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Palazzo Castagna

3.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Restaurant
Lounge
Reception
Interior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
$101
$94 nightly
$101 total
Total with taxes and fees
Feb 24 - Feb 25

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52 Santa Marija, Ghaxaq
  • Place, Marsaxlokk Bay
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ghar Dalam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Suite, Hot Tub | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Suite, Hot Tub

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ghaxaq

Located in Ghaxaq, Palazzo Castagna is within a 10-minute drive of Grand Harbour and St. Johns Co - Cathedral. .This hotel is 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Sliema Ferry and 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from Malta Experience.

What's nearby

  • Marsaxlokk Bay - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ghar Dalam - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Sliema Ferry - 16 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Malta Experience - 17 min drive - 6.3 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Vi-Vi Cafeteria and Bistro - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ghaqda Muzikali Maria Assunta - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Talbot & Bons - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Palazzo Castagna

Palazzo Castagna offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Ghaxaq hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Palazzo Castagna has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (35 inches high)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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 May 31 to October 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Palazzo Castagna Hotel
Palazzo Castagna Ghaxaq
Palazzo Castagna Hotel Ghaxaq

Palazzo Castagna Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Superb in every way Staff excellent Decor amazing Room amazing Food amazing What more could you say we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Beautiful boutique hotel with beautiful rooms and excellent service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, staff were very friendly, local area is beautiful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A charming suite with exceptional service at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh, Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is magnificent! Staff is extraordinary! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keryn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spent two days here, very quiet town, very clean hotel with lovely caring staff. Roof top pool wonderful, with great views and cocktails. Ghaxaq is a quiet town with few dining out options, but if you’re looking for somewhere quiet away from the busyness of Valetta, highly recommend. Close to airport too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointing stay in a lovely building

A lovely building but really lacking from a service front. Was told on arrival that is been upgraded by management to a hot tub superior room… when I’d already booked and paid for it. Was then told the restaurant was running a limited menu due to ‘menu changing’. There was pizza and pasta, neither of which I could eat being GF. We booked this hotel for proximity to the airport knowing there were no food options around but that they had a restaurant with an extensive menu. Instead we had to take a return taxi to a nearby town for dinner. The hot tub- buttons worn and 2 corners of keys not working (also no instructions). No covers for the outside furniture on terrace so when the rain stopped we couldn’t sit outside as all cushions were soaked. Breakfast was POOR. Far from what was expected. Receptionist although very polite, just didn’t seem to be able to identify or deal with any problems. Following an email asking what time we wanted to check in (and saying 1pm) we arrived at 2pm and the room was t ready. Having been in the crazy storms we were soaked through and told just to have a seat for an hour… an offer of a towel would’ve been appreciated! Lovely building and room- service sorely lacking , especially for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and the room were beautiful and the staff was courteous. There was a wedding on the property during my stay, which limited access to most of the amenities, however all in all it was a really good experience. Accessing the hotel entrance after hours is tricky and I would recommend asking one of the staff members to provide a tutorial rather than relying on the printed instructions. if you want a nice, quiet, historic place to stay in that area of the island that is close to the airport, I recommend it. If you are looking for more hustle and bustle, I would recommend somewhere closer to the coast.
Rooftop bar and pool
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Historic palatial property with stylish decor and gorgeous rooftop pool with church view.Set in a quaint village with intricate buildings and a lovely town square,it’s in a dreamy location.The rooms are spacious and comfy with mini bars,free tea and coffee and balcony views.The breakfast spread is also vast and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Woodbury

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful hotel and wonderful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri Ann, Howey In The Hills

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a small village so it was nice to see locals not tourists. We didn’t have any issue finding parking on the street for our rental car. The staff was top notch! So friendly and helpful. It was nice to sightsee during the day and then go in the rooftop pool to cool off. Happy Hour each evening was a bonus. We ate at the rooftop one evening because we didn’t feel like going out. It was delish. I will say the bed is the most comfortable bed I have ever slept on! Breakfast in the morning was very good and distance to the airport was a plus.
The church next door
Across the street view from rooftop
Rooftop pool
View from rooftop
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at our hotel were so attentive, polite and kind. They saw to our every need during our stay. The hotel is well positioned to explore Malta. The rooftop bar and pool were great and the food and drinks were lovely. A beautiful building in a super location with great architecture.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay here. The hotel is located really close to the airport which helped us maximise our stay. The rooms are lovely and spacious and they have a nice small rooftop pool. All of the staff were so lovely and caring, but a special thank you to Nirosha, she was such a good vibe and so kind, helpful and fun. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was clean, modern and luxurious. It is convenient for driving to airport and Valletta. My The hotel is not at all convenient for walking to any restaurants. My only criticism is that the hotel restaurant selections are very limited and as a vegetarian there were slim choices. This coupled with no restaurants in walking distance meant more driving. Otherwise we loved our room and found the inner courtyard to be very charming. Room was available early and staff were always lovely. Check out the underground pool, an incredibly unique feature!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

Weekend break

Beautiful hotel I highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little Hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Petr

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dotty

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent service and lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA ANN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Palazzo Castagna is a beautiful property in the quiet village of Ghaxaq. The bedrooms are spotless with everything you need for for stay. The pool is well maintained, towels provided and a lovely pool bar. The staff are exemplary. Every single one goes out if their way to make your stay the best. Special mention to Sandeep. This is our 2nd stay here and we are returning in September. However, this stay has seen changes. Altho a full a la carte breakfast is shown on their website this is now a some what limited buffet style breakfast. Still good but disappointing compared to previous years. In addition, there is now a reduced service for food in the evening. Not sure why because their chef is an experienced, skillful man who in the past has prepared done fabulous meals for us. During our stay the hotel was full, yet, the pool bar was closed in the evening and no provision for food on several nights. This year the hotel has opened an underground cave pool. Lovely. but limited appeal and not providing any extra income fir the hotel. Feed and water your guests in the evening, every evening. Having said all that we will be vavk in September 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property. We booked an overnight due to the close proximity to the airport, but having stayed there wish we had booked longer. The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Parking can be a bit of a lottery, but there was plenty of spaces in the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025