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Canifor Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Golden Sands Beach

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Exterior
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Property grounds
Reception
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Pool

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Single Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 05

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bugibba Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Malta National Aquarium - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bugibba Square - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 13 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nine Lives - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Alex Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Watson's Pub - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Basket - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tava Terrace - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Canifor Hotel

Upscale hotel near Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt
Located close to Mellieha Bay and Golden Sands Beach, Canifor Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a hair salon. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant, Canifor Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • 2 outdoor pools and an indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), a lift and luggage storage
  • Barbecues, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the overall condition
Room features
All 170 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies, fridges and ceiling fans

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Canifor Hotel are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Canifor Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 AM; check-in end time: noon

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. 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.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Canifor Hotel St. Paul's Bay
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Canifor St. Paul's Bay
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Canifor Hotel St. Paul's Bay
Canifor Hotel Hotel St. Paul's Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Canifor Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Canifor Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Canifor Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Canifor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 AM; check-in end time: noon.

What time is check-out at Canifor Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Canifor Hotel?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Canifor Hotel located?

Located in the heart of St. Paul's Bay, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Golden Sands Beach, St. Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt. Mellieha Bay and Fort St. Elmo are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Canifor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 236 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly staff clean hotel well worth the money

Hotel was decent very helpful & friendly staff clean & great location highly recommended & will definitely be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The facilities, 2 pools , sauna , very nice and helpful staff .
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was excellent the staff we're pleasant and there was plenty of choices at meal time. Even the bar was reasonably priced. Over all really enjoyed our time at the Canifor and would definitely return thank you.

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel and staff just works next door made it noisy from 7.30am.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place

This hotel was absolutely lovely! It is only a short walk from the beach and there are many restaurants and shops around. There was music in the evening and dancing which was so fun! There is an indoor and outdoor pool that are open 9-6. The breakfast buffet had lots of options. The room was nice and clean. I would definitely stay there again next time I come to Malta
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money .The food was excellent.Something for everyone. We understand theres building work going on but its progress for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good services
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

SILVIA KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location and my room was very comfortable! The only detail the cleaning staff do not let you sleep at 7 or 8 am they knockking at the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

SILVIA KARINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is very comfortable but the receptionists and the woman who is in charge of the bookings were not friendly nor kind
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Mayet

For me it is not a 4 star hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall not too bad

We really enjoyed our stay. The hotel is clean. Unfortunately we try to grade during asked day to all inclusive but they refused wasn’t that the state was really good. The breakfast are OK but please be careful as I found a fly in the milk, but they quickly changed it. The food is OK. The staff are not all the best, but Natalie is fantastic. She has a time for you.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Dupree

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It is an old and outdated hotel,you really pay for what you get. They want you to pay for a remote for the room,extra room key carda, tea pots,etc.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katarina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our first room smelled so bad on poison( later discovered that there's so many little bugs) tha we had to ask for another one. To their credit they did change it immediately. The room was old and outdated . No safe deposit box , horrible bed, bed sheet would have been frrom ww2 same with the pillows.Towels were old as well. The ceiling fan was shaking at low and high speed the air-conditioning wasn't cooling as it should but making a loud noise. Had full board paid but used it only once as i wasn't impressed(different taste maybe but some people were eating).don't know how it got rated 4 stars but this is definitely the worst hotel that we stayed in. Do not do the same mistake as i did thinking its a 4 star should be good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cesar

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
AC kept making a sparking noise throughout the night, couldn’t use ceiling fan because it also made loud noses, phone in room didn’t work, there were roaches and ants in my room as well
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephanie, North Liberty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff and housekeeping staff were pleasant and helpful. However, I kept having a bad experience with one of the employees who serves the breakfast in the morning (woman, wears glasses); she was rude, to say the least, and considering she was being pleasant with everyone else, I can’t help but take it personal considering it happened every timeI went downstairs for breakfast. When it comes to the hotel itself, gym is very tiny, has a dirty carpet, and weights are practically non existent (enough stationary bikes and treadmills, though). Air conditioning in the main foyer feels nice and is strong; however don’t let that fool you as in the rooms it is not controlled by the individual guest themselves, therefore the rooms can get quite hot during the day which makes them almost uninhabitable. The ceiling fan and the closing of the curtains helps, along with being practically naked. I did see a cockroach in the room. TV is small, no remote to be found. Bed was a good size, but had a spring mattress so it was quite uncomfortable. The hotel is within walking distance to several spots.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chiara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Una struttura molto accogliente
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Lage, prima Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber absolut ausreichend für unsere Bedürfnisse. Das"English Breakfast" ist gewöhnungsbedürftig, aber okay. Am besten fa den wir den Innen- und Außenpool und die tolle Lage. Das Personal an der Rezeption war nicht ganz so engagiert, aber alle anderen Mitarbeiter waren echt total nett hilfsbereit! Die Bar hat auf bis 1 Uhr nachts,was bei unserer späten Ankunft prima war.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Guy Isaie

Je ne retournerai pas
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

doya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel très vieux ne mérite pas du tout 4etoiles très bruyant ,on n a pas pu ce reposer le soir il y avait des groupes de jeunes qui fesais que gueuler a fuire cette hôtel !!! Horrible Horrible pourri
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Yann

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024