Xemxija Bay Hotel

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7.0
Pleasant
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Cleanliness

6.8

Room Comfort

6.6

Location

6.8

Service and Facilites

7.2

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Amoni
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10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Great stay
Christopher
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
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Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Nice relaxing break. Close to bus stop with easy access to Valletta and other key sites. Nice pool.
Gary
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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Property ok. Not alot to do near by
David
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6.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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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
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George
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8.0
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Reviewed 15 week(s) ago

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There was a distant view from the balcony .There was a small pool Next to the main pool
Roy
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10.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Big room, with a mini kitchen inside, good bathroom, comfortable beds, nice pool with background music.. Well desiged ,good breakfast .. Excellent!!
Nikolla
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Leisure with Partner
2.0
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Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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Poor hygiene horrible breakfast
Urska
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Reviewed 18 week(s) ago

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Room was clean but obviously old, room was very hot, air conditioning and fan loud. Also poor bed and liud noises during night.
Laura
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Leisure Family
8.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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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.
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Keejay
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Leisure Family
10.0
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Reviewed 19 week(s) ago

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Enjoyed my stay! Friendly staff
alessia
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Leisure Family
10.0
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Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

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Amazing stay, kids and family friendly. Nice hotel, room and food. Staff very helpful and friendly. Excellent service!
Simon
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Leisure with Children
4.0
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Reviewed 24 week(s) ago

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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
Mena
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Friends and Family
8.0
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Reviewed 25 week(s) ago

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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.
Rachel
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Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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Lovely quiet area of Malta , heratige
Jess
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10.0
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Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

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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
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Robin
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4.0
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Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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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 .
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Tarean
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Friends and Family
10.0
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Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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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
Ben
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6.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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.
Verified traveler
10.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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.
Mark
4.0
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Reviewed 28 week(s) ago

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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
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