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Xemxija Bay Hotel

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bar (on property)
TV, books
Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042
  • Place, Xemxija Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Is-Simar Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fekruna Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Twin Room (Inland) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and a children's pool.
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Xemxija Bay Hotel, you're just a quick walk from Xemxija Bay. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a terrace
  • 7 minutes by car from The Malta Classic Car Collection and 7 minutes from Golden Bay
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Xemxija Bay Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star St. Paul's Bay hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Pool Side Gastrobar – On-site bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Side Gastrobar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 November to 31 March:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from EUR 5 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: EUR 15 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Porto Azzurro Aparthotel
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel St. Paul's Bay
Porto Azzurro St. Paul's Bay
Xemxija Bay Hotel Hotel
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel

Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 101 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property ok. Not alot to do near by
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a great budget hotel and the rooms have been renovated but don’t expect the ritz. We needed somewhere to base and get some sleep and it did the job well for us. The maids came in daily if required and the rooms were not dirty but they were also not spotless (there was a squashed mosquito on the wall when we arrived which was not removed). They did let us check in early though so this may have been due to rushing getting the room cleaned for us early. The beds were comfy enough and there were extra pillows in the cupboard. The shower did the job but there was not much pressure. We were on the top floor (6th) and this room had a large balcony which was nice to sit out on in the evening. The drinks at the pool bar were a little expensive especially considering the cost of the hotel (they sold cans of Cisk for around €7 when at the bottom of the road there is a cafe that sells pints of draught Cisk for €4.50). The food at the pool was more reasonable and looked good. I had a pizza one day which was basic but did the job for €9 The staff were always friendly and said hello and goodbye with a smile. The pool itself is a really good size and could (with some money put into it) be an amazing space, but it looks like it was built in the 80s and now looks dated and a little run down. Again it was nice for a dip and I wouldn’t call it dirty. It was very cold though but luckily the weather was warm so it was ok to cool down. If you want something basic, this hotel is fine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a distant view from the balcony .There was a small pool Next to the main pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, with a mini kitchen inside, good bathroom, comfortable beds, nice pool with background music.. Well desiged ,good breakfast .. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikolla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor hygiene horrible breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Urska

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was clean but obviously old, room was very hot, air conditioning and fan loud. Also poor bed and liud noises during night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dining was convenient and quantuty was good. Will say food was a little bland. My only real complaint was the hill that gad to be negotiated wgen heading for the bus and the distance to the beach. Pool was nice. A hot tub would be a giod addition. When construction is done it will be even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keejay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alessia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, kids and family friendly. Nice hotel, room and food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent service!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kirandeep

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air con, hard beds, no water in the room, windowless room for breakfast which was crowded in a small space, no clean table or even anyone to greet you. Lots of renovations going on, untidy and very basic accommodation. Friendly staff and nice pool area, albeit very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location, amazing view

The breakfast food options were good, staff were friendly and kept filling in the empty trays, it would have been better with English sausages and mushrooms. Very pleased with the fresh jalapeños and olives. The bed was high and comfortable with extra cushions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet area of Malta , heratige
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Holiday July 2025

Great base for Family holiday, everything you need only a short bus ride away gorgeous setting of St. Paul’s bay and small pool and bar area If prefer staying by the pool Stayed in two bed apartment on 4th floor there is a small lift but the kids preferred the stairs, apartment had everything you needed for family and fresh towels and housing keeping daily staff were helpful and friendly would highly recommend
View from our room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely basic family accommodation, it was ok at best for a 3 star and way below what you’d expect from an 8/10 ‘exceptional’ hotels.com ranking was fine but dated and nothing left for us , no tea / Coffee etc . Breakfast was ok but served in a windowless room with zero decor . FOH we’re arguing when we arrived . We got a puncture outside the hotel as the roads are just full of debris . It’s 3 star so This is not an 8/10 exceptional hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarean

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a very good experience. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, the pool was so nice and I loved that there were umbrellas for shade. The balcony was a great addition. The beds could have been more comfortable but not bad. The A/C in the room was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Check in smooth. A problem with the AC in the room not working was delt with very promptly. Comfortable room and very close to the main bus route.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit of a gem!

Friendly, welcoming staff. A comfortable stay, although the apartment could use some plates, cutlery etc. A lovely pool and convenient bar, restaurant. A bit out of town but buses are regular.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are regular guests at this hotel (previously known as Porto Azzurro aparthotel), however, on our most recent stay in July 2025, since the "refurbishment" in March, we can confirm that the place has deteriorated. It was never anything fancy, but it used to be a nice, quiet, relaxing place to stay. Not anymore! The only real improvement is the reception desk but that's the least important aspect of a stay. We were allocated room 410 with 'sea view'. It was well equipped with oven, microwave, fridge, balcony. The room itself is nothing special. The air conditioning is old and omits a foul smell, god knows what bacteria is lurking inside the unit. Regarding room cleaning, I'm not sure it was cleaned during the 8 nights we were there. The towels were changed daily, however, they are very small. The biggest disappointment is the pool area. From morning until night there is loud AI music blasting from the speakers around the pool. I don't know what kind of vibe they're trying to create but it's certainly not a good one. Also the sun loungers are uncomfortable and all cramped together under big umbrellas which means the whole area is shaded. That defeats the object of being on holiday in Malta when one comes for the sun. Our biggest gripe was when the pool / bar attendant asked everybody to move from the sunny side of the pool deck to the shady side when it got to 6pm so that they could set up tables and chairs for the evening diners. We are reluctant to return for these reasons
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Xemxija Hotel. Had a self contained apartment. Staff were lovely and everything you need around or a short bus journey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great with the bus stops, view, convenient store, and quick food options like eeetwell! The staff was kind & hotel was also fine. The room I had was okay, no view, but everything functioned. I didn't check out the pool or their meal options, but basic English breakfast was offered for €10. They also allowed baggage storage. It was good for my 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

It was great stay with nice pool, however checkin had an issue and it took a bit
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025