All-Inclusive Holidays to Malta: Best Areas, Deals and When to Go

An all-inclusive holiday to Malta means your meals, snacks and most drinks are paid for before you fly, about three hours from the UK. It suits families and anyone on a fixed budget. Here is what is usually included, the best areas for all-inclusive hotels, when to go and how to find a good deal.

What Is Included in a Malta All-Inclusive Holiday?

Every hotel sets its own rules, so always read the details before you book. A typical all-inclusive package covers:

• All meals: usually buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Snacks: often served at set times during the day.
• Drinks: soft drinks and local alcoholic drinks during set hours. Premium brands may cost extra.
• Entertainment: many resort hotels run evening shows and kids’ clubs.

If you book a package with flights from a UK company, check that it is ATOL protected. Our Malta holidays guide explains how packages work.

Best Areas for All-Inclusive Hotels in Malta

• St Paul’s Bay, Qawra and Buġibba: the north’s main resort area, with large hotels, a long promenade and boats to Comino. Usually the best value.
• Mellieħa: close to Malta’s largest sandy beach at Mellieħa Bay and the ferries to Gozo and Comino. Good for families.
• St Julian’s: big hotels near the bars and restaurants of Paceville. Better if you plan to eat out too.
• Gozo: fewer all-inclusive options, but a quieter, slower holiday.

Compare all the areas in our where to stay in Malta guide.

When to Go on an All-Inclusive Holiday to Malta

Season	Weather	Good for
June to September	Hot, around 29 to 32°C highs, warm sea	Pool and beach holidays, school holidays
April, May and October	Warm, around 20 to 25°C highs	Better value, sightseeing plus pool
November to March	Mild, around 16 to 21°C highs	Cheapest deals, winter sun

See the full picture in our Malta weather by month guide.

Is All-Inclusive Worth It in Malta?

Choose all-inclusive if	Consider half board if
You are travelling with children	You want to try local restaurants
You want a fixed holiday budget	You plan lots of day trips
You will spend most days at the hotel	You are staying in Valletta or Sliema

Tips for Finding a Cheap All-Inclusive Deal

• Travel outside school holidays: prices are lower in spring, autumn and winter.
• Compare package and separate bookings: sometimes flights plus an all-inclusive hotel booked separately is cheaper.
• Check what “all-inclusive” means at each hotel: drink hours, à la carte restaurants and premium drinks vary.
• Look at the location: a cheaper hotel far from the bus routes can cost more in taxis.

What to Do From Your All-Inclusive Resort

Malta is small, so even on an all-inclusive holiday it is easy to get out for the day and be back for dinner. These are the easiest days out from each resort area:

Resort area	Easy days out
Qawra, Buġibba and St Paul’s Bay	Boat trips to Comino from the seafront, the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra, buses to Valletta and to the Gozo ferry
Mellieħa and Golden Bay	Popeye Village, Golden Bay and Għajn Tuffieħa beaches, the Gozo ferry at Ċirkewwa
St Julian’s	Paceville nightlife, the Sliema promenade, a short bus or ferry ride to Valletta
Gozo	Ramla Bay, Dwejra, the Citadel in Victoria and a boat to the Blue Lagoon

See our guides to Malta boat trips, things to do in Gozo and things to do in Malta.

Big Resort Hotels to Look At

These are some of the large resort hotels in the main all-inclusive areas. Board options change by season, so check whether all-inclusive is offered for your dates before you book.

• Qawra: db San Antonio, Seashells Resort at Suncrest and Dolmen Resort Hotel, all on or near the seafront.
• Golden Bay: Radisson Blu Resort and Spa, Golden Sands, above the beach.
• St Julian’s: the Corinthia, Hilton, InterContinental and Westin Dragonara resorts.

Compare every area in where to stay in Malta.

All-Inclusive vs Eating Out: What You Miss

Malta has a brilliant food scene for its size, with seven MICHELIN-starred restaurants in 2026 and cheap, delicious street food. If you go all-inclusive, plan at least one meal out: pastizzi in a village bar, a fish lunch in Marsaxlokk or ftira from a bakery. Our Maltese food guide lists 15 dishes to try.

Before you book, run through our Malta travel checklist for passport rules and the new EU entry system.

Malta All-Inclusive FAQ

Where are the all-inclusive hotels in Malta?

Most are in the north around St Paul’s Bay, Qawra, Buġibba and Mellieħa, with others in St Julian’s and a few on Gozo.

When is the cheapest time for an all-inclusive holiday to Malta?

Prices are usually lowest from November to March, outside the Christmas and New Year holidays. Spring and autumn offer a balance of warm weather and lower prices.

How long is the flight to Malta from the UK?

About three to three and a half hours, depending on the airport.

Is Malta good for an all-inclusive family holiday?

Yes. The resort areas in the north have family hotels with pools, and Mellieħa Bay has shallow, sandy water that suits children.

Is all-inclusive worth it in Malta?

It is good value for families and anyone who will spend most days at the hotel. If you plan lots of day trips or want to try local restaurants, half board can work out better.

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Sources: Climate of Malta (Wikipedia), Civil Aviation Authority: ATOL, Malta National Aquarium, Popeye Village, MICHELIN Guide Malta.