Picolo recommends · Hotel in San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
A low limestone resort among gardens at the edge of a Gozo village, with the cliffs of Dwejra a couple of kilometres away.
Gozo is Malta’s smaller, greener sister island, a short ferry ride from the main island. In its north-west corner, at the edge of San Lawrenz village, the Kempinski is built low in local limestone around wide gardens.
There are pools both outdoors and indoors, and a spa that draws many guests outside the summer months. Dwejra, with its sea cliffs and inland sea, is a couple of kilometres from the hotel.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
We chose it for slow days on Gozo: villages and coastal walks by day, the gardens and spa in the evening. It suits anyone who values calm and space over a busy holiday.
This is a countryside resort, not a beach hotel. The sea is a drive away, and anyone hoping to stroll to the sand or choose from many restaurants at night should base themselves elsewhere.
What you get
- Spa
- Indoor and outdoor pools
- Large gardens
- Short drive to Dwejra and the coast
- Low limestone buildings
A day at Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
- Morning
- Breakfast looking out over the gardens and Gozo’s hills.
- Midday
- A drive to Dwejra to walk along the sea cliffs.
- Afternoon
- A slow afternoon between the pool and the spa.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel while the village outside goes quiet.
Location
San Lawrenz, Gozo, Malta
Open in MapsQuestions about Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz
Where is Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz?
It stands at the edge of San Lawrenz, a village in north-west Gozo, a couple of kilometres from Dwejra.
Is Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz near a beach?
No. It is an inland resort, and you need a car or taxi to reach the sea. The pools and gardens are the focus of the stay.
Is Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz worth visiting outside summer?
Yes. The indoor pool and the spa make it a good choice in spring, autumn and winter, when Gozo is quiet and green.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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