St. Julian's Bay Hotel

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

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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Below average: guests mention small/weak showers, hot rooms (especially upper floors), outdated decor in places, confusing layout/corridors and occasional poor balcony views for some rooms.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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parenti • couple • it
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Kumar • couple • in
7
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Darko • couple • mk
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Francesco • couple • it
5
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Nadica J • couple • mk
9
Pros:

The location is perfect. However, our room didn't have a view, so there was nothing special about it. It's simply a place to sleep in a good location.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Evette • couple • gb
10
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Marc • family_with_children • ad
6
Pros:

Personal fantàstic! L'habitació sorollosa. Molt bona localització

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • au
10
Stunning views.
Pros:

Perfectly located with easy access to public transport and restaurants.
We had a balcony with table and chairs and a stunning view of the bay. Highly recommend this hotel. Frieand helpful staff. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh towels. Most appreciated.
The public transport was affordable and reliable however the Hop on Hop off bus was not. We recommend using the public transport option.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Tomasz • family_with_children • pl
7
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Arjeta • extended_group • de
7
Pros:

Die Preis war okay

Cons:

Alles wäre kaputt und alt di Bett, die Tür, die wc die Bettwäsche 😔

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Lionel • couple • fr
8
Balluta Bay & downtown!
Pros:

L'emplacement, le confort de la chambre et le petit déjeuner à volonté

Cons:

La position rigide d'une employée qui demandait 45 euros/jour pour un changement de chambre équivalente avec vue sur la baie w

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Olaf • couple • pl
4
Bardzo prosty hotel bez udogodnień
Pros:

Lokalizacja ok, blisko sklepy i restauracje. Czysta pościel

Cons:

Zapach stęchlizny, niedbałe wykończenie wnętrza, tragicznie mały prysznic, problem z ustawieniem temperatury wody (albo wrzątek albo bardzo zimna)

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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parenti • couple • it
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • couple • de
7
Pros:

Die Lage im Zentrum und trotzdem am Wasser.

Cons:

Zimmer doch sehr spartanisch und das Frühstück war höchstens ok. Aber in Anbetracht des Preises in Ordnung.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Heg • solo_traveller • hu
6
Összességében megfelelt.
Pros:

Az elhelyezkedés és a kilátás kitűnő volt. A szálloda könnyen megközelíthető, a parton kiépített sétányon messze el lehet sétálni. Buszmegálló és SPAR a szálloda mellett van.

Cons:

A szűk, kicsi "erkélyen" egy foltos, nagy klíma-doboz volt, amitől nem lehetett mozdulni sem, A reggeli mindig ugyanaz volt, a minősége nem igazán megfelelő ("tescós" sajt, a legolcsóbb sonka, mindig hideg és ízetlen rántotta).

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
7
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • couple • be
7
De locatie zorgen dat deze accommodatie een goede prijs kwaliteit verhouding heeft, maar pas je verwachtingen van facili
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Verouderd

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Michele • couple • es
4
Una noche mediocre
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Limpieza, habitación muy pequeña, poco espacio la cama muy mala

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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James Andrew • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

The hotel is in an ideal setting overlooking the bay with plenty of cafe's & restaurants very close by.

Cons:

The shower is far too small. Also the water got far too hot and the controls very touch to appease the heat. The shower head holder is loose on the wall, and very dangerous as it hit me on the head. If your bringing any kids, make sure you check the shower head from falling.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Edina • couple • hu
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee