Name: Xemxija Bay Hotel
Address: Ridott Street, Xemxija, St. Paul's Bay, SPB 4042, MT

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Malta · Malta

Ridott Street, XemxijaView location

50 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2026

Bhikhu

The staff were very helpful and polite. Room cleaned everyday. Just felt the pool was over crowded so had to swim in the bay just a few minutes walk from the hotel

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2026

Michael

Hotel staff were as nice and helpful as ever. However, a bit disappointed with the pool area. No supervision to stop diving and rough play, including several balls (not beach balls). Also, a lot of alcohol drinking (including glass bottles) in the pool itself.
Also, the pool water quality is not so good, and the water was murky most of the time.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jun 2026

Katherine

It was okay… the bathroom had a little mold and the a/c runs on schedule. For the price it’s okay.
Bus stop near by.

6/10

Pleasant

08 Jun 2026

Hazel

Location, pool and bar good. Accommodation had ripped chairs, shower had no sealant on the door, flooded, air conditioning was set at 24 degrees, hot, couldn’t alter it as it’s set and timed, kitchen items were sadly lacking, fridge had rust on the door, towels were not the best. Having said all that the chairs were replaced, shower sealed, air conditioning reset to 19 degrees so problems solved quickly but wondered why the accommodation had been passed for use.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 May 2026

Mitesh

Good option with good standard rooms if you're ok to \"commute\" to the attractions in and around St Paul's bay (or stick to the pool area all day), location has limited food options within walking distance. Room has a kitchen (upgraded maybe) with kettle, microwave, stove and sink but no tea or coffee is provided so bring some as prices will be inflated.

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 May 2026

Sandro

One star alone for having a kitchen in the room, no need for breakfast downstairs.
Pool view included view on the water down the road, also good

6/10

Pleasant

28 Apr 2026

Nicholas

Very average.

2/10

Poor

30 Mar 2026

Nancy Carolina

Televisión no working. Cold room and worst food ever

Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2026

GRAZYNA

Nice friendly staff, clean hotel, close to the bus station

Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Mar 2026

Stephen

Kitchen was great - TV worked well - lovely pool though too cold yet to swim
loved having the Coop shop around the corner for easy buying of a meal etc

Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Mar 2026

John

We had a fridge no microwave or stove also the it took us 4 days to figure out how the heating worked. Was told ocean view but looked over broken down houses at the back of the building you could see the ocean if you looked at the gap in the road

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Steven

All good.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Allan

Clean and perfect for us.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

01 Feb 2026

Najma Nagib

I booked a very basic room, I stayed from 29Jan to 1Feb 2026 (narrowly missing the storm that hit Malta the week before)
The automatic heating timer was no ideal, as it got very cold at night and the room was cold.
The breakfast was not worth it, would recommend to go to a local cafe that will be better and worth the price!
The location of the hotel is amazing, as soon as you leave you a greeted with an amazing view of the Mediterranean sea
Overall an Okay experience of the hotel, the staff were nice, (limited interactions with them)
I did not try the bar or other amenities of the hotel, (I want to go back to Malta again during May or September to truly experience the islands, I will book this hotel again (decent price) and review in the future

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2025

Denise

I was a great stay.

4/10

Poor

18 Nov 2025

Vikkie

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.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Nov 2025

mozes

Low quality. Same everyday.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

Richard

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.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

03 Nov 2025

Douglas

Yes

Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2025

Tamara Rose

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Amoni

Great stay

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Oct 2025

Christopher

Nice relaxing break. Close to bus stop with easy access to Valletta and other key sites. Nice pool.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2025

Gary

Property ok. Not alot to do near by

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

15 Oct 2025

David

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

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

14 Oct 2025

George

There was a distant view from the balcony .There was a small pool
Next to the main pool

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2025

Roy

Big room, with a mini kitchen inside, good bathroom, comfortable beds, nice pool with background music..
Well desiged ,good breakfast ..

Excellent!!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

01 Oct 2025

Nikolla

Poor hygiene horrible breakfast

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

28 Sep 2025

Urska

Room was clean but obviously old, room was very hot, air conditioning and fan loud. Also poor bed and liud noises during night.

Self

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2025

Laura

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.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Sep 2025

Keejay

Enjoyed my stay! Friendly staff

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

alessia

Amazing stay, kids and family friendly. Nice hotel, room and food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent service!

Leisure Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

16 Aug 2025

Simon

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

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

06 Aug 2025

Mena

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.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Rachel

Lovely quiet area of Malta , heratige

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2025

Jess

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

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

27 Jul 2025

Robin

Extremely basic family accommodation, it was ok at best for a 3 star and way below what you’d expect from an 8/10 ‘exceptional’ hotels.com ranking was fine but dated and nothing left for us , no tea / Coffee etc . Breakfast was ok but served in a windowless room with zero decor . FOH we’re arguing when we arrived . We got a puncture outside the hotel as the roads are just full of debris . It’s 3 star so This is not an 8/10 exceptional hotel .

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jul 2025

Tarean

We had a very good experience. The staff were so helpful and friendly. The room was spotlessly clean, the pool was so nice and I loved that there were umbrellas for shade. The balcony was a great addition. The beds could have been more comfortable but not bad. The A/C in the room was excellent

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2025

Ben

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2025

Verified traveler

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.

Partner

4/10

Poor

15 Jul 2025

Mark

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

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2025

Darren

Loved our stay at Xemxija Hotel. Had a self contained apartment. Staff were lovely and everything you need around or a short bus journey.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Jun 2025

Michelle

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.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jun 2025

Gabriel

It was great stay with nice pool, however checkin had an issue and it took a bit

10/10

Exceptional

08 Jun 2025

Jane

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!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2025

Anthony

An enjoyable stay. Property recently renovated. Quite a nice pool area too.. Recommended.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2025

Nimra

its a very good experiance with this hotel thisis the world best hotel

Business Self

2/10

Poor

27 May 2025

wayne

No bars open no restaurants run down and bed bugs

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2025

Mario

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!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2025

Karen

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!!

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

David

Het hotel is goed gelegen en een goeie uitvalbasis voor tal van interessante bestemmingen. Het personeel is zeer behulpzaam en maakt direct werk van eventuele problemen. Het interieur van onze kamer vertoonde hier en daar wat afgeleefde details maar werd in het algemeen proper onderhouden door de poetsdame. De muren zijn ook vrij dun zodat eventuele luidruchtige mede-toeristen kunnen storend zijn. Ook de gevel kan een likje verf gebruiken. Het zwembad wordt dagelijks onderhouden, daar is niets op aan te merken. De bediening in het aanpalende restaurant/bar is ook zeer vriendelijk. Er is over het algemeen altijd parkeerplaats vlakbij. De 'Roman Road' vlakbij is een aanrader op de reis te starten. Het hotel maakt algemeen een goede indruk.