Malta's unique boutique hotel comes with 21 luxury suites and a rooftop swimming pool within the walls of the Il-Maċina fortress in Senglea harbor.
Nestled between the walls of a 16th-century fortress and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea, Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour Hotel is housed within a historic building in Senglea, a fortified city in the southeastern region of Malta, known as the cradle of Maltese history.
This new hotel in Malta has been created by transforming one of the island's most significant and historic symbols.
Cugó Gran Macina Hotel was built inside the 16th-century fortifications of Senglea
Originally constructed in 1554 during the reign of Claude de la Sengle, Grand Knight of Malta, the building was intended to serve the knights' ships. For centuries, it stood as an iconic landmark of the Grand Harbour, and it has now been beautifully converted into a hotel.
Interestingly, the name "Cugó" references a steel crane that once occupied the site
The structure's form remains unchanged, but its function has evolved over time. Originally, it served as the city's defensive walls, then became a shipyard. In the 1970s, it was converted into the headquarters of the Malta Labour Party, and today, it operates as a boutique hotel called Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour.
The designs by the Maltanese Edwin Mintoff Architects and the interior design firm DAAA Haus have shaped the character of this hotel by blending modern elements with the site's historical context.
The property has preserved its vaulted ceilings and limestone walls, creating new bright spaces.
Each of the 21 suites at the Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour Hotel has a unique character and ranges in size from 40 to 130 square meters.
The rooms and suites follow Scandinavian interior design aesthetics, with minimalism and quality looks. They are fitted with Italian custom-made beds, sofas, wool rugs, and high-quality materials like Carrara marble, lava stone, bleached oak, and steel.
All suites are tastefully furnished with meticulous attention to detail, including comfortable sitting areas and well-equipped kitchenettes.
The smallest accommodations, Corner Suites, are in the annex at the front of the building. These suites have large windows with views of the harbor while ensuring excellent privacy.
The Presidential Suites and the Macina Grand Harbour Suite can accommodate up to 6 people. They have multi-level layouts and super-high ceilings, giving you better views and panoramas.
The rooftop pool gives you a wide panorama of the harbor and the historic structure of the Senglea Fortress.
Cugó Gran Macina Grand Harbour Triq il-31 ta' Marzu Senglea, ISL 1040, Malta
