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2 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch served
A building facade with a central entrance, flanked by potted plants and a decorative balustrade.
A dining table set for two with a view of the countryside through a window.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • 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 Dungeons
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬
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A bedroom with a bed, a green sofa, a nightstand, a lamp, and a floral curtain.

Deluxe Room (Porch)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a small table, a mirror, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Room

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a small plant on each table.

Basic Duplex (Room)

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a round window with a view.

Duplex (Suite)

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

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A neatly made bed with a gold headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.

Presidential Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with two pillows, a wooden headboard, bedside tables with lamps, and a white railing.

Standard Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, and a round window with a view.

Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a bench, a chair, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bastion Chateaux

Bastion Chateaux

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

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 24-hour room service.
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 deep-tissue massages, sports massages, and Swedish 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
  • 11 minutes by car from Upper Barrakka Gardens and 12 minutes from Golden Bay
  • 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.
24-hour room service 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

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish 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
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

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 and collected at the property. Exemptions or reductions might apply. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 some solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 272 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 359 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Very friendly staff. Room in good order. Good food
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful hotel. Friendly and attentive service and spotless rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff engagement and service was outstanding. The breakfast is excellent. Wonderful location inside the city walls.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nerissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous staff. Lovely room making best use of a grand old building. Restaurant is exceptional too. Outstanding service and a very talented chef. If you stay here do not miss walking the ‘silent city’ in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sadaf

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing 5 night stay at the Xara Palace. Our room was beautiful, with a spectacular view, beautiful furnishings and artwork. The staff were very attentive and friendly making for a great experience during our entire visit. Highly recommended. Staying inside the Mdina walls was another unbelievable experience as the tourist crowds disappear at night and you can truly experience the‘Silent City’
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hermione

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a fantastic stay. We adored this property. The service was next level in a thoroughly authentic way.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful vibes throughout the building.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and history of th wpalace
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room, dining, breakfast and service all top quality.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YUTA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Top
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with very professional and attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

a

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique building. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dax

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, felt like we were stepping back in time and the staff and service was impeccable
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Superb hotel

Superb service, excellent hotel and beautiful location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing atmosphere, hotel feels like part of the Mdnina gate wonder
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property in all ways.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025