Iniala Harbour House Valletta

Located on St Barbara Bastion overlooking the spectacular Grand Harbour, Iniala Harbour House has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the Maltese Islands.

The hotel offers 23 uniquely designed rooms and suites, outstanding facilities, world-class cuisine and a dedicated team that are always at hand to ensure your wishes are fulfilled and your expectations are far exceeded.

Elegant in style, exclusive in location and exceptional in service, Iniala Harbour House promises an unparalleled and unforgettable stay within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta.

THE CONCEPT
Iniala Harbour House is part of the Iniala Group – a cluster of companies focused on delivering the highest level of quality and luxury across hospitality, development and philanthropy.

Iniala was born out of Founder Mark Weingard’s passion for exquisite art, innovative design and outstanding food, as well as his relentless pursuit of extraordinary service, collectively bound by a desire to always give back to society. By incorporating an exceptional standard of each of these elements, Iniala Harbour House has brought an unprecedented level of luxury and experiential travel to the island.

ROOMS & SUITES
Iniala Harbour House is a collection of innovative design concepts executed on different historical buildings by three world-class design studios.

Maintaining an exceptional level of luxury and comfort throughout, each building reflects the unique style of its designer and features a variety of rooms and suites that vary in size and layout, as well as a dedicated team of staff, including a Head Butler, who go above and beyond to ensure that you won’t have to lift a finger at any point throughout your stay.

THE HOUSE
With its grand staircase, painted cupola and ancient vaults, this palatial house is an architectural gem that dates back to the late 19th century. The building has been meticulously restored to reconstruct Malta’s ancient feel and retain the building’s cultural identity. Ten rooms and suites are found within The House, together with our fine dining rooftop restaurant ION – The Harbour.

THE RESIDENCES
Interconnecting with The House, The Residences is exclusive to four of our largest and most exquisite suites. Whether it is fantastical wallpapers, a private plunge pool with sea views, or a spectacular picture window with panoramic views of the Grand Harbour, these one or two-bedroom suites boast an entirely unique design each that wrap guests up in a space full of surprises.

THE HIDEAWAY
A few doors down, The Hideaway offers a bespoke guesthouse setting with just two rooms and two suites. Spread over five floors, each room and suite is set on its own level and boasts stunning sea views and beautiful design that marries history with romance.

DELUXE APARTMENT
Featuring two Maltese balconies overlooking the Grand Harbour, this Deluxe Suite boasts stunning views. The suite comprises a spacious living and dining area that features a custom tapestry inspired by Valletta’s famous St John’s Cathedral, as well as a tailor-made kitchenette, a marble bathroom with a shower and freestanding bathtub, and a minimalistic bedroom that features a contemporary four poster bed.

PRESIDENTIAL PENTHOUSE SUITE
Boasting a back balcony with a secluded plunge pool, as well as a large terrace with a dipping pool overlooking the famous Grand Harbour – our Presidential Suite offers the height of luxury city life. Created out of local stone, this suite offers a contemporary interpretation of the historic city of Valletta – featuring an open plan kitchen, living and dining area as well as a walk-in wardrobe.

DINING
Indulge in our outstanding cuisine in the comfort of your own suite or at our spectacular fine dining rooftop restaurant, ION – The Harbour. Headed by renowned local Chef Andrew Borg, our culinary team have created an entirely bespoke cuisine that will surprise and delight each of your senses.

Situated on our stunning rooftop, ION – The Harbour offers a unique dining experience that ventures beyond the usual boundaries of fine dining. Enjoy Chef Andrew’s bespoke breakfast or dinner cuisine surrounded by world-class design and unrivalled views of the Grand Harbour.

From the ambience to the service, the food to the wine pairing, everything has been seamlessly integrated to provide an elevated dining experience. ION – The Harbour’s unique produce-driven cuisine ensures that each dish highlights the freshness and the quality of the ingredients in it – enhancing each of the flavours and enriching the experience.

À LA CARTE BREAKFAST
Breakfast at Iniala is served at our stunning rooftop restaurant ION – The Harbour overlooking the Grand Harbour. From the classic to the contemporary, ION – The Harbour offers a versatile mix of freshly baked breads and pastries, together with seasonal, regional and international signature breakfast dishes to please all palates.

Each dish has been carefully crafted to offer an elevated take on timeless breakfast classics as well as bespoke dishes inspired by traditional recipes from around the world.

ROOM SERVICE
From poolside dining on your private terrace to breakfast in bed, savour our world-class cuisine in the luxury of your own suite. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Room Service menus are available, together with day and night snacks, to ensure your cravings are satiated at any time throughout your stay.

Room service is available 24/7. Since The Hideaway enjoys a separate entrance from the rest of the hotel, room service to this building is limited to ensure that the quality of your meal is not compromised.

FACILITIES
As our esteemed guests, we know you deserve nothing less than the very best. And so, we have gone to great lengths to ensure you are continuously surprised and delighted by our impeccable service, our unparalleled standards and our relentless dedication. Whatever the hour, whatever the wish, our team is available to be of service and our facilities are there for you to enjoy.

THE VAULT LOUNGE BAR
Elegantly tucked away in one of our historic vaults, our lounge bar is open 24/7 exclusively to hotel guests and Iniala members only. From morning coffee and afternoon tea, to pre-dinner drinks or post-dinner nightcaps, The Vault is always there to quench your thirst with a large selection of premium whiskies, wines, and digestifs, as well as artisan teas and bespoke cocktails. If you’re feeling peckish too, our Room Service Menus are also available here.

Various interactive hotel rituals take place in The Vault, such as wine tastings and art demonstrations, giving guests the opportunity to immerse themselves into local culture and experience the island’s customs and traditions without having to venture far.

THE GYM
At Iniala, we have taken holiday fitness to new heights with our state-of-the-art, fully equipped gym. Situated just across the road on Valletta’s quaint East Street, the Works is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and includes private showers and changing facilities, as well as lockers with salto security features.

Work off those holiday indulgences at any time of the day or night with our top-of-the-range equipment, which includes Watt bikes, Canali multifunctional equipment, Woodway running machines, and a full range of Tanatta weights and dumbbells. All equipment is deep cleaned and sanitized at regular intervals for your utmost safety.

SPA & POOL
Embark on a journey to ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation at the Iniala Spa, opening in 2021. Located in the magical setting of one of our vaults, the spa features double and single treatment rooms, steam room, sauna, relaxation area, as well as a 2.65m by 7.60m heated pool.

Private showers and changing room facilities are also available, together with complimentary use of robes, slippers and towels. Our highly qualified therapists offer advanced wellness therapies using leading industry brands and products, either at the spa or in the comfort of your private suite.

A range of body treatments will be available, including facials, hand and foot treatments, body wraps, and holistic treatments from all corners of the world. Treatments or programmes can be customised to ensure you experience the best therapeutic benefits to suit your needs.

EXPERIENCES
Whether you are a thrill seeker, nature lover, devout foodie, culture vulture, or simply looking for ultimate relaxation, you’ve come to the right place. Our dedicated Guest Experience Team have put together an extensive selection of exclusive and enriching experiences to suit all tastes and moods.

YACHTING
With natural elegance and impeccable comfort, Iniala’s 44-foot Riva Rivarama yacht boasts the very best in luxury yachting. Seating up to eight guests, the Rivarama offers a variety of private skippered trips that are tailored to your preferences.

Hop on board with our experienced local captain for an entirely customized full or half day trip exploring the Maltese islands’ exquisite coastline, with its hidden coves and unique caves, and then anchor in remote bays for a refreshing dip or take the adventure up a notch, with a selection of water toys which can be hired prior to departure.

Lunch will be served on board or arrangements can also be made for you to dine at a restaurant of your choice.Alternatively, opt for a sunset tour around the spectacular Grand Harbour, where you will enjoy a unique onboard Sabrage experience while the limestone landscape of Valletta and the historic Three Cities around you shimmer with the sun’s golden rays.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
With over 300 days of sunshine, crystal clear water and an abundance of natural caves and historic wrecks to explore, it is no wonder the Maltese islands have often been hailed as one of the best dive destinations in Europe.

Stray away from the run-of-the-mill dive with this unique and exclusive underwater experience. Join award-winning photographer, conservationist and scuba diver for tailormade underwater photography workshops in some of the finest diving spots that are only accessible by boat.

This comprehensive one or two day programme includes planning and concept building, diving with state-of-the-art cameras and professional underwater models, as well as editing workshops to ensure you are left with stunning photographs that will serve as a lifelong souvenir of this truly unforgettable experience.

PRIVATE TOURS
Authentic, factual, bespoke, and always entertaining, our private tours with an expert guide explore the famous, the astonishing, and the beautiful sites of the Maltese Islands. Go straight to the heart of the matter without long lists of dates and names, but rather by understanding our rich history via anecdotes, curiosities, straight-talking and a little humour.

Whether you choose to explore the main highlights of Malta, hop over to Gozo for the day, or focus solely on Valletta, every tour will be tailor-made for you and guaranteed to be interesting, educational and fun.

SIP & PAINT IN NATURE
Meditation in nature has powerful health benefits. Immerse yourself entirely in tranquillity and fuel your mind, body and soul as you meditate in one of the island’s most lush nature reserves during this private and unique experience.

This immersion in nature will engage each of the senses – sight, sound, smell, touch, and afterwards, taste too, as you sip on a glass of premium local wine while allowing your imagination to flow through your hands and onto easel during an art class. Your paintings will serve as a bespoke souvenir of this enriching experience.

COOKING SHOW
Cooking has always formed an integral part of the Maltese family’s routine and at Iniala, we pride ourselves on our passion and dedication to creating outstanding cuisine. Iniala’s Head Chef gives some insight, knowledge and the chance to practice this scrumptious tradition during a three-hour private cooking class.

Children and adults alike will have the opportunity to use the freshest local ingredients to learn how to cook – and then devour – a full meal from starter to dessert. This fun-filled and hands-on activity is a great introduction to some valuable culinary skills that will last a lifetime.

WINE TASTING
With the medieval city of Mdina to the North, and Valletta and the Mediterranean coast to the East, Ta’ Betta Wine Estates offers the most exclusive and befitting setting to savour local artisanal wines and nibbles.

This private wine tasting experience with the Estate’s well versed sommelier allows you to expand your knowledge of the art of winemaking and gain some insight on the twenty-year journey it took their winemakers to bring the fruit of this terroir to your glass, all while luxuriating in the stunning scenery around you.

Rooms: 23

Price: from 305 EUR per night

Source: www.inialamalta.com