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Canifor Hotel
Malta and Gozo, Europe
Qawra
Sun seekers rejoice – here's a holiday hotspot that's refreshingly laidback. Qawra, up at the North Eastern tip of the archipelago is the place to be for its attractive pebbly beaches, its array of water sports activities and, of course, its sunshine.
Within this popular hotspot lies the Canifor Hotel, bringing you a range of facilities right in the heart of Qawra! Famed for its friendly and attentive service, it's one of those 'you won't have to lift a finger' hotels – the staff will do whatever they can to ensure you have a really relaxing holiday.
The sun, scenery and impressive service make the Canifor Hotel a top holiday choice:
The Canifor Hotel is ideally situated for whatever kind of holiday you want. There are flat, pebbly beaches at St. Pauls and Salina Bays – both wonderful places to take a dip and catch some rays.
The Canifor Hotel is just the sort of base you need. The en suite rooms are all fully air-conditioned and come with direct dial phone, kettle and cups (tea & coffee at an extra charge), radio and mini cooler. Each has its own balcony too. Rooms are complete with a bathtub, no walk-in shower rooms are available.
There are certainly lots of incentives to spend time in the hotel, whether it's for a dip in the indoor or outdoor pools (or Jacuzzi for a bit of a treat), or a quick tan top up on the terrace. To really get you relaxing, you can even have a massage (there is a charge for this service) – just one more way that the Canifor Hotel really looks after you.
Qawra gives you all the ingredients for a perfect Maltese holiday – and one of the most important is the Canifor Hotel itself. As soon as you're booked in, you'll begin to relax and enjoy the perfect laidback lifestyle.
Special Offers
Get a free week! Book 3 weeks on Half Board, receive a 4th Week free on Bed & Breakfast. Upgrades to Half Board and All Inclusive available!
Applicable for stays completed within 20/10/2026 - 30/04/2027 and 20/10/27 - 30/04/2028 Not combinable with any other offer.
Get a free week! Book 2 weeks on Half Board, receive a 3rd Week free on Bed & Breakfast. Upgrades to Half Board and All Inclusive available!
Clients staying 6 weeks on All Inclusive, receive the 3rd and 6th week FREE on Bed and Breakfast.
Applicable for stays completed within 20/10/2026 - 30/04/2027 and 20/10/27 - 30/04/2028 Not combinable with any other offer.
Pay no additional supplement as a single traveller in a twin room.
Limited Availability, these sell out!
Not combinable with other offers. Valid when staying 20th October - 30th April.
Stay for free! Book a 7 night stay and only pay for 6 nights!
Or stay longer and save even more!
Book 14 nights, pay for only 12 nights.
Valid for stays 01/11/2026 - 23/12/2026 & 03/01/2027 - 30/04/2027.
Not combinable with other offers.
Facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Jacuzzi
- Sun terrace
- Restaurant
- Coffee Shop
- Live Music
- Entertainment
- TV area
- Hairdressing
- Some facilities may incur an additional fee
- #Heated Nov-Mar
Due to the surrounding area and the number of steps around the hotel, it may not be suitable for those with mobility difficulties.
Room Types
The Local Area
The Canifor is a pleasant 4-star hotel offering good service and comfort. It is situated just a few minutes from the attractive Qawra promenade and between St. Paul's Bay and Salina Bay.
In both bays, there is ample opportunity for bathing off the flat rocks of the shoreline which are also popular for sunbathing. Guest facilities include an attractive reception foyer, a restaurant and bar lounge, both overlooking the swimming pool. There is also an indoor heated pool as well as a coffee shop.
Tripadvisor Reviews
3.0 Average2,804 reviews
Excellent
12%
Very Good
23%
Average
22%
Poor
18%
Terrible
25%
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Cleanliness
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Rubbish
Location good Atmosphere rubbish food well seen better in a homeless shelter staff rude and the hotel is full of teenagers from other countries running around the building till what time 1 till 2 in the morning they are rude the teachers don t care stay away from this hotel
Hotel is fine.
Outdated.. yes.. but clean. Rooms was alright. Pool area a bit iffy... bar man was friendly and also receptionist. Very close to everything so was used as a base to explore the Island.
Review by Kirsty W Manchester, United Kingdom
NOT A PLEASANT STAY
Our stay at the four-star Canifor hotel was very disappointing overall while the staff were initially pleasant and several issues significantly impacted or experienced. We had requested a double bed and we got a room with three single beds. I did request another room; this wasn't an option due to the hotel being full. So they brought a double mattress as the alternative.
The room itself was in poor condition it was dirty poorly maintained not freshly painted and the curtains were raped even the light fixtures appeared unsafe with a fan attached to the ceiling and sellotaped to the ceiling.
Noise was also a major problem as a group of young students in a nearby room were banging on our door running up & down corridors when this was reported to reception, receptionist 's response wasn't very helpful; she very abruptly in her tone simply said they would contact the teacher.
Additionally the indoor swimming pool area was not up to standard with no toilet facilities available and showers in disrepair hanging off the wall and leaking water overall we would not consider this hotel to meet a four-star standard.
We were also concerned to see that the lift certificate was out of date, having expired in March 2026
I WOULD LIKE TO ACKNOWLEDGE 2 OF THE STAFF MOIZA & KELLY THEY WERE VERY FRIENDLY AND PLEASANT!
Overall we would not consider this hotel to meet four- star standards
Poorly managed hostel at best
I normally find poor reviews of hotel to be from people with unrealistic expectations unfortunately the poor reviews in this" hotel" are well justified as it is but a poorly run elaborately decorated hostel ! What is bey don't tell is it is used to accommodate foreign language students (on our visit Italian ) these individuals run about hotel making excessive noise banging on doors until 4am on occasions until we insisted something be done about it ! It's suggested in website it's good for walkers!! well that is true because you will vacate as early as possible and stay away because when you return - forget about the basics - like getting sleep but I'm sure it helps bring in plenty extra revenue by people "choosing"more like being forced to upgrade to hotel next door ! It was the only "living hell stay "I ever experienced and feel justified in warning others but please don't let a bad hotel out you off visiting Malta it truly is a beautiful country with wonderful people - we have been many times already and hope to return - just not to this poorly managed hostel ! Cleaning at this hotel also leaves a lot to be desired - providing one hand towel per 2 guests ?? -no anti slip bath mat in bath no bath plug should you choose to have a bath ! And shower screen covered in mould and also underneath hand rail - loose phone socket etc
Review by Mags D County Kerry, Ireland
CANIFOR HOTEL MALTA
⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic Stay! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
We had an absolutely wonderful time at the Canifor Hotel and couldn't have asked for a better holiday experience. From the moment we arrived, the staff were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help with a smile.
The Location: It is perfectly situated in a quiet area but still very close to local restaurants, the famous Elvis bar, and the bus terminal. Getting around is so easy and everything you need is just a short walk away.
Security & Safety: The security team are very friendly and always make you feel safe and welcome throughout your stay.
The Hotel & Rooms: The rooms are spacious, clean, and well-maintained, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The beds were very comfortable, and the housekeeping team did a great job keeping everything tidy daily.
Food & Facilities: The food at the buffet was excellent! There was a huge variety of options available for breakfast and dinner, catering to all tastes, and everything was fresh and tasty. The pool area is lovely, with plenty of space to relax, sunbathe, and enjoy a drink from the bar.
Overall: This hotel offers amazing value for money. It is clean, safe, and has such a great atmosphere. We would definitely recommend the Canifor Hotel to anyone visiting Malta and we are already looking forward to coming back!
Highly recommended! 👍
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