Iniala Harbour House, Malta Hotel

St.Barbara Bastion, Malta

Bringing ultimate luxury, exceptional cuisine and ambitious design to Valletta’s glittering harbour, Iniala stands out from the crowd. Made up of four boutique townhouses, its honeyed-stone facade is punctured by pops of azure from the shutters of 23 rooms, many overlooking the harbour and iconic Three Cities. At the edge of the Grand Harbour on St Barbara Bastion, this most prized address is your jumping-off point to explore the city, where adventure, culture and cuisine reign supreme. Whether snorkelling, scuba diving, visiting St John’s Co-Cathedral or touring wine estates further afield, Med living never felt so good. Back at base, art and custom-made furniture blend with the original architecture in spacious rooms, while in the cave-like vaults you’ll find a spa and gym. Simon Rogan’s Ion Harbour, Malta’s first two-Michelin-starred restaurant, is a bonus: take your seat for a taste of island produce as you watch the boats bob on the harbour waters.

Doubles from £276.

Words by Megan Dickson

This article was taken from the May 2024 issue of Food and Travel. To subscribe today, click here.