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The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux is a hotel destination wedding venue in Mdina, Malta, hosting 140 at dinner and 450 standing.

The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux

MdinaWestern Region, Malta

Set within a historic building in the walled city of Mdina, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 rooms and suites, from Deluxe Rooms with panoramic views to a Presidential Suite and the four-guest Bastion Chateaux.

Guests
140 at dinner450 standing
Rooms
17 rooms
Exclusive use
€17,000 to €20,000a night, 2-night minimum
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Getting there
MLA

About the venue

Set within a historic building in the walled city of Mdina, The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 rooms and suites, from Deluxe Rooms with panoramic views to a Presidential Suite and the four-guest Bastion Chateaux.

Legal ceremonies can be held on site, with indoor and outdoor reception options seating up to 140 for dinner or holding 450 standing, served by in-house catering and an on-site bar.

Full buyouts are available from EUR 17,000 to EUR 20,000 with a two-night minimum, covering rooms, breakfast and catering (drinks are charged separately).

Malta International Airport (MLA) is the nearest gateway, and both children and pets are welcome.

  • 17 rooms and suites in a historic Mdina building, available for full buyout
  • Buyout from EUR 17,000 to EUR 20,000 including rooms, breakfast and catering; drinks excluded
  • Two-night minimum stay for buyouts
  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with indoor and outdoor reception space

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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
140 guests
Standing reception
450 guests

Staying over

Rooms
17 rooms
Room types
15 listed
Whole property to yourselves
Yes
Shortest whole-property stay
2 nights

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
MLA

Questions about the venue

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What does the buyout include and what is the minimum stay?
A buyout runs from EUR 17,000 to EUR 20,000 and includes rooms, breakfast and catering. Drinks are not included. The minimum stay is two nights.
Can we hold a legally binding ceremony at the venue?
Yes, legal ceremonies can take place on site.
How many guests can the venue host?
The venue accommodates up to 140 guests for a seated dinner and up to 450 standing, with both indoor and outdoor reception options.
Is catering handled by the hotel?
Yes, catering is in-house and there is a bar on site. Note that there is no pool at the property.
Which airport should our guests fly into, and can they bring children or pets?
The nearest airport is Malta International Airport (MLA). Both children and pets are welcome at the hotel.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 140 guests

    “Max Seated: 140 Max Standing: 450”
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  • Standing reception: 450 guests

    “Max Seated: 140 Max Standing: 450”
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  • Rooms: 17 rooms

    “Enjoy complete privacy with exclusive access to all 17 elegant rooms and suites (with the possibility of 2 additional bedrooms at a supplement), while experiencing the timeless charm of the Silent City and feeling like a true resident of Mdina.”
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  • Room types: 15 listed

    “Deluxe Room with View from Porch”
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  • Whole property to yourselves: Yes

    “Experience the ultimate luxury escape with an exclusive buyout of The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux in the heart of Mdina, Malta.”
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  • Shortest whole-property stay: 2 nights

    “Available for a minimum two-night stay, starting from €17,000 per night, including: • Exclusive private access to The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux • Welcome drinks upon arrival, served on the terrace • Buffet breakfast for all guests • Dinner at the Michelin-starred de Mondion Restaurant on both evenings, excluding beverages”
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  • Legal ceremony on site: Yes

    “The Atrium at The Xara Palace Hotel’s former courtyard sets the stage for your wedding ceremony under the starlit Mediterranean sky while saying “I do”.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Xara Catering is the catering and events arm of the Xara Collection, offering bespoke dining experiences, elegant event planning, and exceptional service for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations across Malta.”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The elegant Atrium bar is open in the evenings for your favourite pre and post prandial tipple.”
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  • Price: €17,000 to €20,000 for the whole property, per night

    “Available for a minimum two-night stay, starting from €17,000 per night, including: • Exclusive private access to The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux • Welcome drinks upon arrival, served on the terrace • Buffet breakfast for all guests • Dinner at the Michelin-starred de Mondion Restaurant on both evenings, excluding beverages”
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  • Nights the booking must cover: 2 nights

    “Available for a minimum two-night stay, starting from €17,000 per night, including: • Exclusive private access to The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux • Welcome drinks upon arrival, served on the terrace • Buffet breakfast for all guests • Dinner at the Michelin-starred de Mondion Restaurant on both evenings, excluding beverages”
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  • Included: Rooms, breakfast and catering

    “Available for a minimum two-night stay, starting from €17,000 per night, including: • Exclusive private access to The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux • Welcome drinks upon arrival, served on the terrace • Buffet breakfast for all guests • Dinner at the Michelin-starred de Mondion Restaurant on both evenings, excluding beverages”
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  • Not included: Drinks

    “Available for a minimum two-night stay, starting from €17,000 per night, including: • Exclusive private access to The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux • Welcome drinks upon arrival, served on the terrace • Buffet breakfast for all guests • Dinner at the Michelin-starred de Mondion Restaurant on both evenings, excluding beverages”
    Read the source for not included

  • Pets: Yes

    “The hotel is prepared to accommodate your dog in the room provided that your dog is less than 10 kg and is fully house trained.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children are welcome”
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  • Nearest airport: MLA

    “MLA”
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  • Event spaces: Banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “With a selection of multiple venues catering for party sizes ranging from the most intimate to around 300 guests, offering the choice of both indoor and outdoor wedding reception venues, The Xara Palace Hotel promises a truly once-in-a-lifetime setting for the wedding of your dreams.”
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  • Reception outdoors: Yes

    “With a selection of multiple venues catering for party sizes ranging from the most intimate to around 300 guests, offering the choice of both indoor and outdoor wedding reception venues, The Xara Palace Hotel promises a truly once-in-a-lifetime setting for the wedding of your dreams.”
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  • Swimming pool: No

    “*Outdoor Pool is available from June till September at The Xara Lodge, which is situated five minutes away from The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The Xara Palace Relais & Chateaux offers 17 individually designed Suites and spectacular panoramic views over the island and out to sea, here all is charm, character and calm.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “The Xara Palace Boutique Hotel is a unique 17th-century palace hidden away in the medieval fortified city of Mdina, the old capital of Malta.”
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€17,000 to €20,000Exclusive use · a night, 2-night minimum

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