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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Luxurious boutique hotel with 2 restaurants

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Stroll through the historic courtyard, surrounded by arches and columns under a glass roof, amidst lush potted plants.
Enjoy a city view from the comfort of this room, featuring a large window, flat-screen TV, and cozy fireplace.
Enjoy the view from your balcony with a single wicker chair and metal railing.
Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees, with comfortable lounge chairs and shaded areas.
Double doors lead to a serene rural landscape with green fields and distant buildings.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Spa

Explore the area

Map
Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta, 1050
  • St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mdina Dungeons
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Presidential Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Executive Suite

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

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Duplex (Suite) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Duplex (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Duplex (Room) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Basic Duplex (Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace) | View from room

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

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

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Deluxe Suite | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Room (Porch) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room (Porch)

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bastion Chateaux | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Bastion Chateaux

  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

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

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

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mdina Dungeons - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Golden Bay - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Zagallo’s Pizza, Snack Bar & Take Away - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Piazza Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Diar il-Bniet - ‬4 min drive

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 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 massages.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Languages

English, French, Italian

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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

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

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

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
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, 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.

National rating

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

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 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 0.1 mi away from Mdina Old City.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 323 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

erin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Very clean. Comfortable bed and room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection, personified. History and excellence combined. Incredible surroundings, stunning interiors and view, together with exquisite customer service - all the little details are always covered. Be sure to try Chef Clint’s Michelin starred cuisine in The De Mondion restaurant - incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ghislaine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and very welcoming. We liked all the history that we learned about the area with activities that were available to us to do so. The Xara Palace is nice but not as spectacular as what we see all over Malta. I think a bit of a revamping could be useful. All in all a very good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

If you want it all, this is the place in Malta

Exceptional hotel, worth every penny. Staff was attentive, helped with arrival logistics, and booked us two dinners. The hotel's Michelin restaurant was one of the best meals of our lives, and we've sampled some of the best. Authentic Maltese meal and wine pairing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Talbot

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, elegant and steeped in history and class in every corner. It’s so easy to boast about service and engagement, it’s a whole different thing to do it. Well done, you do it with commitment to go the extra mile as a team day and naturally.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joosung

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing stay

5 star experience from start to finish. A stunning hotel in such an amazing location. Could not recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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

Wonderful!

Everything from start to finish was perfect! Excellent service - beautiful hotel and surroundings and so much history…Thank you everyone at Xara for making our birthday celebration trip so fantastic!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique building. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita, Old Greenwich

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful hotel in a convenient location just inside Mdina walls, the Xara Palace has the highest quality you would expect at a Relais et Châteaux property. The staff is superb and everyone went out of their way to make sure all of our needs were fulfilled. Not to be missed is dinner at the hotel’s de Mondian restaurant!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scot

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

Fantastic palace hotel in a historic area

This was my first stay in a palace and it was fantastic. My room was palatial and very nicely decorated. What can you say about 20 foot ceilings…bed and bedding was super comfortable and the bathroom was very beautiful and perfectly functional. Shower was great. The circular stairs kept me physically active. 2 great sofas and only one of me. The staff was professional and kind, and Sara was ready to assist with any question or need. It was a nice comfortable luxurious stay in a fantastic palace hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Fabulous hotel

Fabulous hotel with most beautiful decor and general vibe in a wonderful historic location. The lounge area of our suite was one of the loveliest we have ever experienced with the perfect combination of luxury, comfort and space. Staff were very helpful and attentive. Truly a 5-star experience
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

Fabulous hospitality

From our arrival to our departure we were made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the Xara team. Very comfortable and very relaxing - very nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Felt like nobility!

This first class hotel embedded inside the city walls of Mdina made us feel like nobility both from a historical aspect and by the level of service we received. Truly one of a kind!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is lovely, it is a beautiful old building with high ceilings and lots of character. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There were two main areas that have impacted our rating of the hotel. The first is the arrangements for using the pool at the owners other venue, Xara Lodge. The pool is not always available as the venue is used for events such as weddings and therefore was closed on two full days and closed early on another two days during our stay and we also had to request to be driven to and from the pool which felt a bit uncomfortable. Therefore I would suggest this is not the hotel for you if you like to have access to a pool. We also found the breakfast arrangements chaotic and frustrating. There are the options of a continental breakfast or cooked breakfast, and all food has to be ordered through table service. We found staff often got our order wrong or that we had to be very specific about the exact items we wanted or we were served toast without butter etc and there were inconsistencies day to day in how things worked. Also the cooked breakfast menu charges per item but there were no prices for the drinks and this turned out to be very expensive for what we were served.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

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

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francine Paston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful facility with excellent staff and breathtaking views of Malta.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024