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Gillieru Harbour Hotel

Property class: 4

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A pool area with lounge chairs and a view of the sea. - Gillieru Harbour Hotel (St. Paul's Bay)
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A marina with numerous boats docked, surrounded by buildings with balconies and a hilly backdrop. - Gillieru Harbour Hotel (St. Paul's Bay)
The entrance of Gillieru Harbour Hotel with a view of the sea and a balcony area. - Gillieru Harbour Hotel (St. Paul's Bay)
A balcony with a view of the sea and buildings. - Gillieru Harbour Hotel (St. Paul's Bay)
Located close to Bugibba Beach, Gillieru Harbour Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a library. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage, a body treatment, or aromatherapy at Soul Solutions Spa, the onsite spa. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Standard Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, wooden furniture, a small desk, and a view of buildings through a window.

Standard Room, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a large bed, a desk with a chair, a wardrobe, and a mirror.

Economy Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Economy Twin Room, Partial Sea View

A balcony with a view of a harbor, boats, and a distant coastline.

Economy Twin Room, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Sea View (with Spa Bath)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a vase with flowers, and a wall-mounted light.

Superior Double Room, Sea View (with Spa Bath)

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, City View (with Spa Bath)

A balcony with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a view of the cityscape.

Superior Double Room, City View (with Spa Bath)

  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Double Room, City View (with Spa Bath, Chapel View)

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a desk with a chair, and a television.

Superior Double Room, City View (with Spa Bath, Chapel View)

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Or Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located by the sea, Gillieru Harbour Hotel is in Bugibba, a neighborhood in St. Paul's Bay. Grand Harbour and Sliema Ferry are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bugibba Beach and Golden Bay. Mellieha Bay and Sliema Promenade are two other places to visit that come recommended. Water skiing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby. Visit our St. Paul's Bay travel guide
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Church Square, St. Paul's Bay, SPB 3256

What's nearby

  • A rocky coastline with clear turquoise waters and people on the cliff edge.
    Bugibba Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A sunset over a harbor with boats and a distant cityscape.
    Xemxija Bay
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A vintage blue sports car parked on a street with buildings in the background.
    The Malta Classic Car Collection
    3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Church of St Paul's Bonfire
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bugibba Square
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chris's Snack Bar
    5 min walk
  • Bognor
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    7 min walk
  • Pash And Jimmy Lunch Project
    4 min walk
  • Gelateria Capriccio
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 10.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1994
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 15 to June 1:
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of EUR 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 22 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

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Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately EUR 10.50 for adults and EUR 10.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Pet deposit: EUR 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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, debit cards, and cash
Long-term renters welcome
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property class

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Does Gillieru Harbour Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from September 15 to June 1.

Is Gillieru Harbour Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 22 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of EUR 50 per stay and a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Gillieru Harbour Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gillieru Harbour Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Gillieru Harbour Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of EUR 35 per vehicle applies.

Where is Gillieru Harbour Hotel located?

Located in Bugibba, this beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bugibba Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Golden Bay and Mellieha Bay. Sliema Promenade and Grand Harbour are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Gillieru Harbour Hotel Reviews

7.8

Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 153 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accomodation was amazing, great place to swim and explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gafun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, sea view from the balcony was amazing, they provided exactly what you expected. Blanket was thin but I think it was to accommodate the heat? Pool was out, but personally don’t think I would have had time for it with all the nice beaches around the country
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff and great location. Quiet area but still walkable to all the bars and shops in Bugibba.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Mini break

Another lovely stay in this nice hotel . I had a great room with two balconies overlooking the harbour . Very peaceful and tranquil. The staff are so friendly and helpful . Will definitely go back again 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Latoya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The views were spectacular and the locations extremely convenient... the breakfast was lights and worth the add on.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
2nd time we have stayed here. Staff are always so friendly and helpful which makes it a great place to stay. I do feel the rooms are a bit tired and could probably benefit for a freshen up. Other than that lovely place great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We only stayed for 1 night, and as we had a late check in,we literally just slept there. We paid 10.50€ for breakfast each which was fine, buffet style, plenty of choice, good value for money. Only thing i didnt like was the balcony was tiny , not all were, and as it was 1 night it didnt matter.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Lovely staff, amazing view, but not a quiet room.

A good place, a cool staff, but very small rooms, and the most important : we hear everything! Any sound from the corridor and from other rooms. I love the sea view, the balcony is great, i love the place... but it is impossible to me to stay somewhere so noisy...the first night I couldn't sleep because of a guy in the room next to us talking on phone from 10pm to 1am+, next night it was TV sound from two rooms. I don't understand how it is possible to enjoy a stay in these conditions. I Had to move to another hotel asap.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Probably the best location in St Paul’s bay. Just off the main busy tourist area. Lovely pool area, plenty of sun beds. Beds were comfy and balcony overlooking the pool and the bay. Breakfast was good, and plenty of it. As with all buffets a bit of pot luck as to how fresh the hot food was when you turn up. The only issue preventing me giving the hotel an outstanding review was the maintenance. Considering this was the start of the season it seems that little work had been done on maintenance. The pool floor was stained, the fence to the baby pool was rotten, the door to the shower was beginning to rot and the bedroom ceiling tiles were ill fitting Other than that it is a great hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, nice room and good locations
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bar closes at 9pm? Bar music came on at 6.30am in the morning? No air conditioning.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean good location and helpful staff
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clementine

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

Wonderful!

A nook of Paradise! Maltese hospitality at it's best!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ice hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ileri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natascha

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was OK. Free water in every floor to fill up your waterbottle.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Tranquil

I have stayed here many times and always feel welcome and cared for here . I had a lovely room with a beautiful view of the harbour and i liked how my balcony wasn't looked upon . The A C was very efficient and i had plenty of room considering i was a solo traveller 😊 lovely staff as always . I will definitely return👍
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Position right on the sea front
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Regina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was loud reggae music blasting at night. The room is next to a karaoke type bar where people were screaming.
Random people can just see into your room and where very noisy, I kept blinds closed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Definitly not more than 3 stars, it was ok but not more, they made the bed but did't cleaned the floor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Theodora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel has one of the best locations on the Island. On arrival it was a speedy check in and access to room. The staff pleasant and helpful. Rooms are clean with usual tea making facilities and filtered water machines available in corridor. Bathroom is disappointing, no shelves for towels or toiletries. The shower facility is inefficient. The large overhead shower is not practical for having a decent shower. Too high up so cannot be adjusted, needed descaling so was squirting water out of the cubicle. No shower mats. Seating facility in the reception is fine with an adjoining Cafe staffed by pleasant staff. Menu was a bit odd, scrambled egg on toast comes with a deluge of chickpeas! At the back of the hotel there is another restaurant. Only 1 visit for breakfast. A Continental breakfast laid out and a separate area-for cooked breakfast. In my opinion, not a hospitable way to have breakfast, a bit disjointed and not good value for money. Choice of bread was limited and no option for traditional Maltese fare -bread, pasties? etc. Bearing in mind this was April, the pool and area was not open, however it was sunny and warm - it would have been nice to sit/lie on a sun bed reading or just taking in the amazing view! Airport transfers were easily arranged here, prompt and reliable. Such potential, just needs a bit more thinking about guests’ comforts and enjoyment.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel has some good things and bad things, good is the location and not noisy ( except one night with load birthday party lasting till midnight). But the rooms are not great and charging 3 euros a night for safe and it’s tiny not attached to a wall, when most don’t charge now. Also spent most of holiday with poor cold showers with low water pressure. Took 4 complaints to get someone to respond. They need to sort water problems and better customer service. Also standard of painting in rooms is poor and basic furniture.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not really four star quality.

Although it has many good points the Gillieru cannot really call itself a 4* hotel. Yes the location is good, overlooking the picturesque St Pauls Bay and the staff are all very friendly, but the facilities are starting to look 'tired'. There is nothing majorly wrong but a few niggles lead to a less than perfect experience. The room air conditioning was very noisy and not very effective, leaving us to turn it off and sleep with the windows open, which lead to a lot of traffic noise late at night and early in the mornings. The quality of the linen varied widely, some days excellent some much less so. The shower outlet was very low, I am only 1.7m tall and it was below my head. The bathroom basin had several chips in it. Anyone staying here with a car, do not go out in it on Saturday night as it is next to impossible to find a parking space within a mile when you return.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Riccardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura obsoleta, siamo rimasti senza asciugacapelli tutto il primo giorno, dopo svariati solleciti sono venuti a darcene uno appena il giorno dopo. L'ultimo giorno siam dovuti andare via 10 minuti dall'inizio della colazione e nemmeno un caffè e un bicchiere d'acqua "ci hanno potuto dare" , caffè con la macchinetta. Non era neanche da preparare. Ah la colazione era pagata anche per questo giorno.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carl Johan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Trevligt och ok hotell fÜr priset. Inget extra men alltjämnt bra nivü.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025