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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel in Mdina with 2 restaurants and pool bar

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In the heart of the historical district, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers a luxurious retreat with an outdoor pool and sun-kissed loungers. Guests rave about the helpful staff while savoring breakfast at one of two on-site restaurants or indulging in spa treatments like massages.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Pool bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Spa services
  • Babysitting
  • Airport shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Terrace

For families (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is AU$615
includes taxes & fees
22 Apr - 23 Apr

Why we love this property

Poolside perfection
Lounge in luxury at this seasonal outdoor pool area. Pool umbrellas provide shade while guests sip drinks from the poolside bar.
Luxury boutique charm
This elegant hotel blends boutique luxury with historic charm. Stylish decor and distinctive architecture create a refined atmosphere for discerning travellers.
Foodie heaven
Dive into culinary splendour at 2 restaurants or sip signature drinks at the bar. Continental breakfast and private dining for couples complete the experience.

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Porch)

Deluxe Room (Porch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace) | View from room

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Duplex (Room)

Basic Duplex (Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Duplex (Suite)

Duplex (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Living area

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Bastion Chateaux

Bastion Chateaux

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta, 1050

What's nearby

  • St. Paul's Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mdina Dungeons - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 32 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Crystal Palace (Is-Serkin) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Root 81 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Piazza Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Manouche - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux puts you within a 15-minute drive of Golden Bay and St. Johns Co - Cathedral. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and de Mondion One MICHELIN, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a poolside bar, a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Babysitting*
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No on-site parking
    • Free off-site parking nearby
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Biodegradable drinking straws
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Accessible airport shuttle

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages and Swedish massages.

Dining

De Mondion One MICHELIN – This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Reservations are required.
Trattoria A.D. 1530 – This restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)

Children & extra beds

  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for EUR 95.0 per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • The seasonal pool is open from June to September
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Also known as

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Malta/Mdina
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 40 per vehicle one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

Is there an on-site casino at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Oracle Casino (11-min drive) and Dragonara Casino (14-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux and nearby?

Have fun with activities such as horse riding, windsurfing and zip-lining, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway hire. Enjoy amenities such as a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness centre and spa services.

Are there restaurants at or near The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants.

What's the area around The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux like?

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is a short 2-minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral and 7 minutes' walk from Mdina Old City Gate.

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Reviews

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent and offered a magical view. (4 reviews)
  • The dining experience was fantastic with delicious food and exceptional service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Room in good order. Good food
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What a beautiful place. Large clean rooms. Breakfast with a magical view. The staff were all incredibly amazing. So lovely and generous with their time to ensure I had a fantastic stay and also make sure the rest of my stay in Malta would be memorable
Nerissa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff engagement and service was outstanding. The breakfast is excellent. Wonderful location inside the city walls.
Edward, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Friendly and attentive service and spotless rooms.
Edward, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This property is stunning and located in Mdina. Although the walled city is busy during the day, it is absolutely stunning and quiet at night. The staff at the hotel go above and beyond to ensure you have a great stay. Cannot recommend this property enough!
Sadaf, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a fantastic stay. We adored this property. The service was next level in a thoroughly authentic way.
Hermione, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Mdina

Beautiful historic building inside Mdina city walls. Super friendly and helpful staff
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful vibes throughout the building.
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and fabulous dining
Chantal, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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YUTA, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location and history of th wpalace
Anne, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Philippa, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed for our honeymoon as a special treat. The staff were friendly and welcoming, making our stay truly wonderful. We had an amazing time and would definitely choose to stay here again when we visit Malta. Thank you for the lovely memories!
a, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room, dining, breakfast and service all top quality.
STUART, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique building. Very friendly staff.
Stewart, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We had amazing room 11 - lived like Grand Dukes and Kings of the time - historic, super interesting and inspiring property.
Dalia, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Lovely historic hotel. Would advise receptionist not to argue with the guest on checkout......
Melissa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Truly beautiful hotel. Welcoming, warm staff. The small hotel and attention to service makes you feel as though you are guests in someone’s (fabulous) home. The food and restaurants were over the top amazing. The whole experience is worth every penny!
Adrienne, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with very professional and attentive staff.
Julian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We loved staying here, felt like we were stepping back in time and the staff and service was impeccable
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

5 star experience from start to finish. A stunning hotel in such an amazing location. Could not recommend more!
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property in all ways.
Hugh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had an excellent experience at the Xara Palace! The suite felt luxurious, and the bed gave me two wonderful nights of the best sleep I’ve had in a while. The staff and property was exceptional, Lara, Sara and Silvia the Manager thank you ladies for making my stay enjoyable. Truly appreciate it! 😃
Camargo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel

Superb service, excellent hotel and beautiful location
John, 3-night trip