Family Hotels in Malta Near a Golf Course
5 family-friendly hotels with golf in Malta . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Malta has exactly one full 18-hole course, the Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa, founded by British officers in 1888 and still the only place to play a full round on the island. The good news for families: the island is small enough that almost every decent base sits within ten minutes of the first tee, so one parent can slip away for a morning round while the rest of the family stays at the pool. The five hotels below are all listed by Booking as being within 3km of Royal Malta GC, span Attard, Valletta, Żabbar and St Julian's, and every one of them has either a real swimming pool, family rooms or kids facilities to make the rest of the day work.
Malta is genuinely small (316 sq km, 28km long) so the question isn't really about distance to the golf course but about which side of the island you want as your base. Attard is dead centre, quiet and inland, with the Corinthia Palace as the obvious family pick. Valletta gives you fortress walls and harbour views. St Julian's is the busy seafront strip with most of the family pools and the Marriott / Verdi / Alexandra. Żabbar is south, away from the tourist crowds, and the Pisani is a lovely contrast for the trip.
Why Malta Works for a Family Golf Trip
Royal Malta GC was founded in 1888 and remains the only 18-hole course on the island. It's a flat, parkland-style track of 5,400m, par 70, suitable for all handicap levels. Visiting players need a handicap certificate (or pay a small surcharge to play without one). The clubhouse has a casual restaurant where the rest of the family can join you for lunch after the round.
The practical question for families is what one parent does with the kids while the other plays. Of these five hotels, three (Corinthia Palace, Marriott, Verdi) have proper outdoor pools with shallow sections; the Pisani and the Embassy have rooftop pools that are more cocktail-bar than splash. If pool time matters, base yourselves at Corinthia Palace in Attard or take a Marriott family room in St Julian's. The Embassy Valletta is the most central for sightseeing on a non-golf day, especially Mdina and the harbour ferry to Vittoriosa.
Parent's take
The combination that works best for a 5-day stay: tee off Tuesday morning, bring the kids to lunch at the Royal Malta clubhouse, then split the rest of the trip between pool days at the hotel and one easy ferry across to Gozo. The Corinthia Palace is the no-brainer for first-timers: closest to the course, biggest pool, most family-room options.
Our Top 5 Picks
Hotels in Malta with golf, sorted by guest rating.
Corinthia Palace Malta
Attard
Wonderful
1,130 reviews
A heritage 5-star in Attard, dead centre of the island, set in mature gardens with a large outdoor pool, a spa and family rooms that sleep four. Royal Malta Golf Club is a 7-minute drive away.
From
€1081/night
Why families love Corinthia Palace Malta
The strongest base for a family golf trip. The pool has a shallow ledge for toddlers, the gardens are pram-flat across the whole grounds, and the breakfast room sets out highchairs without prompting. Walking distance to the San Anton Botanical Gardens (free entry, peacocks roaming, brilliant for kids). Reception arranges Royal Malta tee times directly.
The Embassy Valletta Hotel
Valletta
Wonderful
1,911 reviews
A 4-star inside the Valletta city walls on Strait Street, with a small rooftop pool, family suites and a 12-minute drive to Royal Malta Golf Club. The most central pick if you want sightseeing and golf in one trip.
From
€878/night
Why families love The Embassy Valletta Hotel
Best for families who want walking-distance Valletta sightseeing alongside the golf morning. Rooms are quiet despite the central location (thick stone walls, double-glazed windows), the rooftop pool is small but has a paddling section, and the breakfast spread is generous. Reception arranges Royal Malta tee times and books the harbour ferry to Vittoriosa for non-golf days.
Excellent
129 reviews
A boutique 5-star inside a restored palazzo in Żabbar on the south side of the island, a 10-minute drive from Royal Malta Golf Club. Smaller and quieter than the St Julian's strip, with family suites and a courtyard pool.
From
€681/night
Why families love Palazzo Pisani Boutique Hotel & Spa Malta
The contrast pick of the five. Żabbar is calm, residential and away from the tourist crowds, which suits families who want their golf morning without the seafront noise. The courtyard pool is small and shaded, family suites have a separate sitting area for cots, and breakfast is served in the palazzo's vaulted dining room.
Verdi St George's Bay Marina
St Julian's
Excellent
4,548 reviews
A modern 4-star on the St George's Bay marina front in St Julian's, with a real outdoor pool, family rooms and an 11-minute drive south to Royal Malta Golf Club. The mid-budget pick of the five.
From
€921/night
Why families love Verdi St George's Bay Marina
Best value for families who want golf and a proper pool day. The outdoor pool is full size with a shallow end, the marina walk leads straight to the lido swim ladder at St George's Bay (sandy beach 5 minutes further), and family rooms sleep four with two double beds. Reception arranges Royal Malta tee times and the airport transfer fits a child seat on request.
Alexandra Hotel
St Julian's
Good
10,082 reviews
A long-running 3-star on Schreiber Street in St Julian's, with a rooftop pool and family rooms for the budget-conscious golfer. A 12-minute drive to Royal Malta Golf Club and a 5-minute walk to the seafront.
From
€394/night
Why families love Alexandra Hotel
The budget pick, and one we genuinely recommend if you want to spend the savings on green fees rather than the room. Rooms are simple but spotless, the rooftop pool is small but has shade in the morning, and the location is the best in St Julian's for walking to dinner with kids. Reception books Royal Malta tee times. Don't expect spa-level finishes; expect honest value.
💡Tips for Combining Golf and Kids in Malta
- 1Book your tee time directly with Royal Malta Golf Club at least two weeks ahead in summer. The course gets busy with member play after 9am, so an 8am tee gets you back to the hotel pool by 12.30pm without missing the family's morning.
- 2Bring or hire a handicap certificate. Royal Malta requires proof of handicap for visitors; if you don't have one, you can pay a small surcharge but call ahead to confirm a tee slot is available without it.
- 3Hire clubs at the pro shop rather than dragging your own through the airport. Rental sets in 2026 cost €25, are well-maintained, and save you the baggage fees on a low-cost flight from London or Amsterdam.
- 4Plan a Gozo day to balance out the golf morning. The 25-minute ferry from Ċirkewwa runs every 30 minutes, costs €4.65 return per adult, and Gozo's quieter beaches (Ramla Bay, San Blas) are ideal for the kids while the golfer recovers.
- 5Pack proper sun gear for the course. Royal Malta has very little tree cover, summer temperatures hit 35°C and there's no shuttle from clubhouse to first tee, so a wide-brim hat, mineral sunscreen and a 1-litre water bottle are non-negotiable.
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