Xemxija Bay Hotel

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

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Porto Azzurro Aparthotel welcomes families with its seasonal outdoor pool and separate children's pool for sunny day enjoyment. Guests can grab refreshments at the coffee shop, challenge each other in the arcade/game room, and stay connected with complimentary in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$63
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Twin Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Economy Twin Room (Inland)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Pool View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, Balcony, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room, Balcony (Inland)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Triple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

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

Triple Room, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony (Inland)

Highlights

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

Standard Quadruple Room, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Bay View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (Quadruple)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony, Pool View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Superior Penthouse, Terrace, Sea View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2025
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Bugibba Square - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bugibba Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Malta National Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪LOA - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rebekah’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Belleview Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tal-Puzzu - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Xemxija Bay Hotel

Family-friendly hotel located near Golden Bay with rooms renovated in 2025
A poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Xemxija Bay Hotel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and car hire on-site.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and books
  • A lift, a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 107 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping and phones

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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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room cot
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 cot

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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 1 October to 30 April:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the 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: from approximately EUR 10 for adults and from 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)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: EUR 15 per day

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 to 7:00 PM. The swimming pool is closed seasonally each year from October 1 until April 30.

How much does it cost to stay at Xemxija Bay Hotel?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Xemxija Bay Hotel on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$60.95, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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. Golden Bay is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Xemxija Bay Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 85 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

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

8/10 Good

Laura

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

2/10 Terrible

Nikolla

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

10/10 Excellent

Nimra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a very good experiance with this hotel thisis the world best hotel
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

It was great stay with nice pool, however checkin had an issue and it took a bit
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Tamara Rose

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

Wenzel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig eingerichtet und der Pool war ganz nett am Abend mal kurz hinein zu springen
Stayed 1 night 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

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

8/10 Good

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super genre Wieder
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lukas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
+ (Vorteile) Großer Pool mit vielen Liegemöglichkeiten, kleines Restaurant am Pool mit kleinen Snacks und kühlen Getränken. Großes Zimmer mit Balkon. Bushaltestelle in unmittelbarer Nähe zum Hotel, sehr gute Anbindung. - (Nachteile) Hotel ist sehr in die Jahre gekommen und hat Renovierungsstau. Die Türen knirschen, der Abfluss stinkt und das Reinigungsteam lässt ebenfalls zu wünschen übrig. Zimmer wurde zwar jeden Tag gereinigt, allerdings nur oberflächlich, sodass wir Würmer in der Dusche entdeckten. Auch die Bettwäsche war von Beginn an dreckig und wurde bei der „Reinigung“ einfach nur umgedreht. Wer englisches Frühstück mag, kann sich mit Bohnen, Speck und Eiern zufrieden geben. Ansonsten sollte man lieber auswärts frühstücken. Der Frühstücksraum besitzt keine Fenster sodass man sich eher wie in einer Abstellkammer fühlt. Der Pool schließt leider schon um 19:00 Uhr, sodass man nach einem Ausflug/Tagestrip leider nicht die Möglichkeit hat sich noch im Pool abzukühlen. Fazit: Hotel für einen Low-Budget Urlaub mit Pool und guter Anbindung jedoch stimmt hier das Preis-Leistungsverhältnis leider nicht
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keejay

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

10/10 Excellent

alessia

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

6/10 Okay

ANAIS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience in Xemxija Bay Hotel was in general grateful, I would say that the breakfast is quite repetitive, but in general, the hotel is OK if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Basilio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
La verdad q sin más,no repetiría.La calidad precio no van de la mano.Muy caro para lo q es.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Davide

un po’ vecchiotta, ma pulita e funzionale
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Na recepcii profesionálny prístup k hosťom, ochotný personál. Mínus kvalita jedla v reštaurácií pri bazéne
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Simon

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

6/10 Okay

Andres Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very friendly Hotel staff. Breakfast is ok. Great big Pool area. We Head a very small bedroom and a large suite, Both equipped with a kitchen and living area. Good for the first Night at reasonable Price.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mohamed

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rien tout et vieux je suis degouter hotel degeulasse
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel war okay für den Preis. Zimmer waren immer sauber und das Personal war sehr freundlich. Der Poolbereich war sehr schön. Das einzige was ich zu bemängeln habe, ist die veraltete Einrichtung und das Frühstück
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

King-Haï

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Bien situé, bon confort, grande piscine. Le seul point négatif est que vu l'équipement de cuisine et couverts sont quasi inexistants pour un apparthôtel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025