Carisma Spa and Wellness at Grand Hotel Excelsior

Carisma Spa and Wellness at the Grand Hotel Excelsior is a hotel day spa on Great Siege Road in Floriana, close to Valletta in the south-eastern part of Malta's main island. Unlike many hotel spas, it is open to day visitors as well as hotel guests, which makes it a practical option for travellers staying elsewhere on the island. The atmosphere is that of a modern hotel wellness centre: relaxed, unhurried and focused on straightforward relaxation rather than a single regional tradition. Facilities include an indoor pool, a sauna, a steam room, a couples massage room and a gym. A hammam is not available at this venue, so visitors looking specifically for a Turkish-style bath should look elsewhere in the area. The treatment menu lists massage, facials, HydraFacial, couples massage and Spa Day packages. Packages start from EUR 45 (about USD 51.75), which positions the spa as an accessible choice compared with the island's five-star hotel spas. Carisma operates as a spa brand with several locations in Malta, and the Excelsior branch can be contacted at wellness@carismaspa.com or by telephone on +356 2780 2062. Opening hours are daily from 9:00 to 19:00, including public holidays, which is useful for visitors travelling on feast days when other businesses in Valletta may close. The spa works on a reservation basis for treatments, and the Spa Day packages combine access to the pool and thermal facilities with one or more treatments. The couples massage room suits pairs who want to share a treatment side by side. Detailed therapist qualifications are not published in the available listing, so visitors who want a specific style or therapist should state their preference when booking. The Floriana location places the spa within easy reach of Valletta's main sights, making it a convenient stop at the end of a day of walking.