Malta has everything a couple wants from a honeymoon: beautiful sea (Blue Lagoon is one of Europe's most photogenic spots), fairy-tale historic settings (Mdina at dawn, Valletta illuminated at night), excellent food and wine, and intimate hotels in historic palaces. Add to that: safe, easy to get around, English spoken everywhere. And close — around 3 hours from most European capitals.
Two islands to choose from: Malta (historic, vibrant) and Gozo (quieter, more intimate — perfect for a honeymoon).
Best Romantic Hotels
Gozo — Quiet and Intimate
The Farmhouse Hotel & Spa (San Lawrenz, Gozo) — luxury hotel in a restored stone farmhouse with a pool amid agave fields. One of Malta's most beautiful properties. Rooms with fireplaces, spa, candlelit dinners. €200–350/night.
Kempinski San Lawrenz (Gozo) — Gozo's only five-star hotel. Infinity pool, thalasso spa, fine dining. The ideal base for exploring Gozo. €180–320/night.
Ta' Mena Estate (Gozo) — boutique hotel on a working wine estate. Own wine production, rustic interiors, absolute silence. €150–250/night.
Malta — Glamour in Historic Walls
Rosselli (Valletta) — 17th-century luxury residence. Pool, home to the Under Grain restaurant (Malta's best). €250–450/night.
Iniala Harbour House (Valletta) — design hotel at Grand Harbour. Rooftop pool, fort views. €200–400/night.
Corinthia Hotel (St. Julian's) — right on the water, spa, multiple restaurants, sea views. €180–350/night.
Romantic Restaurants
| Restaurant | Location | Atmosphere | Price/person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda | St. Julian's | Fine dining, bay views, candlelit | €50–80 |
| Under Grain | Valletta (Rosselli) | Malta's finest, underground vault | €60–100 |
| Tartarun | Marsaxlokk | Waterfront fine dining, fresh fish | €45–70 |
| Ta' Rikardu | Gozo Citadel | Candlelit, local wine and cheese, magical | €25–40 |
| Jeffrey's (Gharb) | Gharb, Gozo | Romantic village setting, intimate | €30–50 |
Romantic Experiences
Private boat to Blue Lagoon: Charter a private boat — just the two of you — to Comino, Blue Lagoon, private swim without the crowds. Around €150–250 for a half-day.
Dinner in Mdina at sunset: Mdina is nearly empty after 6pm (day-trip coaches leave). The De Mondion rooftop restaurant at sunset — 17th-century walls, candles, silence. Pure magic.
Sunset cruise: Champagne cruise or sunset sail from Sliema/St. Julian's (€35–60/person). Wine, music, the sun going down over the sea.
Spa on Gozo: Kempinski San Lawrenz Spa (thalasso with seawater). Couples massage + jacuzzi = the perfect day of rest.
Private farmhouse with pool on Gozo: Your own house, your own pool, your own garden. For 4–7 nights, often cheaper than two hotel rooms. Total privacy guaranteed.
7-Day Honeymoon Plan
- Days 1–2: Valletta — boutique hotel, dinner at Under Grain or Barracuda, evening walk along Grand Harbour
- Day 3: Mdina and Rabat — dawn visit (empty lanes), dinner at De Mondion at sunset
- Day 4: Gozo — ferry crossing, Victoria Citadel, candlelit dinner at Ta' Rikardu
- Day 5: Gozo — unwind — Ramla Bay morning, Kempinski spa afternoon, dinner at Jeffrey's in Gharb
- Day 6: Blue Lagoon, privately — private boat to Comino, lunch on board, swim in the lagoon
- Day 7: Shopping and sunset cruise — The Point Sliema, Malta Cross jewellery, champagne sunset cruise
Honeymoon Budget
Luxury (5★, fine dining): €3,000–5,000 for 7 days per couple (excluding flights).
Premium (4★ boutique, quality restaurants): €1,800–3,000.
Romantic on a budget: €1,200–1,800 (Gozo farmhouse 4 nights + Sliema hotel 3 nights, fine dining every other evening).