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Canifor Hotel

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Property grounds
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Daily breakfast for a fee
Exterior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 05
  • Place, The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bugibba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Malta National Aquarium
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • City view
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

St. Paul's Bay

Located in Qawra, Canifor Hotel is within a 15-minute drive of popular attractions such as St. Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt. This 170-room, 4-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, a restaurant, and an indoor pool.

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oracle Casino - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Malta National Aquarium - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bugibba Square - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Promenade Kiosk - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Murphy's Pub - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Michele's Gelateria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Milk & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cheeky Monkey Gastropub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Canifor Hotel

At Canifor Hotel, guests enjoy 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, luggage storage, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include a gym, a sauna, and a rooftop terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Balconies, refrigerators, and minibars are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canifor Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 AM; Check-in end time: noon

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

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; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 2 AM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Canifor Hotel St. Paul's Bay
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Frequently asked questions

Will I find all-inclusive rate plans at Canifor Hotel?

Canifor Hotel has all inclusive rates that come with all meals included.

Is free cancellation available at Canifor Hotel?

Canifor Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do close to Canifor Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Qawra, just steps from The Malta Classic Car Collection, and within a 10-minute walk of Bugibba Beach and Oracle Casino. You'll also find Bugibba Square and Salina National Park less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Canifor Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Canifor Hotel feature a casino?

No, Canifor Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Canifor Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as 2 outdoor pools and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Canifor Hotel?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including in-room massages as well as a restaurant and 2 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Canifor Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Canifor Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Canifor Hotel serves breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Canifor Restaurant.

Does Canifor Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Canifor Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at Canifor Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Canifor Hotel?

The closest major airport to Canifor Hotel is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 13.3 mi away (36 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Canifor Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Canifor Hotel comes with a balcony and some offer city views.

Canifor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 263 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 263 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 263 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 263 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 263 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is set up to ensure you can get a good nights sleep and keep well fed but not charging you too much. They want you to engage with the local community and enjoy the local amenities
St Julians bay a short bus ride away
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wares

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Where do I even start? Firstly, the rooms had a ton of mold in them, and they were not properly cleaned. This was unsafe, especially with asthma sufferers. Secondly, the breakfast is lacking many basic options, very limited food options. Protein options are primarily pork and eggs. Thirdly, the cleaners did a terrible job with our room multiple times. Particularly the occasion where they didn’t even bother putting the bedding in properly, meaning that the actual bedding inside wasn’t covered. Additionally, after calling reception through the provided phone, they said there is nothing they can do as they are only two people and there are no cleaners available. This should not be my problem. This is the hotel’s problem. Make sure your cleaners do their job PROPERLY and this wouldn’t be an issue. Fourthly, the bedding itself was ABSOLUTELY terrible. I have had the worst sleep I have ever had abroad the past 4 days. The bedding continuously comes undone due to the lack of an ACTUAL cover, meaning it’s simply open for it to rip apart and get loose (provided the cleaners even do their job properly in the first place). The mattress was shockingly poor, there were constant stains and dirt on the bed, and the pillows were horrible. Never in my life did I think I would have such a poor experience sleeping in a hotel. SLEEPING IN A HOTEL. Worst bed, covers, mattress and pillows and nothing comes close. Fifthly, the door lock doesn’t work, and there isn’t even a remote for the TV.
Stains on bed sheets.
Cockroaches.
Mold everywhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Hotel looks overdue a refit. Room generally clean except the room fan looked filthy. Gym pointless. Indoor pool small. Breakfast not bad but not great either. If you're on a budget its ok but there are better places to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Krzysztof

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No bad
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Canifor Hotel St Pauls Bay - Do not stay here

This is not a 4* hotel. Liiterally just left this hotel. l Would not recommend to stay in this hotel. Like other reviews, location is great, some of the staff are friendly. I only booked for breakfast, which was fine. However, the young students that were staying there (around 40) were extremely disruptive, running up and down the corridors banging and shouting. This was constant from 8.30-10.30 and then between 2am and 3.30am. Reception staff not interested. We had to go out and speak to them ourselves. Whilst we were there the hotel had to repair one room twice as doors had been broken. You don't see the 'teachers' anywhere. We found out that the hotel 'houses' students wanting to learn English on a weekly basis. When we left the hotel to fly home, so did these students, but another lot were arriving. This hotel may have been a 4* a couple of years ago, but I would rate as a 1 or 2* - this would be due to the students damaging the rooms. This hotel either needs to put all the students on one floor or have the whole hotel as a student accommodation. If you are already booked into this hotel and your room is either 200 or 300 something, ask to change, as it seems the students at this hotel are allocated rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

carmelo

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

Canifor hotel

Our stay at the canifor hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff is very helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautifully .I will go back again.Overall the hotel exceeded all our expectations we highly recomended
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room smelled so bad on poison( later discovered that there's so many little bugs) tha we had to ask for another one. To their credit they did change it immediately. The room was old and outdated . No safe deposit box , horrible bed, bed sheet would have been frrom ww2 same with the pillows.Towels were old as well. The ceiling fan was shaking at low and high speed the air-conditioning wasn't cooling as it should but making a loud noise. Had full board paid but used it only once as i wasn't impressed(different taste maybe but some people were eating).don't know how it got rated 4 stars but this is definitely the worst hotel that we stayed in. Do not do the same mistake as i did thinking its a 4 star should be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff just works next door made it noisy from 7.30am.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money .The food was excellent.Something for everyone. We understand theres building work going on but its progress for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Amazing place

This hotel was absolutely lovely! It is only a short walk from the beach and there are many restaurants and shops around. There was music in the evening and dancing which was so fun! There is an indoor and outdoor pool that are open 9-6. The breakfast buffet had lots of options. The room was nice and clean. I would definitely stay there again next time I come to Malta
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities, 2 pools , sauna , very nice and helpful staff .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

Friendly staff clean hotel well worth the money

Hotel was decent very helpful & friendly staff clean & great location highly recommended & will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC kept making a sparking noise throughout the night, couldn’t use ceiling fan because it also made loud noses, phone in room didn’t work, there were roaches and ants in my room as well
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christian

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall not too bad

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is clean. Unfortunately we try to grade during asked day to all inclusive but they refused wasn’t that the state was really good. The breakfast are OK but please be careful as I found a fly in the milk, but they quickly changed it. The food is OK. The staff are not all the best, but Natalie is fantastic. She has a time for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023