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Canifor Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Property grounds
Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools
Bar (on property)

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Triq In Nakkri, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 05
  • The Malta Classic Car Collection
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Bugibba Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Oracle Casino
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony | View from room

Standard Double or Twin Room, Balcony

  • 30 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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Triple Room

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 4 Twin Beds

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About the area

Qawra

A stay at Canifor Hotel places you in the heart of St. Paul's Bay, within a 15-minute drive of St. Paul's Cathedral and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha's Crypt. .This hotel is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Golden Sands Beach and 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Mellieha Bay.

What's nearby

  • The Malta Classic Car Collection - 1 min walk
  • Bugibba Beach - 5 min walk
  • Malta National Aquarium - 8 min walk
  • Bugibba Square - 11 min walk
  • Mellieha Bay - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 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

Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Golden Sands Beach
Canifor Hotel offers 170 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Satellite television is provided.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 170 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have shower/tub combinations and hair dryers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a hair salon.
All-inclusive rates are available at this hotel. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Stop by the hotel's restaurant, Canifor Restaurant, for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge and served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Canifor Restaurant - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

All-inclusive details

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

Languages

English, French, Italian, Maltese

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Canifor Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • In-room massage
  • 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 and a first aid kit

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 Hotel Hotel St. Paul's Bay

Canifor Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 231 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 231 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 231 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 231 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 231 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Travelled with partner
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

Allan

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rhiannon

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

Simon

Travelled with partner
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

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

Tony

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Christian

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

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

David

Stayed 28 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

8/10 Good

SILVIA KARINA

Business traveller
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

6/10 Okay

Mayet

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with partner
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

Katarina

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie, North Liberty

Travelled with group
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

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

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

Dean

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
False advertising on Expedia !! terrible staff, terrible hotel / hostel, terrible food, terrible amenities…waste of money and to think this is listed as 4 star is an absolute insult
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Staff & service
Some kitchen staff very not polite with customers some thims arrogant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is cheap and good but this is cheap and bad!
Reception staff complained of being over worked and couldn't check us in until shift change. Hotel is dated, beds are old. Room was clean. Breakfast has chioce but tables and floors were dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022