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Hotel Santana

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, a quick walk to Bugibba Square

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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Rooftop terrace
Front of property
Poolside bar
Economy Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hotel Santana offers a relaxing retreat with a rooftop terrace and seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can book Swedish massages or facials at the Indigo Wellness Centre spa, savor Mediterranean cuisine at The Moire for breakfast and dinner, and enjoy WiFi, a garden, and a library.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
Spa

Spa

Indigo Wellness Centre has some ways to help you decompress. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages and Swedish massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Treatment room
Indoor pool

Room options

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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room (Comfort Junior Suite)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Studio | Private kitchen | Electric kettle

Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Santana is in Qawra, a neighborhood in St. Paul's Bay. Bugibba Square and Hagar Qim are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Golden Sands Beach and Mellieha Bay. St. Paul's Cathedral and Fort St. Elmo are two other places to visit that come recommended. With scuba diving, snorkeling, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Triq il Maskli, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB1482

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bugibba Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 13 min drive - 6.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 46 min drive

About this property

Hotel Santana

Upscale hotel near Bugibba Square
Located close to Mellieha Bay and Golden Sands Beach, Hotel Santana provides a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Indulge in a massage, a facial, and a body wrap at Indigo Wellness Centre, the onsite spa. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine buffet restaurant, The Moire, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, meeting rooms, and massage treatment rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 252 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Castagna
  • The Moire

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 1 to August 31:
  • One of the swimming pools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

The seasonal pool will be open from May to October
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Hotel Santana
Hotel Santana St. Paul's Bay
Santana Hotel
Santana St. Paul's Bay
Hotel Santana Hotel
Hotel Santana St. Paul's Bay
Hotel Santana Hotel St. Paul's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Santana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from August 1 to August 31.

Is Hotel Santana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Santana?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santana?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santana?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Santana located?

Located in Qawra, this spa hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bugibba Square and within 6 mi (10 km) of Golden Sands Beach and St. Paul's Cathedral. Mellieha Bay and Fort St. Elmo are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Hotel Santana Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 829 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ivor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was good quality stay at a good price
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Not the best. Wouldnt stay here again.avergae. was clean and locaiton ok. Some good bits but overall not the best. Compare some other places
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Anamaria

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately we didn't realise the room we have booked it was very small (the door didn't open because of the bed, there was no space to walk around the bed). The bathroom was very small and damp, no balcony, only a small window. The window was pointing towards the inner garden terrace which had karaoke, loud music and loud conversations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money , all the staff very helpful, wide range of food available for breakfast to suit all
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast , great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

N

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

Great hotel and value for money

All the staff were excellent, extremely helpful, polite, friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. I used the indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and had 2 massages all very good. The food was excellent. The hotel was very clean everywhere, well maintained, i would definitely stay there again and recommend it to anyone. Well done a very enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Fantastic hotel, would like to go back in the summer to appreciate the hotels facilities more
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Henoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, facilities, breakfast and staff. Could do with an updated bathroom as looking a bit tired. Great price as out of season.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mrs.M F

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel, good location

Our third stay here and as good as previously. Although the bus station is so near and convenient the hotel is in a quiet location. Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Room had everything we needed. Particularly liked the room lighting. Often hotels have bedroom lighting too dim to read by. Reception staff very helpful.. Will stay again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Excellent, safe, clean and great location

We really enjoyed our stay at Santana. I came on my own with my 2 children and felt really safe. The hotel staff were friendly, breakfast was excellent and location was perfect for wandering around or getting buses.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price point.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Colin James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A nice well maintained hotel. We had hired a car so the free car park opposite was a bonus. Near to many restaurants, breakfast at the hotel was good. Roof top bathing area with a pool was super, if cold, just what you needed in the heat. Room was nice and clean but bed a bit hard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Massimo Valerio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice hotel. The zone would be beautiful, but for me they ruined the landscape by building too much.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Good breakfast, but a bit repetitive, no mushrooms or grilled tomatoes.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Whenever I visit Malta this is the only hotel I ever book. Over the years there have been many enhancements to the property and the Santana just keeps getting better and better. Staff are always friendly and the hotel is situated in the perfect spot to get to anywhere on the island with the bus station very close by. Last visit I got upgraded to an executive suite, so thank you Santana! :) Only one slight niggle, the linen and towels are the next thing to upgrade, they’re all a bit thin and worn. But overall, a brilliant place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Ian

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

Malta

room not ready on time, no electric sockets at side off bed, took nearly an hour to find us an extension lead to plug my husbands oxygen in, couldn't get a drink at happy hour, not enough staff, no proper queuing system, on the good side room large, clean and comfortable, staff pleasant, food in dining room good and outside happy hour getting a drink was okay and avalible staff attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lack of air conditioning surprising

Great location for the bus station and reastaurants nearby. The hotel is clean, staff friendly and the breakfast buffet has something for all tastes and food cultures. However, the lack of air condition meant that our room temperature was a constant 25 degrees which was way too warm for a comfortable night's sleep. With traffic noise and Saharan dust outside, sleeping with the balcony door open wasn't really an option. The hotel lent us a fan which helped somewhat but as a 4 star hotel we thought air conditioning came as standard but clearly not.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I checked out of here two days early to move to another hotel. My room had quite a few mosquitos, the air conditioning wasn’t available until the end of the month and my room was too warm to sleep comfortably. But not having any outlets on either side of the bed was the clincher for me because I use a CPAP machine to sleep. The staff tried hard to make it right by providing a power strip extension cord, and offered to spray the room to rid the mosquitos, but I simply wanted to find another place and enjoy some restful sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Malta connection

Arrived a little early as we were leaving from another hotel in a different part of Malta before arriving at the Santana, we were impressed with the outside appearance of the hotel until we tried to mount the stairs in the pouring rain, my husbands on crutches and although there is a ramp it was to steep and slick with the rain for him to use safely, after 5mins of struggling up the steps with 2 suitcases and helping my husband being watched by a staff member (no offer of help) I booked us in, as early was told we could put our luggage in storage and our room would be ready at 2pm, okay went into a lounge area for the football asked for keys at 2.15 not ready, seems a balcony had to be re-cleaned due to the rain!!, around 20mins later the receptionist arrived with keys, ground floor room lots of space, clean, tidy and disabled friendly, lifts to restaurant and indoor pool, buffet breakfast, plenty of and good selection, dining area better quality than others in the area, check out quick and easy and as going to a further hotel we were allowed to store luggage and watch the football, overall as this was a single nights stay we would book again for a longer period
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Ilaria Iole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

LAURENT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beau buffet à volonté et varié pour le repas du soir.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

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