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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this boutique Mdina hotel

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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room | View from room
Executive Suite | Living area
View from property
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 5 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • 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, Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Porch)

Deluxe Room (Porch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Duplex (Room)

Basic Duplex (Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex (Suite)

Duplex (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

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

Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bastion Chateaux

Bastion Chateaux

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

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

Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Duplex Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2

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

Deluxe Suite Terrace Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Bastion Chateaux

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Panoramic View

  • Sleeps 2

About the area

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 - 0.2 km
  • Mdina Dungeons - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palazzo de Piro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Palace (Is-Serkin) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Piazza Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manouche - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Café Santa Lucia - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Enjoy 2 restaurants at this boutique Mdina hotel
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 boutique The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 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 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.

Property is also known as

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 343 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 343 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 343 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 343 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 343 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Hermione

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Gena Jo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! My only feedback was getting there if you have a car. It was challenging to find parking, however once you did it would have been nice to have someone meet you at the gate and transport your luggage. In walled cities like Rhodes Greece they meet you with a golf cart. That’s my only suggestion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

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

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Far From 5 Star

When we arrived, we were asked to wait in the lobby and were brought a drink. We weren’t sure what caused the delay as we arrive nearly an hour after check in. Once ready to go to the room, there was no bellhop to assist with our luggage and were shown the original room we booked. We were told by reception that there was a room with a balcony and jacuzzi available for a paid upgrade. We asked to look at it because there was a smell in the original room. We decided to pay for the upgrade, but truly wish we had not and just moved hotels. We were in a Deluxe Suite with jacuzzi, but had to deal with small bugs in the bathroom (pictured) and pigeon feces all over the top balcony. The mattress is quite dated and had a large indentation in it from so many guests sleeping there. The tiles on the rooftop balcony were not secured and were wobbly. On our 2nd night, the wardrobe light stopped working and that’s when we discovered that it was a magnetic rechargeable strip light. We attempted to go to breakfast twice during our stay, yet we were unable to find anyone in the restaurant on both instances. Ultimately, with the bugs, fences and lack of service, we felt that this was far from a 5-star hotel. We had moved from another 5-star hotel in Valletta, which was impeccable. During our stay there, we were going out and about and were not arriving back at the hotel until 18:00-19:00. Had we actually been exploring around Mdina, we certainly would have moved hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camargo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an excellent experience at the Xara Palace! The suite felt luxurious, and the bed gave me two wonderful nights of the best sleep I’ve had in a while. The staff and property was exceptional, Lara, Sara and Silvia the Manager thank you ladies for making my stay enjoyable. Truly appreciate it! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kersten

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

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a special night at xara palace - I was able to get an upgrade for my room and am so grateful. The room had a beautiful private balcony and hot tub overlooking Malta, which is an experience that I will never forget. Staff were wonderful and accommodating. The pool is a few minutes away in the car - the hotel provide a lovely driver as a when you wish to use this facility. Staying in the silent city of Mdina was a way to truly capture the essence of this special place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly beautiful hotel. Welcoming, warm staff. The small hotel and attention to service makes you feel as though you are guests in someone’s (fabulous) home. The food and restaurants were over the top amazing. The whole experience is worth every penny!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Would advise receptionist not to argue with the guest on checkout......
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two night stay at the Xara Palace. We were offered an upgrade (paid for) the the Presidential Suite on arrival - it was 100% worth it. The space was fabulous, wonderful bathroom and lounge area. The hotel has a private, secluded feel. The pool (5mins drive) is extremely relaxing, wonderful service from Noor and Izor who drove us there each day. Would recommend a drink on the terrace if possible, the champagne trolley is fantastic. We ate in the Trattoria (definitely recommend) and explore local restaurants in Rabat too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Jones

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Duplex stairs is not safe Put more light along the stairs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing room 11 - lived like Grand Dukes and Kings of the time - historic, super interesting and inspiring property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

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

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller

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