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Xemxija Bay Hotel

Property class: 3

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An aerial view of a resort pool area with multiple sun loungers and a central swimming pool.
A reception area with a curved wooden counter, a potted plant, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.
A gym with exercise equipment, mirrors, and a wooden floor.
A balcony with a view of a marina filled with boats, overlooking a coastal town with buildings and hills.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $123
$112 nightly
$123 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18

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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, Maltaqua
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, white bedding, a painting of a harbor scene, and a blue chair.

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with two beds, a dining table with blue chairs, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, white bedding, a painting of a harbor scene, and a blue chair.

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, blue chairs, and a vase with flowers.

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, blue chairs, and a vase with flowers.

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a small table, blue chairs, and a vase with flowers.

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, and a bed with blue and white bedding.

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a dining area with blue chairs, and a bed with blue and white bedding.

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View (Quadruple)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View (Quadruple)

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a desk, and two framed pictures on the walls.

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk.

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a desk.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

A hotel room with a large bed, dark wooden wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

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

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About the neighborhood

St. Paul's Bay

When you stay at Xemxija Bay Hotel in St. Paul's Bay, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Golden Bay and Mellieha Bay. .This family-friendly hotel is 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Paradise Bay Beach and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Blue Lagoon.

What's nearby

  • Xemxija Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Is-Simar Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Fekruna Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Maltaqua - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Wignacourt Tower - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Michele's Gelateria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Simenta Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Pub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cilantro Bar & Cocktail Bar - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Xemxija Bay Hotel offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 107 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones and safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at Pool Side Gastrobar, a bistro which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Pool Side Gastrobar - Onsite bistro. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Side Gastrobar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 November 1 to March 31:
  • One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 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

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
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property class

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

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 140 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

GRAZYNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, clean hotel, close to the bus station
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One star alone for having a kitchen in the room, no need for breakfast downstairs. Pool view included view on the water down the road, also good
Stayed 11 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kitchen was great - TV worked well - lovely pool though too cold yet to swim loved having the Coop shop around the corner for easy buying of a meal etc
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean and perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very average.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keejay

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

10/10 Excellent

alessia

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing break. Close to bus stop with easy access to Valletta and other key sites. Nice pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Nancy Carolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Televisión no working. Cold room and worst food ever
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

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

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fridge no microwave or stove also the it took us 4 days to figure out how the heating worked. Was told ocean view but looked over broken down houses at the back of the building you could see the ocean if you looked at the gap in the road
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ANAIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience in Xemxija Bay Hotel was in general grateful, I would say that the breakfast is quite repetitive, but in general, the hotel is OK if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ole

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was forced to pay 5 euro extra in cash without a receipt when checking in. Bathroom not cleaned before I got the room .. and not sure about the room. It is looking old/faded.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a very good experiance with this hotel thisis the world best hotel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay. Property recently renovated. Quite a nice pool area too.. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andres Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly Hotel staff. Breakfast is ok. Great big Pool area. We Head a very small bedroom and a large suite, Both equipped with a kitchen and living area. Good for the first Night at reasonable Price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gary

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing One-Night Stay We stayed at Xemxija Bay Hotel for one night and really enjoyed it. The room was clean, comfortable, and had a lovely pool view, which made it feel even more relaxing. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out. The hotel is in a peaceful area but still close to local restaurants and scenic walks. A great spot for a short getaway—would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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