The Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour is truly a Hotel with a difference. Historical fortress walls contrast with modern interior design and bespoke luxury fittings. The 21 suites range from 40 square metres to an impressive 130 square metres. Most have unobstructed views of the Grand Harbour and the surrounding marina, high vaulted ceilings and ample natural light. The Hotel offers a swimming pool, tucked discreetly on the rooftop of the annex building with a terrace looking out across the water to Vittoriosa and Cospicua. Other features include airy communal spaces, a fully fledged bar, a fine dining modern Mediterranean restaurant, an events rooftop with panoramic harbour views and a boardroom for small conferences.
Unimaginable history seeps from the Macina's ancient walls. Built almost half a millennium ago by the Knights of St. John the Macina has been a landmark for centuries.
For Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour’s full transformation from an historical landmark structure to an international retreat, architect Edwin Mintoff perfectly married expansive views with discreet privacy. The hotel’s large communal spaces and high vaulted ceilings allow for ample natural light to play off the property’s minimalistic, inviting design. For a symbiotic mix of Old World and New, the design gurus at Daaa Haus transformed the hotel’s historical aspect through an abundant and creative use of unique lighting, tufted wool rugs, Scandinavian pieces, and bespoke Italian sofas and beds. The elegant design also utilizes a wealth of rich materials, such as lacquered raw steel, lava stone, limed oak, Carrara marble, slate, Maltese hard stone, and custom tinted glass.
A stay in one of our suites is a unique experience. The high arched ceilings are dramatically lit and beautiful designer furniture is used throughout. The elegant and comfortable suites are all fully air-conditioned. The larger suites offer a comfortable kitchenette including fridgefreezer, oven and microwave. All other suites offer a mini fridge and coffee making facilities. Comfortable Milano sofa beds are provided in a number of the suites.
Hammetts Macina Restaurant
Drawing on this history, the gastronomical concept at the award winning Hammett’s Macina Restaurant is a take on the islands’ succession of powers with a modern representation of traditional Mediterranean culinary influences that date back to the Phoenician times.
The Bar
The bar mirrors the food menu in its vast and international offering with an array of craft beers, a vast 110 range of local, foreign and vintage wines, flagship spirits and an extensive gourmet cocktail list using fresh fruit, homemade syrups and infusions.
Hammett’s Gastro Bar
Hammett’s Gastro Bar, our subsidiary restaurant, is a pleasant ferry ride away across the harbour situated on the Sliema Waterfront. The award winning restaurant offers a sharing plates concept, a social dining experience overlooking the beautiful Marsamxett Harbour.
Set atop Senglea’s centuries-old bastions within the Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour, The Sheer Bastion, from its defensive and naval origins is today, a venue for celebrations that go down in history.
The Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour offers a comfortable meeting space for up to 10 participants. All amenities are provided for you with a fully equipped kitchenette, full air conditioning and a 70-inch flat screen television.
Cugo Gran Macina Grand Harbour set on the water's edge is the perfect setting for wellness and relaxation. Explore our pool in beautiful Mediterranean sunshine overlooking the enchanting three cities in Malta