St. Julian's Bay Hotel

Hotels
7.3 (5557 reviews)
51, Censu Tabone Street, St Julians STJ 1217, Malta. , St Julian's , mt

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near transport, restaurants, waterfront)
Friendly, attentive staff (specific praise for Anastasia)
Daily housekeeping and generally clean rooms for many guests
Rooms with balconies and good sea/town views
Convenient access to public transport and nearby 24h supermarket
Cons:
Reports of musty smell and cockroaches in at least one room
No in-room fridge and unreliable Wi‑Fi
Weak/limited cold water and low shower pressure in some rooms
Elevator unreliable/slow; manual keys and confusing corridors
Noise at night and poor insulation for some rooms
Breakfast criticized for limited choice and hygiene issues by some guests
Perceived poor value/overpricing reported by a few guests

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Mixed: several guests note daily housekeeping and generally clean rooms, but there are serious cleanliness concerns reported (musty smell, cockroaches in wardrobe) that lower this score.
Service
9.2
Generally positive: multiple comments praise friendly, helpful staff (explicit thanks to Anastasia, staff described as very kind and attentive), though some operational issues (elevator) are noted separately.
Location
9.5
Very positive: many reviews highlight an excellent, central location with easy access to transport, restaurants, waterfront and good views from balconies.
Room Quality
5.8
Below average: guests mention small/weak showers, hot rooms (especially upper floors), outdated decor in places, confusing layout/corridors and occasional poor balcony views for some rooms.
Amenities
6.2
Mixed to weak: frequent complaints about missing in-room fridge, unreliable Wi‑Fi, problematic air conditioning and elevator behavior; some rooms/balconies and modern touches are appreciated.
Value for Money
6
Mixed: some guests felt the price was fair (including paying for breakfast), while others felt significantly overcharged and unhappy with refunds and pricing vs. experience.
Food and Beverage
6.7
Mixed: breakfast receives repeated mild criticism (limited choice, flies, lack of authenticity) though a number of guests found breakfast worth it or acceptable.
Overall Experience
9
Overall skewed positive due to standout location and consistently praised staff; however, notable negatives (cleanliness incidents, room/amenity problems, noise and elevator issues) temper some stays. The aggregate of frequent positive mentions on location/service yields a strong overall score.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-12 23:03

Property Description

St. Julian's Bay Hotel: A Seaside Gem

Spectacular Views: Nestled only 500 metres from the town centre, our hotel offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. Enjoy the picturesque scenery right from your room.

Modern Comforts: Our rooms are equipped with top-notch amenities including air conditioning, satellite flat-screen TV, a safe, and a work desk. Relax in style and comfort during your stay with us.

Vibrant Surroundings: Situated on the seafront promenade, Hotel St. Julian's Bay is surrounded by a variety of restaurants, with clubs and discos just a short 15-minute walk away in the lively Paceville area. Explore the vibrant nightlife and dining options just steps from our doors.

Ready to experience the beauty and excitement of St. Julian's Bay Hotel? Book your stay now and make unforgettable memories by the Mediterranean Sea.

Important information:

Please note that full payment of the booked stay is due on arrival. This does not apply to nonrefundable rates.

When booking a Non-Refundable Rate, please make sure that the name on the credit card used for the booking corresponds to the guest staying at the property. Otherwise, a third-party authorization by the cardholder must be submitted when booking. Please note that the credit card used for the booking must be shown at check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.3
Based on 5557 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 6.2
Value for Money: 6
Food and Beverage: 6.7
Overall Experience: 9
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Marco solo_traveller it
8
Pros:

Ottima posizione. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo.

Cons:

Box doccia dimensioni piccole.

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Mariusz couple pl
9
Bardzo dobra relacja ceny do jakości.
Pros:

Lokalizacja.

Cons:

-

2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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JIALU couple nl
8
2026-09-12 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller au
8
Pros:

Great location
Big room
Lovely views

Cons:

The staff not very knowledgeable.
As a hotel you are in tourism and should at least know your hotel and local area.
We found the people at the restaurant more knowledgeable.
We missed 2 uber pick-ups because your staff told us the wrong road to stand.

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Stefania couple it
8
Perfetto
Pros:

Abbastanza pulito stanze comode personale cordiale

Cons:

Non c’è il frigo bar in camera

2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Nastasja couple rs
3
2026-09-11 via Nuitee
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Urszula family_with_children pl
10
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Safa couple gb
10
i really liked ALINA. she was so lovely to us during our stay, and even upgraded us to super sea view. thank you alina !
Pros:

nice view

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Xristos couple gr
1
2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Dávid solo_traveller ro
9
Pros:

Elhelyezkedés

Cons:

Minőségibb-modernebb belső berendezést igényel, foltos törölközőt kaptunk egyszer

2026-09-10 via Nuitee
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Luana couple it
5
Ottima posizione ma pulizia inesistente. Inoltre le stanze sono vecchie e non curate. Polvere ovunque. Colazione con poc
Pros:

Posizione

Cons:

Pulizia

2026-09-09 via Nuitee
S
Solay extended_group se
5
Pros:

Lokationen

Cons:

Duscharna

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
M
Małgorzata couple pl
8
Pobyt uważam za bardzo udano stosunek jakości do ceny na plus. Miejsce na prawdę zyskuje poprzez swoją lokalizację. Pole
Pros:

Super lokalizacja przy samej plaży plus sklep czynny całą dobę. Dookoła mnóstwo restauracji, promenada oraz przystanek autobusowy. Obsługa hotelu bardzo miła pozwoliła po wymeldowaniu zostawić bagaże do wyjazdu na lotnisko.

Cons:

Jedynym minusem była klimatyzacja którą nie dało się regulować oraz dziwny zapach „wilgoci” w pokoju.

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
S
Sladjana couple rs
5
Nice staff and location, but really bad soundproofing that ruined our stay unfortunatelly
Pros:

The staff was really nice

Cons:

Non-existent soundproofing, we could hear absolutely everything that was going on on our floor, we could not sleep because it was too noisy

2026-09-08 via Nuitee
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Francescameropini solo_traveller it
6
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Giorgio couple it
10
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
J
Jagpreet solo_traveller gb
7
Great location and value for money. Tired looking hotel in need of a revamp but does the job.
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

We had a sea view room with balcony and our shower cubicle was very small.

2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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Anastasiia solo_traveller at
10
2026-09-07 via Nuitee
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YULIIA family_with_children ua
9
Pros:

Сніданок супер,постіль кожен день з рушниками змінювали,зупинка до аеропорт 2хв,безкоштовний вайфай,магазин з продуктами в сусідньому домі,море через дорогу,персонал приємний,цілодобова стійка реєстрації.

Cons:

Підлога була брудна в номері,1 раз був жучок на плитці в кухні,не має холодильника в номері.

2026-09-06 via Nuitee
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Jochen Max couple de
1
2026-09-05 via Nuitee