The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux Hotel

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Description
Unique Palace of the 17th century hidden in the medieval town of Mdina, the old capital of Malta. Offers luxurious rooms with stunning views, excellent cuisine and a high level of service. Decorated with antique furniture and paintings, luxurious Parisian fabrics.
Renovated: 1999
Location: in the city of Mdina, near the entrance to the historic center of Mdina, just a few steps from museums and Roman villas, 11 km from Malta airport.
Consists of one building.
The hotel has 17 rooms.
Beach: public sandy beach, 5000 m from the hotel (3 coastline).
On the hotel territory: lift, terrace, outdoor swimming pool; parasols, deckchairs: free of charge, free wifi, free Parking, restaurant De Mondion (diet menus on request), café Trattoria AD 1530, car rentals, Luggage storage, Laundry service, conference hall, business centre
Attractions: sauna, fitness centre, massage, Bicycle rental, library
For children: cot on request free of charge
When you stay at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux in Mdina, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Golden Bay and Malta Experience. This luxury hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sliema Promenade and 8.5 mi (13.6 km) from St George's Beach.
Hotel opened in 1999.
The distance to the nearest airport is 11 km.
Policies and conditions
- Child Policies: Children of all ages are welcome at this property. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
- Cribs and Extra Beds: Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
- Breakfast: Continental Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the Hotel: Visa, DinersClub, AmericanExpress, MasterCard, JSB
- Check in time: 15:00. Check out time: 12:00.
Services and facilities
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour reception
- Elevator/lift
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Newspapers
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
- Bridal suite
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Family room
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Bathtub
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Bathrobe
- Linens
- Slippers
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Iron and board
- Ironing
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe-deposit box
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Iron
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Diet menu (on request)
- Breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Bike rental
- Hiking
- Sun Deck
- Parking
- Free parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
- Swimming pool
- Outdoor pool
- Seasonal outdoor swimming pool
- Pool facilities
- Beach/pool towels
- Event facilities
- Fax machine
- Conference Hall
- Windsurfing
- Diving
- Fitness facilities
- Gym
- Doctor
- Massage
- Sauna
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Babysitting and childcare
- Temperature control for staff
- Extra decontamination measures
- Temperature control for guests
- Personal protection equipment for guests
- Additional measures against COVID-19
The hotel is located on third line from the shore.
From the beach 5 km. The beach is public, sand.
Street view
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Reviews
Excellente rapport qualité !
Be sure to try Chef Clint’s Michelin starred cuisine in The De Mondion restaurant - incredible!
There are only 18 rooms in total, and each one is different. We chose a duplex suite, which is a bit inconvenient to go up and down the stairs, but fortunately the bathroom and bed are on the first floor. It can be said that this is an excellent choice for in-depth experience of the affluent life in ancient times.
Because it is in the ancient city, it is very convenient to visit. When you are tired, you can go back to the hotel to rest, which is very convenient.
The breakfast variety is very rich and the quality is excellent. It is a meal ordering system, but it is all free. There are also paid items, which is unnecessary. We chose to dine outdoors, which feels very good. The drinks in the mini bar in the room are free and replenished very promptly.
The rooftop restaurant is said to be a Michelin. On the first day of check-in, the front desk asked if I needed to book dinner. It is said to be very popular, but I didn't have time to try it.
The service staff is very enthusiastic and considerate, and they are responsive.
In short, it is a very good and high-quality hotel.
Negatives: The price doesn’t match the quality. I’ve stayed in many “high-end” places, and this is by far the worst. The rooms are outdated and lack intuitive design. I ordered room service, and it was terrible.
Positives: The location is excellent, the property is beautiful, and the views are amazing.
Overall: I would say it’s not worth the price, and there are probably better options available at a much better rate.
However few things could be improved…
Drinks offered on arrival never came ..
We popped for an upgrade with jacuzzi .. not worth it, as jacuzzi was like a chlorine bath ( not very inviting) or very attractive to use , honestly …
The bedroom next to restaurant , even if it’s Michelin star .. but noise from loud guests can be disturbing..
Otherwise it’s a unique property and must visit at least once !
My wife and I stayed for three nights this summer. This small hotel (just eighteen rooms), set in an old palace within the city walls of Mdina, is incredibly beautiful, the views from the rooms (pick one with a panoramic view, and don’t choose duplex if you can’t manage stairs) are superb, and the staff are wonderfully helpful and attentive.
The only disappointment for me was that after all the reviews, I was looking forward to treating my wife to a birthday meal at the hotel’s Michelin starred restaurant, but when we arrived, we learned this restaurant was fully booked for and indeed beyond our stay. The helpful staff booked us into local restaurants as an alternative, but it was naturally not quite the same.
Unless the hotel starts emailing people upon booking asking if they want to make reservations for their best restaurant (I imagine most guests will want them), I suggest you make your booking for this restaurant when you book your room. We will next time, and we will definitely be back.
Other than that, a quite wonderful stay, and I would like to thank all the staff and management for making it so. Highly recommended.
Frequently asked questions about The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
How much does it cost to stay at ?
The cost of living in depends on the date, rate, number of guests etc. Enter your dates to see prices.
Is it far from to the nearest beach?
It takes 75 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.
Which sights are located near ?
The nearest sights are: Rotunda of Mosta (3 km), Megalithic temple complex Mnajdra (7 km) and Hypogeum of Hal-Saflieni (9 km)
What are the check-in and check-out times at ?
Check-in at is possible from 15:00, check-out is until 12:00.
Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux have a swimming pool?
Yes, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux has a pool.
Are pets allowed at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?
No, pets are not allowed at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux.
Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux provide breakfast?
Yes, Guests staying at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux can enjoy breakfast during their stay. Breakfast option(s): Continental.
How to get from the closest airport to The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?
The closest airport is Malta International Airport, and it is about 20 mins from hotel by car (11.7 km).
What is the cancellation policy for The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux?
The cancellation policy for The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux varies depending on the type of room and booking conditions.
Does The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offer airport transfer services?
Yes, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers airport transportation for guests. We suggest you call ahead to confirm details.