Porto Azzurro Aparthotel

The resort and its setting

Porto Azzurro Aparthotel is a modest, independently run aparthotel in Xemxija, a coastal town in Malta's Northern Region. Google's own summary describes it plainly: simple rooms and apartments, an outdoor pool, a restaurant, and sea views. With a 3.6 rating from over 1,200 reviews, it's best understood as a no-frills base rather than a luxury destination — the kind of place that suits owners and renters who want a reasonably priced week by the sea without resort-style extras. The property is exchange-affiliated through RCI, which matters if you're deciding whether to keep, rent, or trade your week.

Xemxija and the surrounding area

Xemxija itself is a quiet residential and holiday town built around a hillside overlooking St Paul's Bay, one of Malta's long-established seaside areas. It's within easy reach of Buġibba and Qawra, both known for their promenades, restaurants and nightlife, and not far from Mellieħa and its long sandy beach. History and culture are close at hand too — the island's northern coast has long been a gateway to Gozo via the Ċirkewwa ferry terminal, and Malta's capital Valletta, along with the Three Cities across the Grand Harbour, is a manageable drive south. For anyone renting a week here, the appeal is Xemxija's position: close enough to the main tourist strip for restaurants and buses, quiet enough to actually relax.

Selling or renting a week here

If you own a week at Porto Azzurro Aparthotel and have decided it no longer fits your travel plans, listing it for resale or rental on BidMyTimeshare.com is a straightforward owner-to-owner process. You set your own asking price — we don't dictate it and we don't take a cut of the sale. There's a one-time listing fee to publish your ad, and that's it: 0% commission on whatever you agree with a buyer. Interested buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, so you stay in control of negotiations, timing and how you want to structure the handover.

Because Porto Azzurro Aparthotel is independently run, resale transfers typically go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a branded head office. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking management directly for two things: the current transfer or resale fee, and the current annual maintenance fee for your unit. These figures vary by resort and aren't published centrally, so get them in writing rather than relying on what you paid when you first bought. Also confirm exactly what passes to the buyer — your specific week, unit type, and whether your RCI affiliation carries over, since exchange company enrolment isn't always automatic with a resale.

What renters and buyers look for

Renters booking a week at a simple aparthotel like this are usually after value and location rather than five-star amenities — proximity to Xemxija's bay, the outdoor pool, and easy access to St Paul's Bay's restaurants and bus routes tend to be the deciding factors. Buyers considering a resale week should ask the same questions a seller needs answers to: current annual fees, any outstanding charges, and confirmation of the week and unit being transferred. Being upfront about the resort's straightforward, no-frills character — reflected in its Google rating — helps set realistic expectations on both sides and avoids disappointment after booking.

Practical notes

The resort address is Ridott Street, Xemxija, Malta SPB 4042. Malta has a well-developed local bus network connecting Xemxija to St Paul's Bay, Buġibba, and onward to Valletta and the airport, so a hire car isn't essential, though it does make exploring the north and west of the island easier. As with any older aparthotel-style property, it's sensible for both sellers and buyers to ask recent reviewers or management about current maintenance, pool access during your specific week, and whether the on-site restaurant operates seasonally.