Ramel Street, Bugibba, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB3033
What's nearby
Bugibba Square - 9 min walk
Bugibba Beach - 12 min walk
The Malta Classic Car Collection - 17 min walk
Malta National Aquarium - 4 min drive
Golden Bay - 8 min drive
Getting around
Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 39 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Travellers Cafe Bar - 6 min walk
Gourmet Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
Broaster Chicken - 4 min walk
Chris's Snack Bar - 2 min walk
Mona Vale - 7 min walk
About this property
The Santa Maria Hotel
When you stay at The Santa Maria Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of The Malta Classic Car Collection and Golden Bay. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a children's pool and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travellers like the overall property condition.
All-inclusive
All-inclusive room rates at The Santa Maria Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).
Languages
English, Italian, Maltese, Russian, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
225 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
WiFi in public areas*
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Free off-site parking nearby
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Access to nearby outdoor pool
Bike rentals nearby
Parasailing nearby
Scuba-diving nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
In-room safe (surcharge)
Special features
Dining
Restaurant – Overlooking the pool, this buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: EUR 50.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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.
Destination fee: EUR 0.50 per person, per night
Optional extras
WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 10 for adults and EUR 7 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of EUR 35 per vehicle (one-way. Maximum occupancy 3)
Safes in guest rooms can be used for EUR 3.00 per day
Air conditioning is available for an extra charge of EUR 10 per night
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from May to October
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Blue Sea Santa Maria Hotel St. Paul's Bay
Blue Sea Santa Maria Hotel
Blue Sea Santa Maria St. Paul's Bay
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
Does The Santa Maria Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Santa Maria Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Santa Maria Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Santa Maria Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Santa Maria Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by The Santa Maria Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is EUR 35 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Santa Maria Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Santa Maria Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Oracle Casino (16-min walk) and Dragonara Casino (12-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Santa Maria Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as cycling, boat tours and scuba-diving. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a seasonal outdoor pool and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near The Santa Maria Hotel?
Yes, Restaurant offers pool views.
What's the area around The Santa Maria Hotel like?
The Santa Maria Hotel is in the heart of St. Paul's Bay, a short 17-minute walk from The Malta Classic Car Collection and 12 minutes' walk from Bugibba Beach.
The Santa Maria Hotel Reviews
Reviews
5.4
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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 Poor
12 February 2022
Hotel was SHUT!
Kerry
Kerry, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
24 February 2020
Terrible hotel
Shaun Lee
Shaun Lee, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
28 January 2020
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!
Verified traveller
2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 November 2019
Chris
Chris, 7-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
22 October 2019
The stay was comfortable for the price
ANTHONY
ANTHONY, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
15 October 2019
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
reuben
reuben, 6-night trip
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6/10 Good
14 October 2019
Ligia
Ligia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2019
Tomuta
Tomuta, 5-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
17 September 2019
Vanessa
Vanessa, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
13 September 2019
mohammad
mohammad, 2-night romance trip
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4/10 Fair
6 July 2019
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.
Verified traveller
7-night romance trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
6/10 Good
1 July 2019
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
21 June 2019
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
Lisette
Lisette, 4-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor
19 June 2019
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
Verified traveller
14-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
19 June 2019
noisy all night long ... people talking outside their rooms and in front of the hotel until 3-4 am every night
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
8/10 Very good
16 June 2019
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
Verified traveller
6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 June 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
9 June 2019
Deborah
Deborah, 1-night family trip
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4/10 Fair
4 June 2019
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.
M
M, 7-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor
9 May 2019
kevin
kevin, 10-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
8 May 2019
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6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
8 May 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
6 May 2019
Stayed for a festival and it was ideal for it. Not strict and very easy going. Would stay again.
Verified traveller
4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
30 April 2019
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.