Gillieru Harbour Hotel in St. Pauls Bay
✅ Many guests praise the hotel’s location with sea views from rooms and terraces, calling it 'absolutely unbeatable' and 'breathtaking'. ✅ Staff receive frequent compliments for being friendly, helpful, and attentive, creating a warm atmosphere. ✅ The pool area and outdoor terrace are appreciated for being clean, tidy, and relaxing with good lounging space. ✅ Daily room cleaning and comfortable beds are noted positives in guest reviews. ❌ Several guests mention maintenance problems such as rusting pool facilities, peeling paint, and bathroom design issues including the awkward positioning of toilets between glass shower walls. ❌ Some reviews report inconsistent service, including poor communication about room preferences and unavailable room changes. ❌ Negative feedback includes damp smells in rooms, sewage odors in bathrooms, and noise disturbances at night. ❌ Complaints about breakfast include limited hot food options and food not being warm enough.
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Description
Gillieru Harbour Hotel is a 4-star property built in 1999 and renovated in 2012, located right on the waterfront of St. Paul’s Bay. The hotel has 74 rooms spread over five floors in a single building, offering a mix of Economy, Standard, and sea view rooms. Guests appreciate the hotel’s terrace and open outdoor pool with free sun loungers and umbrellas. The in-house restaurant, Gillieru, serves local and international fish dishes, complementing the scenic ocean views available from dining areas. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, a business center, conference room, car hire, and laundry services. Families will find baby cots available on request and babysitting services. The hotel maintains 24-hour security and prioritizes comfort with air conditioning, heating, and non-smoking rooms. While some reviews note maintenance issues, many guests highlight the friendly and helpful staff and the hotel’s appealing location on the bay.
Location
Gillieru Harbour Hotel stands on Church Square in St. Paul’s Bay, Malta, approximately 19 km from Malta International Airport. It is situated on the seafront with views of the old fishing harbour and chapel. The public sandy Amazonia Beach lies about 1.1 km away, with paid sun loungers and umbrellas available there. The hotel is a five-minute walk from shops, restaurants, and bars in the nearby town of Bugibba. Notable nearby points of interest include the Malta Classic Car Museum, 1.4 km from the hotel. For dining outside the hotel, Don Vito and Gandhi Tandoori restaurants are within 200 meters, while Asian Little By Little is 323 meters away.
Tips
- Book a sea view room to enjoy the bay vistas and sunsets.
- If traveling with children, note that children are not permitted to stay but extra beds and cots are available.
- Consider arranging transportation from the airport in advance, as public transport connections require changes and may be affected by traffic.
Policies and conditions
- Child policies: Children are not permitted to stay at this property
- Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, extra beds can be added. Crib policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy. Fees for extra beds are not included in the total price. For details, please contact the hotel.
- Breakfast: Western Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
- Pets: Pets are allowed on request Types of pets allowed: dogs, cats Fee: €5.00 (approx. US$5.85) per pet per night
- Service animals: Service animals are allowed on request
- Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
- Paying at the hotel: Visa, MasterCard, DinersClub
- Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 11:00.
Services and facilities
- Computer
- Air conditioning
- Currency exchange
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Security guard
- Ticket assistance
- Television in lobby
- Terrace
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor furniture
- Reception desk
- Room service
- Family room
- Smoke Detector
- Cable TV
- TV
- Minibar
- Hairdryer
- Shower/Bathtub
- Shower
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Alarm clock
- Toiletries
- Accessibility features
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Concierge services
- Dry-cleaning
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Telephone
- Bar
- Coffee/tea for guests
- Breakfast
- Buffet breakfast
- Cafe
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Vending machine
- Kitchen
- Kettle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Airport transportation
- Transfer services
- German
- English
- Italian
- French
- Multi-language staff
- Tour assistance
- Library
- Fishing
- Sun Deck
- Free parking
- Parking nearby
- Swimming pool
- Indoor Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Event facilities
- Fax and copy machine
- Conference Hall
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Massage
- Spa
- First Aid Kit
- Playroom
- Babysitting and childcare
The hotel is located on first line from the shore.
The nearest beach is located on the distance of 1100 m. It takes 17 minutes To the beach!
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Reviews
Just a slight problem with the bathroom design having the WC sandwiched between a tiled wall and a large glass shower wall. Maybe remove the glass shower wall to create a wet room effect?
Just a slight problem with the bathroom design having the WC sandwiched between a tiled wall and a large glass shower wall. Maybe remove the glass shower wall to create a wet room effect?
The silver lining was the cleaning staff, friendly, professional and clearly doing their best given the circumstances. Overall, the hotel has potential but until serious improvements are made to guest service and maintenance, I wouldn’t return.
What stood out:
• Location: Absolutely unbeatable. The hotel overlooks the harbour in St. Paul’s Bay, which means beautiful sea views as soon as you step out onto the balcony. It’s also just a short walk to lots of restaurants, bars, shops and the bus stops. 
• Cleanliness & Comfort: The rooms were spotless; every day the room was cleaned and made up to a high standard, the beds were comfortable, the bathrooms modern and tidy. Little touches (like fresh water in the room) made a difference. 
• Staff & Service: The people working there were friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed to care. Reception was informative, restaurant & pool‐bar staff were welcoming and always ready to assist. It felt like a family‑run hotel in the sense that service had warmth. 
• Facilities & Views: The sea view rooms are worth the extra cost — being able to look out over the bay, watch the boats, enjoy sunrise/sunset from your balcony is a treat. The pool terrace is lovely for lazy afternoons, with a pool bar, sun‑loungers, and great lounging space. 
I highly recommend this and would love to come back again!
The village is not very historic with scattered shops and restaurants. But overall a nice area.
We recommend the Xemxija Hill Heritage Walk and Fort Campbell to explore non tourist stuff!
with pull-up bar etc nearby.
sauna €10 for 30mins
Breakfast- I didn’t have
Beaches - not much nearby
Staff very friendly
POIs near hotel
Cafe and Restaurants near hotel
Frequently asked questions about Gillieru Harbour Hotel
Does the Gillieru Harbour Hotel have rooms with sea views?
Yes, the hotel offers Standard Double rooms with partial sea view and with full sea view.
Are children allowed to stay at the hotel?
Children are not permitted to stay at this property, but cribs and extra beds can be added to rooms on request.
Is there a swimming pool and what are the pool facilities?
The hotel has an open outdoor pool with free sun loungers and umbrellas. Some guests noted the pool area has rusting facilities and peeling paint.
How far is the hotel from the nearest beach and airport?
Amazonia Beach is approximately 1.1 km away, and Malta International Airport is about 19 km from the hotel.
Are pets allowed at the Gillieru Harbour Hotel?
Yes, pets such as dogs and cats are allowed on request with a fee of €5 per pet per night.
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Hotel prices for: July - August 2026 calendar
The average hotel price this month is 180 USD The best time to book is July 23, with rates starting from 180 USD