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More about how we rate our propertiesThe Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
How do we rate a property?
We rate all our hotels, resorts, and lodges using our own bespoke grading system. We'll only invite a property into our collection once it's been assessed by one of our specialists. If it doesn't impress us, it doesn't make the cut.
From the quality of the food served in the restaurant to the amenities offered in each bedroom, we carefully rate each property to make sure it meets our high expectations.
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- Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
- Late check-out upon request, when available
- Complimentary bottle of wine
- Welcome refreshment at check-in
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available
- Complimentary breakfast for two
- $25 USD food or beverage credit
- Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available
- Late check-out upon request, when available
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Why we love it
- Former Palace—a restored 17th century palace
- Mediterranean Flavors—savor the taste of local produce and ingredients
- Dining Choice—three different dining venues and al fresco service
- Function Capacity—room for 500 guests at functions/weddings
- Historic Location—in Mdina, a medieval fortress city
About This Hotel
The question isn't why stay at The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux, perched on a hilltop on the island of Malta and surrounded by the ancient fortifications of Mdina. It's why not.
The palace's outer shell may be old, but the amenities sure aren't. Free wireless internet is available in most rooms and public areas, while a mini gym and sauna help fight the not-so-inevitable vacation bulge. On the other hand, the gourmet dining of on-site Mediterranean restaurant de Mondion, routinely voted the best in Malta, might send you packing with a couple extra pounds. And don't even get started on the pizza at Trattoria A.D. 1530 and tasting trips to the nearby Meridiana Wine Estate.
Nearby casinos, nature walks, boat charters, and historical sites keep you busier than you likely thought possible on this sleepy Mediterranean Island.
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- Upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability
- Late check-out upon request, when available
- Complimentary bottle of wine
- Welcome refreshment at check-in
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available
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- Complimentary breakfast for two
- $25 USD food or beverage credit
- Automatic room upgrade upon arrival, when available
- Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, when available
- Late check-out upon request, when available
- VIP Guest status
- Best available rate guarantee
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Standard Duplex Room
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Standard Duplex Room with King or Twin beds, overlooking streets of Mdin... Read More
Standard Duplex Room
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Standard Duplex Room with King or Twin beds, overlooking streets of Mdina, decorated with French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fully equipped marble-clad bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
Room size: 28 - 44 m2 / 301 - 474 ft2
Room size: 28 - 44 m2 / 301 - 474 ft2
Standard Duplex Room with King or Twin beds, overlooking streets of Mdina, decorated with French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fully equipped marble-clad bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
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Duplex Suite
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Duplex Suite with King or Twin beds, piano, views of streets of Medina,... Read More
Duplex Suite
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Duplex Suite with King or Twin beds, piano, views of streets of Medina, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fine antique furniture, sofas, fully equipped marble clad bathrooms, safe, air conditioning, TVs, DVD, stereo, mini bar and Internet access. Extra bed available - subject to charge.
Room size: 55 - 73 m2 / 592 - 786 ft2
Room size: 55 - 73 m2 / 592 - 786 ft2
Duplex Suite with King or Twin beds, piano, views of streets of Medina, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fine antique furniture, sofas, fully equipped marble clad bathrooms, safe, air conditioning, TVs, DVD, stereo, mini bar and Internet access. Extra bed available - subject to charge.
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Deluxe Room With Panoramic Porch
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Deluxe Room with Panoramic Porch has breathtaking views from the porch.... Read More
Deluxe Room With Panoramic Porch
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Deluxe Room with Panoramic Porch has breathtaking views from the porch. Comfortable outdoor seating space, king or two twin beds, fully equipped marble-clad bathrooms, safe, sofa, air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
Room size: 35 - 37 m2 / 377 - 398 ft2
Room size: 35 - 37 m2 / 377 - 398 ft2
Deluxe Room with Panoramic Porch has breathtaking views from the porch. Comfortable outdoor seating space, king or two twin beds, fully equipped marble-clad bathrooms, safe, sofa, air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
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Deluxe Room With Panoramic View
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Deluxe Room with panoramic view towards countryside. King or twin beds,... Read More
Deluxe Room With Panoramic View
*Actual room may differ from image shown
Deluxe Room with panoramic view towards countryside. King or twin beds, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fully equipped marble-clad bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
Room size: 28 m2 / 301 ft2
Room size: 28 m2 / 301 ft2
Deluxe Room with panoramic view towards countryside. King or twin beds, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, fully equipped marble-clad bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, minibar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
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Deluxe Suite With Panoramic View
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Deluxe Suite with panoramic view, King or twin beds, overlooking the cou... Read More
Deluxe Suite With Panoramic View
*Actual room may differ from image shown
Deluxe Suite with panoramic view, King or twin beds, overlooking the countryside, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, original fine antiques, fully equipped marble bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, mini-bar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
Room size: 42 - 73 m2 / 452 - 786 ft2
Room size: 42 - 73 m2 / 452 - 786 ft2
Deluxe Suite with panoramic view, King or twin beds, overlooking the countryside, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, original artworks, original fine antiques, fully equipped marble bathroom, safe, individually controlled air conditioning, LCD TV, DVD, stereo, mini-bar and Internet access. No extra bed possible.
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Executive Suite With Panoramic View
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Features queen bed, antique furniture, French fabrics, Florentine lampsh... Read More
Executive Suite With Panoramic View
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Features queen bed, antique furniture, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, luxury seating area, ensuite marble-clad bathroom with walk in shower and free standing bath in the guest room , complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD television, iPod dock, direct dial telephone, minibar, coffee machine/tea, safe, and individually-controlled air conditioning. Suite is set into the bastion fortifications and offers views overlooking the countryside of Malta. No extra bed possible.
Room size: 65 m2 / 700 ft2
Room size: 65 m2 / 700 ft2
Features queen bed, antique furniture, French fabrics, Florentine lampshades, luxury seating area, ensuite marble-clad bathroom with walk in shower and free standing bath in the guest room , complimentary Wi-Fi, LCD television, iPod dock, direct dial telephone, minibar, coffee machine/tea, safe, and individually-controlled air conditioning. Suite is set into the bastion fortifications and offers views overlooking the countryside of Malta. No extra bed possible.
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Deluxe Suite With Terrace And Jacuzzi
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1 king bed or 2 twin beds – from 40 to 55sqm / from 431 to 592sqft – top... Read More
Deluxe Suite With Terrace And Jacuzzi
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1 king bed or 2 twin beds – from 40 to 55sqm / from 431 to 592sqft – top-floor suite set into the bastion fortifications – unsurpassed 180-degree views of the island and view of the beautiful cupola of the mdina metropolitan cathedral – individually designed – antique furniture – decorated with french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – stunning private sun deck terrace and outdoor jacuzzi – spacious, comfortable seating area with sofa – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub-shower combination – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – lcd television – direct dial telephone – minibar – coffee machine / tea – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – 1 extra bed possible – charges apply – 3 persons maximum
1 king bed or 2 twin beds – from 40 to 55sqm / from 431 to 592sqft – top-floor suite set into the bastion fortifications – unsurpassed 180-degree views of the island and view of the beautiful cupola of the mdina metropolitan cathedral – individually designed – antique furniture – decorated with french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – stunning private sun deck terrace and outdoor jacuzzi – spacious, comfortable seating area with sofa – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub-shower combination – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – lcd television – direct dial telephone – minibar – coffee machine / tea – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – 1 extra bed possible – charges apply – 3 persons maximum
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Executive Duplex Suite Jacuzzi
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1 king bed – 65sqm / 700sqft – split-level suite – unsurpassed 180-degre... Read More
Executive Duplex Suite Jacuzzi
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1 king bed – 65sqm / 700sqft – split-level suite – unsurpassed 180-degree views of the island and the mediterranean sea – individually designed – wall-mounted tapestries – restored gilt headboard – antique furniture – decorated with french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – private terrace with jacuzzi on the upper level – lavish lounge area with sofas and armchairs on the upper level – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub and separate shower with view – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – 2 lcd televisions – direct dial telephone – minibar – coffee machine / tea – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – 1 extra bed possible – charges apply – 3 persons maximum
1 king bed – 65sqm / 700sqft – split-level suite – unsurpassed 180-degree views of the island and the mediterranean sea – individually designed – wall-mounted tapestries – restored gilt headboard – antique furniture – decorated with french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – private terrace with jacuzzi on the upper level – lavish lounge area with sofas and armchairs on the upper level – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub and separate shower with view – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – 2 lcd televisions – direct dial telephone – minibar – coffee machine / tea – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – 1 extra bed possible – charges apply – 3 persons maximum
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Presidential Suite
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1 king bed – hastens bed – 70sqm / 753sqft – split-level suite – individ... Read More
Presidential Suite
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1 king bed – hastens bed – 70sqm / 753sqft – split-level suite – individually designed – high ceilings with original beams – decorated with antique furniture and french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – balcony with view overlooking the vilhena palace, a medieval court of law – living room with sofas and armchairs on the lower level – dining area with antique table for 6 – large gilded mirror – antique chest of drawers – antique writing desk – underfloor heating – fireplace – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub / shower – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – lcd television – direct dial telephone – minibar – lavazza coffee machine – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – connecting room possible – no extra bed possible – 2 persons maximum
1 king bed – hastens bed – 70sqm / 753sqft – split-level suite – individually designed – high ceilings with original beams – decorated with antique furniture and french fabrics – florentine lampshades – watercolor paintings of malta – balcony with view overlooking the vilhena palace, a medieval court of law – living room with sofas and armchairs on the lower level – dining area with antique table for 6 – large gilded mirror – antique chest of drawers – antique writing desk – underfloor heating – fireplace – en-suite marble-clad bathroom with bathtub / shower – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – complimentary wi-fi – lcd television – direct dial telephone – minibar – lavazza coffee machine – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – connecting room possible – no extra bed possible – 2 persons maximum
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Palazzino Belvedere
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2 bedroom house – one double room and one single room – stunning residen... Read More
Palazzino Belvedere
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2 bedroom house – one double room and one single room – stunning residence in the heart of mdina, an annex to the xara palace – prior to being converted into a home, it was the pharmacy for mdina – each bedroom features a king bed and an en-suite bathroom – adjoining living room to the bedroom with sofas and armchairs – dining room with antique table – kitchenette – antique chest of drawers – antique writing desk – underfloor heating – 3 terraces and 2 balconies, all with views overlooking the maltese islands and the historical streets of mdina – a distinguished internal yard truly sets this property apart paving the way to a gallery that overlooks the maltese countryside and beyond, as well as inviting plenty of natural sunlight and a breeze of fresh air. From the highest of ceilings to a charming vault which once connected an underground route to st ‘paul’s cathedral in mdina in times of war, the palazzino belvedere provides the perfect blend of timelessness and modern living for those wishing to immerse themselves in a piece of the maltese history, whilst waking up to breath-taking views and experiencing the finest hospitality malta has to offer – 2 en-suite bathrooms with bathtub / shower – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – separate toilets – complimentary wi-fi – lcd televisions – direct dial telephones – minibar – lavazza coffee machine – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – no extra bed possible – maximum occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
2 bedroom house – one double room and one single room – stunning residence in the heart of mdina, an annex to the xara palace – prior to being converted into a home, it was the pharmacy for mdina – each bedroom features a king bed and an en-suite bathroom – adjoining living room to the bedroom with sofas and armchairs – dining room with antique table – kitchenette – antique chest of drawers – antique writing desk – underfloor heating – 3 terraces and 2 balconies, all with views overlooking the maltese islands and the historical streets of mdina – a distinguished internal yard truly sets this property apart paving the way to a gallery that overlooks the maltese countryside and beyond, as well as inviting plenty of natural sunlight and a breeze of fresh air. From the highest of ceilings to a charming vault which once connected an underground route to st ‘paul’s cathedral in mdina in times of war, the palazzino belvedere provides the perfect blend of timelessness and modern living for those wishing to immerse themselves in a piece of the maltese history, whilst waking up to breath-taking views and experiencing the finest hospitality malta has to offer – 2 en-suite bathrooms with bathtub / shower – single vanity sink – bath amenities – makeup mirror – bathrobes – hairdryer – separate toilets – complimentary wi-fi – lcd televisions – direct dial telephones – minibar – lavazza coffee machine – safe – iron and ironing board – individually-controlled air conditioning – no extra bed possible – maximum occupancy: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children
Hours of Operation are in Pacific Standard Time
Hours of Operation are in Pacific Standard Time
Hotel Amenities
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Front desk (24-hour)
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Concierge
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Laundry service
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Parking
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Room service
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Wi-Fi Internet
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Restaurant(s)
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Meeting rooms
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Hot tub
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Spa
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Wheelchair accessible
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Café
Location
The island country of Malta is directly south of Italy in the Mediterranean Sea. Mdina, the island's historic capital, is in the center of the island. Malta International Airport is 20 minutes from Xara Palace, with limousine service available.
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