Xemxija Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Exterior detail
Lobby
Reception
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds, free WiFi

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 171
AED 187 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr

Room options

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Showing 21 of 21 rooms

Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Renovated in 2025
Sofa bed
  • 70 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Ridott St, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 4042

What's nearby

  • Xemxija Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bugibba Square - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Malta National Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 9 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • â€ȘCave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬5 min drive
  • â€ȘPitstop - Xemxija - ‬4 min walk
  • â€ȘLOA - ‬5 min drive
  • â€ȘKebab Factory Mellieha - ‬4 min drive
  • â€ȘDebbie's CafĂ© - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel located near Golden Bay with rooms renovated in 2025
A poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Xemxija Bay Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/game room.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 107 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

Languages

Czech, English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

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
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1995
  • Renovated guestrooms - March 2025
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

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
The property will be renovating from March 12 2025 to April 15 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Does Xemxija Bay Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–7:00 PM. The pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 to April 30.

Is Xemxija Bay Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Xemxija Bay Hotel located?

This family-friendly St. Paul's Bay hotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Xemxija Bay, Maltaqua, and St Paul's Island. Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 488 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 488 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 488 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 488 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 488 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Julie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If was a building site and it shouldn't be allowed to take bookings
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

Fantastic stay at Porto Azzurro

Room spacious and very clean, view from balcony on pool lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

RAY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very nice. The outdoor pool was clean but cool. The balcony was big enough to enjoy but the Roman Road was one of the highlights above the hotel! Cool beehives and old homes to explore in.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a nice stay
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good for one night

The hotel is a bit dated... all the facilities were closed yet they didn't mention it on the site. We had a huge balcony not facing the sun and a tiny room and the hot air system irritated me so we sat in the cold on the apartment. Overall it's ok but not somewhere I would have wanted to stay very long
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sumera

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked stuff and pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Abi

Liked: Room comfort

Served a purpose!

For the price the penthouse was really nice. The facilities are tired and it isnt the most accessibility friendly layout. The staff were ok, you have to leave your key at reception everytime you go out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A fantastic stay at Porto Azzurro Aparthotel

As previous stays, this stay was very pleasant. Staff very nice and helpful, room (actually we had an apartment) clean and very spacious. Pool also very nice. Only snag is that so far there is no pool bar.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie Meyers

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was great. Easy parking, good location. Rooms and pool were nice. We did the half board, and the dinner could have been better. The food options were okay, but the dessert was disappointing. Kids were excited about the soft serve machine but the ice cream was just watery sweet. I liked the dinner convenience, but the quality needs improvement.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Value, Great Staff & Beautiful Location

Great Staff and very welcoming with great explanations of how the hotel works, the room was great for the value and in good condition. The location of the hotel is close to the water and close to local transport to get around to other parts of the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Heather

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

Good value hotel

We had a very enjoyable stay. Room good size and clean. Friendly staff and good value for money. Pool area needs some TLC, sunbeds in need of replacement. But in all we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was run down dirty wasp nest ants and in the middle of nowhere
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Uros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only thing that I didnt like is that the property is lets say far away from a lot of things, overall the breakfast is ok, it can use more options. Staff is good.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay at Porto Azzurro

Room very clean, inside and outside pools ok. Catering facilities very limited since there was a shift in management.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed wasn’t comfortable. All other things were perfect
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Stephane

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

Nice penthouse with a view

The penthouse was great! Top floor overlooking the bay. All equipments were nice. The resort is a little old but well renovated. Staff members were nice and welcoming. The bed comfort is OK but not the best. Kitchen is nice and well equiped. We would have appreciated dishwashing liquid and something to wash the dishes. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Staff & service

Perfect base for traveling

The people on reception were very nice and helpful. Arrived late and was no bother at all. The apartments themselves were a decent size, just a bit dated but nothing too bad. We went before the season started so outdoor pool wasn't open. No problem though they had an indoor one. We just used it as a base and bis stop and shop just down the pathe from here.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

No pub No restaurant No pool.

This hotel had no bar and no restaurant open. This hotel was freezing. This hotels pool was closed and not open until May The porter opemed the bar for a couple of hours. But the beer was put of date absolute disgrace
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Hostel standard.

Absolutely nothing good to note. Air conditioning that sounds like a fire alarm, shower that dribbles water so cant actually use, bed sheets that are yellow, doors that dont lock. Genuinely shocked that this would even be given a 1 star ive stayed in better hostels as a kid !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Eszter

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We only got 2 small bodywash when the two of us stayed there for 3 nights. When we asked for more all we got were excuses and refusal. They want to get money for every little thing - the blue towel for using the pool, the adaptor... The bed was terribly uncomfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Alfred

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wrong, TV doesn't come with remote control, extra 10 euro for remote. Then it didn't work, when fixed only 2 channels and not good dirty rooms, stained sheets towels old and thorn ,reception desk don't care, never got a wakeup call, laundry done in the middle of walk way, very unhygienic someone should send the health department 😉. I will
Stayed 15 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Sibel

Liked: Cleanliness

Overcharged - would not go back

Hotel was ok, bit old but it's not worth the money we have paid. We were asked to pay 24 euros on top of what we paid because for some reason children age was not stated. Our booking was for 2 adults and 2 children but children age showed as 0 age, I don't know how as you can't really select 0, as 0 is for infant. Totaling the money we paid we could get much better hotel. Thee are no instructions how to get to the hotel, despite my request how it get there and for any directions nobody replied to my request. We had to take a taxi as we traveled in the evening. Receptionist was rude and only he was care about charging us extra for the kids, taxes. There was no remote control for the TV I guess you need to ask and who knows they would charge for that too. I would not recommend to friends and family and would not go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

guitteny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Tout Ă©tait bien Juste pour les prochains clients des couteaux qui coupent mieux mais c'est un dĂ©tail. Nous pensions avoir accĂšs Ă  une piscine couverte Ă©tant donnĂ© qu'Ă  cette pĂ©riode la piscine extĂ©rieure est fermĂ©e ce n'Ă©tait pas clair dans le descriptif. Donc aucune activitĂ© pour les enfants Ă  l'hĂŽtel. Nous avons certainement Ă©tĂ© surclassĂ© car je m'attendais Ă  un petit studio du coup vraiment satisfait par l'hĂ©bergement spacieux. La femme de mĂ©nage qui mettait des serviettes propres nous avons apprĂ©ciĂ©. La tv dans la chambre ne semblait pas fonctionnĂ©e et pas de chaĂźne en français dans le salon. Petit plus une personne Ă  l'accueil qui parlait un peu français. PrĂȘt d'un sĂšche cheveux car il n'y en avait pas dans la chambre et celui que nous avions emmenĂ© les prises ne correspondent pas avec les normes françaises ce qui nous a vraiment embĂȘtĂ©s pour charger nos tĂ©lĂ©phones. Il fallait acheter adaptateur Ă  l'accueil allrs que si cela avait Ă©tĂ© indiquĂ© clairement sur l'annonce nous aurions apportĂ© ce qu'il fallait car nous avons Ă  maison.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tomas

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024