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51, Censu Tabone Street, St Julians STJ 1217, Malta., STJ 1017 St. Julianʼs, Malta
#54 of 58 hotels in St. Julianʼs
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1431 hotel reviews
7.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.6
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Comfort
7.5
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
7.2
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.8
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Free Wifi
7.5
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Reviewed: August 13, 2024
Jasmin
Germany3 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“You get everything you need for a week of holidays. It's 3 Stars, so don't expect luxury. But it is nice enough.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
- the elevator: way to slow and only one and very small - breakfast not good - bathroom tiny: couldn't even use the toilet properly and had to leave the shower door open
The staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean. Bed comfortable. View from balcony very nice. Location very convenient. Good AC in room.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 12, 2024
Lana
Serbia4 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Sea View and Balcony
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The closest beach is unfortunately not for swimming, so just a heads up. There are signs that say it’s not recommeded for swimming, however the lifeguards at the beach do not let anyone get in the water, something to do with their health organization who determined it is not safe to swim there.
Location was perfect and all of the staff from the house keepers to receptionsts were very kind, friendly and helpful. Rooms are okay, nothing special but it had everything one would need while on vacation. AC and WiFi worked just fine. There is a supermarket right next to the hotel and there is a lot of restaurants and cafes that are close to it as well.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 11, 2024
Ivanchous
Russia48 Reviews5 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
In my room there was no internet connection and this was really bad
Location is perfect and the staff was super!
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: August 10, 2024
Zamira
Tajikistan11 Reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Great place to chill out”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Room with Sea View and Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
I found a huge orange cockroach in the room, which made entire experience unpleasant
Location of the hotel is great, few minutes from the beach. Restaurants are on the sea side providing amazing coastal view.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: July 28, 2024
Maria
Australia9 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Reception leaves spare keys visible and if staff notice desk (such as periods during the night) anyone can geab them. I saw someone grab their own key late at night as there was no one at reception and they needed to get into room. Should lock up keys
Location was great. Close to transport too
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 27, 2024
Mkumbwa
Tanzania5 Reviews7.0“Good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
I wish bathrooms were bigger and have in-house restaurant/bar for 24 hours operation.
Location is very nice. Nice restaurants/bars around and good view.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 26, 2024
Irene
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Lovely hotel saved our bacon after the Carlton cancelled at the last minute!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Triple Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cleaners were good but did forget to top up supplies such as toilet rolls, tea bags and shampoo on a couple of days. . The lift was broken on arrival but fixed the next day. It did break again but was fixed the next day. The bathroom was very small and the sink water was brown but otherwise clean.
The reception staff were very friendly. Nice comfortable room with a beautiful view of Balluta Bay. We had towel art left on the bed which gave it a luxurious feel. There was a fridge containing three bottles of water but not sure if these were complimentary or left by previous guests. The Air conditioner worked well and was essential as it was very hot. The staff helped us get a taxi back to the airport at the end of the stay. The hotel also had free luggage storage. Would stay there again.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 25, 2024
Ahmed
Tunisia39 Reviews13 helpful votes8.0“Great location, good budget”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No parking options
Location
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 22, 2024
Helga
Croatia9 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The lift did not work at night, the linen did nor fit, kept coming off.
The location, the toiletteries.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 21, 2024
Claudia
Romania7 Reviews6.0“Compromise of excelent location versus poor cleaning, old hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The cleaning service was very bad. A bug was found in the bathroom and another one was spotted at the reception. In one of our rooms there was a strong smell of mold, even though there was no mold visible. The breakfast was of poor quality, with only a few options to eat. The bathroom was very small, with visibile signs of dampness.
The location was amazing, just in front of the beautiful Balutta Bay Beach. Had a bus station so close and a supermarket right at the entrance of the hotel.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 20, 2024
Josh
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Lovely staff, some misleading pictures so hotel wasn’t completely what we expected”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Misleading pictures doesn’t show the front of the hotel, it has 6 kiosk type businesses before you get to the hotel entrance that aren’t on the pictures or mentioned in description, it’s on a main road the nearest beach is a tiny bit of sand and it’s advised not to swim there, bathroom window opened to an area between our room and the next room and could definitely climb between the 2 rooms so wasn’t so secure.
Hotel was clean and room was cleaned daily, breakfast basic but nice but was the same options each day
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 18, 2024
Nastja
Slovenia1 review1 helpful vote7.0“All you need for a party holiday with friends.”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Our room didnt have the balcony. Definetly need that for smoking or drying bikinis and it just feels more spacious.
The location is amazing, the 24h reception is also great and always ready to help and it just feels better knowing there is always someone you can ask for help or suggestions… The room was cleaned daily and fresh towels daily. AC was also good.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 18, 2024
Tremaine
Italy4 Reviews8.0“Overall perfect location and the staff is great”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The room was kind of on the older side. The room key is an actual key so that that was inconvenient and the toilet is in a weird location that makes it uncomfortable to use the bathroom.
I loved the location of the hotel. very centrally located and easy to find. a grocery store right outside within 1 min and multiple bars/restaurants within 3 mins walking. the room is very big and the view of the bay is really nice to wake up and go to sleep to. The staff was extremely welcoming and very accommodating.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: July 15, 2024
Lisa
Ireland8 Reviews4 helpful votes6.0“Room’s different to what was advertised. A bit disappointed. Did have a great view. Staff were good . Good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Sea View and Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Needs updated. Bathrooms need attention. Dirty old toilet brush . Rooms badly painted . Stains on the quilts .
Good location . Breakfast was nice. Staff were friendly.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 11, 2024
Cecile
United Kingdom15 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Great location”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A bit noisy in the evening
Amazing location, close to the restaurants, bus stop and food shop.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Patsy
United Kingdom5 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Fabulous location with great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Check in is 3pm (which is common) but did feel quite late in the day. Personally, I didn’t love the breakfast and I didn’t think it quite justified the price, however we were able to get something each morning.
The location, if you’re after a buzz of people, restaurants, beach access and communal pool, is great. I liked that it was a small hotel, it wasn’t crowded and the staff were excellent.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: July 8, 2024
Dzundza
Ukraine5 Reviews8.0“Nice place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room with Sea View and Balcony
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nice place to stay
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 30, 2024
Athanasios
Sweden7 Reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Great sea view but unconvinient toilet.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The toilet seat was placed so close to the sink that it made its use inconvenient. For those who like to sleep in total darknes the curtains can be a problem since light comes around them.
The location was good. There is a small grocery store under the hotel. There is even a bus stop just under the hotel. The sea view was nice. The guy in the reception (Daniel) was so nice and helpful.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 27, 2024
Melanie
United Kingdom32 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“Overall good stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No toilets in main reception
Location
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 25, 2024
Antony
United Kingdom17 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0“Good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room with Sea View and Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very loud at night
Lovely view and hotel
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 17, 2024
Thomas
United States2 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Standard Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Wifi terrible
Great Location, rooms are nice
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 11, 2024
Saima
United Kingdom1 review7.0“It was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Economy Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The water from taps were coming out yellow, it was dirty so had to keep it on until I saw clean water and there was no fridge in my room
It was clean and friendly staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 7, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom2 Reviews7.0“Good location, friendly staff, bad WiFi. The elevator takes way too long to arrive.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room was dated and did not feel like it was worth the money.
Great staff, good location.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: May 30, 2024
Adamkehoe73
United Kingdom9 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Brilliant Stay at St.Julian's Bay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Economy Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
A mini fridge in the room, re-positioning of the shower tap as it made the shower difficult to use, and clear directions to use the sink tap. Hot was left to right, and cold was right to left, but it was displayed the other way around on the tap, so it was confusing. The shower was very small, and the bathroom didn't have an air vent for distributing the warm/hot air out after shower use.
I liked the air conditioning, the amenities in the hotel, and the location. It was easy to find the bus and to reach the hotel from the airport (X1 to Miller, a 20-minute walk). Housekeeping was fantastic at this hotel, and the bed was super comfy. The reception staff were excellent; even when I had a problem with the safe, maintenance immediately came.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Guillaume
France2 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The matress was a bit weak for 90+kg person.
Hôtel based on a good place. Employees very helpfull. Close to the corniche and bus station.
Stayed in May 2024
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