Best Western Premier Malta

🏙️ Rooftop freshwater pool and bar with sweeping Qawra and bay views
😌 Laidback, contemporary atmosphere ideal for couples and friends
🍽️ Alta Restaurant with panoramic windows and international cuisine
🏋️ Compact gym plus spa with indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool
👨‍👩‍👧 Family‑friendly touches including kids’ menu and highchairs in the restaurant
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rooms: 170 | Floors: 10 | Lifts: 4

Board options: Bed and Breakfast, Half Board, Room Only

Child age policy: Children are typically classed as up to 12 years; selected room types sleep up to 4, making them suitable for small families.

Set in central Qawra, Best Western Premier Malta puts you within easy reach of the resort’s promenade, waterfront lidos and buzzy neighbour Bugibba. Wander down to St Paul’s Bay for sea swims and jet-ski rides, or hop on a bus or boat to explore Valletta and Malta’s historic highlights. Back at base, the rooftop terrace is a mellow spot to watch the sky turn pink over the peninsula.

• 350m from Qawra resort centre
• 650m from Bugibba beach
• 1km from Qawra Point beach
• 14km from Valletta

Approx. transfer time from airport: 50 minutes

Qawra, Malta and Gozo, Malta

Alta Restaurant is the hotel’s light-filled à la carte venue, serving international favourites for breakfast and dinner with wide windows framing Qawra’s skyline. Expect a relaxed, modern dining room with a dedicated kids’ menu and highchairs to hand. A smart dress code applies in the evenings, and the team politely ask that beachwear isn’t worn.

When it’s time for drinks, you’ve two distinct venues: the Sema Rooftop Bar, an adults-only spot on the roof terrace open roughly May–October for daytime bites and refreshing cocktails by the pool, and the Vida Lounge Bar, a cosy, adults-only pub-style lounge that serves food alongside wines, spirits and long drinks.

Availability, opening hours and any supplements can vary by season and board basis, so check the latest details on arrival.

On the roof terrace you’ll find a stylish freshwater outdoor pool edged by a sunbathing deck with loungers and parasols – the perfect place for lazy days and sunset swims, with the Sema Rooftop Bar just steps away for drinks and light snacks.

Indoors, there’s a heated freshwater pool in the spa area, ideal for a relaxing dip if you’re visiting in the cooler months. Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit.

For sea and sand, head 650m down to Bugibba beach or stroll a little further to Qawra Point beach at the tip of the peninsula. The long seafront promenade makes it easy to combine coastal walks, swims and lido stops in one leisurely day.

Wellness-wise, Best Western Premier Malta features a compact, air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, a free-weights area and fixed strength equipment – enough for a focused holiday workout.

In the spa area you’ll find a sauna, steam room and whirlpool, plus a menu of massage and beauty treatments (local charges apply). Facilities are typically open from around 09:00–19:00 but may vary with season and occupancy.

Around the hotel, you can expect a 24-hour reception with concierge-style assistance, luggage storage and helpful staff on hand to arrange taxis, excursions or restaurant suggestions in Qawra and Bugibba.

Deluxe Room
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
Contemporary doubles with a private balcony and all the comfort essentials. Expect a flat screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, coffee-making facilities and a minibar (local charges apply). Bathrooms feature a walk‑in shower, with bathrobes, slippers and a pillow menu adding a boutique-hotel touch. Air conditioning, daily cleaning and towel changes are included.

Deluxe Room for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
Perfect for solo travellers wanting extra space and style. Facilities mirror the standard Deluxe Room – balcony, Wi‑Fi, TV, shower bathroom, bathrobes and slippers, pillow menu, coffee-making facilities, minibar*, air conditioning and daily servicing – just with a more generous footprint for one.

Deluxe Room with Side Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 2
These rooms enjoy a side-on glimpse of the Mediterranean or Qawra coastline from the balcony, while inside you’ll find the same polished décor and facilities as Deluxe Rooms, including robes, pillow menu and coffee set‑up.

Deluxe Room with Side Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps: minimum 1, maximum 1
All the perks of a side sea view room – plus the privacy of having it all to yourself. Ideal if you’re travelling solo but still want that hint of blue on the horizon from your balcony.

Junior Suite
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Junior Suites add valuable extra space, with a seating area ideal for longer stays or families. Each one comes with a balcony, flat screen TV, Wi‑Fi, safe, coffee-making facilities, minibar*, air conditioning, and a modern shower bathroom stocked with robes, slippers and upgraded amenities.

Junior Suite with Side Sea View
Sleeps: minimum 2, maximum 4
Combining generous space with a side sea view from the balcony, these are a great option for small families or friends who like to spread out and still enjoy a sense of place.

All room types include daily cleaning and towel changes.
*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.
*Local charges apply for some in-room services such as the minibar.

🏊 Relax in the rooftop outdoor pool with sunbathing terrace
🧖 Unwind in the spa’s indoor pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool (extra charge)
🏋️ Work out in the air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment
🚶 Stroll the long seafront promenade linking Qawra with Bugibba and St Paul’s Bay
🎟️ Use the hotel as a base for island-wide excursions, boat trips and Valletta day tours (bookable locally)

🛎️ Reception with concierge-style assistance and luggage storage
📶 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
🧴 Pool towels available (refundable deposit)
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly restaurant facilities with highchairs and kids’ menu
🚕 Assistance with taxi bookings, local tips and excursion information (payable locally)
♻️ Certified Sustainable Hotel credentials, supporting more eco-conscious stays

Qawra is a lively, sea-facing resort on the north-east coast of Malta, sharing St Paul’s Bay with Bugibba. Expect a long promenade with lidos, bars and ice-cream parlours, plus easy access to Malta’s National Aquarium, the Classic Car Museum and boat trips along the coast.

Language: Maltese and English
Currency: Euro (€)
Time difference: GMT+1
Average UK flight time: around 3.5 hours
Approximate airport–resort transfer: 50 minutes by coach

Hotel information, facilities and opening times are based on the previous season and are subject to change. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How far is Best Western Premier Malta from the beach?
Best Western Premier Malta is around 650m from Bugibba beach and roughly 1km from Qawra Point beach. Both are easily reached on foot along the resort’s seafront promenade.

2. Is Best Western Premier Malta suitable for families?
Yes, families are welcome. Alta Restaurant offers a kids’ menu and highchairs, and Junior Suites and selected room types can sleep up to 4 guests, suiting families with children up to 12 years. The overall vibe is relaxed and contemporary rather than heavily child-focused.

3. What board bases can I book at Best Western Premier Malta?
You can choose from Room Only, Bed and Breakfast, or Half Board. Breakfast and dinner are served in Alta Restaurant, with a mix of international dishes. Drinks and any à la carte items are payable locally unless specified on your confirmation.

4. Does Best Western Premier Malta have a spa and gym?
Yes. The hotel features an air-conditioned gym with cardio and strength equipment, plus a spa area with an indoor heated pool, sauna, steam room, whirlpool and a range of massage treatments. Spa treatments and some facilities carry an extra charge, payable locally.

5. Is there a dress code at the restaurants and bars?
Alta Restaurant kindly requests smart-casual dress in the evenings and asks guests not to wear beachwear at dinner. Sema Rooftop Bar and Vida Lounge Bar are more relaxed but still expect guests to be dry and suitably dressed.

6. Is Wi‑Fi included at Best Western Premier Malta?
Yes, complimentary Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including guest rooms and common areas, so you can easily keep in touch, stream or work remotely if needed.

7. When is the rooftop bar open?
The adults-only Sema Rooftop Bar typically opens between 1 May and 1 October, usually from around 11:00 to 17:00, serving drinks and light bites. Exact dates and hours can change with weather and season, so check locally once you arrive.

8. How do I get from Malta International Airport to Best Western Premier Malta?
The transfer from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Qawra takes about 50 minutes by coach, depending on traffic and the number of hotel stops. Private transfers or taxis can be quicker and can usually be arranged in advance.