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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux puts you within a 15-minute drive of Golden Bay and Malta Experience. 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 center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • 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
$403 nightly
The total price is $434
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Total with taxes and fees

Why we love this property

Foodie heaven
Dive into culinary splendor at 2 restaurants or sip signature drinks at the bar. Continental breakfast and private dining for couples complete the experience.
Poolside perfection
Lounge in luxury at this seasonal outdoor pool area. Pool umbrellas provide shade while guests sip drinks from the poolside bar.

Room options

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View all photos for Deluxe Room (Porch)

A bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a nightstand, a lamp, and a floral curtain.

Deluxe Room (Porch)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a table, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone, a mirror, a door leading to a bathroom, and a curtain.

Deluxe Suite

  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

A hot tub on a balcony with a view of the sunset over a cityscape.

Deluxe Suite, Jetted Tub (Terrace)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Basic Duplex (Room)

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

Basic Duplex (Room)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Duplex (Suite)

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

Duplex (Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Presidential Suite

A neatly made bed with white linens and a green upholstered headboard. There are two bedside tables with lamps and a small plant on one.

Presidential Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite

A hotel room with a dining area, a large window with a view of a historic building, and an air conditioning unit.

Executive Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

A rooftop terrace with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

Executive Suite, Terrace (Jacuzzi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Duplex Room

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

Standard Duplex Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Duplex Suite

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

Duplex Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Duplex Suite with Jacuzzi

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
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Bastion Chateaux

A room with a vintage green sofa, a bed with a white and blue bedspread, a large painting on the wall, and a patterned rug.

Bastion Chateaux

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

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About the neighborhood

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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 - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St Paul's Church & the Grotto of St Paul - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charles&Ron Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Square PAMA - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

  • The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux puts you within a 15-minute drive of Golden Bay and Malta Experience. 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 center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. Fellow travelers 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
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite 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

Traveling with children

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Ziplining nearby

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • 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 drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (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 onsite 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. Open select days.
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 check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.50 per person, per night, up to 15 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, 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.
Guests can rest easy knowing 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

Property class

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

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 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
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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel Mdina

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 to 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 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 onsite casino at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Dragonara Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

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

Have fun with activities like horseback riding, windsurfing, and ziplining, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours and segway rentals. Enjoy amenities like a seasonal outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services.

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

Yes, there are 2 onsite 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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