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Canifor Hotel

4.0 star property
St. Paul's Bay hotel with indoor pool and restaurant

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Exterior
Property grounds
Daily breakfast for a fee
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Reception
Overlooking the stunning Mellieha Bay and Golden Sands Beach, Canifor Hotel offers a tranquil retreat. Unwind at the rooftop terrace or spa tub, indulge in delicious meals at Canifor Restaurant, and enjoy high-speed WiFi. With an arcade room and library on site, previous guests rave about this hotel's overall condition.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 7 - Sep 8
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Tomorrow

Sep 8 - Sep 9
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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 323 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Triple Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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

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

About this property

Canifor Hotel

Canifor Hotel features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 15-minute drive of Golden Bay and St George's Beach. Guests can take a dip in one of 2 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Canifor Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center are other features. Fellow travelers say good things about the overall property condition.

All inclusive

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

Food and beverages

All buffet meals and snacks included

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 170 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 AM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Partially open bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Canifor Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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.

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard

National rating

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

Also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Canifor Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Canifor Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Canifor Hotel?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Canifor Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Canifor Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Canifor Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 AM; Check-in end time: noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at Canifor Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Oracle Casino (6-min walk) and Dragonara Casino (13-min drive) are both nearby.

What is there to do at Canifor Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and scuba diving. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the indoor pool. Canifor Hotel also has 2 outdoor pools and a sauna, as well as a fitness center and an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Canifor Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Canifor Restaurant.

Does Canifor Hotel have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around Canifor Hotel like?

Canifor Hotel is in Qawra, a short 1-minute walk from The Malta Classic Car Collection and 5 minutes' walk from Bugibba Beach.

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Canifor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2

Good

6.4/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Canifor hotel

Our stay at the canifor hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff is very helpful and the hotel was very clean and beautifully .I will go back again.Overall the hotel exceeded all our expectations we highly recomended
carmelo, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Property on whole was good and staff helpful. £1 breakfast was value for money.
Nicholas, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The facilities, 2 pools , sauna , very nice and helpful staff .
Tony, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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 Very good

Good services
Anton, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Value for money .The food was excellent.Something for everyone. We understand theres building work going on but its progress for the area.
Simon, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
SILVIA KARINA, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The place is very comfortable but the receptionists and the woman who is in charge of the bookings were not friendly nor kind
SILVIA KARINA, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

For me it is not a 4 star hotel
Mayet, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Dupree, 10-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
5-night trip

2/10 Poor

Canifor Hotel St Pauls Bay - Do not stay here

This is not a 4* hotel. Liiterally just left this hotel. l Would not recommend to stay in this hotel. Like other reviews, location is great, some of the staff are friendly. I only booked for breakfast, which was fine. However, the young students that were staying there (around 40) were extremely disruptive, running up and down the corridors banging and shouting. This was constant from 8.30-10.30 and then between 2am and 3.30am. Reception staff not interested. We had to go out and speak to them ourselves. Whilst we were there the hotel had to repair one room twice as doors had been broken. You don't see the 'teachers' anywhere. We found out that the hotel 'houses' students wanting to learn English on a weekly basis. When we left the hotel to fly home, so did these students, but another lot were arriving. This hotel may have been a 4* a couple of years ago, but I would rate as a 1 or 2* - this would be due to the students damaging the rooms. This hotel either needs to put all the students on one floor or have the whole hotel as a student accommodation. If you are already booked into this hotel and your room is either 200 or 300 something, ask to change, as it seems the students at this hotel are allocated rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors.
4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok
Katarina, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

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
Cesar, 6-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
Peter, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Stephanie, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Obrigada em especial aos funcionários

Ótimo hotel , passando por reforma e reestruturação para ampliação. Agradecimento especial para os funcionários , muito simpáticos e solicitos : Eugenio, Jackson, Rita e Raymond. Esses funcionários em especial, nos deram total suporte e atenção. Fez com que a estadia fosse mais leve e tranquila . Amamos Perto da praia e do centrinho ,‘próximo a tudo
Jaqueline, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Värde för pengarna

Det var bra! Prisvärt. De städade dagligen om man frågade, kunde byta handdukar varje dag, poolen var bra, frukosten var bra om än lite liten, bra läge nära busstationen och Cafe del mar. Man kunde gå till mycket. Tyst och även om det inte var perfekt var vi väldigt nöjda för man får definitivt värde för pengarna.
Jenny, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Una struttura molto accogliente
Chiara, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Judith, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ideal location for amenities and bus station, local bars. Staff very helpful Food very good, i haven't had a bad meal yet
karen, 7-night trip

6/10 Good

Je ne retournerai pas
Guy Isaie, 14-night trip

2/10 Poor

Allan, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Rhiannon, 7-night trip