San Antonio Hotel & Spa
With a Med-themed whitewashed exterior and colourful, light-filled lobby, this is one of Buġibba's best hotels...
There has long been a wealth of accommodation on the Maltese Islands, but it’s now increasing in variety, particularly in and around the capital Valletta, which has lately gained some inviting boutique apartments and hotels. Birgu (Vittoriosa), across the harbour from the capital, is also an extremely attractive base and has several new handsome, characterful options. If you’re after a beach holiday, you’ll probably want to aim for the main resort towns on the northern coast, such as St Julian’s, Buġibba and Mellieħa.
With a Med-themed whitewashed exterior and colourful, light-filled lobby, this is one of Buġibba's best hotels...
The glossy Antonine dominates the main street in the middle of Mellieħa, and is a great place to stay, with some sweeping views from its higher balconies, either over the pool or down towards the coast...
The ritzy, five-star Hotel Ta'Ċenċ hides in 160 hectares on a remote cliff-top plateau just east of Sannat, and is one of the islands' loveliest hotels...
The Kempinski, close to the attractive village of San Lawrenz and the wondrous coastline around Dwejra, is a swish hideaway set in palm-shaded landscaped grounds...
Hostel is misleading. Forget shared dorms and smelly socks: this is a guesthouse, with 15 rooms, each decorated in rustic style, with funky cast-iron or wooden beds, polished wooden furniture and colourful linen and rugs...
Friendly, family-run Duncan's is hands-down the sweetest accommodation deal in southern Malta. It's above Duncan Bar & Restaurant on the waterfront, and the spacious, aqua-hued guest rooms come in family-friendly configurations...
This is a small and appealing choice. tucked away in a relatively quiet Paceville backstreet. Prices at split-personality Valentina are shockingly reasonable...
You'll need to book early to snare time at this sumptuous apartment (no children). The artistic owner has restored a 16th-century, character-filled town house to offer wonderfully romantic self-catering accommodation within its limestone walls...
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