Verdala Wellness Hotel
Rabat, Malta · Retreats
About Verdala Wellness Hotel
Verdala Wellness Hotel is a five-star adults-only wellness hotel in Rabat, Malta, and part of the AX Privilege Collection by AX Hotels. Set in the countryside near Rabat and within a short distance of Mdina's historic walls, it is positioned as Malta's first dedicated integrated wellness hotel.
The hotel's wellness offering centres on the VSPA, a 1,500-square-metre spa and wellness facility that includes an indoor heated pool set within a cave-inspired design, hammam, infrared cabin, sauna, salt cave, hot and cold baths, and a range of cutting-edge therapeutic treatments. Wellness classes and movement programming are offered as part of guest stays.
Verdala offers Signature, Seasonal, and Bespoke holistic retreat programmes, available as three, five, or seven-night immersions. These are built around five wellness pillars — nutrition, movement, rest and recovery, emotional wellness, and community — and are personalised using advanced health diagnostics. Retreat programmes incorporate Maltese cultural experiences alongside therapeutic treatments.
The hotel has 46 rooms and suites designed around Wabi-Sabi principles, using natural materials and organic forms. Dining is provided at The Griffin brasserie, led by Executive Chef Victor Borg, focusing on Mediterranean dishes made with local Maltese ingredients. The hotel is adults only (16+).
Services
- Bespoke holistic retreat programmes (3, 5, and 7-night)
- Signature and Seasonal wellness retreats
- VSPA spa treatments
- Indoor heated pool
- Hammam
- Infrared cabin
- Sauna
- Salt cave
- Hot and cold baths
- Wellness diagnostics
- Yoga and movement classes
- Mindful Mediterranean dining at The Griffin
- Personalised nutrition programmes
Highlights
- Malta's first dedicated integrated wellness hotel — five-star, adults only, 46 rooms
- 1,500m² VSPA with indoor cave pool, hammam, salt cave, sauna, and infrared cabin
- Bespoke holistic retreats personalised with advanced diagnostics, from 3 to 7 nights
- Set in the Rabat countryside, minutes from the walls of Mdina
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Verdala Wellness Hotel in Malta?
- Verdala Wellness Hotel is a five-star adults-only (16+) wellness hotel in Rabat, Malta, operated by AX Hotels as part of the AX Privilege Collection. It features a 1,500m² spa called the VSPA with an indoor pool, hammam, sauna, salt cave, and infrared cabin, plus Bespoke, Signature, and Seasonal holistic retreat programmes of three, five, or seven nights. It is widely described as Malta's first dedicated integrated wellness hotel.
- Where is Verdala Wellness Hotel located?
- Verdala Wellness Hotel is located on Triq ir-Rghajja in Rabat, Malta (postal code RBT 2418), in the countryside near the historic walled city of Mdina. It can be reached at +356 2148 4484 or via the AX Hotels website at axhotelsmalta.com/verdala-wellness/.
- What retreat programmes does Verdala Wellness Hotel offer?
- Verdala Wellness Hotel offers three types of retreat programmes: Signature retreats (structured multi-day wellness programmes), Seasonal retreats (themed around the time of year), and Bespoke retreats (fully personalised using advanced health diagnostics). All are available as three, five, or seven-night stays and incorporate VSPA treatments, nutrition, movement, and Maltese cultural experiences.
- Is Verdala Wellness Hotel adults only?
- Yes, Verdala Wellness Hotel in Rabat, Malta is an adults-only property open to guests aged 16 and above. It has 46 rooms and suites designed using Wabi-Sabi principles with natural materials. The hotel includes the VSPA wellness centre and The Griffin dining brasserie, which focuses on locally sourced Mediterranean cuisine.
Last updated: 2026-04-09