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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with 2 restaurants

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

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Executive Suite | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV
Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi) | Terrace/patio
View from property
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Daily continental breakfast (EUR 25 per person)

Overview of The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta, 1050
  • Popular LocationSt. Paul's Cathedral2 min walk
  • Popular LocationCatacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt9 min walk
  • Popular LocationGolden Bay12 min drive
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)24 min drive

Room options

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Presidential Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV

Executive Suite

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex (Suite) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Duplex (Suite)

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex (Room) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Duplex (Room)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace) | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

  • 427 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, View | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Suite, View

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, View (Porch) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, View (Porch)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi) | Premium bedding, free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

  • 712 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mdina

In historical district.With a stay at this Mdina hotel, you'll be steps from Mdina Dungeons and St. Paul's Cathedral. Mdina Old City Gate and St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mdina Dungeons - 1 min walk
  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 2 min walk
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 7 min walk
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 9 min walk
  • Golden Bay - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • Diar il-Bniet - 4 min drive
  • The Egg - 17 min walk
  • Fontanella Tea Garden - 4 min walk
  • McDonald's - 5 min drive
  • Coffee Circus - 10 min walk

About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Luxurious boutique hotel with 2 restaurants
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 free minibar items and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 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 massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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–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)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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

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 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: 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
This property uses solar energy
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 onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is 9 mi (25-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 Apr 23, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux on Apr 24, 2024 start from $319.72, excluding 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 8.5 mi (23-min drive) from St George's Beach and 9.2 mi (24-min drive) from Mellieha Bay. 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 Dragonara Casino (14-min drive) is 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 0.1 mi away from Mdina Old City.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 186 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 264 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 264 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Old character filled hotel in an excellent location within the walls of Mdina. The staff are friendly and helpful. Michelin 1 star De Mondion restaurant is a huge bonus. As expected the food is delicious and the staff are well trained in fine dining. Unexpected, the extra little tasting dishes sent out by the kitchen and a wonderful surprise birthday desert plate and card signed by the staff. Wonderful hotel and fantastic restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul, Shad Bay

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historical property. Lovely location to explore the area. Mondian restaurant is superb!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property in a historic building. Unique rooms. Pleasant and welcoming staff. Great location to visit Mdina and Rabat. Staying overnight affords you the ability to explore these two small cities when the day trippers are gone. The only significant issue is parking - it is very difficult to find parking after 10 AM until about 3PM.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Superb hotel
Superb service, excellent hotel and beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shona

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most memorable hotel stays! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like royally by the lovely receptionist, Reena and her evening colleague Affra. The view from our room, overlooking the surrounding countryside, was spectacular. And the room was spacious, comfortable and luxurious! We will hold the Xara Palace in our hearts, a very special holiday destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023