastion and later housed a massive crane for outfitting ships. The historic limestone structure was meticulously restored and reopened in 2018 as a luxury boutique hotel. Today, it stands as a prominent architectural landmark within the fortifications of Senglea, overlooking the Grand Harbour.
The setting
3 km from medieval Fort St. Angelo. 8 km from Upper Barrakka Gardens. 7 km from Malta International Airport.
Experiences
- Pool & Solarium — Pool and solarium offered at the hotel.
- Massages — Massage treatments offered at the hotel.
Amenities
- Seasonal rooftop swimming pool with panoramic harbour views
- Fine dining at The Little Bastion restaurant
- Exclusive all-suite accommodation with high vaulted ceilings
- Wellness services including professional massages
- Event and wedding spaces at The Sheer Bastion
- Pet-friendly rooms and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
- Fitness center
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