ME Malta Review 2026: Inside Zaha Hadid’s Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in St. Julian’s
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One year after its highly anticipated debut, ME Malta has firmly established itself as one of the Mediterranean’s most talked-about luxury lifestyle hotels. Opened in November 2024 in the vibrant seaside town of St. Julian’s, the property marked ME by Meliá’s first venture into Malta and continues to draw international travellers with its striking architecture, waterfront setting and elevated hospitality experience.
Situated within the landmark Mercury Towers development on Malta’s north-eastern coastline, ME Malta was designed by the late world-renowned architect Zaha Hadid, making it the brand’s second collaboration with her visionary studio following the success of ME Dubai. Even a year on, the building remains one of the island’s most eye-catching modern architectural achievements, blending fluid futuristic design with panoramic sea views and a cosmopolitan energy that perfectly suits St. Julian’s evolving luxury scene.
Since opening, ME Malta has become known for its sleek contemporary interiors, vibrant dining concepts and curated cultural experiences that combine the glamour of an international lifestyle hotel with the laid-back appeal of Mediterranean living. From rooftop cocktails overlooking the coastline to design-led suites and wellness spaces, the hotel has quickly cemented its reputation as a destination in its own right rather than simply a place to stay.
Its location within Mercury Towers also places guests moments away from Malta’s buzzing nightlife, luxury shopping and marina lifestyle, while still offering the exclusivity and sophistication expected from the ME by Meliá brand. One year after opening its doors, ME Malta continues to redefine modern luxury hospitality on the island — bringing bold design, fashion-forward energy and a distinctly international edge to Malta’s growing luxury travel scene.
Located on the hotel’s 8th floor, Cabana Club is set to become Malta’s premier rooftop, poolside beach club. Combining panoramic views over the rocky coastline of St Julian’s, modern Mediterranean menus, and a striking pool framed with plush cabanas and loungers, Cabana Club is the new destination to relax, dine, and party in style. Hot on the heels of Cabana Club is a new restaurant, Luciano by Gino D’Acampo. The menu, designed by Gino and his expert team, incorporates a selection of classic Italian and experiential dishes.
A signature ME by Meliá concept, the hotel’s crowning jewel is the Radio Rooftop bar, which will open in early 2025. Guests can indulge in a modern menu of Asian sharing plates and signature cocktails while soaking up unobstructed views of the Mediterranean, soundtracked by some of Malta’s top DJs.
Also set to open in early 2025, the Spa offers an experience that combines ancestral wellbeing techniques with the latest technology. Here, guests can choose from a menu of rejuvenating treatments that incorporate local, organic ingredients, from massages and facials to bespoke full-body rituals.
Home to a balmy climate, rich history and endless opportunities for fun, the Maltese archipelago is a true Mediterranean gem, and ME Malta provides the ideal base from which to explore. A versatile destination with a vibrant nightlife, picturesque bays and luxury boutiques, St. Julian’s offers a plethora of experiences for visitors and is just a few miles west of the capital city of Valletta.
A curated collection of hotels rooted in diversity, discovery and discernment, each ME property provides a space where culture and lifestyle can come together in unison. The growing portfolio embodies a contemporary European spirit, with flagship hotels including ME London and ME Milan. As the brand continues to expand into Europe’s most captivating cultural capitals, ME Lisbon is next in the pipeline, set to open its doors in 2025.
ME Malta opens on November 1st, To book and for further information, visit: https://www.melia.com/en/hotels/malta/st-julians/me-malta
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