AX ODYCY, Malta – An Honest Family Review 2025

AX ODYCY, Malta – Where is it?

Nestled on the Qawra promenade right beside the Mediterranean, the AX ODYCY enjoys an enviable seafront location just about 20 metres from the waterline. I was first attracted to this hotel as it is only 2 years old (refurbished) and the reviews were insane!  The hotel is attractive, clean and within walking distance to Bugibba’s shops, cafes and bustling promenade. A handy bus stop immediately outside the hotel offers direct links all around the island – you can get to Valletta in around 50 minutes, and Mdina, St. Julian’s about 30mins.

Dining & Restaurants

There’s a variety of dining venues on-site at the AX ODYCY:

• Deck & Keel Buffet Restaurant: All-inclusive guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner here with daily themed buffets and made-to-order stations.
• Minoa Mediterranean Fusion: A la carte dining offering contemporary Mediterranean dishes.
• Trattoria Riccardo: Italian-inspired menu with pasta, pizza and traditional dishes. Maybe the best pizza’s on the Island! this restaurant also has a self contained play area for young kids making it a great option for families.
• Several bars including Sidestreet Lounge (they often had musicians playing in the evening) and lots of space for families to play cards, Mamacita Latino‑inspired bar, pool bar, and sky bar Medusa for cocktails and light bites. We also tried Luzzo which is across the road but is part of the hotel – we didn’t rate this restaurant as the food wasn’t great.

Pricing varies depending on board basis:

• All-inclusive packages typically include these venues, buffet meals and drinks.
• For B&B or half-board stays, à la carte meals can range around €15‑25 for lunch, €20‑35 for dinner, cocktails around €8‑12, and specialty restaurant mains averaging €25‑40. A margarita pizza in Ricarrdo’s was around €10.

Rooms:

The Ax Odycy hosts a whole variety of rooms for all tastes and family sizes. The rooms were very modern (recently refurbished) and had all the necessary features like air con and mini fridge. We stayed in the most basic room which was the comfort room (sleeps 3) initially we had the land view but asked for an upgrade and were kindly given a comfort sea view room. Having visited I am glad we changed rooms. The land view rooms are at the back of the hotel and we did really appreciate our little balcony and sea view. The hotel also offers larger family rooms (sleeping 4) and a range of suites for the more luxurious stay.

Transport Links

Transport connections are a standout:

• A bus stop directly outside the AX ODYCY provides excellent connectivity to Valletta, Mdina, and Sliema and more all easily accessible without needing a rental car. Buses cost €2 and a ticket lasts for 2 hours. They don’t offer return tickets. You can also get a choice of buses to the airport. We took bus number TD13 to Valletta and the 214 to Mdina.
• Day trips to major island attractions are straightforward and budget-friendly on public buses.
• Malta also uses the bolt app and taxi’s are pretty reasonable. A 40 minute taxi ride from the airport cost us about €25 and the taxi’s are reliable. When you come out of Malta airport it’s good to note that the app hired taxi’s are on the concourse below the main airport (where the airport taxi’s go from).

AX ODYCY –  Travel Mum Final Thoughts:

AX ODYCY in Bugibba delivers on its promise of blending seaside relaxation with family-friendly activities. Whether you’re sliding into the splash pad, sipping a cocktail poolside at the rooftop, or boarding the bus to Valletta straight from your hotel, it provides both fun and flexibility. It’s an ideal base for families who want easy island access and couples craving scenic downtime.

Travel mum rating 8.5/10.

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