Four-star hotels accounted for the largest share of guest nights in Malta during the final quarter of 2025, according to new data published by the National Statistics Office (NSO).

Between October and December 2025, four-star establishments represented 49.7 per cent of all nights spent in collective accommodation establishments, making them the dominant segment within the country’s tourism accommodation sector.

Overall, 716,536 guests stayed in collective accommodation establishments during the fourth quarter of 2025, generating 2,960,096 nights spent.

The four-star segment recorded 1,471,553 nights spent during the quarter, significantly exceeding the other hotel categories. Five-star hotels accounted for 484,118 nights, while three-star hotels registered 685,546 nights.

Across all collective accommodation establishments, the average length of stay during the fourth quarter of 2025 stood at 4.1 nights, slightly lower than the corresponding period in 2024.

Meanwhile, the net use of bed-places reached 59.8 per cent, representing an increase of 0.9 percentage points year-on-year, suggesting that accommodation capacity was utilised slightly more intensively during the period.

Regionally, Malta recorded 679,219 guests during the quarter, while Gozo and Comino registered 37,317 guests, reflecting year-on-year growth in both regions.

The figures underline the strong role of four-star hotels within Malta’s accommodation landscape, particularly as the segment continues to expand its capacity and attract a significant share of overnight stays.

Main image: DoubleTree by Hilton, a 4-star hotel in Malta / hilton.com