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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

5.0 star property
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2 restaurants, breakfast served
Deluxe Room
Executive Suite | Living area
Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 5 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bastion Chateaux | Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Misrah il-kunsill, Mdina, Malta, 1050
  • Place, St. Paul's Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mdina Old City Gate
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬
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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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
(6 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)
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • 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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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

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Presidential Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Bastion Chateaux

Bastion Chateaux

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

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Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Duplex Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Suite With View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Suite Terrace Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2

Bastion Chateaux

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Panoramic View

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour fitness center
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, spa services, and a seasonal outdoor pool.
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. This Mdina hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us 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 Mdina Dungeons. 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym and bike rentals
  • 12 minutes by car from Golden Bay and 13 minutes from Malta Experience
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers its guests a 24-hour fitness center 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.

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Relais & Chateaux.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 25 for adults and EUR 25 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • de Mondion One MICHELIN
  • Trattoria A.D. 1530

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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: approximately EUR 25 for adults and 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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

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

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 60 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 336 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in Mdina

Beautiful historic building inside Mdina city walls. Super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Far From 5 Star

When we arrived, we were asked to wait in the lobby and were brought a drink. We weren’t sure what caused the delay as we arrive nearly an hour after check in. Once ready to go to the room, there was no bellhop to assist with our luggage and were shown the original room we booked. We were told by reception that there was a room with a balcony and jacuzzi available for a paid upgrade. We asked to look at it because there was a smell in the original room. We decided to pay for the upgrade, but truly wish we had not and just moved hotels. We were in a Deluxe Suite with jacuzzi, but had to deal with small bugs in the bathroom (pictured) and pigeon feces all over the top balcony. The mattress is quite dated and had a large indentation in it from so many guests sleeping there. The tiles on the rooftop balcony were not secured and were wobbly. On our 2nd night, the wardrobe light stopped working and that’s when we discovered that it was a magnetic rechargeable strip light. We attempted to go to breakfast twice during our stay, yet we were unable to find anyone in the restaurant on both instances. Ultimately, with the bugs, fences and lack of service, we felt that this was far from a 5-star hotel. We had moved from another 5-star hotel in Valletta, which was impeccable. During our stay there, we were going out and about and were not arriving back at the hotel until 18:00-19:00. Had we actually been exploring around Mdina, we certainly would have moved hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

louise

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camargo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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! 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kersten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a special night at xara palace - I was able to get an upgrade for my room and am so grateful. The room had a beautiful private balcony and hot tub overlooking Malta, which is an experience that I will never forget. Staff were wonderful and accommodating. The pool is a few minutes away in the car - the hotel provide a lovely driver as a when you wish to use this facility. Staying in the silent city of Mdina was a way to truly capture the essence of this special place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely historic hotel. Would advise receptionist not to argue with the guest on checkout......
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and history of th wpalace
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful two night stay at the Xara Palace. We were offered an upgrade (paid for) the the Presidential Suite on arrival - it was 100% worth it. The space was fabulous, wonderful bathroom and lounge area. The hotel has a private, secluded feel. The pool (5mins drive) is extremely relaxing, wonderful service from Noor and Izor who drove us there each day. Would recommend a drink on the terrace if possible, the champagne trolley is fantastic. We ate in the Trattoria (definitely recommend) and explore local restaurants in Rabat too. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa Jones

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Duplex stairs is not safe Put more light along the stairs
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing room 11 - lived like Grand Dukes and Kings of the time - historic, super interesting and inspiring property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place and fabulous dining
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

erin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful. Very clean. Comfortable bed and room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfection, personified. History and excellence combined. Incredible surroundings, stunning interiors and view, together with exquisite customer service - all the little details are always covered. Be sure to try Chef Clint’s Michelin starred cuisine in The De Mondion restaurant - incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ghislaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was excellent and very welcoming. We liked all the history that we learned about the area with activities that were available to us to do so. The Xara Palace is nice but not as spectacular as what we see all over Malta. I think a bit of a revamping could be useful. All in all a very good place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want it all, this is the place in Malta

Exceptional hotel, worth every penny. Staff was attentive, helped with arrival logistics, and booked us two dinners. The hotel's Michelin restaurant was one of the best meals of our lives, and we've sampled some of the best. Authentic Maltese meal and wine pairing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard Talbot

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, elegant and steeped in history and class in every corner. It’s so easy to boast about service and engagement, it’s a whole different thing to do it. Well done, you do it with commitment to go the extra mile as a team day and naturally.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joosung

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

5 star experience from start to finish. A stunning hotel in such an amazing location. Could not recommend more!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Imogen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025