Is parking available at the property?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is available daily from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee of approximately EUR 30 for adults and EUR 15 for children.

Does the property allow pets?

Yes, pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of EUR 75 per accommodation, per stay, and a deposit of EUR 100. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee, subject to availability.

Are airport shuttle services available?

Yes, airport shuttle services are available for EUR 140 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3). Guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival to arrange the transfer.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including elevators and step-free entrances. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and facilities should be confirmed directly with the property.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The hotel is located in San Lawrenz, just a 4-minute walk from Ta' Dbiegi Crafts Village and a 3-minute drive from Basilica of Ta'Pinu. It is approximately 1.1 miles from Tal-Massar Winery and 2 miles from Dwejra Bay.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features 2 indoor and 3 outdoor swimming pools, including an outdoor heated pool. Pool access is available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

What are the hotel's policies for guests staying with children?

Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age, though specific age details should be confirmed directly with the property.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of EUR 80 per night, and guests should request this in advance. Specific details regarding cribs should be confirmed directly with the property.

Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz - Malta's Luxury Retreat

Average nightly price at Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$252
February	$226
March	$212
April	$206
May	$253
June	$279
July	$296
August	$313
September	$317
October	$293
November	$209
December	$212

What guests think

At Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz, travelers describe a serene, resort-style escape with beautifully landscaped pools, a standout spa, and plentiful breakfasts, creating a relaxing base for exploring Gozo or simply unwinding by the water.

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, though several guests note dated decor and poor sound insulation, while others mention recently renovated options. Staff are widely praised as friendly and helpful, yet multiple reviews report slow or inconsistent service and training gaps, particularly at breakfast and in some restaurants. The location is peaceful and somewhat remote; transport links and hotel shuttles help, but a car can make exploring easier. Best for a quiet, relaxing stay.

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Facilities

Multiple outdoor and indoor pools and a well-regarded spa stand out, set amid attractive gardens with plenty of space to relax. Hotel shuttles are available and appreciated.

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Eftim

Aug 8, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Sehr ruhig,Pools und SPA sehr gut,Hotel und Personal hervorragend.

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paola

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel un po datato ma molto elegante e accogliente. La camera era molto grande e affacciava sulle piscine. La Spa è ottima. Parcheggio comodo. Non abbiamo fatto la colazione. Lo stile Kempinski non delude mai.

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Rebecca

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect hotel, great service, lovely rooms, beautiful pool area and gardens, can’t wait to stay again.

10

Annie

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Really enjoyed our stay! Friendly & helpful staff! Lovely brunch & dinner menu! Great pool & outdoor area! Spacious room!!

8

Sarah

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A lovely hotel with a beautiful pool area, offering a wide selection at breakfast and exceptionally helpful staff. While the location is peaceful, having a car is ideal for exploring other parts of the island.

10

Paul

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location. Pools were amazing. Fine dining was a great experience. Top notch service.

10

Nerissa

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Large spacious room. Comfortable beds. Large choice for breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful Beautiful spa and indoor pools for adults only.

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Isabelle

Nov 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful pools

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Nicole

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir sind mit einer Gruppe von sechs Freunden für ein Wochenende gereist und hatten die beste Zeit. Sehr nettes Personal, Freitag ein leckeres Abendessen im Gazebo und für den verregneten Samstag ein tolles Indoor Spa. Top, 5-Sterne. Einen Stern Abzug für Zustand: Zimmer großartig, aber hier und da kommt das Hotel in die Jahre.

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Aileen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I highly recommend this hotel. The location is great and the hotel, spa, restaurant, and staff are all wonderful.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are frequently described as very clean. Some guests note visible age or wear in parts of the property.

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Richard

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 nachten vakantietrip Als gold member helaas geen upgrade gekregen terwijl weinig bezetting hotel. Kamer was snel snel in orde gebracht, kamerjas gewoon op bed gelegd, plooien lakens niet gladgestreken…detail maar toch 5*?! Ontbijt geweldig, poolarea ook, kamer groot mss beetje verouderd

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Alexis

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean. The pool was great. And the staff very hands on.

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Nancy

Sep 30, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, safe and efficient kind staff

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Carole

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It was very peaceful with lovely swimming pools. Staff were quick to address issues However the hotel was showing its age

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Sarah

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are dated, but spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There are 3 pools to chose from and the adult pool is fully serviced.

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ELvio

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was very clean, frendly staff and amazing facilities... keep it up !

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Nicole

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir sind mit einer Gruppe von sechs Freunden für ein Wochenende gereist und hatten die beste Zeit. Sehr nettes Personal, Freitag ein leckeres Abendessen im Gazebo und für den verregneten Samstag ein tolles Indoor Spa. Top, 5-Sterne. Einen Stern Abzug für Zustand: Zimmer großartig, aber hier und da kommt das Hotel in die Jahre.

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Fredrik

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice hotel but a bit dated

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Ann-Marie

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Ett jättefint hotell på alla sätt. Stora, rena rum med bekväma sängar. Utmärkt service Bra frukostbuffé med allt man kan önska sig. En helt underbar pool. Flera restauranger på hotellet Hotellet ligger lite avsides och det finns inte mycket av vare sig restauranger eller annat runt omkring. Vi var medvetna om detta från början så för oss var det inget problem, men man ska inte förvänta sig mycket till "nattliv" vare sig på hotellet eller i Gozos huvudstad Victoria som ligger några km bort. En bra sak var hotellets gratistransporter till stranden Ramla Bay. Ett fantastiskt ställe för lugn, ro och avkoppling. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka.

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Elise

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Localisation Nice / breakfast so so (not much variety, fresh orange you need to squeeze yourself and it takes a long time) Three différents pools, adults pool had a major problem of dirt (we talked to the manager but everyday still same problem) The hotel is running nearly by internship people so not so familiar with everything and some were rude Restaurants are both nice and food was nice Bedrooms are big but the bathroom is little, no soundproof

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Rooms

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with some newly renovated options and pleasant views. However, many mention dated decor and recurring noise issues due to poor sound insulation and interconnecting doors.

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Richard

May 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2 nachten vakantietrip Als gold member helaas geen upgrade gekregen terwijl weinig bezetting hotel. Kamer was snel snel in orde gebracht, kamerjas gewoon op bed gelegd, plooien lakens niet gladgestreken…detail maar toch 5*?! Ontbijt geweldig, poolarea ook, kamer groot mss beetje verouderd

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Conyo

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Recently renovated rooms. Best quality and service in Gozo.

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paola

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel un po datato ma molto elegante e accogliente. La camera era molto grande e affacciava sulle piscine. La Spa è ottima. Parcheggio comodo. Non abbiamo fatto la colazione. Lo stile Kempinski non delude mai.

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Christoph

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Top hotel in a great location. The newly done rooms are super comfortable. We have stayed here before multiple times and always enjoyed it. Sadly, service levels are not what they used to be. Long wait times for coffee etc at breakfast, complicated and lengthy check-in etc.. Kempinski seems to rely on a mostly junior staff these days which did not appear to be well trained.

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Jason Robert

Aug 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We love it here, it’s our second visit - a lovely bit of 5 Star Luxury in the sunshine! This time we stayed in a 1 bed appartment, the room was quiet, spacious and clean. Only grumble is the pillows which are too thin - no sign of the much vaunted pillow menu. Great breakfast with plenty of choice. Handy that it runs till 11am so plenty of time to get a swim in first! Choice of 3 pools, all excellent. Look forward to our next visit!!

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Francis

Jul 20, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Reception and fine dining amazing! No fans for outdoor eating though and too hot to sit outside! Likewise in the Japanese gazibo restaurant. Why no fans? Had to move bedrooms twice. This hotel has lots of interconnecting rooms and noise insulation is so poor you can hear everything in neighbouring rooms. Very poor. Attention to detail not there - inexperienced staff. Spar is FABULOUS!!! Pools are beautiful. However, be prepared for noisy kids - which is fine as long as you are not looking for a quiet poolside experience. Staff didn’t enforces kids exclusion from adults pool. Fine as long as you are aware. We love kids but sometimes want quite adult space

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Nerissa

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Large spacious room. Comfortable beds. Large choice for breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful Beautiful spa and indoor pools for adults only.

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Sarah

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The rooms are dated, but spacious and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There are 3 pools to chose from and the adult pool is fully serviced.

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Maryon

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a fantastic couple of days this is a gorgeous hotel with amazing grounds. Our only complaints was that for some reason the noise by our room carried alot and there was banging and what sounded like furniture being moved all night

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Elise

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Localisation Nice / breakfast so so (not much variety, fresh orange you need to squeeze yourself and it takes a long time) Three différents pools, adults pool had a major problem of dirt (we talked to the manager but everyday still same problem) The hotel is running nearly by internship people so not so familiar with everything and some were rude Restaurants are both nice and food was nice Bedrooms are big but the bathroom is little, no soundproof

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Service

Service is often praised as friendly, professional, and accommodating. Still, several reviews cite slow or inconsistent delivery, long waits at breakfast, and inexperienced staff.

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Katherine

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An exceptional property and 5 star service at every level. The spa is a beautiful oasis, all staff went above and beyond in all departments. I arranged for a direct transfer from the airport to the hotel and it was worth every penny after a long journey from Canada. The drivers who work with the hotel are amazing. The breakfast options are fresh and plentiful, and the service was excellent. Gozo is a beautiful island and I highly recommend a stay at the Kempinski. 10/10 will absolutely return.

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Christoph

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Top hotel in a great location. The newly done rooms are super comfortable. We have stayed here before multiple times and always enjoyed it. Sadly, service levels are not what they used to be. Long wait times for coffee etc at breakfast, complicated and lengthy check-in etc.. Kempinski seems to rely on a mostly junior staff these days which did not appear to be well trained.

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Rebecca

Dec 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Perfect hotel, great service, lovely rooms, beautiful pool area and gardens, can’t wait to stay again.

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Sarah

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A lovely hotel with a beautiful pool area, offering a wide selection at breakfast and exceptionally helpful staff. While the location is peaceful, having a car is ideal for exploring other parts of the island.

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Paul

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location. Pools were amazing. Fine dining was a great experience. Top notch service.

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Valerie

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Complete lack of customer service. NO upgrade or any recognition of VIP status. NO help getting kayak excision after advertising it on the brochure they sent me. I ended up contacting our hotel in Mdina for help and they booked it for us. Arrival paperwork says pool opens early but take note NO towel service roll 10am. If you want to eat on sight you must book well in advance of your arrival or no seating available. When wanting coffee in the am, only available at sit down breakfast restaurant. Then I asked about delivering from room service to pool. Lady in Red said is course just call them. I did only to be told I was wrong and that no they didn’t. Then I contacted lady in red again and total confusion. Then a man showed up by the pool and awkwardly took coffee order then charged to room. Horrible experience at a 5 star resort. Recommend finding another if possible.

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Robert

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Restaurant service was very slow. The many interns need to be managed better.

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Jalia

Aug 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It’s a great property, but it’s very expensive; yet the quality of service offered is very poor. Everything that’s requested takes twice the effort to obtain it. They however did approve our late check out which was nice. We did have a good time, but it could have been a little cheaper.

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Lorraine

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

We love the Kempinski and though we did not get the room upgrade we had asked for the stay was perfect. We hosted a dinner for 15 and they could not have been more accommodating, professional and excellent. The service was outstanding from beginning to end.

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Elise

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Localisation Nice / breakfast so so (not much variety, fresh orange you need to squeeze yourself and it takes a long time) Three différents pools, adults pool had a major problem of dirt (we talked to the manager but everyday still same problem) The hotel is running nearly by internship people so not so familiar with everything and some were rude Restaurants are both nice and food was nice Bedrooms are big but the bathroom is little, no soundproof

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Location

Peaceful, scenic setting that feels somewhat remote, with limited nightlife nearby. A good base for exploring Gozo; buses and hotel shuttles help, though a car is convenient for wider access.

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Aditya

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, spectacular, picturesque location, amazing rooms! Everything you'd need in a comfortable stay, really. But for those who like locations that are close to a city or close to shopping, just know that Kempinski's location is a little remote.

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Jordan

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A truly fantastic experience. Lovely pool and spa facilities and exception customer service. Breakfast was a real highlight of the day, and the staff were excellent at accommodating my dietary needs as a celiac (try the french toast!). There is a daily shuttle, and the hotel is very close to bus stops, which are an inexpensive and easy way to get to almost anywhere you'd want to go in the island. We split our time between lounging at the lovely hotel pool & exploring Gozo and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel or Gozo to anyone in the future.

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Tracey

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel well positioned to visit all the attractions. On the whole the service from the staff was impeccable. However went to dinner in the bistro and the service was not good. Left waiting far too long to be seated. Asked if we wanted water and then no water appeared, we had to ask again. Offered no dessert or coffee after our meal again had to ask. Although these are only small things I expect a certain standard from a 5 star hotel which is why I stay in them. We however went to a different restaurant at the hotel the next evening and the service was faultless. Just need to up their game in the bistro.

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Sarah

Oct 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A lovely hotel with a beautiful pool area, offering a wide selection at breakfast and exceptionally helpful staff. While the location is peaceful, having a car is ideal for exploring other parts of the island.

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SVETLANA

May 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

5 star hotel in 10 km from Gozo terminal

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stéphane

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Un bel endroit, luxueux et calme. Restaurant excellent. Central pour visiter l'île.

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Sunny

Jul 23, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice place very isolated

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Aileen

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I highly recommend this hotel. The location is great and the hotel, spa, restaurant, and staff are all wonderful.

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Ann-Marie

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Ett jättefint hotell på alla sätt. Stora, rena rum med bekväma sängar. Utmärkt service Bra frukostbuffé med allt man kan önska sig. En helt underbar pool. Flera restauranger på hotellet Hotellet ligger lite avsides och det finns inte mycket av vare sig restauranger eller annat runt omkring. Vi var medvetna om detta från början så för oss var det inget problem, men man ska inte förvänta sig mycket till "nattliv" vare sig på hotellet eller i Gozos huvudstad Victoria som ligger några km bort. En bra sak var hotellets gratistransporter till stranden Ramla Bay. Ett fantastiskt ställe för lugn, ro och avkoppling. Vi kommer gärna tillbaka.

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Katrin Maria

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 12 nights

Ruhiges Hotel in wunderschöner Lage inmitten von Gozo

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality and choice, and on-site restaurants earn strong reviews. Some guests report slow service at breakfast or in certain venues.

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Katherine

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

An exceptional property and 5 star service at every level. The spa is a beautiful oasis, all staff went above and beyond in all departments. I arranged for a direct transfer from the airport to the hotel and it was worth every penny after a long journey from Canada. The drivers who work with the hotel are amazing. The breakfast options are fresh and plentiful, and the service was excellent. Gozo is a beautiful island and I highly recommend a stay at the Kempinski. 10/10 will absolutely return.

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Christoph

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Top hotel in a great location. The newly done rooms are super comfortable. We have stayed here before multiple times and always enjoyed it. Sadly, service levels are not what they used to be. Long wait times for coffee etc at breakfast, complicated and lengthy check-in etc.. Kempinski seems to rely on a mostly junior staff these days which did not appear to be well trained.

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Jordan

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

A truly fantastic experience. Lovely pool and spa facilities and exception customer service. Breakfast was a real highlight of the day, and the staff were excellent at accommodating my dietary needs as a celiac (try the french toast!). There is a daily shuttle, and the hotel is very close to bus stops, which are an inexpensive and easy way to get to almost anywhere you'd want to go in the island. We split our time between lounging at the lovely hotel pool & exploring Gozo and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel or Gozo to anyone in the future.

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Tracey

Oct 7, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel well positioned to visit all the attractions. On the whole the service from the staff was impeccable. However went to dinner in the bistro and the service was not good. Left waiting far too long to be seated. Asked if we wanted water and then no water appeared, we had to ask again. Offered no dessert or coffee after our meal again had to ask. Although these are only small things I expect a certain standard from a 5 star hotel which is why I stay in them. We however went to a different restaurant at the hotel the next evening and the service was faultless. Just need to up their game in the bistro.

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Annie

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Really enjoyed our stay! Friendly & helpful staff! Lovely brunch & dinner menu! Great pool & outdoor area! Spacious room!!

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Paul

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Central location. Pools were amazing. Fine dining was a great experience. Top notch service.

10

Nerissa

Feb 16, 2026

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Stayed 3 nights

Large spacious room. Comfortable beds. Large choice for breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful Beautiful spa and indoor pools for adults only.

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Valerie

Sep 20, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Complete lack of customer service. NO upgrade or any recognition of VIP status. NO help getting kayak excision after advertising it on the brochure they sent me. I ended up contacting our hotel in Mdina for help and they booked it for us. Arrival paperwork says pool opens early but take note NO towel service roll 10am. If you want to eat on sight you must book well in advance of your arrival or no seating available. When wanting coffee in the am, only available at sit down breakfast restaurant. Then I asked about delivering from room service to pool. Lady in Red said is course just call them. I did only to be told I was wrong and that no they didn’t. Then I contacted lady in red again and total confusion. Then a man showed up by the pool and awkwardly took coffee order then charged to room. Horrible experience at a 5 star resort. Recommend finding another if possible.

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Nicole

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wir sind mit einer Gruppe von sechs Freunden für ein Wochenende gereist und hatten die beste Zeit. Sehr nettes Personal, Freitag ein leckeres Abendessen im Gazebo und für den verregneten Samstag ein tolles Indoor Spa. Top, 5-Sterne. Einen Stern Abzug für Zustand: Zimmer großartig, aber hier und da kommt das Hotel in die Jahre.

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Elise

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Localisation Nice / breakfast so so (not much variety, fresh orange you need to squeeze yourself and it takes a long time) Three différents pools, adults pool had a major problem of dirt (we talked to the manager but everyday still same problem) The hotel is running nearly by internship people so not so familiar with everything and some were rude Restaurants are both nice and food was nice Bedrooms are big but the bathroom is little, no soundproof

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3	4	5 $205	6	7 $229
8 $263	9 $181	10 $228	11 $179	12 $162	13 $178	14 $178
15 $163	16 $154	17 $160	18 $154	19 $150	20 $170	21 $160
22 $145	23 $147	24 $145	25 $145	26 $146	27 $160	28 $171
29 $147	30 $145

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		1 $145	2 $145	3 $146	4 $159	5 $171
6 $154	7 $154	8 $139	9 $139	10 $139	11 $158	12 $154
13 $139	14 $139	15 $139	16 $139	17 $139	18 $154	19 $154
20 $139	21 $139	22 $144	23 $139	24 $144	25 $154	26 $154
27 $154	28 $154	29 $154	30 $154	31 $224

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