The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury hotel in Mdina with 2 restaurants and pool bar

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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
$347 nightly
The total price is $375
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees

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

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

Deluxe Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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
(3 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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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
  • Palazzo de Piro - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mdina Old City Gate - 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

  • ‪Crystal Palace (Is-Serkin) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fontanella Tea Garden - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Palazzo Gatto Murina Mdina Café - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Coogi's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Pastizzeria - ‬9 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 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

Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

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

Children

    • Babysitting*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • No onsite parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The restaurant offers exceptional dining experiences with delicious food, outstanding service, and a talented chef. (18 reviews)
  • Breakfast was excellent, with a wide variety of options and beautifully presented dishes. (8 reviews)
  • The hot tub offered a serene and romantic experience with stunning views of Malta. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing boutique hotel within the walls of Mdina. Very welcoming on arrival and made it clear they were there to help. We had a lovely room with a panoramic view and all the amenities you need. The fully served breakfast is fantastic. It was all beautifully presented with a wide variety - special mention to Lindsay who looked after us, she was brilliant. Our complete dining experience in De Mondian restaurant was exceptional! The hotel has a pool - not on site but a five min drive away (shuttle provided as & when) and we spent a very pleasant few hours there one afternoon away from the hustle and bustle. Fabulous couple of days at the end of our trip to Malta.
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10/10 Exceptional

Genuinely the best service we have ever experienced from a Hotel. From the minute we arrived we were made to feel so welcome. Dinner at The de Mondion was exceptional. Highly recommend staying in her to enjoy Mdina at night after the crowds leave.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing hotel with the best staff. I would definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Probably one of the nicest hotels I stayed at. Felt like a true palace. Staff and service were amazing as well.
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10/10 Exceptional

Overall, it was a very positive experience. Staff were very helpful and the breakfast was excellent. Moreover, even the in-room dining was very good. The room is very nice and spacious. One missing detail was the iron and ironing board.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was exceptional, especially with the excellent efforts to help arrange tours, transportation and wine tastings. More than anything (setting aside the excellent, unique, location and restaurant), the staff helpfulness was most appreciated.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful historic building in a quiet location once the day trippers had departed the town. Excellent, friendly and discrete service from well-informed staff. Our in room telephones were not working and were fixed the next day.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff are exceptionally to say the least- my only criticism is that Mdina can be done in a day- good to show how you can keep this brilliant hotel as a base for exploring Malta- although should have asked this before and the brilliant staff would have stepped up.
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10/10 Exceptional

This was a elegant experience start to finish. Highly recommend Xara Palace for first-class service.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful hotel. Friendly and attentive service and spotless rooms.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Room in good order. Good food
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff engagement and service was outstanding. The breakfast is excellent. Wonderful location inside the city walls.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and fabulous dining
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Room, dining, breakfast and service all top quality.
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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!
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel with very professional and attentive staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the location and history of th wpalace
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb hotel

Superb service, excellent hotel and beautiful location
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

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’
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10/10 Exceptional

Unique building. Very friendly staff.