Hotel El Maltese

Hotels
Independent
8 (20 reviews)
Frente al Malecón, Granada, 11101 , Granada , NI

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Fitness facilities
Front entrance ramp
Express check-out
Free bicycles on site
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent lakeside/malecón location
Very friendly and helpful staff (reception praised)
Complimentary bikes available
Good breakfast (fruits, gallo pinto) noted repeatedly
Pet-friendly
On-site parking available
Perceived good value/affordable price
Cons:
Poor internet connectivity
Outdated rooms and non‑smart TVs
Sagging mattresses / uncomfortable beds
Occasional A/C, shower and refrigerator issues
Cleanliness incident reported (scorpion) and fridge unhygienic
Tandem/difficult parking in practice
No on-site restaurant mentioned by some guests
Small risk of lost/stolen items reported (charger missing)

Categories

Cleanliness
6.5
Mixed to negative remarks: reports of an unwanted scorpion in a room, an unhygienic fridge and occasional cleanliness concerns; several guests implied housekeeping was inconsistent.
Service
9
Consistently praised: multiple comments highlight very friendly, attentive reception staff (Eric mentioned several times) and helpful service, including late check-in assistance.
Location
9
Strong positive consensus: repeatedly praised for an excellent lakeside/malecón location, walking distance to the city center and restaurants with great views.
Room Quality
6.5
Several negatives: guests mention outdated furnishings, sagging beds, noisy A/C, cold showers and non-smart TVs; some rooms described as spacious but overall room condition shows wear.
Amenities
7.5
Mixed: positives for bikes, breakfast, parking availability and pet-friendly policy; negatives for poor internet connectivity, non-smart TVs and occasional A/C/refrigerator issues.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally seen as good value: at least one review explicitly mentions affordability and several note a good price for location and included amenities (breakfast, bikes).
Food and Beverage
8.5
Breakfast is frequently praised as complete and satisfying (fruits, gallo pinto); however there is no on-site restaurant according to some guests.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive guest experience driven by location and service, tempered by issues with room condition, internet and occasional cleanliness problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-06 20:49

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the fitness center, terrace, and garden for relaxation and exercise. Enjoy complimentary wireless and wired internet access, concierge services, and even wedding accommodations.

Convenient Services
Benefit from express check-in and check-out, a roundtrip airport shuttle, and free self-parking on-site. The Colonial charm combined with modern comforts ensures a seamless stay.

Prime Location
Located on the waterfront and near local attractions like Calle la Calzada and Guadalupe Church, Hotel El Maltese is the perfect choice for your Granada getaway. Book now to experience the beauty and convenience firsthand.

Important information:

  • There is limited hot water on site.
  • Alcohol is not served at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MGA

Property Policies

  • Food & Beverage

    No alcohol served onsite

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Limited hot water onsite

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.5
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.5
I
Iris solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
M
Marco Fallas solo_traveller cr
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
S
sharon solo_traveller il
8
Pros:

Nice stuff. Big room.

Cons:

Facilities are old.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
C
Castro Flores solo_traveller cr
9
Pros:

La ubicación cerca de todos los lugares turísticos

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
V
Valeska RM couple pe
8
ACOGEDORA
Pros:

La atención, muy amable el recepcionista, el desayuno estuvo delicioso.

Cons:

El aire acondicionado no enfriaba lo suficiente.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
H
Hector family_with_children cr
1
Malísima
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Mal olor baños sucios no es lo que presentan en las fotos

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
A
Annik family_with_children ca
8
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
J
Jonathan family_with_children cr
9
Todo muy bien lo recomiendo muy buena atención de parte del personal
Pros:

Muy cerca del malecón

Cons:

Pocos restaurantes al alrededor

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
S
Shmaya couple il
6
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
A
Alejandro solo_traveller cr
10
Pros:

Atención

Cons:

No había piscina

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
J
Jorge Luis solo_traveller hn
10
Pros:

Ubicación y tranquilidad

Cons:

Deben mejorarse las instalaciones y disponer de restaurante

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
R
Rojas González extended_group cr
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
M
Mauricio family_with_children ni
10
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
J
James couple us
8
Pros:

Beautiful location on the lake with very friendly staff. It was close by some restaurants.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
Meyling solo_traveller cr
10
Pros:

Me gustó porque quedaba al frente el lago, y había cerca un bar restaurante muy bonito también con vista al lago y todo estaba céntrico y el administrador muy amable al recibirnos. Super recomendado.

Cons:

Todo bien no tengo quejas 👌

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
S
Siu Hong extended_group cr
8
Buen lugar calidad precio
Pros:

Es la segunda ocasión que me quedo y el lugar es sencillo pero limpio, buena ubicación, buen aire acondicionado e ideal si andas buscando un buen lugar a buen precio.

Cons:

La habitación que nos dieron era un poco pequeña

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
A
Angulo Mora family_with_children cr
1
Pésimo
Pros:

Nada tuvimos que salir corriendo de ahí

Cons:

Las instalaciones estaban muy antiguas con muchos insectos y para nada confortante

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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WILLIAM GABRIEL extended_group gt
8
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
C
Cubillo solo_traveller cr
8
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
L
Luis Rosa solo_traveller sv
8
Pros:

Su cercanía al muelle

Cons:

Le hacía falta aseo

2026-06-04 via Nuitee