The original name for the area we are in was SPINOLA, named after an Admiral in the time of the Knights who had built his Palace on a hill about 150 meters from what is today St. Julian’s bay. The Palace today still stands and its splendid gardens have been replenished and are open to the public at certain times of the day. Our hotel - The Rafael Spinola, is named after the Admiral and is situated a mere 100 meters from the gardens. Beyond the gardens is the splendid Hilton Hotel and to the rear of that, Paceville. On the perimeter of Paceville lies a bus terminal and to the East on the coastline, lies our International Casino. At this point the coastline curves its way to form St George’s Bay, recently upgraded to a super sandy blue flag beach. This is about 250 meters away from the hotels front door.

ST. JULIANS BAY

The small bay still shelters numerous coloured Maltese boats that are berthed here all year long. St Julians derives it's name from the Patron Saint of hunters.

St Julians is a village for all ages and walks of life.  The young at heart will enjoy nearby Paceville - this locality offers much to tourists looking for nightlife entertainment, including discos, bars, Casino, restaurants and other  entertainment.

Beaches:  The Nearest beach is in Sliema about 10 minutes away by Bus or by car

Shopping: All amenities and all types of shopping is possible in St Julians and Sliema.

Entertainments: Nightlife, Restaurants, Discos, Bars, Cinemas, Imax 3 D Cinemas, Ice Skating, Bowling, Amusement, Casino, Fishing, HorseRiding, Watersports, Snorkling, Scuba Diving.

Eating out: Lots of Restaurants in this area are available at most times of the day or night

Public transport:  - Regular and frequent buses to Valletta Bus Route Map

Internet Cafes: Yes in St Julians and Paceville