The Xara Palace
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,388 guest reviews analysed
Misrah Il Kunsill, Mdina MDN 1050 Malta
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
On-property dining- Industry awards
Advisor network
EMPTYJET Consensus
91.7 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,388 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- couples
- city breaks
- food & wine
- business
About The Xara Palace
The Xara Palace is a 17-room hotel set in the medieval city of Mdina, Malta. Guests have access to Trattoria AD1530 for dining, as well as a fitness centre, sauna, and concierge services. An outdoor swimming pool is available from June to September at The Xara Lodge. The property opened in 1999 and is designated as EMPTYJET.
The hotel provides a range of facilities, including fine dining and a fitness room, making it suitable for both leisure and business travellers. Its location in Mdina offers a unique experience within Malta’s historic city.
Why it stands out
The Xara Palace is listed as EMPTYJET for its location in Mdina, Malta, and its offering of 17 rooms, fine dining, and leisure facilities. The presence of a restaurant, fitness centre, sauna, and seasonal outdoor pool support its inclusion for a variety of travellers.
Key facts
- Keys
- 17 rooms
- Opened / renovated
- 1999
- Architecture
- Beautifully restored 17th century palazzo with baroque architecture
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Activities
- Swimming pool — Outdoor Pool is available from June till September at The Xara Lodge
Dining
- Fine dining — evidence: award-winning haute cuisine
Services
- Concierge — evidence: services of a concierge are offered for any assistance
Wellness
- Sauna — evidence: gym/sauna bookings
- Fitness centre — evidence: Fitness Room
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Services
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
Location
35.8851, 14.4040 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial6 fields
- Forbes Travel GuideAward issuer1 field
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields