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Canifor Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel perfect for exploring St. Paul's Bay

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A hotel lobby with a marble floor, a reception desk, a chandelier, and a large mirror.
Front of property - evening/night
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Daily breakfast for a fee
A multi-story hotel with a glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 05
  • Place, The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bugibba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malta National Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a table, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, a nightstand, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Single Room

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

Standard Room

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

About the neighborhood

St. Paul's Bay

City center retreat .Your stay at this Qawra hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of Golden Sands Beach and St. Paul's Cathedral. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt and Mellieha Bay.

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oracle Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bugibba Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Michele's Gelateria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Promenade Kiosk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Craftsman Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Al Dente Pizzeria Ristorante - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Canifor Hotel

4-star hotel perfect for exploring St. Paul's Bay
Some rates at Canifor Hotel are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Canifor Hotel offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and a rooftop terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Canifor Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star St. Paul's Bay hotel is smoke free.

  • 170 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Library
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Canifor Hotel offers 170 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 AM; Check-in end time: noon

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

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, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Canifor Hotel St. Paul's Bay
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Canifor Hotel to the airport?

Canifor Hotel is 13.3 mi (36-min drive) away from the Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Canifor Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Canifor Hotel.

How close is Canifor Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Bugibba Beach and 5.7 mi (16-min drive) from Golden Sands Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Canifor Hotel offer free breakfast?

Canifor Hotel does not offer free breakfast. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Canifor Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Dragonara Casino (13-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Canifor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 AM; Check-in end time: noon.

Is there free parking at Canifor Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Canifor Hotel have a pool?

Canifor Hotel features 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Does Canifor Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Canifor Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Canifor Hotel to downtown St. Paul's Bay?

Canifor Hotel is 0.9 mi away from St. Paul's Bay.

Canifor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 268 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 268 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 268 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 268 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 268 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Very good breakfast….clean tidy room…good visit
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location - near to bus station and lots of bars and restaurants. Good variety at breakfast and very friendly & helpful staff. Have been coming to this hotel for years and would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are great, good location, good meals, comfy beds. Myself and the lad enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

arinze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff freindly food breakfaat an dinner buffee vreat room.needs updating
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean and tidy, staff very help. This is a budget hotel and the price we paid was perfectly acceptable, food aplenty, evening entertainment (not to everyone's taste!) Great location for exploring
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kazem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok property no issues
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Terrific
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is set up to ensure you can get a good nights sleep and keep well fed but not charging you too much. They want you to engage with the local community and enjoy the local amenities
St Julians bay a short bus ride away
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Friendly staff clean hotel well worth the money

Hotel was decent very helpful & friendly staff clean & great location highly recommended & will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Hotel looks overdue a refit. Room generally clean except the room fan looked filthy. Gym pointless. Indoor pool small. Breakfast not bad but not great either. If you're on a budget its ok but there are better places to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

carmelo

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

Canifor hotel

Our stay at the canifor hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff is very helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautifully .I will go back again.Overall the hotel exceeded all our expectations we highly recomended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities, 2 pools , sauna , very nice and helpful staff .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent the staff we're pleasant and there was plenty of choices at meal time. Even the bar was reasonably priced. Over all really enjoyed our time at the Canifor and would definitely return thank you.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Aimee

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the hotel is more on par with a 3* rating. The most important aspect to mention was at 00:30 during the night (we stayed 1 night) a man entered the room, whilst we and my 5 year old were asleep - and once in, it woke me up and I was met with ' I am security' and when I said 'hello?!' the door closed. This was most frightening, as a solo-female traveller, with a young child. Additionally, in the room, the towels and bed sheets had holes in - and the bathroom sink was blocked. However, the room was clean. You do have to pay extra to obtain the TV remote, safe, and for tea/coffee etc. The pool was fine though the hotel rents rooms to large groups of teenagers and the pool was crowded with these therefore it wasn't very safe for my son to swim for long. I had booked half board - the breakfast was ok and included coffee; the dinner was very basic. You have to pay for the drinks at dinner - not even water was included. It was cheap and clean, however, I did not feel safe at night and for that, we will not be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bad
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good services
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff just works next door made it noisy from 7.30am.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

SILVIA KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and my room was very comfortable! The only detail the cleaning staff do not let you sleep at 7 or 8 am they knockking at the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Amazing place

This hotel was absolutely lovely! It is only a short walk from the beach and there are many restaurants and shops around. There was music in the evening and dancing which was so fun! There is an indoor and outdoor pool that are open 9-6. The breakfast buffet had lots of options. The room was nice and clean. I would definitely stay there again next time I come to Malta
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money .The food was excellent.Something for everyone. We understand theres building work going on but its progress for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

SILVIA KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very comfortable but the receptionists and the woman who is in charge of the bookings were not friendly nor kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

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