Name: The Burrow Guest House
Address: The Burrow No 3 Sqaq No 4 Triq Santa Marija, Tarxien, TXN 1740, MT

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jul 2026

Murshid

Nice and cozy stay, great location, overall great experience.

10/10

Exceptional

07 May 2026

Julie

Everyone was extremely helpful and friendly. It was a really great experience. The woman who was there taking care of the guests was great. Highly recommend

8/10

Excellent

01 May 2024

Richard

Great spot

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

27 Apr 2024

Lindsey

Malta accommodation is expensive and this room is no exception. Stone walls and floors cold on the feet , duvet too thick for comfortable sleeping, but a fridge & coffee making facilities were good. Main problem was trying to get hot water to wash or shower. Finally fixed on the day I left. No shops nearby and evening meals either meant going to another village or eating at only one or two places. I wouldn't stay here again and it's definitely not a place for a family stay, in my opinion.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2023

Robert

The location is strategically placed between the airport and Valletta, essentially there is NO easy street parking available. I relied on the bus, routes from Valletta serving the area include No. 81, 82, 84 & 88 journey time 20-25 minutes approximately every 15-20 minutes. A 5-10 minute walk from the respective bus stop.

Check-in was welcoming, I was allocated Room 4, a single double bed with ensuite bathroom, each presented to a high cleaning standard. There was NO TV but the Wifi was good. The bed was comfortable.
Also for an extra €15 a contential breakfast was offered. Definitely stay again.

Business_and_leisure

4/10

Poor

20 Oct 2023

Andrzej

Wystrój rewelacyjny, ale na tym koniec...Mimo wykupionej rezerwacji online trzeba się prosić (telefonicznie) o dokonanie odbioru swojego pokoju, który był opłacony z góry. Pomimo wpisu o check in od 16-19 nie ma nikogo na miejscu. Sama rezerwacja nie wystarczy aby móc się zameldować - musisz przesyłać im foto dokumentów itd. Nie jest to żadnym standardem na Malcie. Obsługa nie miła. Następnego dnia w trakcie śniadania prawie na talerz została nam wręczona kartka do wypełnienia z danymi. Przy wyjeździe dla pani, która tam pracowała liczyło się tylko to, żeby oddać jej klucze i to jeszcze w czasie, gdy nie był czas wymeldowania (na korytarzu wychodząc ze śniadania chciała, żeby klucze zostały zwrócone). Pokój śmierdzący stęchlizną (dopiero jak otworzyliśmy okienko można było czymś oddychać), kosz w toalecie nie był opróżniony. \"Śniadanie\" przy stolikach, które nie były posprzątane. Ubogie (parę kromek chleba tostowego na wszystkich gości, mały serek pokrojony na 5 kawałków, 2 rodzaje wędliny w plasterkach) i niesmaczne. Ogólnie brak serdeczności i zainteresowania gośćmi.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2023

Joy

Nice INN

Shower is very tight and maid forgot to bring new set of towels the following day. Complimentary bottled water would have been nice too. Otherwise, it was a very nice inn conveniently located to a bus stop. Would stay again.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2023

Verified traveler

Lovely staff and wonderful stay!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2023

Athena

Quaint property, full of character. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would stay there again, and would definitely recommend

Business_and_leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

08 Jun 2023

Verified traveler

Where was the customer service???

Arrived early by bicycle on the ferry. Arrived at the place early and the owner’s daughter allowed us to leave our panniers and check in later.

Back later and the desk clerk checked us in and showed us where we could store our bikes. Everything seemed good. The room was comfortable and the wifi reception was good.

Later that night, the clerk came back and said that due to a clerical error, we had been allocated the wrong room and asked that we relocate. Stuff happens, so we moved.

The new room had no outside window and smelled badly of mildew and mould. And where was the wifi? The clerk apologized and said that they were trying to rectify the problem, but that would not happen until after we leave. Even the regular service was sporadic — at best. I have several clients that I need to be in contact with.

Then, the next day, the Clerk said that the owner told him that the bikes needed to be moved out to the front of the hotel and chained to a fence. Really? His daughter saw the bikes. No comment from her.

And, no direct communication from the owner! No apologies or rationale. Just rants at the clerk.

My recommendation — look elsewhere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2023

Phoebe

Cute place

The front door arrangement was paranoid and inconvenient in the extreme but the guesthouse once you managed to get in, was darling.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

08 Oct 2022

christine

Pros: closed by bus station and airport.
Cons: no tv, no 24/7 receptionist
We got there earlier so we just leave our luggage and came back at 4pm to check in. I noticed their is no soap, so we went out to buy one, I send the review to Expedia about not having soap the next day they provided soap and hair dryer which we appreciate.
Please be reminded that this property is a guesthouse no 24/7 receptionist, if you will be arriving late night or early in the morning make sure you have a clear communication to the management and you fully understand the instructions that will be provided to you. I booked a courtyard room with a king bed but I was given something else which is fine with us. We didn’t had a chance to have their breakfast because we woke up late, I don’t have any idea what kind of breakfast their serving. Over all our stay is satisfactory.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2022

John

The property was spotless , and very quiet .
The rooms were beautiful .

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

15 Sep 2022

Karen

HATED no staff at check in time to get in. My phone was acting up and I had to first get my cab driver to call the number posted by the door and step inside. Then I stepped inside (super cute) and hoped I could find a code for their WiFi because we were still not given the key (wanted a photo of our passport first)…. We searched for 10 minutes to find internet password and I finally had to knock on another guest’s door to request it from her. This is a very BAD way to start a trip with an otherwise nice property! Both the WiFi, and the request for passport photos SHOULD have been given at least 24 hours before arrival (we are SuperHosts with 4 rental properties ourselves). Also the place is VERY dark at night and it was challenging to navigate the many stairs at night….we had to walk 4 flights of stairs (to reach the room at the top which WAS very nice!!!) but needed lights too

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Tanya

The most gorgeous little place I ever did see!

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2022

Joseph

Very nice

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2022

Allison

Gorgeous boutique hotel. Staff were amazing - accommodated my very late arrival. Highly recommend.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

04 Oct 2019

Simon

Very nice and charming place with traditional Maltese character.
The only concern was that our antique bed developed a problem but I’m sure it was a bit of unlucky for us and owner will fix it for the next guests!
Great job with restoration! Highly recommend!

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

04 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

Warning about using hotels.com to book here

This was a total disaster for us and the guest house. We did not go due to illness. I informed hotels.com, they did not pass on the message, I contacted the place via a website which had their contact details etc on it. But the guest house still had not read it and expected us to turn up so email info how to get it. Very unlikely to use hotels.com to book this type of stay ever again.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Sep 2019

christine

Burrow Guest House

Very unique guest house with stone walls, large windows and atrium areas. The house is located in a residential area within walking distance of the Tarxien Temples, a very historic district. A little difficult to find but with the help of local resident, I eventually found the place. It’s located close to the airport so it is convenient place to stay for an early morning flight.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2019

Everette

Old world charm guesthouse in Tarxien area

This is a boutique family run bed and breakfast that has an old world charm. The rooms have air conditioning and wifi access. There is a tub and shower. There is no television. A bountiful breakfast is served and a packed breakfast is available for early check out. The facility has limited staff hours. If checking in after 7 PM, there is a surcharge, but a key drop is available; however bring a flashlight to see the key pad as there is no external lighting in that area. The guesthouse can be reached easily by bus from the airport with about 800 meters walk from the bus stop. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Old city area easy to reach by public transportation.

8/10

Excellent

11 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

This was a very unusual property with stone walls , modern bathrooms, lovely pictures & antique furniture.
Bed was comfy .
One light bulb not working & hairdryer plug broken.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2018

Ernesto

Beautiful hotel with good services and great staff!

8/10

Excellent

03 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

Tiny room, lovely bath

Checkin was great, considering our extremely late arrival. Staff very helpful. Room very small, mattress uncomfortable, only one plug point. Nice big bath with loads of hot water. No complimentary water! Good
breakfast, but very cramped area. Overall, excellent for overnight stay from the airport.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2018

Kathleen

Lovely Little Burrow!

Arrived very late at night to a surprise upgrade and greeted with a friendly, welcoming smile!! Everything was explained to me in detail and Igor made sure I was comfortably settled. I was absolutely enthralled by the renovation of the farmhouses and the darling Guesthouse it has become-a job very tastefully done!
Breakfast next morning was plentiful and delicious! WiFi was instant. Excellent location for my needs!

6/10

Pleasant

28 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

quiet location

clean hotel but lack of TV or ability to make a hot drink in the room was a let down

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2018

Svetlana

Very nice location. Exceptional staff who are ready to go an extra mile to help the guest. Clean rooms and bathrooms

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2018

Robin

Used for overnight stay

We stayed for one night on our way from the airport to our main hotel. The Burrow is a charming quaint building in Tarxien close to the Temples and Hypogeum. The staff were friendly and breakfast excellent. The room was a bit small but adequate for our one night stay. Will stay again if we need an overnight et in Malta.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jun 2018

Lydia

Romantic Burrows

We loved The Burrow. We called for an early check in and we're accommodated right away. The place is quiet, clean and has a romantic ambiance. The many narrow glass stairs to the room were very inconvenient especially since we had suitcases to carry up and down and the ceilings are very low resulting in my husband hurting the top of his head twice not once. Overall we loved it and would gladly go back there anytime we have an early flight to catch out of Malta because of its convenient proximity to the airport.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2018

Il

How exciting can it get. I was born down the street from the house 71 years ago! I am extatic over the stay my wife and had....it was a trip down memory in the most exquisite B & B I have experienced in my life. The property has been restored with an inducement of modern facilities compiled by the preservation of a 500 yr old building. We’ll done!! JW

8/10

Excellent

03 Jun 2018

Simone

Clean, tidy lovely staff.

8/10

Excellent

23 May 2018

Shawn

delightful stay in 400 year old home

had a brief but lovely stay at the Burrow House. A gorgeous 400 year old home that felt like staying in a castle. Room was immaculate and beautiful with access to a small rooftop terrace; perfect to enjoy a bottle of wine with the setting sun. There was ample choice for breakfast including meats, cheeses, yogurt, hard boiled eggs, tea, coffee and juices. Staff were great to hold our bags beyond checkout as we went out exploring. One hiccup was the lack of hot water in the shower but we never bothered to mention it. Wish we had been able to stay longer !

10/10

Exceptional

01 May 2018

Thomas

Absolutely beautiful room and common area.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Mar 2018

Edward

We \"dig\" the Burrow

We had an early flight out of Malta and looked for a place to stay close to the airport. Usually these properties are geared towards the business traveler; somewhat sterile and compact. The Burrow, while a 12 minute cab ride from the Malta airport, is neither sterile nor compact. We found the host, Chiara to be warm and welcoming, the room was large and even the bath was roomy. Chiara went out of her way to pack us a breakfast to go and arrange for a cab at 4:30am. Overall our stay at the Burrow was an outstanding experience and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2017

Michael

Cozy place to stay in a nice location.

I stayed at the Burrow for a total of 12 nights, and overall it was a very comfortable stay. A receptionist was on site upon my arrival at midday, and was ready to carry out all formalities even though I came unannounced, he was very friendly and welcoming. My room looked sizeable, neat, well decorated and with a medieval decor to it. There were plenty of places for personal belongings, it had a fully functioning AC and good lighting, and strong wifi. The en-suite bathroom was modernised and fulfilled all expectations.
Other facilities such as the dining room, a small courtyard, an office and the entrance living room area were all accessible at any time and felt like being in a genuine home and not a hotel. Privacy was always looked after and noise levels were minimal. Cleaning takes place daily in the late morning, and staff ensure rooms are cleaned whenever possible. Breakfast is from 8:30 to 10 am and is the usual self service scheme where you pick your ingredients and beverages. The Burrow always had staff in it, security is effective with several locked doors and CCTV all around and thus safety was not an issue. The location is excellent, close to local shops as well as public transport. I would recommend the Burrow to anyone who needs a comfortable and quiet place to stay in Malta.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

21 Jan 2017

Verified traveler

Bed and breakfast with character.

I have mixed feelings about my stay. I didn't like the location. It was a major inconvenience. I think other rooms in the hotel were probably really nice but I accidentally booked the shared bathroom and it was just way too small. There were no places to plug in a blue drier or hot iron with a mirror so getting ready was a nightmare. Also my room was attached to the kitchen so every morning I wake to guests eating a few feet from my head. It was also awkward pushing past people eating to try to take my shower or use the toilet. The manager was nice and attentive. However there was also confusion with my taxi to the airport as I advised the night before and nothing was booked. It took my taxi an hour to arrive and I felt late to the airport. Nice people, nice property but a few loose ends that need tightening.

8/10

Excellent

27 Sep 2016

Ann & Roger

Where to experience the real Malta!

We stayed at The Burrow for a week and loved the location.
It is in the centre of a residential area but has access to regular buses to the whole island, albeit via Valletta.
This suited us as we like to meet the residents of the places that we visit.
The Burrow is clean and well-furnished and with a continental breakfast was adequate for our kind of holiday.
Our 2nd floor, ensuite room had an outside are with a table and chairs where we sat to cool down in the evenings.
If you're looking for 5* luxury with amenities on the doorstep, it is not the place for you.
The nearest shops are 10 mins walk from the hotel and they are closed in the evening. There is a 24 hr cash-point 10 mins walk in the other direction.
There are no local restaurants, - we travelled by bus to the coast every evening for our dinner, - and were happy to do so. We recommend The Burrow to people who enjoy meeting people, walking and travelling by local buses.

6/10

Pleasant

14 Sep 2016

Alexis

Very kind staff & charming ...but......

This boutique hotel is one of a kind. Definitely not in an area with much going on, but convenient to airport and buses. The young man that works there was incredibly kind and did a great job, however the owner actually had the nerve to try and charge me a late check in fee. I had just booked the hotel 4 hours prior and had been traveling for 4 hours to get there and the fact that they actually thought to charge me for a late fee was absurd. It was 7:15 & I don't care if it was midnight.... I've never heard of such a thing. It really upset me and changed my view as I really felt they were trying to take advantage of me.

4/10

Poor

12 Sep 2016

Mature couple

Fussy interiors, scatty service

Our host Chiara was really friendly and very well meaning, however much of the time the only staff member was a pleasant overseas hospitality intern who had limited local knowledge.
The water was turned off by the government due to water shortages, and it would be expected that guests would be notified. Instead we had to struggle to find anyone to ask, it appeared some rooms had access to tank water, others not. No shower till the next day.
The 'rich' continental breakfast was ok, bland cheese, hard boiled eggs, supermarket pastries, a very crowded, over furnished room with guests awkwardly bumping into each other.
Our room, a suite, was dark, stuffy, under lit and over furnished. The bathroom was accessed from outside the room in a public space. We had to keep it locked so that other guests wouldn't use it, fumbling with old fashioned keys in the middle of the night.
It was frustrating that there did not seem to be any cafes, restaurants or shops nearby. There was no local map available pointing out local sights and amenities.
It was a great relief after 3 nights to move into a room in Valetta that was light bright, airy and convenient
Chiara tried very hard to be helpful when she was there, but it all seemed a little out of control.

8/10

Excellent

22 Aug 2016

Enda

Quirky B&B

Interesting house. No local shop to be seen but good there was an honesty box for cold drinks. Our room was No. 5, lovely .A very busy B&B. Only downside was cleaner telling us to pack and leave as she needed to clean! Owner apologised for us being \"kicked out\".

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2016

Nelly

Full of character

Something really special in a fairly residential area. Easy for public transport and quiet streets. We had the top room with a canopy bed, not the most comfortable I've had but lovely. Needs work on daily cleaning and supplies but was very clean when we arrived. Staff very friendly and helpful really enhancing the experience.

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2016

D

An interesting old restored building

If you want the sterile convenience of a modern chain hotel - this is not that. It is an interesting restored old stone house in a quiet urban area outside of Valletta. There are no local restaurants in the winter, and I suspect not many in summer, but Malta's brilliant public bus service means you can be in Valletta within 30 mins.

We were well looked after and welcomed but there are a few typically Maltese minor issues - the occasional wall socket or window that doesn't work etc. Plentiful hot water and the beds were fine. On our first night another visitor had chosen to extend their stay so we finished up in a room which was tiny and not ensuite. This was not a great start but the situation approved from there on.

We enjoyed our stay and would visit again but I'd insist on getting our booked room from the start next time!

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2015

Tom

Charming and welcoming local B & B\n

Due to a number of mishaps I arrived after midnight amidst much confusion. In spit of being very inconvenienced the owner and her daughter were very gracious and understanding

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2015

Helen

Great location and great hospitality

We only stayed one night here as we had an early flight and wanted to stay close to the airport. Chiara was very friendly and accommodating - we were leaving before breakfast so she made us a packed one we could take with us. The room was very comfortable with amazing air con! We used our last day to explore the Three Cities and Valletta. Chiara gave us some tips on what to do and where to park etc and we had a great last day. Would really recommend this B&B!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2015

Benjamin

Amazing Maltese Experience

Imagine a house full of Magic, Charm, Character and History. Add an amazing and very helpful and forthcoming Hotel Manager named Heather and you get a very unique experience, very off the beaten track of the commercial hotels. Me and my daughter stayed at the Burrow 6 nights and this was a very rewarding an memorable experience. Highly recommend it.

2/10

Poor

19 May 2015

Thobe

\"No room at the inn\"

we arrived at noon to book into our confirmed room. The location was difficult to spot as the foliage obscured the name. But the exterior , and interior, are gorgeous.
Despite having a confirmation 2 weeks prior, we were told that there was a confusion and that that day Expedia had let the host know about our booking, and there was no room for us.
The young person in charge was absolutely charming and offered us a single room with a bathroom downstairs. Sadly we are a mature couple and the single bed with a pull out was not appropriate.

The owner did not contact us but arranged for us to stay in a very modest room around the corner. The people at the new place were most welcoming, but there was a striking difference in the level for which we had paid.

Partner

4/10

Poor

04 May 2015

Mike

Renovated town house

Pleasant second floor room, but light for the room has no switch by the bed. Shower room works well, but only shower gel so hard to use after using the lavatory. Only single toilet roll, no spare over 3 days. No bin for rubbish or sanitary needs.
Breakfast - cereals, bread, apples, yoghurt, cheese, ham, 3 slices of cake for 4. Next day no cake, last day no fruit, cake nor yoghurt. Coffee usually not hot. No other fruit offered.

Staff had to come through our room to the roof top drying area.

2/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Eleonora

Truffa. Nonostante i continui solleciti la struttura non mi ha reso la caparra versata al momento del check in e non c'è modo di contattare la struttura e ricevere indietro il denaro versato a titolo di caparra. Non consigliata.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jul 2026

lisa

super séjour avec un personnel très agréable et souriant je recommande vivement !

Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2024

Jose Rodrigo

Chiara gentilissima, la Guest House è bellissima e per la mia esperienza posizione perfetta.