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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta, 1050
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mdina Dungeons
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mdina Old City Gate
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room (Porch)

A bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a floral curtain.

Deluxe Room (Porch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a mirror, a door leading to a bathroom, and a curtain.

Deluxe Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hot tub on a balcony with a view of the sunset over a cityscape.

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Duplex (Room)

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a small plant on each.

Basic Duplex (Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a round window with a wooden frame.

Duplex (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green upholstered headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small plant on one.

Presidential Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a dining area, a large window with a view of a historic building, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a white railing.

Standard Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a round window with a view.

Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a vintage green sofa, a bed with a white and blue bedspread, a large painting on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Bastion Chateaux

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mdina

Mdina Old City stay.You'll be steps from St. Paul's Cathedral and within a 10-minute walk of Mdina Old City Gate with a stay at this Mdina Old City hotel. St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Museum of Natural History - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mdina Dungeons - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Palace (Is-Serkin) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Root 81 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Piazza Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mayu - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

5-star luxury hotel in Mdina Old City
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants 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.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 5-star Mdina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Mdina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

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
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 95.0 per night.

Property 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 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 95.0 per night

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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, 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 5 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.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Xara Palace
Xara Palace Relais Chateaux
Xara Palace Relais Chateaux Hotel
Xara Palace Relais Chateaux Hotel Mdina
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Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina
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The Xara Palace Relais And Chateaux
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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Malta/Mdina
The Xara Relais & Chateaux
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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux to the airport?

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is 7.1 mi (32-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

As of Aug 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux on Aug 10, 2026 start from $412, 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.

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux have an airport shuttle?

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of EUR 40 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux to the beach?

This hotel is 6.1 mi (26-min drive) from Bugibba Beach and 7.5 mi (14-min drive) from St George's Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Oracle Casino (11-min drive) and Dragonara Casino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux have a pool?

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux to downtown Mdina?

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is 0.3 mi away from Mdina.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 360 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel with the best staff. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are exceptionally to say the least- my only criticism is that Mdina can be done in a day- good to show how you can keep this brilliant hotel as a base for exploring Malta- although should have asked this before and the brilliant staff would have stepped up.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was exceptional, especially with the excellent efforts to help arrange tours, transportation and wine tastings. More than anything (setting aside the excellent, unique, location and restaurant), the staff helpfulness was most appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a elegant experience start to finish. Highly recommend Xara Palace for first-class service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Magical
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What can I say! Just the best hotel I have stayed at (and there are many). Beautiful building, beautiful room, fabulous staff. Nothing is a problem. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Very friendly staff. Room in good order. Good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel. Friendly and attentive service and spotless rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff engagement and service was outstanding. The breakfast is excellent. Wonderful location inside the city walls.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a beautiful place. Large clean rooms. Breakfast with a magical view. The staff were all incredibly amazing. So lovely and generous with their time to ensure I had a fantastic stay and also make sure the rest of my stay in Malta would be memorable
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. Lovely room making best use of a grand old building. Restaurant is exceptional too. Outstanding service and a very talented chef. If you stay here do not miss walking the ‘silent city’ in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is stunning and located in Mdina. Although the walled city is busy during the day, it is absolutely stunning and quiet at night. The staff at the hotel go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. Cannot recommend this property enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and fabulous dining
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing 5 night stay at the Xara Palace. Our room was beautiful, with a spectacular view, beautiful furnishings and artwork. The staff were very attentive and friendly making for a great experience during our entire visit. Highly recommended. Staying inside the Mdina walls was another unbelievable experience as the tourist crowds disappear at night and you can truly experience the‘Silent City’
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

Great place to stay in Mdina

Beautiful historic building inside Mdina city walls. Super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hermione

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic stay. We adored this property. The service was next level in a thoroughly authentic way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful vibes throughout the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An oasis of calm inside the Mdina city walls with a nice restaurant next door. Room with own terrace was a really nice treat and enjoyed a hot tub afternoon. Views fantastic and breakfast the follow day pleasant on the terrace (breakfast included - just extra for hot breakfast like English or eggs Benedict) Stayed in room 7 which was split level and gorgeous - would have happily stayed longer although to note rooms 5, 6 & 7 are under the breakfast terrace/indoor seating area and for about 2 hours 9.30pm - 11:30pm there was a lot of banging and scraping on the floor…. Do not know what was being done for such a sustained duration and it did spoil the evening a little. Also too 7 terrace gets glorious sun in the morning / early afternoon but then is completely Shaded so depends on your preference for sun time (loungers and brolly provided)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and history of th wpalace
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, dining, breakfast and service all top quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with very professional and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, felt like we were stepping back in time and the staff and service was impeccable

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