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Bugibba Hotels: The 14 Best Reviewed Stays for 2022

Looking for comfortable and cheap Bugibba hotels? You’ve come to the right place!

We’re here to help you choose from the below shortlisted 14 best hotels in Bugibba (which forms part of St. Paul’s Bay), based on personal experiences and local knowledge.

Although there’s a variety of 4- and 3-star hotels and resorts on offer in the area, you can also find cheap/budget options if you’re just looking for a clean place to stay while enjoying your sightseeing.

Each hotel listed offers an easy price comparison. Book early to avoid paying increased nightly rates!

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Can’t find anything you like in Bugibba? Here’s my full list of 25 Best Malta hotels. You can also have a look at Qawra hotels instead (since that town is right next to Bugibba).

4-Star Bugibba Hotels

db San Antonio Hotel + Spa

 4/5

Triq it-Turisti, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€94 / £84

The db San Antonio has undergone a major renovation in recent years and is one of the best hotel/resort of its kind in the area at the moment.

It may not be the cheapest option in town but you can get much more value than the few comparable hotels in the area. Probably the most-deserving of its four stars among Bugibba hotels.

Reasons to stay here

Good location: On the edge of Qawra and Buġibba (and around the corner from the Dolmen Hotel, mentioned above)
Recently renovated to high standards
Known for its friendly staff and high-quality service
Well equipped, spacious fitness centre and great spa facilities
Overall, good quality amenities
Several good restaurants on its premises that suit different tastes, serving different types of international cuisines
Paid parking available for €5 per day

Things to consider

Book early – Can get pricey, but usually, good value is offered
Restaurant food is appreciated overall but gets mixed reviews from time to time. There are plenty of dining alternatives around in the area, however.

TIP: The sea-facing side of the hotel offers great views out towards St. Paul’s Island and is worth paying the premium for.

Seaview Hotel Malta

 4/5

Triq It-Trunciera, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€50 / £42

As you’d expect from the name, the Seaview Hotel Malta is located along the Bugibba seafront and offers wide-open sea views. Being a fairly new hotel in the area you can expect a modern design and a level of facilities that match the 4-star rating of this property.

Hotel rooms are bright, spacious and comfortable, the food gets good reviews and if you’re looking for some relaxation time, the infinity rooftop pool is an excellent option to unwind while taking in the views.

Please note: This hotel is advertised as welcoming “adults only”

Reasons to stay here

Well furnished, spacious rooms
Panoramic views from sea view rooms.
Good location, everything’s within reach – from public transport to restaurants in the area and the local beach

Things to consider

City rooms only really worth it at lower rates
Suitable for couples only

Dolmen Hotel Malta

 4/5

Islet Promenade, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€60 / £53

The Dolmen Resort Hotel is located on the coast of Buġibba and is one of the better-known hotels in the area, with good quality accommodation. With its seafront location, the hotel boasts a seaside lido with an outdoor pool, which is unique to hotels in this area.

Reasons to stay here

Probably the best location within the wider St. Paul’s Bay area: Bus terminus, places of interest, an artificial beach, and Ta` Fra Ben beach are all within short walking distance
All amenities you’d expect from this type of hotel: restaurants and bars (including a seaside bar/lido with pool across the road), indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, tennis court, etc.
Great spa facilities
Paid parking available

Things to Consider

Lacks a little attention to detail for a 4-star hotel
Not the most modern-looking hotel in the area.

Salini Resort

 4/5

Salina Bay (outskirts of Buġibba)

Nightly room rate starting from:

€60 / £53

The Salini Resort is a hotel located just outside the Buġibba/Qawra/St. Paul’s Bay area. It’s a good option for those looking to benefit from a location suitable for exploring Malta while not being right in the middle of the hustle and bustle of what can be a rather busy location during the high season.

Having undergone refurbishment recently, you get good quality and modern accommodation with relative peace and quiet. This hotel gets very good reviews now that it’s been revamped so definitely worth considering.

Reasons to stay here

High-quality, modern accommodation. Recently refurbished.
A quiet all-inclusive resort, located outside of the busier parts of the Buġibba/Qawra/St. Paul’s Bay area
Highly rated staff and service
Great spa and reasonably-sized gym
Free car park on-site

Things to consider

If you’re not renting a car, you might not be happy with the location. There are few restaurants/bars around in the immediate vicinity and although nearby, it’s quite a walk to get to Buġibba, Qawra, and St. Paul’s Bay. The hotel offers a shuttle to the heart of these villages and public transport is accessible right outside the hotel, but you depend on others for transport.

Hotel Santana

 4/5

Triq il-Maskli, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€40 / £36

Hotel Santana is a centrally-located hotel and is a good example of a “no-frills” hotel in Bugibba, where you can enjoy a comfortable stay at reasonable nightly rates. Located just around the corner from the local bus terminus and a 5-minute walk to the seafront, this is a solid choice if you’re on a budget.

Reasons to stay here

Comfortable and clean rooms
Recently received a facelift and has a modern look
Good reviews for service and food
Centrally located

Things to consider

If your budget can stretch a little, seaside hotels offer a little more (including sea views if you can grab a bargain) in terms of location.

Soreda Hotel

 4/5

Andrew Cunningham Street, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€45 / £40

The Soreda Hotel is located just a stone’s-throw away from the seafront and offers a good level of accommodation at reasonable rates. With a rooftop pool, well-equipped gym, and large restaurant, it’s a value offer compared to the other hotels listed in this category. Although technically a 4-star hotel, it’s not quite at the same level and looks a little tired in places.

Reasons to stay here

Gets the basics right
Good value at the right price

Things to consider

Not quite a 4-star hotel (anymore)
Basic, nothing more so would only recommend if you’re planning to spend your time sightseeing or for short stays.

3-Star Bugibba Hotels

Mayflower Hotel

 3/5

Triq l-Imhar, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€40 / £34

Located on the (unofficial) border of Buġibba and Qawra, the Mayflower Hotel is a fairly new addition in the area that offers a quality stay in a modern setting.

Staying close to both the seaside promenade as well as the local bus terminus (with several direct bus routes to some of the most popular sightseeing destinations), this is a great hotel to choose to combine comfort with easy access to public transport.

Reasons to stay here

Great location, both for local amenities as well as sightseeing options and transport. Also central but not busy
Good variety of restaurants and bars/pubs in the near vicinity
Close to the seaside, with a few great swimming spots nearby
Good variety at the breakfast buffet
Lovely rooftop pool with views

Things to consider

Seaview room upgrade a bit of a gamble: You don’t always get the kind of view you’d expect
The rooftop terrace can get crowded – it’s a little small for the number of rooms at the hotel

Pebbles Resort

 4/5

66 Blacktail Street, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€45 / £40

Pebbles Resort is a great little hotel in the heart of Bugibba, just off the main seaside square. Although it doesn’t quite reach the required level of amenities to classify as a 4-star hotel, its modern and clean interiors offer a welcoming stay in the area, while the service and restaurant make the hotel a compelling offering.

Reasons to stay here

Recently renovated, well done up
Rated highly for cleanliness

Things to consider

The outdoor pool is accessible for non-hotel guests as well and gets very busy at the height of the summer season as a result.
Basic breakfast buffet
There are better locations to stay in the area. Although you’re close to the main square the area is a little run down.

TIP: Pool view rooms offer better views than street-facing rooms.

Topaz Hotel

 3/5

Censu Tanti Street, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€40 / £34

The Topaz Hotel is centrally located in Bugibba and offers good value accommodation with relatively low rates compared to other 3-star hotels in the area.

Receiving consistently good reviews for cleanliness, food served, and overall service, although the interiors are a little dated and the hotel could use a facelift.

Reasons to stay here

One of the few budget hotels in the area that offer good value for money
Helpful, customer-oriented staff
Restaurant and food get good reviews overall

Things to consider

In need of modernisation – dated interiors
Some rooms offered aren’t in the main building and don’t always offer the same standard

Sunseeker Holiday Complex

 3/5

Trejqet il-Kulpara, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€50 / £44

Refurbished in recent years, the Sunseeker Holiday Complex is consistently racking up positive reviews and is a good recommendation if you’re looking for a value stay in Bugibba.

Reasons to stay here

Good option if you’re on a budget – gets the basics right
Good location, close to the seafront (and Buġibba’s artificial sandy beach)
Nice rooftop area with pool. Also serves as a breakfast area with nice sea views.
Friendly, helpful staff.

Things to consider

Despite the renovation, it’s not the most modern or well-equipped hotel in the area. You get what you pay for.

TIP: Request a room at the back of the hotel and on one of the higher floors. They’re quieter and offer better sea views.

Cheap/budget Bugibba hotels

Tarona Guesthouse

 /5

Triq Parti G. Calleja 160, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€40 / £36

Although fairly new in town, Tarona Guesthouse is a great option if you’re on a budget and aren’t too fussed about pools and other amenities that regular hotels offer. Centrally located on the border of St. Paul’s Bay, you’ll be staying in a slightly quieter part of Bugibba.

Buccaneers Guest House

 3/5

Gulju street, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€30 / £27

Buccaneers is a family-run Guest House close to the Bugibba seafront. With 30 rooms, it’s one of the larger guesthouses in town and serves as a good budget option if you’re looking for a cheap stay.

Primera Hotel

 3/5

Pioneer Road, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€45 / £40

A long-standing Bugibba hotel that’s recently been refurbished, Primera Hotel is a good budget option for a cheap stay but it’s very basic and you do get what you pay for.

Shamrock Apartments

 2/5

Shamrock 137 Triq J. Quintinus, Buġibba

Nightly room rate starting from:

€30 / £27

Shamrock Apartments is a small family-run guesthouse that offers cheap accommodation in the area, that is centrally located. A shared pool is one of the main advertised perks here. Although clean and well-sized, rooms aren’t air-conditioned, which you may miss during the hot summer months.

About Buġibba

Buġibba is a small, but popular seaside tourist resort along the northern coastline of Malta, bordering the small towns of Qawra and St. Paul’s Bay.

It’s a great place to stay if you’re looking for budget hotels and family holiday package deals, with a variety of 3- and 4-star hotels as well as aparthotels and cheap/budget options.

Reasons to stay here:

Affordable/budget accommodation
Good public transport connections, having its own bus terminus with direct connections to places like Mellieħa, Mdina, Sliema, and Valletta
Various boat excursion options, including trips to the Blue Lagoon (Comino) and Gozo (Malta’s more rural sister island)
Options to keep the kids entertained, e.g. swimming at Ta’ Fra Ben or Bugibba beach, visiting the Malta National Aquarium, two water parks in summer (one onshore, one in the sea), etc.
Good variety of restaurants in the area

Things to consider:

Good base to stay for sightseeing, but no authentic local charm. This is very much a tourist resort.
If you’d like to hire a car for your holiday in Malta, it’s vital you ensure private parking is available at your accommodation of choice to avoid frustration trying to find a public parking space during the busy summer months.