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Iniala Harbour House
Valletta, Malta · Iniala · Grand Luxury
Iniala Harbour House occupies four 17th-century townhouses on Valletta's St. Barbara Bastion, opened 5 November 2020 with 23 keys by founder Mark Weingard. Istanbul studio Autoban designed the interiors with ACERO; rooftop restaurant ION Harbour by chef Simon Rogan took two Michelin stars in 2024, the first two-star rating in Malta. Malta's first Forbes Five-Star hotel (February 2022) and the country's first two MICHELIN Keys.
- 23 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Interiors: Autoban (Istanbul) with ACERO
About Iniala Harbour House
- Founder Mark Weingard commissioned interiors from design studios Autoban and ACERO for the historic bastion conversion.
- Founded by entrepreneur Mark Weingard under his Iniala luxury brand, the property opened on 5 November 2020 with 23 keys.
- The hotel became Malta's first Forbes Five-Star property in February 2022 and holds the country's first two MICHELIN Keys, blending 17th-century architecture with contemporary design overlooking the Grand Harbour.
History
Iniala Harbour House occupies four 17th-century townhouses on the St. Barbara Bastion in Valletta, Malta's UNESCO-listed capital. Founded by entrepreneur Mark Weingard under his Iniala luxury brand, the property opened on 5 November 2020 with 23 keys.
The interiors were designed by the Istanbul studio Autoban together with ACERO. Its rooftop restaurant, ION Harbour by chef Simon Rogan, earned two Michelin stars in 2024 — the first two-star restaurant in Malta. The hotel became Malta's first Forbes Five-Star property in February 2022 and holds the country's first two MICHELIN Keys, blending 17th-century architecture with contemporary design overlooking the Grand Harbour.
The setting
9 km from Malta International Airport.
Restaurants and bars
- ION Harbour — Restaurant · Chef Simon Rogan · Two MICHELIN Stars
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Rooftop bar
- Fine dining
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2025)
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