Porto AzzurrovsThe Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Both Porto Azzurro and The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux scores significantly better than Porto Azzurro. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux comes in at 81 with praise from 2 reviewers like The Telegraph, Gayot.
Porto Azzurro
Ridott Street, Xemxija Bay, St. Paul's Bay, Island of Malta SPB 15, Malta
From $27/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Restaurant
- Pool
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The mid-range Porto Azzurro is an affordable, homey apartment hotel with 110 One- and Two-Bedroom or Studio units located in a quiet spot overlooking Xemxija Bay." Full review
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
Misrah il-Kunsill, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1050, Malta
From $153/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Part of the distinguished Relais & Chateaux collection, The Xara Palace is an upscale boutique hotel housed in a gorgeous palazzo dating from the 17th century." Full review
The Telegraph
9.0
"The five-star Xara Palace is the only hotel in Mdina. Staying here gives you the chance to really appreciate 'The Silent City' in the evening, when all the tour groups have gone." Full review
Independent
"The only hotel inside the walls of Malta’s first capital, Mdina, this is the place to stay to fully appreciate “The Silent City”"
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"This 17th-century palazzo contains 17 soft-hued duplex suites filled with antiques and original artworks; some have fabulous views." Full review