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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux vs Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa

Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks significantly better than Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa. The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux ranks #1 in Malta with praise from 5 publications like Oyster, Gayot and Lonely Planet.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux
8 / 10
Misrah il-Kunsill, Mdina, Island of Malta MDN 1050, Malta
From $153 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Gayot Gayot
"A varied past and superb location enable this hotel to bring Mdina's rich history to life."
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Boutique hotel in a restored late 17th-century palace, incorporating the medieval bastions of the historic walled city of Mdina." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"Part of the distinguished Relais & Chateaux collection, The Xara Palace is an upscale boutique hotel housed in a gorgeous palazzo dating from the 17th century." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
9.0
"The five-star Xara Palace is the only hotel in Mdina. Staying here gives you the chance to really appreciate 'The Silent City' in the evening, when all the tour groups have gone." Full review
Independent Independent
"The only hotel inside the walls of Malta’s first capital, Mdina, this is the place to stay to fully appreciate “The Silent City”"
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Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa
Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa
7 / 10
George Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Island of Malta MLH 1021, Malta
From $34 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The 170-room Maritim Antonine Hotel & Spa is a laid-back, mid-range property with lush gardens throughout it's hillside location in downtown Mellieha." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The glossy Antonine dominates the main street in the middle of Mellieħa, with some sweeping views from its higher balconies, either over the pool or down towards the coast." Full review