Qawra Palace Resort & Spa

🏊 Adults-only rooftop terrace with infinity pool and bar
🌊 Excellent seafront location overlooking St Paul’s Bay
🍴 4 restaurants including Caribbean, Asian and South American flavours
🌅 Fantastic panoramic sea views from many areas of the hotel
🎮 Separate games room plus activities for all ages
📶 Free Wi-Fi throughout

Official rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Board options: All Inclusive, Half Board Plus
Minimum child age: Up to 11yrs in specified child places
Rooms: 567 | Floors: 12 | Lifts: 8
Certified Sustainable Hotel

Qawra Palace Resort & Spa sits right on Qawra’s popular promenade, looking out across the glittering waters of St Paul’s Bay. Step outside and you’re moments from lidos, cafés and watersports, with a sand-and-shingle beach within walking distance. A leisurely stroll along the seafront brings you to neighbouring Bugibba for even more bars, restaurants and nightlife, while Malta’s National Aquarium and the Classic Car Museum are close enough for fuss-free days out.

• Seafront promenade: approx. 100m
• Nearest beach (sand-and-shingle, via resort): approx. 650m
• Qawra resort centre: approx. 800m
• Bugibba harbour area: around 15 minutes’ walk along the promenade
• Malta National Aquarium: short walk or quick taxi ride

Approx. transfer time from airport: 50 minutes

Qawra, Malta, Malta

Four different restaurant concepts and a choice of bars mean you can mix up your dining across the week.

Da’ Vella – Main Restaurant
Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with live cooking stations. Expect a wide choice of international and Mediterranean favourites, plus kids’ buffet corner, highchairs and a microwave station.

El Vagabundo – South American Buffet
Buffet dinners with South American-inspired dishes and show-cooking, along with a children’s menu. Great if you like bold flavours and something a bit different.

Lume – Caribbean À La Carte
Caribbean-themed dinners with à la carte service and show-cooking by the poolside. Kids’ options and highchairs are available, and the setting is lovely on warmer evenings.

Tsubu – Asian Buffet
Asian-focused buffet dinners featuring show-cooking and crowd-pleasing favourites, from noodles and stir-fries to fragrant curries.

Cafés & Bars
• Cafe Royale Coffee Bar – relaxed coffee bar also serving snacks.
• Charlie’s Lounge – lobby lounge bar open roughly 10:00–23:00 for cocktails and long drinks.
• Main pool bar – open during summer days.
• Rooftop pool bar (adults-only) – seasonal, serving drinks beside the infinity pool with sweeping sea views (weather dependent).

Smart casual dress codes may apply in restaurants, and reservations or supplements can vary depending on your board basis. Details can change each season, so use this as a guide only. What All Inclusive typically includes.

With three outdoor pools plus an indoor pool, you’re well covered for year‑round dips.

Outdoor Pools
• Rooftop freshwater infinity pool (adults-only) with sunbathing terrace, sunbeds and parasols – the go-to spot for quiet swims and big sea views.
• Outdoor saltwater pool with children’s section, surrounded by a sun terrace with loungers and parasols.
• Separate saltwater children’s pool with its own sunbathing area.

Pool towels are available with a refundable deposit, and outdoor pools operate weather‑dependent.

Indoor Pool
Heated indoor freshwater pool located within the spa centre, open year-round. This area is adults-only from 09:00–13:00, with families welcome from 13:00–20:00 – ideal on cooler days or for a quieter early-morning swim.

While the hotel is seafront, access to the nearest sand-and-shingle beach is via a short walk along the coast (around 650m), where you’ll also find seafront lidos and watersports operators.

Spa & Wellness
Unwind at the spa, which features a sauna, steam room, whirlpool and a menu of massages and beauty treatments (extra charge; opening hours typically 09:00–19:00). The indoor pool is housed here too.

Gym & Sports
• Air-conditioned gym with cardio machines, free weights and a stretching zone (16+, usually 07:00–20:00).
• Mini-golf*, snooker* and squash* in the separate games area (*local charges apply).

Watersports
In season, external providers along the seafront offer canoeing, pedalos, snorkelling, windsurfing, scuba diving and motorised watersports for adults (typically 18+; charges apply, weather permitting).

Other Facilities
• 24-hour reception with concierge and luggage storage
• Equipment hire including fans, pushchairs and mobility scooters* (plus charging points)
• Free Wi‑Fi throughout
• On-site entertainment spaces for evening shows and live music

Facilities and opening hours can change by season and occupancy; consider this a helpful overview rather than an exhaustive, fixed list.

Standard Room for Sole Use
Ideal for solo travellers who want comfort and value.
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
Facilities include: flat-screen TV, free Wi‑Fi, safety deposit box, hairdryer, balcony, coffee-making facilities, kettle, fridge, USB charging port and a bathroom with bath or shower. Air-conditioning operates seasonally (typically 01 May–31 Oct). Daily cleaning with towel changes on request.

Standard Room
A good base for couples or friends.
Sleeps: 2 guests
Same in-room amenities as the Sole Use room – including balcony and Wi‑Fi – with either a double bed or twin beds (configuration on request, not guaranteed).

Standard Room with Sea View
For those sweeping St Paul’s Bay vistas.
Sleeps: 2–3 guests
As per Standard Rooms but with the bonus of a sea-facing balcony. Ideal if you like to start or end the day gazing out over the water.

Standard Room with Sea View for Sole Use
Sleeps: 1–2 guests
All the facilities of the sea view room, tailored for solo travellers – great if you want extra space and that balcony panorama to yourself.

Family Room
Designed for families who enjoy sharing one space.
Sleeps: 3–4 guests
Larger footprint with similar facilities to Standard Rooms – balcony, Wi‑Fi, TV, fridge, kettle, USB ports and air-conditioning (seasonal). Sleeping arrangements may include a mix of standard beds and sofabeds or fold-out beds.

Across all room types you can expect:
• Flat-screen television
• Free Wi‑Fi
• Safety deposit box
• Hairdryer
• Balcony
• Coffee making facilities and kettle
• Fridge
• USB charging port
• Bathroom with bath or shower
• Seasonal air-conditioning (approx. May–Oct)
• Daily room cleaning; towels changed on request

*Images indicative; layouts/views may vary.

🎯 Frequent daytime activities including arts & crafts, racket sports, team games and family activities
🏊 Poolside fun and organised games (seasonal)
🎵 Evening entertainment every week of the year: quizzes, bingo, in-house shows, live DJ sets, live music, mini-disco and professional performances
⛳ Mini-golf*, snooker* and squash* in the separate games room
🤿 Nearby watersports such as canoeing, pedalos, snorkelling, windsurfing and diving* (run by external providers, weather dependent)

*Some activities and facilities carry a local charge and may vary by season.

🛎️ 24-hour reception and concierge for local tips and bookings
🧳 Luggage storage for early arrivals and late departures
🚼 Equipment hire including fans, pushchairs and mobility scooters* (plus charging points)
🧖 On-site spa with sauna, steam room, whirlpool and massage treatments*
💪 Air-conditioned gym (16+) with cardio machines and free weights
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children’s club (5–12yrs) with arts & crafts, small team games, story time, drama, music and console games (typically 10:00–17:00)
🏰 Indoor play area (5–10yrs) with soft play and TV/movie area (hours can vary with occupancy)
🌐 Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel

*Local charges may apply. Services and opening times are subject to change.

Qawra is one of Malta’s most popular seaside resorts, set along St Paul’s Bay on the island’s north-east coast. Expect a lively promenade, seafront lidos, easy walks to Bugibba and family-friendly attractions like the National Aquarium.

Good to know
• Country: Malta
• Flight time from UK: around 3.5 hours
• Local currency: Euro (€)
• Language: Maltese and English
• Time zone: GMT+1 (daylight savings in summer)

All hotel information is based on the most recent details provided to Travelisto and may change, especially across seasons or due to operational needs. For entry rules and health guidance see the UK FCDO Spain advice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Qawra Palace Resort & Spa right on the seafront?
Yes. Qawra Palace Resort & Spa enjoys a prime seafront position on Qawra’s promenade overlooking St Paul’s Bay. You’re just around 100m from the water and within easy walking distance of lidos and coastal bathing spots.

2. How far is Qawra Palace Resort & Spa from the nearest beach?
The nearest sand-and-shingle beach is approximately 650m from the hotel, reachable via a pleasant walk along the promenade. There are also several man‑made bathing platforms and lidos dotted along the seafront if you prefer a pool‑style set‑up at the water’s edge.

3. What board options are available at Qawra Palace Resort & Spa?
You can book All Inclusive or Half Board Plus. All Inclusive usually covers buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant, snacks at selected times, at least one themed restaurant dinner per stay (reservation required, subject to availability), and a selection of local alcoholic and non‑alcoholic drinks for a minimum of 12 hours per day. Half Board Plus typically includes breakfast and dinner with some drinks at mealtimes. Exact inclusions can change, so always confirm at the time of booking.

4. Is Qawra Palace Resort & Spa suitable for families with children?
Very much so. The hotel offers children’s pools, a kids’ club for 5–12 year‑olds, an indoor play area, family rooms, children’s buffets and menus in the restaurants, plus a separate games room with activities like mini-golf and snooker. Evening entertainment also includes mini‑discos and family‑friendly shows.

5. Does Qawra Palace Resort & Spa have adults-only areas?
Yes. The rooftop infinity pool and bar are reserved for adults, creating a quieter space with panoramic sea views. In addition, the indoor pool area is adults‑only in the mornings between 09:00 and 13:00, ideal if you prefer a more tranquil swim or spa session.

6. What leisure facilities are there at Qawra Palace Resort & Spa?
Facilities include three outdoor pools (one adults‑only infinity pool and a separate children’s pool), a heated indoor pool, spa with sauna, steam room and whirlpool, an air‑conditioned gym, mini-golf, snooker and squash, along with a full programme of daytime activities and evening entertainment running throughout the year.

7. How long is the transfer from Malta Airport to Qawra Palace Resort & Spa?
The transfer from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Qawra Palace Resort & Spa takes around 50 minutes by shared coach, depending on traffic and the number of en‑route hotel stops. Private transfers can be quicker.

8. Is Wi‑Fi available at Qawra Palace Resort & Spa?
Yes. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the hotel, including in guest rooms and public areas, so you can stay connected, stream or work remotely if needed.

9. Does Qawra Palace Resort & Spa have accessible facilities?
The hotel has multiple lifts (eight in total) and flat public areas, with equipment such as wheelchairs and mobility scooters available to hire locally, along with dedicated charging points. If you have specific accessibility requirements, speak to a Travelisto expert so we can check up‑to‑date information and request any necessary arrangements with the hotel.