Pros

  • Overlooks a sheltered bay with two private sand beaches
  • Large bungalows with separate living rooms and private terraces
  • Simple guest rooms with private furnished balconies
  • Two outdoor pools, one for adults only
  • Two buffet restaurants with outdoor terraces
  • Lobby bar and an outdoor snack bar
  • Six outdoor tennis courts (two at the bungalows)
  • Free breakfast and all-inclusive rates available
  • Nature trails, boules pitch, and bicycle rental
  • On-site diving center
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
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Cons

  • Isolated and accessible only by boat
  • No restaurants or nightlife within walking distance
  • Tired decor and dated amenities throughout
  • Not all units have sea views
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Bottom Line

The three-pearl Comino Hotel is an aging resort with private beaches, two outdoor pools, and buffet restaurants typical of a mid-range all-inclusive. It's the only hotel on the island of Comino north of Malta and its exclusivity is its main advantage. However, it's accessible only by boat, which makes it an inconvenient choice for those hoping to explore the mainland, a 30-minute water taxi ride away. The 95 guest rooms and bungalows have air-conditioning and private balconies or terraces, but they're dated and not all face the sea. Guests who want to walk to dining and attractions should compare with the Luna Holiday Complex overlooking Mellieha Bay on the main island.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Pool

Oyster Hotel Review

Comino Hotel

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Aging mid-range hotel on a remote, rocky shoreline, popular with couples

The Comino Hotel's sits on a rocky shoreline with picturesque cliffs separating small, sheltered sandy beaches. The main building makes a cheerful first impression, painted in soft shades of pink and tan with orange trim, which compliment the surrounding landscape. Inside, the main lobby has an unfinished, almost industrial look, with laminate floors, high ceilings, and functional support columns surrounding a lounge area with three old couches. Wooden tables and chairs are scattered across the wide space between the reception desk and the lobby bar. The bar end of the room has more character, featuring a white-painted stone wall and a large open fireplace in the corner. As the only hotel around, it's popular with couples looking for a quiet stay on the island.

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Location

Overlooking San Niklaw Bay on the island of Comino

The hotel overlooks San Niklaw Bay on the small island of Comino, which is only accessible via water taxi or private ferry (which the hotel offers). Getting to the hotel can be inconvenient; ferries run from the mainland as well as the island of Gozo to the north, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. From the airport, the trip can take upward of two hours, and ferries don't run in the evenings. There's nothing immediately surrounding the hotel, except for beaches and nature trails through the island's craggy terrain. Roads are minimal and because the island is home to only a handful of residents, there are no cars. Guests can walk to the the Blue Lagoon, a popular snorkeling destination on a picturesque bay with a white-sand beach, in under 15 minutes. The most prominent structure on the island is Saint Mary's Tower, a fortified medieval watchtower on the southern coast. It's a bit of a hike, so renting bikes to reach it is advisable.

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Rooms

Dated rooms and bungalows with balconies or terraces

The hotel has 95 air-conditioned guest rooms spread across two floors, roughly half of which have sea views, though all have small furnished balconies. Standard rooms have either double beds or two twin beds, and some adjoining rooms can be connected. Plain tiled floors and white walls are paired with gray-painted wood furnishings and dated fabrics. Large wardrobes provide enough space for clothes and storage, but there are no seating areas; solo chairs are tucked in a corner only because there isn't enough room between beds and the vanity tables they belong to. Free Wi-Fi is included along with dated tube TVs and mini-fridges. A pair of suites add living areas with couches, and have two balconies. There are also 46 secluded bungalows geared for couples, about a 10-minute walk from the main building (or a two-minute ride in the house van). All have twin or double beds and living rooms with couches. Private furnished terraces have plastic tables with shade umbrellas and most have sea views. The tiled bathrooms have either average shower/tub combos or walk-in showers. 

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Features

Two outdoor pools, six tennis courts, plus buffet dining, but amenities could use a refresh

Like guest rooms, amenities at Comino Hotel are dated, but they're generally well-maintained. The main building has an outdoor pool with a sundeck above a private beach. There are plenty of loungers all around, and there's a second sunbathing terrace above the pool with even more loungers and shade umbrellas. An on-site diving center is nearby for certified classes and scuba gear. There's also a second large pool for adults with its own sundeck, and a private rocky beach can be found near the bungalows. Other outdoor features include a large boules pitch and six tennis courts (two are located in the bungalows area). 

For dining, there are two buffet spots; The Blue Lagoon Restaurant serves a variety of international fare in the main building, which has a large dining room facing the sea, and Club Nautico serves the bungalows, with seating on an outdoor terrace. Free breakfast is included, and all-inclusive rates are available. There's also an outdoor terrace bar with snacks and cocktails, and the main lobby bar serves drinks, along with snacks and ice cream. Walking trails can be accessed from the hotel, and bikes can be rented on-site. Wi-Fi is free throughout. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Comino Hotel

Scene

Aging mid-range hotel on a remote, rocky shoreline, popular with couples

The Comino Hotel's sits on a rocky shoreline with picturesque cliffs separating small, sheltered sandy beaches. The main building makes a cheerful first impression, painted in soft shades of pink and tan with orange trim, which compliment the surrounding landscape. Inside, the main lobby has an unfinished, almost industrial look, with laminate floors, high ceilings, and functional support columns surrounding a lounge area with three old couches. Wooden tables and chairs are scattered across the wide space between the reception desk and the lobby bar. The bar end of the room has more character, featuring a white-painted stone wall and a large open fireplace in the corner. As the only hotel around, it's popular with couples looking for a quiet stay on the island.

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Location

Overlooking San Niklaw Bay on the island of Comino

The hotel overlooks San Niklaw Bay on the small island of Comino, which is only accessible via water taxi or private ferry (which the hotel offers). Getting to the hotel can be inconvenient; ferries run from the mainland as well as the island of Gozo to the north, and the ride takes about 30 minutes. From the airport, the trip can take upward of two hours, and ferries don't run in the evenings. There's nothing immediately surrounding the hotel, except for beaches and nature trails through the island's craggy terrain. Roads are minimal and because the island is home to only a handful of residents, there are no cars. Guests can walk to the the Blue Lagoon, a popular snorkeling destination on a picturesque bay with a white-sand beach, in under 15 minutes. The most prominent structure on the island is Saint Mary's Tower, a fortified medieval watchtower on the southern coast. It's a bit of a hike, so renting bikes to reach it is advisable.

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Rooms

Dated rooms and bungalows with balconies or terraces

The hotel has 95 air-conditioned guest rooms spread across two floors, roughly half of which have sea views, though all have small furnished balconies. Standard rooms have either double beds or two twin beds, and some adjoining rooms can be connected. Plain tiled floors and white walls are paired with gray-painted wood furnishings and dated fabrics. Large wardrobes provide enough space for clothes and storage, but there are no seating areas; solo chairs are tucked in a corner only because there isn't enough room between beds and the vanity tables they belong to. Free Wi-Fi is included along with dated tube TVs and mini-fridges. A pair of suites add living areas with couches, and have two balconies. There are also 46 secluded bungalows geared for couples, about a 10-minute walk from the main building (or a two-minute ride in the house van). All have twin or double beds and living rooms with couches. Private furnished terraces have plastic tables with shade umbrellas and most have sea views. The tiled bathrooms have either average shower/tub combos or walk-in showers. 

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Features

Two outdoor pools, six tennis courts, plus buffet dining, but amenities could use a refresh

Like guest rooms, amenities at Comino Hotel are dated, but they're generally well-maintained. The main building has an outdoor pool with a sundeck above a private beach. There are plenty of loungers all around, and there's a second sunbathing terrace above the pool with even more loungers and shade umbrellas. An on-site diving center is nearby for certified classes and scuba gear. There's also a second large pool for adults with its own sundeck, and a private rocky beach can be found near the bungalows. Other outdoor features include a large boules pitch and six tennis courts (two are located in the bungalows area). 

For dining, there are two buffet spots; The Blue Lagoon Restaurant serves a variety of international fare in the main building, which has a large dining room facing the sea, and Club Nautico serves the bungalows, with seating on an outdoor terrace. Free breakfast is included, and all-inclusive rates are available. There's also an outdoor terrace bar with snacks and cocktails, and the main lobby bar serves drinks, along with snacks and ice cream. Walking trails can be accessed from the hotel, and bikes can be rented on-site. Wi-Fi is free throughout. 

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Amenities

  • Airport Transportation

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Swim-Up Bar

  • Tennis Court

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