Skip to main content
Beginning of main content
4.5 out of 5

"Fabulous historic hotel in the grounds of Mdina. Comfortable and classy room with views accross Malta one side and a private terrace. Superb bathroo ... " More

By a verified traveller on Wed 13 Mar 2024

Enter dates to see availability

Duplex (Room)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Bastinon Suite, Annex Building)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Deluxe Room, View (Porch)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Executive Suite

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from St. Paul's Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus 2 restaurants and a 24-hour gym.

  • Free WiFi
  • Drinking and dining options include 2 restaurants, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bicycles to rent
  • 12 minutes by car from Golden Bay and 12 minutes from The Malta Classic Car Collection
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ratings based on 11 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.5 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Everyone (2) Couples (8) Family (1)
5 out of 5
Fabulous historic hotel in the grounds of Mdina. Comfortable and classy room with views accross Malta one side and a private terrace. Superb bathroom and pretty much everything you would need and expect. Excellent service from friendly and helpful staff.

Posted by on 13 Mar 2024

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

17 Mar 2024 by The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Management

Dear Andrew,Thank you for having taken the time to review our hotel.We are thrilled to read that you have experienced our hospitality and we are looking forward to welcoming you very soon in the future.Kind regards,

4 out of 5

Historic Malta at its best

This hotel has a fantastic location being in the heart of the Medaeval city of M'dina. The atmosphere is quiet and restful and the staff could not do more for you. The adjoining Trattoria has excellent food but we did not try the main restaurant for dinner due to the exhorbitant price. We had perhaps the cheapest room which had a mezzanine style bedroom reached by a spiral wooden staircase from the living area and bathroom below. The main problem from our point of view was that there was very little natural light and the room looked out onto the narrow street below. Other rooms however had a wonderful view over the countryside and some have a terrace and hot tub. Unfortunately the swimming pool was shut over the cooler months but there is a small gymnasium and sauna.

Posted by on 15 Apr 2016

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5

Site seeing

First visit to Malta. So rich in history, Xara perfect for exploring Mdina and Rabat catacombs.

Posted by on 7 Jan 2016

Was this review helpful to you?
4 out of 5

Nice hotel

Room was good, had the small duplex but was more than adequate. Comfy bed. Shame breakfast wasn't included in the price.

Posted by on 6 Dec 2015

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5

Perfect place to relax...

A fantastic small hotel tucked away in the silent city of Mdina - wwelcoming and friendly staff, a great restaurant with views over the Island to lift the spirits at breakfast and at dinner, and a comfortable and elegant place to stay.

Posted by on 14 Aug 2014

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5

Expensive but worth it

Wonderful stay in this superbly situated hotel in a magical walled town. Stunning room, excellent food and friendly helpful staff.

Posted by on 4 May 2014

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5
Wunderschönes 5 Sterne Boutique Hotel in den mittelalterlichen Stadtmauern von Mdina. Aufmerksames Personal und Sterne-Gastronomie. Wärmstens empfohlen!

Posted by on 20 Feb 2020

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

4 Mar 2020 by XaraPalaceGM

Thank you for your feedback following your recent stay with us at the Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. I appreciate your ratings on our facilities, we strive to offer an outstanding service to all our esteemed guests and I am puzzled about the fact that you compared to the hotel to a airport, and would like to apologize for this. Best regards, Tonio Aquilina General Manager

4 out of 5
Hôtel de charme, ancien, dans un endroit calme et reposant

Posted by on 16 Aug 2019

Was this review helpful to you?
Comment from Hotel Management

18 Aug 2019 by Hotel Management

Good morning, May I thank you for taking the time to provide us with such detailed feedback following your recent stay at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. As you might imagine, the feedback gained from our guests allows us to endeavour to strive for ways in which we continuously improve the service and experience offered. All guest comments are truly valuable to us, so that we deliver the experience we are known for. I was therefore delighted to read of the overall positive feedback you have been providing, and I will ensure that your comments will be shared with the necessary teams, who I am certain, will be pleased to read of your appreciation. Once again I thank you for your kind time and attention. I remain at your complete disposal for any further assistance or information you might require. In the meantime we sincerely look forward in having the pleasure of welcoming you once again at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux some time in the near future. Kind regards John Abela Assistant Front Office Manager

3 out of 5

Kein 5 Sterne Hotal

Das Hotel ist zwar sehr scön und alt, dies ist aber auch der Grund warum es an einigen Dingen im Zimmer fehlt. Das Bad bzw. die Dusche ist sehr schlicht und hat nicht wirklich den Standard eines 5 Sterne Hotels. Nach dem Duschen gab es Wasser im ganzen Badezimmer und es gab auch nicht genügend Warmwasser. Die Türen, um ins Zimmer zu gelangen waren sehr eng und klein und nicht wirklich Geräuschdicht. Wir waren gleich neben dem Aufzug und konnten jedes mal das Leuten hören, wenn der Aufzug in unserem Stockwerk stoppte. Ich war ein bisschen enttäuscht, ausgehend davon, dass es ein 5 Sterne Hotel sein sollte...

Posted by , from Zürich on 19 Dec 2016

Was this review helpful to you?
5 out of 5

L'étape à ne pas rater

Superbe hôtel dans une ville de rêve, avec en prime une excellente Trattoria. Un seul regret : n'avoir passé qu'une seule nuit !!!!!

Posted by on 25 Aug 2015

Was this review helpful to you?

About the The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Location Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta 1050

Property Features

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers its guests a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. This 5-star Mdina hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Mdina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • LCD television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Massage in room (surcharge)
  • Hairdryer available
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board available
  • Blackout curtains
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

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.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

  • Massages

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

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.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 95.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property uses solar energy

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. This property uses solar energy.

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Renewable energy source - solar
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately EUR 25 for adults and from EUR 25 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 40 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 95.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Xara Palace
  • Xara Palace Relais Chateaux
  • Xara Palace Relais Chateaux Hotel
  • Xara Palace Relais Chateaux Hotel Mdina
  • Xara Palace Relais Chateaux Mdina
  • Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina
  • Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel
  • Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Mdina
  • Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
  • The Xara Palace Relais And Chateaux
  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina
  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Malta/Mdina
  • The Xara Relais & Chateaux
  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel
  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Mdina
  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina

You should know

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

url importing http://www.ebookers.ie/Mdina-Hotels-The-Xara-Palace-Relais-&-Chateaux.h579563-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&
There was an error importing /Mdina-Hotels-The-Xara-Palace-Relais-&-Chateaux.h579563-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&, error: javax.servlet.jsp.JspTagException: 301 http://www.ebookers.ie/Mdina-Hotels-The-Xara-Palace-Relais-&-Chateaux.h579563-p2.Hotel-Reviews?rm1=a2&