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Xemxija Bay Hotel

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

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View
Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View | Terrace/patio
TV, books

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

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Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042
  • Place, Xemxija Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Is-Simar Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fekruna Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

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

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Economy Twin Room (Inland) | Bathroom

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

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

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In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

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

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

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

About the area

St. Paul's Bay

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Xemxija Bay and 2 miles (3 km) of Selmun Palace 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

  • Xemxija Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Is-Simar Nature Reserve - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ta' Cenc - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fekruna Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Selmun Palace - 6 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Belleview Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Terryberry Tearoom - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rebekah’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪LOA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Tal-Puzzu - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 3-star hotel near Mellieha Bay
Xemxija Bay Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the 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
  • Deli
  • 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
  • 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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 self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 1 to March 31:
  • One of the dining venues

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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 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

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 4:30 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

Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 105 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise, Mequon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

KAMAL

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Vikkie

Liked: Staff & service
This was a 1 night stay only! The rooms were very ‘tired’! In need of a full refurbishment! Room we was offered was not what was shown on the website. There was no plug sockets next to the bed, which I needed for my apnoea machine…All furnishings look years old (doors, baths, those with kitchenettes, balcony furniture etc) We was moved to another room which did have sockets next to the bed (as shown on the website), the room looked like it had perhaps recently been poorly painted, but again all furnishings really do need replacing. The bed was really firm, but for me that was comfortable, so I did have a good nights sleep. Although we didn’t use it, the ‘nature reserve’ pool & bar area opposite for guest use did look very inviting. There are no tea/coffee provisions, but the rooms do have a kettle & fridge. Could not fault the staff and Joana on reception was extremely helpful, as was the morning reception staff. Buffet breakfast was very basic, with only 2 cereal options, no alternative milk/bread options & a no frills hot option English style breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bijay

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

mozes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Low quality. Same everyday.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel for me was In a great location, the price was excellent for a week’s stay. The pool and outdoor restaurant were really good. I did have breakfast once and it was 10 euro and it had a great selection of food and drinks. All the staff I met and interacted with were amazing. The only negative I’d have to say is the comfort of the beds, I even asked other guests to ensure it wasn’t just my room, but the mattress’s are horrible, I mean if your out all day and want a good nights sleep, you won’t get it. Luckily I had two beds in my room and being a solo traveler I took all the bedding plus my extra bathroom towels and put them down on top of the mattress to make it a little more bearable. Anyways besides the bad beds everything else was great here.
Pool, with hotel in background
Hot tub
Pool and hot tub
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Rose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were excellent, on our first night the TVs were not working properly and one member of staff came to our room and spent half an hour resetting the channels and even went and found extra remote controls as there was only 1 in the room for 3 TVs, this despite the fact he was actually heading home when I went to the front desk and asked for assistance. All of the staff were super helpful. The rooms were very clean and we were able to choose when they were cleaned during the stay. We had a 2 bedroom apartment. The rooms were a good size, and it was great to have a kitchen area and a living room area, but although both rooms had small balconies, only one actually faced the outside of the hotel, the other facing into a wall which meant that the living area and one of the bedrooms were quite dark, even during the day. The patio area that did face the outside of the hotel was lovely though, it overlooked a busy little cafe and we enjoyed sitting and watching the world go by. We had plenty of pillows and towels and the beds were comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for showers etc. Shower gel and hand wash were also provided. Breakfast was a bit repetitive, but there was plenty and the hot drinks were very good! The pool area was great, with plenty of sunbeds and an attached restaurant for lunch/dinner and a great cocktail happy hour.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Oleksandr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amoni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice relaxing break. Close to bus stop with easy access to Valletta and other key sites. Nice pool.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margery

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It’s a great budget hotel and the rooms have been renovated but don’t expect the ritz. We needed somewhere to base and get some sleep and it did the job well for us. The maids came in daily if required and the rooms were not dirty but they were also not spotless (there was a squashed mosquito on the wall when we arrived which was not removed). They did let us check in early though so this may have been due to rushing getting the room cleaned for us early. The beds were comfy enough and there were extra pillows in the cupboard. The shower did the job but there was not much pressure. We were on the top floor (6th) and this room had a large balcony which was nice to sit out on in the evening. The drinks at the pool bar were a little expensive especially considering the cost of the hotel (they sold cans of Cisk for around €7 when at the bottom of the road there is a cafe that sells pints of draught Cisk for €4.50). The food at the pool was more reasonable and looked good. I had a pizza one day which was basic but did the job for €9 The staff were always friendly and said hello and goodbye with a smile. The pool itself is a really good size and could (with some money put into it) be an amazing space, but it looks like it was built in the 80s and now looks dated and a little run down. Again it was nice for a dip and I wouldn’t call it dirty. It was very cold though but luckily the weather was warm so it was ok to cool down. If you want something basic, this hotel is fine
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was a distant view from the balcony .There was a small pool Next to the main pool
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room, with a mini kitchen inside, good bathroom, comfortable beds, nice pool with background music.. Well desiged ,good breakfast .. Excellent!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nikolla

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Poor hygiene horrible breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Urska

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was clean but obviously old, room was very hot, air conditioning and fan loud. Also poor bed and liud noises during night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Dining was convenient and quantuty was good. Will say food was a little bland. My only real complaint was the hill that gad to be negotiated wgen heading for the bus and the distance to the beach. Pool was nice. A hot tub would be a giod addition. When construction is done it will be even better.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keejay

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed my stay! Friendly staff
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

alessia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, kids and family friendly. Nice hotel, room and food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent service!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

kirandeep

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No air con, hard beds, no water in the room, windowless room for breakfast which was crowded in a small space, no clean table or even anyone to greet you. Lots of renovations going on, untidy and very basic accommodation. Friendly staff and nice pool area, albeit very small
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mena

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Great location, amazing view

The breakfast food options were good, staff were friendly and kept filling in the empty trays, it would have been better with English sausages and mushrooms. Very pleased with the fresh jalapeños and olives. The bed was high and comfortable with extra cushions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely quiet area of Malta , heratige
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

Family Holiday July 2025

Great base for Family holiday, everything you need only a short bus ride away gorgeous setting of St. Paul’s bay and small pool and bar area If prefer staying by the pool Stayed in two bed apartment on 4th floor there is a small lift but the kids preferred the stairs, apartment had everything you needed for family and fresh towels and housing keeping daily staff were helpful and friendly would highly recommend
View from our room
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025