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Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa

5.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and 2 outdoor pools

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Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa provides a peaceful getaway for families on Malta's coast. Guests can relax with treatments at the Ta Cenc Wellness Spa, grab drinks at the poolside bar, and dine at either of the two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Room service

Room options

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Classic Double or Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Double or Twin Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite (Bungalow) | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Studio Suite (Bungalow)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Studio Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Superior Studio Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Cenc Street, Sannat, Gozo, SNT 9049

What's nearby

  • Ta' Cenc - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mgarr ix-Xini - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Gozo Ferry Terminal - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 45 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Golden Bay - 53 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milano Moka - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪CFC (Crispy Flavoured Chicken) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Karamelli Brunch Cafe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa

Luxury family-friendly hotel by the sea
A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a poolside bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa. With a nearby private beach, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a facial, hydrotherapy, and aromatherapy at Ta Cenc Wellness Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy breakfast, dinner, and al fresco dining at the two on-site restaurants. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a hair salon.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Limo/town car service, express check-in, and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All 83 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Designer toiletries, bidets, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch HDTVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 4 km
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carrubo

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1971
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless 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 48 hours prior to arrival, 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 50.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 50 per room (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 50.0 per day

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
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; cash is not accepted
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
Property Registration Number 10907618

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
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility, and guests under 14 years old are only allowed in the swimming pool with adult supervision
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Cenc
Hotel Ta'
Hotel Ta' Cenc
Hotel Ta' Cenc Sannat
Ta' Cenc
Ta' Cenc Hotel
Ta' Cenc Sannat
Ta' Hotel
Hotel Ta' Cenc Island Of Gozo, Malta
Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa Hotel
Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa Sannat
Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa Hotel Sannat

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 50 per room applies.

Where is Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa located?

This family-friendly Sannat hotel is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ta' Cenc, Mgarr ix-Xini, and St Francis Church. Villa Rundle Gardens and Lunzjata Valley are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Hotel Ta' Cenc & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 67 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 199 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very relaxing and tranquil place. Just the perfect getaway to unwind from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Surely will visit again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Amenities
Quiet, comfortable and very polite and friendly staff. What's not to like?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bathroom needed updating.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel common area, garden grounds and pool areas are well kept. But the room is old and badly needs refurbishing. Area at the back of room is not well kept.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yann

Liked: Staff & service
Super hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noel

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

Amazing stay

Exceptional venue, staff & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Excellent, helpful and professional staff. Breakfast exceptional. A beautiful environment for a restful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Great summer stay

Great for a summer holiday! Our bungalow was overlooking the adult only pool so it was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked it all but have a couple of suggestions to improve it. Ban smoking in all outside eating areas; offer drinks when around the pools; provide a very small shop/area where you can buy essentials (eg sun cream, sun hat, cover up wrap etc); provide better tennis balls or option to buy new balls; the bar staff were under extreme pressure so provide more staff; quality of dinner could be improved a little although was decent value for money
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ta Cenc still has its unique style and relaxing atmosphere. There are designated areas for families and adults only. It most definitely is not a theme park!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Relaxing Stay

Very pleasant stay. Mattress was a bit softer than we are accustomed to, but the room was large and quite comfortable overall. Restaurant and bar service was friendly but inexperienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carmen

Liked: Amenities
Very clean and quiet. Food was excellent. Wish we had a walk-in shower.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Fabulous Ta-Cenc!

As fabulous as ever! We keep returning to our favourite hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great getaway in Gozo. Walking distance from the Ta Cenc cliffs which are a must see and views of Comino and Malta. Beautiful walks from this hotel and even the amazing Mgarr ix-Xini. The hotel itself is a haven, great spa with indoor outdoor pool. 2 other outdoor pools. restaurants, bars cool rooms. I would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A fabulous place to stay, the staff are so helpful and friendly while giving you enough space to enjoy the serene surroundings. The only drawback to the whole place are the en suite bathrooms which are tired and in my case had a shower that didn’t work well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Simply the best!

This is our favourite hotel in the world! It has recently been upgraded with beautiful gardens and redecorated bedrooms. Very comfy beds- I checked out the mattress to see if I can buy one- called Windsor but made in Malta! Another lovely stay with much use of the beautiful spa pool and lovely breakfasts outdoors by the carob tree, with very friendly cats as well! The best relaxing place ever…oh and great evening meals too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ta Cenc is a wonderful place to relax. In spite of stormy weather we had a great time; the spa pool is well heated and a lovely setting, and the food was excellent. We have been staying here for 8 years but never in the winter before. The experience was just as enjoyable as on a summer’s day. We’ll be back again in the spring! Ps we love the friendly cats!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall happy with our stay but…

We spent two nights at this wonderful property. Beautiful setting and hotel blends in nicely with the surrounding. We received a nice welcome when checking in but service throughout our stay was not what I would expect from a 5 star hotel. The breakfast was particularly uninspiring. The price per night was very reasonable so I would still recommend it based on the comfort and beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is well laid out, offering well maintained and comfortable areas for dining, swimming and exercise. Staff are well trained and are eager to assist. No issues there. However, the guest rooms are in need of some attention. Some of the issues we noticed: 1: Broken Tiles in the bathroom. 2: Room furniture shows signs of wear 3: Room air conditioning not operational 4: Bed mattress and pillows are in desperate need of replacement. Mattress is very soft, pillows are very flat. 5: Room TV is small; Remote control has electrical tape holding it together. 6: Toilet seat not entirely secure; shifts while in use 7: Bathtub is small and the bottom is curved (not flat), making it hard not to slip when taking a shower. 8: Could not determine how to use the room safe; no instructions provided. Respectfully, Rob Donald
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Matthias

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel does by far not meet the standard of a 5 star hotel. (we had to change room twice because of black hairs in the bed and pillows, clear lack of staff, beach unclean, locked inside the beach after 16H30 pm, shuttle service not existent). Nevertheless, the beach and nature surrounding the hotel is unique. Staff was very friendly and tried their best with the resource available to them. We will be looking for better alternatives in Gozo next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Daniele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I stayed at this hotel expecting a 5-star experience, but what I got was far from it. The room was not particularly clean, which is unacceptable for a hotel of this level. The minibar in our Junior Suite was completely empty, even though they took my credit card as a guarantee for any consumption. It’s hard to understand the logic behind that. Service was a disaster: the bar and pool areas were practically unattended. Worst of all, at the pool bar, I was refused a drink simply because I was wearing a bathrobe instead of regular clothes. When I politely asked for an explanation, the bar staff member didn’t even stop to talk to me — she just walked past and, without looking at me, said I had to be dressed. The attitude was rude and unprofessional. At check-in, I was handed a form and told to fill in my own details — again, not something I would ever expect from a supposedly high-end hotel. Overall, this place lacks the service, attention to detail, and professionalism you'd expect from a true 5-star hotel. I will not be returning, and I cannot recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Although rated 5 star, it was rather run down and in urgent need of refurbishment. Our room had a missing shelf in shower. but bathroom was generally in need of modernising as shower itself was still wirh cubicle. The worst thing was the broken and rusty ladder at the Lido. I cut myself against it and had to take a tetanus booster. The capsules of Nespresso machine in room were not the original but of an inferior brand. Breakfast was not typical of a 5 star hotel as it lacked good cheeses (only processed was available), there was no prosciutto crudo or genuine cakes.The general upkeep of the premises was also poor with the Maltese stone in all areas needing cleaning as it was no longer white and clean. At check out, we had to ask for receipt of payment, although it had already been taken from our card and we were not asked how our stay went.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon checkin I asked for a room upgrade seeing the hotel was pretty empty and the receptionist abruptly told me ‘I don’t give upgrades’ without even looking up at me. The room was very basic for the price I paid. Mattress were two singles joined together and all night we kept falling in the middle, which made them open up and had me sinking in the middle! No room service menu in the room, so I called for one and it never arrived! The sunbeds were so uncomfortable that the wooden frame would plunge in your back that it hurt to lay on them and they were filthy with no towels available to put on them. The breakfast was as basic as can be! We ordered some nibbles with our drinks and they never arrived either. I don’t know how this hotel is 5 star with such bad service and mediocre finishing as and ambience. Definitely not worth the $200 a night we paid! We left very disappointed for what was supposed to be a quick luxury weekend getaway, I definitely don’t recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
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