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Below average: guests mention small/weak showers, hot rooms (especially upper floors), outdated decor in places, confusing layout/corridors and occasional poor balcony views for some rooms.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
G
Ginevra • couple • it
6
Pros:

La zona

Cons:

Non è come dalle foto, nella finestra del bagno aprivi e c’erano le tubature. Per il resto carino.
Mi aspettavo di meglio

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • cy
8
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Vincent Walshe • couple • ie
5
Pros:

Central location . Clean spot very friendly staff

Cons:

Noisy only 1 lift . Balcony extremely small and no room to sit on

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
R
Rosaleen • couple • ie
2
Pros:

The only thing I liked was touring the island

Cons:

Everything

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Dmitry Borodin • solo_traveller • ru
10
Отличный отель по классной цене
Pros:

Я бывал на Мальте 5 или 6 раз, каждый раз останавливаясь в недорогих отелях, далеко от центра Валетты. Этот отель, пожалуй, самый лучший из всех, что были!! Очень уютный, красивый, чистый и приятный для времяпровождения! Однозначно рекомендую!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ibrahim Musbah • solo_traveller • tr
3
Pros:

Location very good but the money too much for this room

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
Justė • couple • lt
7
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

There was no fridge in the room, the balcony is super small just for 1 chair

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Veronika Nóra • extended_group • hu
10
Pros:

Reggeli kiválò,bőséges választék

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Joseph • couple • fr
8
Pros:

Le lieu.

Cons:

À part parler l'anglais, aucun effort pour parler français, espagnol et italien du personnel de l'hôtel. Pas d'étagères dans les armoires. Le linge est mis au sol, désagréable.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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mark • couple • nz
3
the room did the job, for an overnight stay, but I wouldn't recommend it for longer.
Pros:

the location was great.

Cons:

the opening into the shower was a max of 14inches. really hard to get in and out!
The fridge was a old box type, and was just sitting on the floor.
All in all, we felt the room was a bit tired.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Louise • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Maja • extended_group • mk
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
M
Maja • extended_group • mk
10
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Hervé • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'emplacement.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Vincent Walshe • solo_traveller • ie
5
Pros:

Staff very friendly and helpful
Place was very clean
Breakfast was ok .

Cons:

Very loud between roads and buildingworks extremelyhard to get good sleep.. No balcony spaces because air-conditioning units on balcony floors.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Antony Johnson • family_with_children • ch
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room lighting was pretty bad and room was not as appear in photos

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • ie
5
Staff were lovely,location was good but no pool was a big let down!
Pros:

Good location!

Cons:

No pool or sun loungers

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
C
Chiara • extended_group • it
8
Complessivamente buon soggiorno, pochi servizi aggiuntivi ma buona posizione e personale cordiale
Pros:

Posizione e disponibilità del personale

Cons:

Bagno un po troppo piccolo rispetto alla dimensione della stanza doccia veramente stretta con difficoltà di muoversi all interno

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Giuseppe • couple • it
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • nl
5
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee