2 Best Hotels in Gozo, Malta

The Quaint is a local chain of family-run hotels across Malta and Gozo (there's another in Nadur). The no-fuss, large, modern rooms of the Xewkjia branch is a step up on many of the aging stays found across Gozo and a good price for what you get, with standing bathtubs, huge terraced balconies, and a central location. Reception is only manned part of the day, and an electronic keypad means you have easy access at any time. Balconies on the front side of the building overlook the Rotunda. The excellent downstairs restaurant, Giovanni's, is popular with locals and doubles as a breakfast room.

Occupying a corner plot on the beach at picturesque Xlendi Bay (one of Gozo's beautiful rocky coves), this family-run hotel is a favorite with divers and independent travelers. Built in traditional style with Gozitan sandstone, the rooms are compact but well-furnished and finished to a good standard. Zafiro, the on-site restaurant, has a waterfront terrace and serves breakfast (included in the room rate), lunch, and dinner. A selection of other bars and restaurants are within walking distance. Sea-view rooms offer the best value. One of the best dive schools on the island is only a few feet away on the harborside.