Il Palazzin Hotel

Hotels
Independent
7.8 (101 reviews)
R Loria Street Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, spb08 , St. Paul's Bay , MT

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Free bicycles nearby
Parasailing nearby
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming and friendly staff
Nice pool area
Free harbour cruise
Cons:
Limited breakfast options for vegetarians

Categories

Cleanliness
6.94
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.41
The staff were very welcoming and friendly.
Location
8.45
Interesting location with access to the pool area.
Room Quality
7.9
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Amenities
8.43
The pool area and outdoor shower are nice amenities.
Value for Money
7.39
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
6.94
Breakfast options limited for vegetarian/non-pork eaters.
Overall Experience
7.91
A lovely touch with the free harbour cruise.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 04:37

Property Description

Discover a luxurious escape at Il Palazzin Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in the vibrant St. Paul's Bay.

Spa & Wellness Retreat
Indulge in relaxation with our pampering spa services, featuring rejuvenating massages and a sauna to unwind after a day of exploration.

Pools & Recreation
Take a dip in our outdoor or indoor pools, perfect for soaking up the sun or enjoying a refreshing swim any time of year.

Dining & Entertainment
Savor delicious meals at our restaurant, grab a casual snack at the café, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge. Room service and buffet breakfasts are available to cater to your needs.

Elevate your getaway experience by booking your stay today!

Important information:

  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MLA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 101 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 8.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 7.91
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Shin
8
Pros:

The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The pool area was also okay. They have an outdoor shower where you can rinse off before and after having a dip in the pool. It is situated at the front of the hotel, which I thought was interesting. I wish the breakfast had more options for vegetarian/non pork eaters. It would also be great if there was a fruit basket, rather than it being in a fruit salad. Although I must say their yoghurt was divine. The free harbour cruise was a lovely touch, as we could learn more about Malta in 90 minutes.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Dorne
10
Hidden Gem
Pros:

Second visit to this hotel and the welcome was wonderful to have such a friendly atmosphere.
The beds are hard so would recommend asking for a topper if thats what your comfort level is gauged to.
Rooms are fairly aound proofed but dont stop the noise of people walking past the door.

2024-10-13 via Nuitee
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Rumman partner
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff who were so warm and welcoming. The room itself was lovely and comfortable with lots of nice amenities. Situated in the Bugibba area where there is lots to do a short walk away, and lots of bus stops nearby to take us to different parts of Malta. A great stay!

2022-03-06 via Nuitee
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Bridget
6
What a shame
Pros:

The Hotel itself was fine. The food was adequate. It is a shame that building works are currently happening and that it meant the streets were dirty and bordered on dangerous. Not the Hotel's fault but it will soon be hemmed in by these buildings

2022-01-10 via Nuitee
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Sally partner
10
Pros:

Such a friendly hotel in a great location. Our room was really spacious, clean and cool considering we were there during August and it was really hot. It was great to have a fridge in the room. The breakfast was really good and staff were all friendly. We loved the multicultural and friendly vibe. It felt like a home from home!

2021-10-12 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
8
Pros:

Good location and cleanliness.
Very poor bar

2021-08-05 via Nuitee
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Ferenc
8
Pros:

Jó kis szálloda,kedves személyzet,finom ételek,ár-értékben nagyon jó,egy pici negítívum ,a pótágy nem a legkényelmesebb!

2021-07-19 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Extremely friendly and helpful staff. A lovely large room, but unfortunately not much of a view due to other high-rise buildings surrounding the property. The level of cleanliness was excellent, and all credit to the staff for keeping up the standards.
This hotel is in a quiet part of the town, away from all the hustle and bustle of the built-up areas, so it's nice and quiet. If you want the bars and restaurants, they are only a 10 minute walk away, as is the beach.

2021-07-16 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth
10
Very Good
Pros:

A very good service delivered by friendly and professional staff.
Comfortable rooms, decent breakfast buffet and excellent room service.

2020-08-15 via Nuitee
J
Jessica
8
Pros:

Had a lovley stay here last week. Decor a little dated and food not reallt to mt taste however i do believe they were offering a reduced menu in the current situation and im a very fussy eater.
Staff lovley and welcoming and the included boat trip around the harbour was fabulous as a frequent traveler to malta ot was nice to experience something new.
We stayed for 3 nights and moved onto a larger sea front hotel which cost considerably more however found with the current sitiation we were alot more comfortable in this hotel, they were not over crowded which easily enabled social distancing whilst still enjoying the facilities. Overall for the price at this time of year its fantastic value

2020-08-04 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
6
Pros:

My hotel experience with II Palazzin was okay. The beds were hard. I was not fond of the breakfast that was served. I can attribute this to having a different diet. There was the instance where I left the “do not disturb” sign on my door but when I return at the end of the day my room had been serviced anyway. The hotel is okay but I cannot say that I would stay at this establishment again nor would I recommend it to friends.

2020-03-14 via Nuitee
A
Alan
8
Good Hotel
Pros:

Good food spoilt by cold plates even though they had a plate warmer. Cold public areas. Staff very good

2020-03-09 via Nuitee
M
Mark
8
Nice Clean Hotel
Pros:

Second time staying at the hotel after visiting two years ago. It's in a good inland location, close to both Qawra and Buggiba seafronts, with the main bus station a few minutes walk away. Rooms are very clean and functional, well cleaned on a daily basis. Buffet style breakfast is good quality, and very well stocked and it has a lovely bar/TV lounge next door. The only problem was out of the hotel's control, which is a lot of building going on adjacent to the hotel. They start around 6am, but surprisingly, the noise didn't seem to be much of a problem. My first floor room was classed as sea view, and it did have a nice view of the sea. Sadly, if as it appears, they are adding higher floors to the construction, I don't think it will remain a sea view room once the building work is completed.

2019-12-10 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Our room was exactly like the photo in your site with a private balcony/terrace and coffee/tea service (that we didn't make use of as we don't like Nescafe). Dinner was excellent as was the very abundant breakfast.
What we did not like was the fact that the indoor pool closes at 6pm and as we checked in around that time we could not make use of this facility. So we were restricted only to our bedroom and the restaurant.

2019-11-05 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
8
Pros:

Lovely small hotel. Lots of building work going on in resort so early wake up.

2019-11-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler family
8
Pros:

Great hotel. Quiet part of Qawra, which can be hard to find. We went half board. A smaller selection than some places but fine for what we wanted. Great staff that were just there when you needed them. My only complaint is that the mattresses were so hard it was difficult to get a decent night's sleep. We loved the vacinity and quietness of the hotel. They do not off AI which keeps things this way. We had a fabulous week.

2019-11-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler partner
4
Pros:

There were building works all around the hotel which wasn’t mentioned when booking. Very noisy and all you could see was cranes! We booked a double room with sea view but were given two singles beds and views of building works instead. When we asked for a double room were told none were available. However, another couple asked for a double room and were given it. Very disappointed.

2019-11-02 via Nuitee
C
Cornelius
10
Pros:

Good hotel near public transport

2019-10-27 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
The staff really make the hotel
Pros:

Such a friendly hotel, Simon the manager kept in touch will me before I arrived and gave us a lovely room.

The staff just can’t do enough for you they really go out of their way to make it special

2019-10-25 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth
8
Great staff, pleasant hotel in Qwara
Pros:

Can certainly recommend hotel, staff excellent, friendly helpful & polite. Cleanliness spot on, bed linen changed everyday as well as towels, with the option to reuse & save policy.
Food buffet style, breakfast included in stay with plenty choice, sausage more hotdog type but bacon good and egg type changed everyday, continental meat & cheese, salad, fresh fruit & yogurt, croissants & Nutella yummy & they have HP sauce, if you ask.
Evening meal again buffet at an extra charge €10 great value. Options changed every night, soup, pasta dish & salads, plus 2 meat choices & 1 fish dish.... sometimes maybe not exactly as expected but good quality produce (lamb curry was more like a fruity stew...but lamb was delicious & tender) cake, fruit, cheese & crackers & ice cream/cream if you ask.
The only negative was the lack of sunny lounge areas, unfortunately, pool was in the shade majority of day... this is maybe a positive in the very very hot summer but not so good in October. There is a very small roof terrace with a few sun loungers but not pretty. The small indoor pool (4m x 4m & 1.2m deep) on the floor 6
There is building work around but this is a Malta wide issue, demolition of buildings completed, so dust not so much a problem but 2 cranes in view.
Overall, pleasant stay, great value for money, quiet location and excellent service from all members of staff

2019-10-17 via Nuitee