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IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta

4.0 star property
Tuscan-style hotel with rooftop terrace and spa services

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Penthouse
Rooftop terrace
Penthouse
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Courtyard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$306
includes taxes & fees
15 July - 16 July

Explore the area

Map
5 Wenzu Dyer, Birgu
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium Suite

Premium Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Penthouse

Penthouse

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 50 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bidet
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Blackout curtains
Bidet
Hairdryer
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Birgu

At IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta you'll be within steps of Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa Yacht Marina. Highlights at this Tuscan hotel include Access to hot tub and a rooftop terrace. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Birgu hotel, attractions include Malta Experience and Sliema Promenade.

What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Malta Experience - 9 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fort St. Elmo - 10 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Bar Malta - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪ION Harbour by Simon Rogan - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Riche - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪DATE Art Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cargo - ‬3 min walk

About this property

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta

Tuscan-style hotel with rooftop terrace and spa services
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta offers its guests Access to hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a ferry terminal shuttle are available for a fee. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta. The hotel can provide concierge services and limo/town car service.

This Tuscan-style Birgu hotel is smoke free.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1600
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta offers 13 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, French, Maltese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 10 for children
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Pool gate
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1600
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 31 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.
  • Destination fee: EUR0.5 per person, per night. This fee 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 buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include 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. No on-site parking is available. 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 and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property Registration Number C105727

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 March and close on 31 October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Palazzo Bettina
Ibb Palazzo Bettina Malta
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Hotel
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Birgu
IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Hotel Birgu

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

As of 6 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta on 15 July 2025 start from AU$302.41, 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.

Are there any beaches close to IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

The closest beach to IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta is St George's Beach (5.3 km).

Is there a spa on site at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments.

Does IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta have a pool?

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from March 01 to October 31).

What makes IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta.

Does IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta serve breakfast?

You bet, buffet brekkie is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

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

Are pets allowed at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta?

Cats and dogs are welcome at IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet, with a maximum weight of up to 14 kg per pet.

IBB Hotel Palazzo Bettina Malta Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Birgu is a great location. At times, a bit tourist heavy. Staff at hotel top notch. I loved my room with balcony that overlooked Senglea and waterfront. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and beautiful facility. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Typical Maltese living, elegantl hotel, l friendly and professional staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, This was our second stay here & would highly recommend. Very friendly staff that couldn’t be more helpful. Steve & Sarah
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and location. 5 minute walk to 3 cities ferry. Lovely places to eat on both sides of the harbour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooftop , high ceiling room, perfect location and the kindest staff . I was very happy I chose to stay at this hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

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

A very lovely, boutique hotel

A very lovely boutique hotel where everything was just perfect. The room was clean, comfortable beds and we had everything we needed. There was a nice selection of things for breakfast, we can recommend the scrambled eggs and the chocolate croissants! The staff were charming and nothing was too much trouble. The rooftop pool area was lovely, very relaxing after a day of sight seeing. This was in fact, one of the loveliest hotels we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunningly presented hotel where we were made to feel incredibly welcomed & valued the moment we stepped in the door. Couldn't fault anything & would return to stay without doubt next time we visit Malta
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at the Palazzo Bettina as a family of six adults. Maxime and the other staff are a credit to the hotel. We were greeted by Maxime, showed to our rooms and then served drinks by the rooftop pool. The staff couldn’t do enough for us and were very helpful and always engaging. Birgu is a very pretty place and quiet away from the crowds. We all agreed it was a perfect place to stay but the ferry to Valletta is easy for a more lively evening. We definitely recommend the Palazzo Bettina and thank you Maxime and staff for a lovely warm welcome. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

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

beautiful historic hotel

Amazing hotel. lovely helpful staff. just a shame it was a short business. will certainly be first choice next time i’m in Malta.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique building, staff extremely helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Beautiful hotel in a great location

This hotel was immaculately clean, beautifully decorated, the bed was comfortable and it was located in a quiet location. Most importantly and the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. We wish we could have stayed longer at this place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

IC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory, ancona

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rory, ancona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is brand new so everything was lovely and clean, new mattresses and no wear and tear anywhere. I had picked out the hotel to be close to the port for work which I have been visiting for years. So much better to be close! No long taxi ride, can’t believe I haven’t thought of it before! The area is quiet and relaxed with a good selection of restaurants in the evening! There are other parts of Malta to go a party but if you want a genuine old town feel and evening quietly strolling back from a lovely dinner by the water front this is your place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect hotel

Lovely hotel, with excellent service and staff. Very good breakfast. For me it was 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Veldig bra hotell!

Et glimrende hotell. Rolig beliggenhet, men med kort avstand til gode restauranter og andre servicefunksjoner. Hurtigbåt til Valetta kun 3-4 min gange fra hotellet. Båten tar mindre enn 10 min og er bare et fint lite mini-cruise. Veldig god frokost. Alt serveres ved bordet - ingen buffet. Rent og pent og fremstår som nytt. Flott takterrasse med god plass. Ekstremt hyggelige ansatte fra vaskepersonell til resepsjonist. 24/7 bemannet resepsjon. Kun 13 rom så personlig service. Kan absolutt anbefales.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Karl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ein Hotel zum Wohlfühlen. Maxime und sein ganzes Team waren jederzeit zuvorkommend und haben uns charmant umsorgt. Hotel war picobello sauber. Die Dachterrasse mit Pool und Whirlpool war ein Traum. Allein die Sonnenschirme waren etwas tricky zum Öffnen ;-) Lage in der Nähe des Yachthafens von Birgu super. Man kommt in wenigen Minuten mit dem Taxi-Boot für 2 Euro p.P. nach Valetta. Empfehlenswerte Eisdiele vor der Tür. Trotz der zentralen Lage war es im Hotel ruhig und die guten Betten haben eine ungestörte Nachtruhe ermöglicht. Frühstück wurde frisch zubereitet und war lecker. Herzlichen Dank für fünf angenehme Tage auf Malta und hoffentlich auf bald!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madelene

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great new place

A great new place close to the naval museum. Still some issues with their KNX domotic system, but the installation company is trying to fix it. Nice rooftop and the wine cellar has been ordered. A few good restaurants behind the hotel higher up the hipp
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024