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Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

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Dates

February 2026

March 2026

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Parking included
Free Wi-Fi
Restaurant
Air-conditioning
Breakfast available

includes taxes & fees

20 Feb - 21 Feb

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Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042

Place, Xemxija Bay
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Fekruna Beach
‪9 min walk‬
Place, Selmun Palace
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Room options

In-room safe, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Excellent

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Exceptional

Sea view
Sleeps 2
2 Single Beds

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Exceptional

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

Bay view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
2 Single Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

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

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 Single Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

2 bedrooms
Sleeps 6
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

Sea view
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed

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 Golden Bay and 4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Mellieha Bay. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. 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. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class St. Paul's Bay hotel, attractions include The Malta Classic Car Collection and Bugibba Beach.

What's nearby

Xemxija Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Is-Simar Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Ta' Cenc - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fekruna Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Selmun Palace - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Belleview Bistro - ‬3 min drive
‪Terryberry Tearoom - ‬7 min walk
‪Rebekah’s - ‬5 min drive
‪LOA - ‬5 min drive
‪Tal-Puzzu - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with coffee shop/cafe and outdoor pool

Xemxija Bay Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/games room are also featured at the family-friendly Xemxija Bay Hotel. 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

Deli

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Front desk (24 hours)

Storage area for luggage

Front desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Games room or arcade

Terrace

Television in lobby

Lift

No smoking on site

Bar or lounge

Coffee shop

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) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.

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includes taxes & fees

25 Feb - 26 Feb

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 self 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 restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

Pool Side Gastrobar

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Books
Children's pool
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Arcade/game room
Children's pool
In-room cot
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.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

6 floors
Built in 1995
Renovated guestrooms - March 2025
Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free cot

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Towels provided

Entertainment

TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Limited room service

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

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 1 November to 31 March:

One of the dining venues

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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)
Kitchen/kitchenette fee: EUR 15 per day

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 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

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Xemxija Bay Hotel Hotel

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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 14 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xemxija Bay Hotel on 20 Feb 2026 start from AU$52.45, 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 Bugibba Beach (3.3 km).

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a pool?

Xemxija Bay Hotel has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

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 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 dining venue is closed seasonally each year from November 1 until March 31.

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

7.8

Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Bijay

14 Nov 2025

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mozes

Travelled with family

6 Nov 2025

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

Low quality. Same everyday.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

4 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel for me was In a great location, the price was excellent for a week’s stay. The pool and outdoor restaurant were really good. I did have breakfast once and it was 10 euro and it had a great selection of food and drinks. All the staff I met and interacted with were amazing. The only negative I’d have to say is the comfort of the beds, I even asked other guests to ensure it wasn’t just my room, but the mattress’s are horrible, I mean if your out all day and want a good nights sleep, you won’t get it. Luckily I had two beds in my room and being a solo traveler I took all the bedding plus my extra bathroom towels and put them down on top of the mattress to make it a little more bearable. Anyways besides the bad beds everything else was great here.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

3 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Yes

Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Rose

Travelled with family

2 Nov 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff were excellent, on our first night the TVs were not working properly and one member of staff came to our room and spent half an hour resetting the channels and even went and found extra remote controls as there was only 1 in the room for 3 TVs, this despite the fact he was actually heading home when I went to the front desk and asked for assistance. All of the staff were super helpful. The rooms were very clean and we were able to choose when they were cleaned during the stay. We had a 2 bedroom apartment. The rooms were a good size, and it was great to have a kitchen area and a living room area, but although both rooms had small balconies, only one actually faced the outside of the hotel, the other facing into a wall which meant that the living area and one of the bedrooms were quite dark, even during the day. The patio area that did face the outside of the hotel was lovely though, it overlooked a busy little cafe and we enjoyed sitting and watching the world go by. We had plenty of pillows and towels and the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for showers etc. Shower gel and hand wash were also provided. Breakfast was a bit repetitive, but there was plenty and the hot drinks were very good! The pool area was great, with plenty of sunbeds and an attached restaurant for lunch/dinner and a great cocktail happy hour.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Travelled with family

26 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amoni

25 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great stay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner

25 Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Travelled with group

19 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, New York

16 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property ok. Not alot to do near by

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group

15 Oct 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

It’s a great budget hotel and the rooms have been renovated but don’t expect the ritz. We needed somewhere to base and get some sleep and it did the job well for us. The maids came in daily if required and the rooms were not dirty but they were also not spotless (there was a squashed mosquito on the wall when we arrived which was not removed). They did let us check in early though so this may have been due to rushing getting the room cleaned for us early. The beds were comfy enough and there were extra pillows in the cupboard. The shower did the job but there was not much pressure. We were on the top floor (6th) and this room had a large balcony which was nice to sit out on in the evening. The drinks at the pool bar were a little expensive especially considering the cost of the hotel (they sold cans of Cisk for around €7 when at the bottom of the road there is a cafe that sells pints of draught Cisk for €4.50). The food at the pool was more reasonable and looked good. I had a pizza one day which was basic but did the job for €9 The staff were always friendly and said hello and goodbye with a smile. The pool itself is a really good size and could (with some money put into it) be an amazing space, but it looks like it was built in the 80s and now looks dated and a little run down. Again it was nice for a dip and I wouldn’t call it dirty. It was very cold though but luckily the weather was warm so it was ok to cool down. If you want something basic, this hotel is fine

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

George

14 Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Roy

3 Oct 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

Nikolla

Travelled with partner

1 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Poor hygiene horrible breakfast

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Urska

28 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Room comfort

Room was clean but obviously old, room was very hot, air conditioning and fan loud. Also poor bed and liud noises during night.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family

20 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dining was convenient and quantuty was good. Will say food was a little bland. My only real complaint was the hill that gad to be negotiated wgen heading for the bus and the distance to the beach. Pool was nice. A hot tub would be a giod addition. When construction is done it will be even better.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keejay

Travelled with family

15 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Enjoyed my stay! Friendly staff

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alessia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group

9 Sept 2025

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

2/10 Terrible

kirandeep

7 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with family and small children

16 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

No air con, hard beds, no water in the room, windowless room for breakfast which was crowded in a small space, no clean table or even anyone to greet you. Lots of renovations going on, untidy and very basic accommodation. Friendly staff and nice pool area, albeit very small

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mena

Travelled with family

6 Aug 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Great location, amazing view

The breakfast food options were good, staff were friendly and kept filling in the empty trays, it would have been better with English sausages and mushrooms. Very pleased with the fresh jalapeños and olives. The bed was high and comfortable with extra cushions.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

31 July 2025

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

Lovely quiet area of Malta , heratige

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Travelled with family

31 July 2025

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

Family Holiday July 2025

Great base for Family holiday, everything you need only a short bus ride away gorgeous setting of St. Paul’s bay and small pool and bar area If prefer staying by the pool Stayed in two bed apartment on 4th floor there is a small lift but the kids preferred the stairs, apartment had everything you needed for family and fresh towels and housing keeping daily staff were helpful and friendly would highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with family

27 July 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extremely basic family accommodation, it was ok at best for a 3 star and way below what you’d expect from an 8/10 ‘exceptional’ hotels.com ranking was fine but dated and nothing left for us , no tea / Coffee etc . Breakfast was ok but served in a windowless room with zero decor . FOH we’re arguing when we arrived . We got a puncture outside the hotel as the roads are just full of debris . It’s 3 star so This is not an 8/10 exceptional hotel .

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarean

Travelled with family

23 July 2025

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

We had a very good experience. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, the pool was so nice and I loved that there were umbrellas for shade. The balcony was a great addition. The beds could have been more comfortable but not bad. The A/C in the room was excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

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About the area

St. Paul's Bay

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About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

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