Xemxija Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Panoramic Penthouse | Living area
View from property
Panoramic Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Panoramic Penthouse | View from room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
5 May - 6 May

Explore the area

Map
Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042
  • Bugibba Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Malta National Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Sofa bed
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Deep-soaking bath
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

St. Paul's Bay

A family-friendly stay in St. Paul's Bay awaits you at Xemxija Bay Hotel. You'll be 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Mellieha Bay and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Golden Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of car rentals on site. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class St. Paul's Bay hotel include Sliema Promenade and Paradise Bay Beach.

What's nearby

  • Xemxija Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bugibba Square - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Malta National Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pitstop - Xemxija - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LOA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Café - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool and 24-hour front desk
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. 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 library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Xemxija Bay Hotel. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 107 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 1995
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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) and Rollaway/extra beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.

Languages

Czech, English, German, Italian

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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 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 poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 1 October to 30 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool
The property will be renovating from 12 March 2025 to 15 April 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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.

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)

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xemxija Bay Hotel on 5 May 2025 start from NZ$180.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Yep, Xemxija Bay Hotel has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Xemxija Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Xemxija Bay Hotel is Mellieha Bay (3.7 km).

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a pool?

Xemxija Bay Hotel has a seasonal outdoor 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 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from May to October).

Is Xemxija Bay Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool and an arcade, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Xemxija Bay Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is offered daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

No, Xemxija Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The bar is closed seasonally each year from October 1 until April 30.

What time are check-in & check-out at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 485 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for one night

The hotel is a bit dated... all the facilities were closed yet they didn't mention it on the site. We had a huge balcony not facing the sun and a tiny room and the hot air system irritated me so we sat in the cold on the apartment. Overall it's ok but not somewhere I would have wanted to stay very long
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

RAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very nice. The outdoor pool was clean but cool. The balcony was big enough to enjoy but the Roman Road was one of the highlights above the hotel! Cool beehives and old homes to explore in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Abi

Travelled with group
Liked: Room comfort

Served a purpose!

For the price the penthouse was really nice. The facilities are tired and it isnt the most accessibility friendly layout. The staff were ok, you have to leave your key at reception everytime you go out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie Meyers

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great. Easy parking, good location. Rooms and pool were nice. We did the half board, and the dinner could have been better. The food options were okay, but the dessert was disappointing. Kids were excited about the soft serve machine but the ice cream was just watery sweet. I liked the dinner convenience, but the quality needs improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sumera

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked stuff and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Octavian Alin

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was run down dirty wasp nest ants and in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fantastic stay at Porto Azzurro

Room spacious and very clean, view from balcony on pool lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

A fantastic stay at Porto Azzurro Aparthotel

As previous stays, this stay was very pleasant. Staff very nice and helpful, room (actually we had an apartment) clean and very spacious. Pool also very nice. Only snag is that so far there is no pool bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Debra

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sibel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Overcharged - would not go back

Hotel was ok, bit old but it's not worth the money we have paid. We were asked to pay 24 euros on top of what we paid because for some reason children age was not stated. Our booking was for 2 adults and 2 children but children age showed as 0 age, I don't know how as you can't really select 0, as 0 is for infant. Totaling the money we paid we could get much better hotel. Thee are no instructions how to get to the hotel, despite my request how it get there and for any directions nobody replied to my request. We had to take a taxi as we traveled in the evening. Receptionist was rude and only he was care about charging us extra for the kids, taxes. There was no remote control for the TV I guess you need to ask and who knows they would charge for that too. I would not recommend to friends and family and would not go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wrong, TV doesn't come with remote control, extra 10 euro for remote. Then it didn't work, when fixed only 2 channels and not good dirty rooms, stained sheets towels old and thorn ,reception desk don't care, never got a wakeup call, laundry done in the middle of walk way, very unhygienic someone should send the health department 😉. I will
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Uros

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing that I didnt like is that the property is lets say far away from a lot of things, overall the breakfast is ok, it can use more options. Staff is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raika Antonielle

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023