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Xemxija Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Mellieha Bay

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi
Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Bar (on property)

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

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Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042
  • Place, Bugibba Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta National Aquarium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room (Inland) | Bathroom | Free toiletries, towels

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

St. Paul's Bay

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Xemxija Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Maltaqua with a stay here. Church of St Paul's Bonfire and St Paul's Island are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Bugibba Square - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 8 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LOA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rebekah’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Belleview Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tal-Puzzu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Mellieha Bay
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe 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.

A terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game 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
  • 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
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Satellite television is provided. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in March 2025.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

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 accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to April 30:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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 10 for adults and 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, 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, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in October.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 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

Porto Azzurro Aparthotel
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel St. Paul's Bay
Porto Azzurro St. Paul's Bay
Xemxija Bay Hotel Hotel
Porto Azzurro Aparthotel

Frequently asked questions

How close is Xemxija Bay Hotel to the airport?

Xemxija Bay Hotel is 13.2 mi (46-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 Xemxija Bay Hotel?

As of Oct 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xemxija Bay Hotel on Nov 1, 2025 start from $37.18, 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 Xemxija Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Xemxija Bay Hotel.

How close is Xemxija Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 4.5 mi (9-min drive) from Mellieha Bay and 5.7 mi (16-min drive) from Paradise Bay Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Xemxija Bay Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 10 for adults and EUR 5 for children. It's available every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Oracle Casino (7-min drive) and Dragonara Casino (14-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a pool?

Xemxija Bay Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 to April 30.

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

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

Xemxija Bay Hotel is 1.3 mi away from St. Paul's Bay.

Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 76 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ben

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Check in smooth. A problem with the AC in the room not working was delt with very promptly. Comfortable room and very close to the main bus route.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A bit of a gem!

Friendly, welcoming staff. A comfortable stay, although the apartment could use some plates, cutlery etc. A lovely pool and convenient bar, restaurant. A bit out of town but buses are regular.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We are regular guests at this hotel (previously known as Porto Azzurro aparthotel), however, on our most recent stay in July 2025, since the "refurbishment" in March, we can confirm that the place has deteriorated. It was never anything fancy, but it used to be a nice, quiet, relaxing place to stay. Not anymore! The only real improvement is the reception desk but that's the least important aspect of a stay. We were allocated room 410 with 'sea view'. It was well equipped with oven, microwave, fridge, balcony. The room itself is nothing special. The air conditioning is old and omits a foul smell, god knows what bacteria is lurking inside the unit. Regarding room cleaning, I'm not sure it was cleaned during the 8 nights we were there. The towels were changed daily, however, they are very small. The biggest disappointment is the pool area. From morning until night there is loud AI music blasting from the speakers around the pool. I don't know what kind of vibe they're trying to create but it's certainly not a good one. Also the sun loungers are uncomfortable and all cramped together under big umbrellas which means the whole area is shaded. That defeats the object of being on holiday in Malta when one comes for the sun. Our biggest gripe was when the pool / bar attendant asked everybody to move from the sunny side of the pool deck to the shady side when it got to 6pm so that they could set up tables and chairs for the evening diners. We are reluctant to return for these reasons
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at Xemxija Hotel. Had a self contained apartment. Staff were lovely and everything you need around or a short bus journey.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Declan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is great with the bus stops, view, convenient store, and quick food options like eeetwell! The staff was kind & hotel was also fine. The room I had was okay, no view, but everything functioned. I didn't check out the pool or their meal options, but basic English breakfast was offered for €10. They also allowed baggage storage. It was good for my 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

It was great stay with nice pool, however checkin had an issue and it took a bit
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay as a solo traveler peaceful plenty of sun beds lovely pool clean good sized room with a little balcony. Special thanks to Jacob for putting sun lotion on my back (solo traveler) and just a genuine polite young man an absolute asset to your hotel and to Stephan on reception for your kindness on my last evening and as I had booked early I had complimentary breakfast I’ve had a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An enjoyable stay. Property recently renovated. Quite a nice pool area too.. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nimra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a very good experiance with this hotel thisis the world best hotel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

wayne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No bars open no restaurants run down and bed bugs
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing One-Night Stay We stayed at Xemxija Bay Hotel for one night and really enjoyed it. The room was clean, comfortable, and had a lovely pool view, which made it feel even more relaxing. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and everything went smoothly from check-in to check-out. The hotel is in a peaceful area but still close to local restaurants and scenic walks. A great spot for a short getaway—would happily return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

MD ABDUL AWAL

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
My only disappointment was booked a room with balcony and pool view but got a room with a back alley view. On arrival showed my booking to the guy on reception and he said no room available!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kavlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Alba García

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Camilla

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giovanna

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcus

Liked: Staff & service

Byte av rum gjorde det OK

Bokade ett rum med havsutsikt och balkong, fick först ett extremt slitet rum utan balkong. Dagen efter så fick jag ett bättre rum med balkong. Hade de inte fixat ett nytt rum så hade jag troligen flyttat. Det första rummet var deppigt. Frukost okej och personal var trevlig.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

gaid

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Belle piscine et bien placé

Belle piscine et bien placé. Chambre qui aurait bien besoin d 1 peu de renovation...et l armoire qui masque 1 partie de la vue mer on pourrait s en passer. Personnel cordial et efficace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Szágos

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025