Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

Tarona Guesthouse

2.0 star property
Guesthouse in St. Paul's Bay with a restaurant and a bar

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Tarona Guesthouse

Reception
Reception
Exterior detail
Reception
Superior Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated
Tarona Guesthouse is in the city center, perfect for exploring local attractions. The Malta Classic Car Collection is steps away. Guests can relax on the terrace with drinks from the bar. In-room WiFi and dry cleaning services add convenience to the stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 5 of 5 rooms

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Private Bathroom

Family Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Superior Room

Superior Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated

Superior Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Private Bathroom

Single Room, Private Bathroom | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar, individually decorated

Single Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Select Comfort bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
160, Triq Parti G. Callejja, Spb Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay

What's nearby

  • Bugibba Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 11 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Game Pub & Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Portobello - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Brothers Bulgarian restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Bar & Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chris's Snack Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Tarona Guesthouse

Guesthouse located in Bugibba
You can look forward to a library, a bar, and a restaurant at Tarona Guesthouse. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • ATM/banking services, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • A TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Select Comfort beds
  • Showers and shampoo
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and ceiling fans

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; ocean views

StiLLel Retreat

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 112 reviews
StiLLel Retreat

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 28 per room (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Tarona Guesthouse Guesthouse
Tarona Guesthouse St. Paul's Bay
Tarona Guesthouse Guesthouse St. Paul's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Tarona Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tarona Guesthouse?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Tarona Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Tarona Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 15 (subject to availability).

Does Tarona Guesthouse provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 28 per room applies.

Where is Tarona Guesthouse located?

Located in Bugibba, this guesthouse is within a 10-minute walk of Church of St Paul's Bonfire, Bugibba Square, and Bugibba Beach. Kennedy Grove and Salina National Park are also within 15 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Tarona Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the house. Very clean and in a quiet & safe location. Highly recommend for anyone especially solo travelers. Very close to the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Good communication and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

john

Liked: Amenities
The single is terrible no natural light and the room was terrible small.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value accommodation

The pricing is cheap and you get what you pay for regarding comfort. WiFi works fine. The reception desk is only open 5 hours a day.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for beach and dining. Has elevator. Very clean. Used the common kitchen area one day, has everything you need. Would stay again. Only note has to do with the AC, sometimes it shuts off but then it comes back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Naurimas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family one night

Stayed one day with family, location is good, not far away from bay. Shower cabin inside room, looks strange :) Breakfast was good, not big Swedish table and You will get hot sandwiches or pancakes (tasty).
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally the property was good. The staff were excellent and very helpful. Facilities were just adequate, the shower ran out of hot water after one person then you had to wait half an hour for the next person. Otherwise I was happy with my accommodation. The area Tarona house is in, is pleasant enough however you have to be careful as some dog owners are not diligent and think more of their pet than other human beings.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There is a little guest kitchen where you can cook breakfast or meals if you want to and our room had a fridge, kettle and mugs which was excellent. The water goes cold in the shower if you’re not quick though! A nice typical Maltese place to stay though. Near Buggiba and Qawra and right next to an excellent pizza place called Made In Sud and a fully stocked convenience store, 40 yards away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arkady

Floor was dirty and no hot water in the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

norm

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Partying and door slamming until 2 a.m.; partly the property’s fault as the doors do not close well and need to be forced. Everything else was bare bones, including the quality of the mattress. Had two nights booked but had to leave after one!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not recommended

Didn't like this place. Inexpensive, but still not worth it. Much fuzz with the manager, AC not working, generally worn down. Warm water for only one short shower before cold.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La receptionist Ivana è stata semplicemente super efficiente nelle richieste . Consigliatissimo.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Judith van der

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kamer was wel schoon. Alleen de drinkglazen en de waterkoker waren vies. Er was ook niks aanwezig om dit schoon te kunnen maken. In de familiekamer zat de douche in de slaapkamer, dus niet in een badkamer. Parkeren in de omgeving is een ramp. Het is zo vol dat wij na lang zoeken de auto op 15 minuten lopen hebben moeten parkeren. Buitendeur van het pand is 24/7 open. Dit zou met een code open moeten, maar bleek altijd open te zijn.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yazan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ich empfehle euch
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Scomodo e posto squallido andava via l'acqua all'improvviso non ci tornerei neanche se mi pagano
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

laetitia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jimi

Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Personale molto gentile e disponibile per consigli, posizione comoda per vicinanza al lungomare dove si trovano ristoranti e bar, oltre a varie fermate del bus con i quali si può raggiungere qualsiasi punto dell'isola. La nostra camera spaziosa ed adatta a 4 persone (2 adulti e 2 bambini) , ma consiglio un po' più di manutenzione. Manca la luce nella zona wc, separata da zona doccia e lavabo. In quest'ultima non c'è punto d'appoggio se non una piccola mensola. Disponibili phon e mini frigo con piccolo spazio congelatore, molto apprezzati. Adattatori non necessari. Pulizia sufficiente, ma si potrebbe fare di meglio, cambio asciugamani giornaliero su richiesta. Il rapporto qualità prezzo è adeguato, non mi aspettavo nulla di lussuoso, lo consiglio per chi non ha grandi aspettative e per chi come noi passa in camera solo il tempo necessario per doccia e riposo notturno. Ho trovato i letti comodi e l'ambiente silenzioso, abbiamo riposato bene. Basterebbe solo qualche accortezza in più. Grazie per l'ospitalità!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Un équipement sommaire

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Florence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bon sejour, dommage que la Climatisation ne fonctionne pas comme il faut. Reglé à 16 degré et du mal a rafraîchir la chambre. Petit dejeuner copieux et variés.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.