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The Santa Maria Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in St. Paul's Bay with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; pool views
Cafe
Interior
Lobby

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Ramel Street, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB3033
  • Place, Bugibba Square
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bugibba Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room | Free WiFi

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Free WiFi

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi

Twin Room, Balcony

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St. Paul's Bay

Located in Bugibba, The Santa Maria Hotel is within a 10-minute stroll of sights such as Church of St Paul's Bonfire and Bugibba Square. This 3-star hotel welcomes guests with 225 rooms and conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Church of St Paul's Bonfire - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bugibba Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Salina National Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bugibba Beach - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Game Pub & Diner - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Portobello - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brothers Bulgarian restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fins & Gills - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Santa Maria Hotel

Hotel in St. Paul's Bay with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Guests staying at The Santa Maria Hotel enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 35 per vehicle one-way. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and TVs. Hair dryers are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
  • 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.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Air conditioning fee: EUR 10 per night
  • In-room safe fee: EUR 3.00 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The seasonal pool is open from May to October.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

Blue Santa Maria Hotel
Blue Sea Santa Maria
Blue Sea Santa Maria Hotel St. Paul's Bay
Blue Sea Santa Maria St. Paul's Bay
Hotel Blue Sea Santa Maria
Santa Maria Hotel St. Paul's Bay
Santa Maria St. Paul's Bay
The Santa Maria Hotel Hotel
The Santa Maria Hotel St. Paul's Bay
The Santa Maria Hotel Hotel St. Paul's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Santa Maria Hotel?

The Santa Maria Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Santa Maria Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Bugibba within a short 12-minute walk of Bugibba Beach and also 17 minutes on foot from The Malta Classic Car Collection. You'll also find Bugibba Square and Xemxija Bay less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at The Santa Maria Hotel?

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

Does The Santa Maria Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, The Santa Maria Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Santa Maria Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. The seasonal pool is normally open from May until October.

Is The Santa Maria Hotel good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does The Santa Maria Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Santa Maria Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Santa Maria Hotel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Restaurant.

Will The Santa Maria Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Santa Maria Hotel.

Does The Santa Maria Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Santa Maria Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Santa Maria Hotel is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 13 mi away (39 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Santa Maria Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Santa Maria Hotel offer a balcony.

The Santa Maria Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 319 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 319 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 319 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 319 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 65 out of 319 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

5.8/10

Staff & service

5.4/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kerry

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

Hotel was SHUT!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Shaun Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrible hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at 8 PM, we found the hotel's door locked and a paper indicating to go to the hotel across the street. We didn't stay in the hotel we booked and we weren't informed about it before! The breakfast was served in another different hotel. The room was spacious but all the equipments were very old and outdated. In the shower the water's pressure was very weak. The TV didn't work the first night and they didn't fix it until we insisted the second night.. We asked the reception what bus we shall take to go to Gozo's ferry and they gave us inaccurate information. A last thing is that they promised to give us a breakfast box as we were leaving early to the airport the following morning, then they changed their mind and resigned. This is not a big deal, only if they said it earlier... By the time we got back to the hotel, all the stores were closed and we spent a long time starving with no food!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

ANTHONY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was comfortable for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

reuben

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

A gem on the island of Malta

The staff were super friendly and accommodating and the room was very adequate for the price , there was an issue with some noisy kids but when it was made known to the staff they took care of it. Breakfast was great and plentiful offered all the standard breakfast fare you'd expect and was tasty too. Staff really knew the area recommending a few places when i needed recommendations and it was nice that when a staff member passed you by wherever they always smiled and said hello and when you asked something of a staff member they were more then happy to try an accommodate your request
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Ligia

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tomuta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Vanessa

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

mohammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good sized room and clean, no proper air conditioning very antiquated, swimming pool had green algae all round the edge of the bottom, but what completely ruined our holiday was the hoards of rampaging teenagers until 4 and 5 some of the mornings, needless to say we would never stay in this hotel again, sad really.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Lisette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Best for young groups

Good for basic young traveller as full of student exchange groups and often noisy young party goers but cheap so can’t complain too much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
3 days same towels 2 days no towels disgusting rude letter left for me which had nothing to do with me which they admitted and apologized bathroom wasn't touched the whole 2-week stay the disgusting smell all through the hotel and extremely rude staff in the bar who could barely speak English and no Maltese worst two weeks I've had away
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
noisy all night long ... people talking outside their rooms and in front of the hotel until 3-4 am every night
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place, staff & price. Would be great a higher selection of breakfast but it was acceptable. Should buy some new bedsheets, towels etc. was a little used
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

M, Ireland

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They never changed the towels in the week. We had to just grap towels that were on the landing to have fresh towels. They came to door at 8.30 to service room HELLO people are on holiday, usually you wait till guests leave for the day. Kitchen the chef should be ashamed of himsel witht the food he put out. I'd say the dog wouldn't even touch it. Even the toast was poor due to such low quality of bread. Bar closed but looked to be an nice enough area if just cleared out. Was much brighter that bar of the San Anton that was recommened. Also no ffod served in San anton they had to come over accross to eat. Badly needs investment. Staff in reception quite friendly but otherwise very poor. Also Jacuzzi needs cleaning and temp was very cold.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for a festival and it was ideal for it. Not strict and very easy going. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Briton, London, England

Disliked: Staff & service
The Santa Maria Hotel is a decent and good facility. The staff are adequately friendly and helpful. And the room that I stayed in was decent. However, the location was a long distance that was certainly aggravated by having to endure the frustration and stress of waiting for and withstanding achingly long, and at times, very congested bus journeys, in particular to the capital. Also, though minor, but annoying nonetheless, on many occasions there was a failure to replace my room towels even though I had amply emphasised this many times. Minor annoying inconvenience. The man at the tourist activity information desk distinguished himself quite favourably. He was very open, welcoming and generous in his directions and information. Of which I was grateful for. This hotel was decent and adequate in a functional fashion.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2019

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