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QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA

4.0 star property
Beach location and 2 outdoor pools

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Terrace/patio
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Sauna, steam room, deep-tissue massages
Daily breakfast for a fee
View from room
QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA sits in the heart of Qawra with ocean views from its three restaurants. Guests cool off in two outdoor pools with shade umbrellas or the indoor pool. The property includes a coffee shop/cafe and a spa featuring deep-tissue massages.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Double or Twin Room, Partial Sea View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double or Twin Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Terrace, Sea View | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Suite, Terrace, Sea View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite, Hot Tub

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 22 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located near the bay, QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA is in Qawra, a neighborhood in St. Paul's Bay. While the natural beauty of Golden Bay and St George's Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Gozo Ferry Terminal. Maltaqua and Palazzo Parisio & Gardens are also worth visiting. With snorkeling and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB1900

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bugibba Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Mellieha Bay - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zigumar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Nave Bistro - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seaside Kiosk - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Craftsman Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Monkey Gastropub - ‬1 min walk

About this property

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA

Upscale hotel located in Qawra
At QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA, you can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy ocean views at one of the 3 on-site restaurants. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with pool umbrellas
  • Breakfast (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • A 24-hour front desk, a water dispenser, and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 567 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Caffe Royale
  • Da'Vella
  • El Vagabundo
  • Tsubu

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 11 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per day

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
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

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Qawra Palace
Qawra Palace Hotel
Qawra Palace Hotel St. Paul's Bay
Qawra Palace St. Paul's Bay
Qawra Palace Hotel Malta
Qawra Palace St Pauls Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA have a pool?

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

Is QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA?

QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA located?

Located in Qawra, this beach hotel is within a 10-minute walk of The Malta Classic Car Collection, Oracle Casino, and Bugibba Beach. Bugibba Square and Kennedy Grove are also within 15 minutes.

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QAWRA Palace Resort & SPA Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 109 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 325 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel in a quiet location excellent helpful friendly staff. Food choices could be mordant varied but well worth the price we paid.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for family vacation , clean, good food and very friendly stuff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very nice. The staff was ready to help. Across the street from the ocean. Beautiful pools. Easy to catch a city bus
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was hreat like last uear when we went but Cocktails very disappointed not the best ..
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rashda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area is a great location and everthing very accessible. There is a mosque about 15min walk and halal food bout 10min walk. Views are great from the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Olasumbo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Customer service & staff are not doing a great service.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mellisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, conveniently located, clean. Wish they had tequila and the buffet was open later.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort all inclusive was the best choice for us . Pools were great . The staff we talked to and asked for assistance were very helpful. Easy check in with great reception staff. The resort facilities and restaurants including the buffet were very good The bar staff were all good . We were pleased to have been at this resort
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel great sea view from room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, clean and friendly environment, friendly staff, easy booking-in process and nicely equipped room.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for four nights prior to a cruise from Valletta, great location to explore Malta, most places are €12 in an Uber. Restaurant was great with food always hot and with a good selection. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

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

Relaxing stay

Our stay was excellent , food service and comfortable rooms and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

Great value, fabulous food.

Fantastic stay, exceeded our expectations, we will return, great value.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a really good stay at the Qawra. We’d been to Malta before and we preferred the buffet option this time compared to last time. We liked that the hotel provided an option to dine at a more fancier location on site. Hotel room was always clean and air con was working perfectly! Plenty of room to sunbathe and we enjoyed access to the sea from the hotel. Staff were friendly and accommodating. In terms of room for improvement, the hotel feels really dated on the insight. I think they are going through a renovation but it needs a lot of work to reflect its 4* rating. Considering our stay was during a very hot period, the general areas of the hotel were incredibly hot such as the lifts, the lobbies and in the corridors. It would benefit from having air con. So at times it was quite uncomfortable when going down to dinner etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The location was convenient to bus stations!!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Phillip

was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marinus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are clean and have a good bed. The rooftop swimming pool is 17 years and up. Which for us was a plus. Breakfast and dining options are great. A lot to choose of. On walking distance several things to see and do.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Rakesh

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I checked into my first room: The toilet flush didn't stop. The bed linen, pillows and duvets has an awful smell- almost like someone has urinated on them. Room service came immediately but the guy was very dismissive and said he couldn't smell anything: not a surprise as he was appropriately dressed in uniform and more like a painter. People walking around topless: I mentioned this to reception staff and they said there is a sign but they didn't have the courage to tell the customers not to walk around like that at reception. Also, there was a noise issue: the sea view portion of the hotel is nice, but the main central bit is like a run down council estate.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica Andrea

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It was a nice stay! We enjoyed it!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay and enjoy and food was good as well being vegetarian
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful seaview from my room as I requested. Great sized room and bathroom too. All very comfortable, fabulous shower. Convenient location for buses and restaurants.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely located to the beach front but large open pool outside and also rooftop pool, dinning is very good with number of options. More bars and restaraunts just across the road, as is also bus stop
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place was nice, rooms were good, plenty of sunbeds, we weren’t all inclusive, only breakfast which was ok and not really crowded even at busy periods, but not as good choice as some other similar all inclusive places I’ve stayed. Howe ver the beach was closed as there was a sewage overrun into it, which you could smell from the sunbeds, not really a problem for us as we just walked up the coast to go swimming but not great if you wanted a dip in the seanext to the sunbeds, the rooftop bar would have been ok. Not sure of this was a one off but they seemed quite prepared for it and obviously have no control over it happening as it’s outside their hotel, it’s just the overflow pipe is in the hotel bathing area. Rooftop is nice bult it’s a small pool for the number of people
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Qawra Palace Resort Malta

Decent restaurant with prompt & friendly service. Attentive staff & excellent value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had seaview room, which was lovely, but couldn’t have door open or sit on balcony for long as the road is very noisy. Hotel is very big. Food was good, but restaurant very overcrowded
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

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