Hotel Santana

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Bugibba Square
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Garden
Sauna, hot tub, body treatments, hot stone massages, Swedish massages
Front of property
Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Family Room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Triq il Maskli, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB1482
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection
    3 min walk
  • Bugibba Beach
    5 min walk
  • Malta National Aquarium
    9 min walk
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    34 min drive

Room options

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Comfort Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

Economy Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Desk
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Qawra

Hotel Santana puts you in the centre of St. Paul's Bay, 0.8 km (0.5 mi) from Bugibba Square and 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Golden Sands Beach. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an indoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Indigo Wellness Centre can include hot stone massages, Swedish massages and mani/pedis along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The buffet restaurant, The Moire, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, sauna, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and kids' swimming pool. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class St. Paul's Bay hotel include St. Paul's Cathedral and Fort St. Elmo.

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bugibba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malta National Aquarium - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bugibba Square - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 20 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Alex Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Watson's Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tava Terrace - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Monkey Gastropub - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel Santana

Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Bugibba Square
Hotel Santana offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Santana. Self parking is free.

This 4-star St. Paul's Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 252 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1996
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Santana offers 252 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels and pay-per-view films.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This St. Paul's Bay hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Indigo Wellness Centre has 1 treatment room. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, facials and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub.

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Maltese, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Castagna
  • The Moire

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 August to 31 August:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel Santana
Hotel Santana St. Paul's Bay
Santana Hotel
Santana St. Paul's Bay
Hotel Santana Hotel
Hotel Santana St. Paul's Bay
Hotel Santana Hotel St. Paul's Bay

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Santana?

Hotel Santana offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Santana?

Yep, Hotel Santana has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Santana?

Yep, Hotel Santana is a short 5-minute walk from Bugibba Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing. You can also find boat tours.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Santana?

Yep, Indigo Wellness Centre is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

Does Hotel Santana have a pool?

Take your pick from a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Santana?

No, Hotel Santana does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Santana?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Santana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Santana?

No, pets are not allowed.

Hotel Santana Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 353 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 79 out of 808 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 808 reviews" "

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice well maintained hotel. We had hired a car so the free car park opposite was a bonus. Near to many restaurants, breakfast at the hotel was good. Roof top bathing area with a pool was super, if cold, just what you needed in the heat. Room was nice and clean but bed a bit hard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, safe, clean and great location
We really enjoyed our stay at Santana. I came on my own with my 2 children and felt really safe. The hotel staff were friendly, breakfast was excellent and location was perfect for wandering around or getting buses.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast , great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lack of air conditioning surprising
Great location for the bus station and reastaurants nearby. The hotel is clean, staff friendly and the breakfast buffet has something for all tastes and food cultures. However, the lack of air condition meant that our room temperature was a constant 25 degrees which was way too warm for a comfortable night's sleep. With traffic noise and Saharan dust outside, sleeping with the balcony door open wasn't really an option. The hotel lent us a fan which helped somewhat but as a 4 star hotel we thought air conditioning came as standard but clearly not.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Fantastic hotel, would like to go back in the summer to appreciate the hotels facilities more
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Beverley

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malta
room not ready on time, no electric sockets at side off bed, took nearly an hour to find us an extension lead to plug my husbands oxygen in, couldn't get a drink at happy hour, not enough staff, no proper queuing system, on the good side room large, clean and comfortable, staff pleasant, food in dining room good and outside happy hour getting a drink was okay and avalible staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Good breakfast, but a bit repetitive, no mushrooms or grilled tomatoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Elaine

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Returning
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is in a central location and has excellent facilities. The staff are all very friendly and the rooms very spacious and clean.We have stayed at this hotel 7 times now and would delivery recommend it to others.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Jay, Olympia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I checked out of here two days early to move to another hotel. My room had quite a few mosquitos, the air conditioning wasn’t available until the end of the month and my room was too warm to sleep comfortably. But not having any outlets on either side of the bed was the clincher for me because I use a CPAP machine to sleep. The staff tried hard to make it right by providing a power strip extension cord, and offered to spray the room to rid the mosquitos, but I simply wanted to find another place and enjoy some restful sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price point.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Henoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Colin James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

warren

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Malta connection
Arrived a little early as we were leaving from another hotel in a different part of Malta before arriving at the Santana, we were impressed with the outside appearance of the hotel until we tried to mount the stairs in the pouring rain, my husbands on crutches and although there is a ramp it was to steep and slick with the rain for him to use safely, after 5mins of struggling up the steps with 2 suitcases and helping my husband being watched by a staff member (no offer of help) I booked us in, as early was told we could put our luggage in storage and our room would be ready at 2pm, okay went into a lounge area for the football asked for keys at 2.15 not ready, seems a balcony had to be re-cleaned due to the rain!!, around 20mins later the receptionist arrived with keys, ground floor room lots of space, clean, tidy and disabled friendly, lifts to restaurant and indoor pool, buffet breakfast, plenty of and good selection, dining area better quality than others in the area, check out quick and easy and as going to a further hotel we were allowed to store luggage and watch the football, overall as this was a single nights stay we would book again for a longer period
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Massimo Valerio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice hotel. The zone would be beautiful, but for me they ruined the landscape by building too much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan, BOURNEMOUTH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I visit Malta this is the only hotel I ever book. Over the years there have been many enhancements to the property and the Santana just keeps getting better and better. Staff are always friendly and the hotel is situated in the perfect spot to get to anywhere on the island with the bus station very close by. Last visit I got upgraded to an executive suite, so thank you Santana! :) Only one slight niggle, the linen and towels are the next thing to upgrade, they’re all a bit thin and worn. But overall, a brilliant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing there is nothing wrong everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022