MEPA approves Marsalforn hotel development

The Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) Board has approved plans for the construction of a new 87 room four star hotel in Marsalforn, according to a statement released by the authority this afternoon.

The new hotel which, together with its related catering facilities, open-air amenities and underlying car park, will be located at Triq ir-Rabat in Marsalforn - a stone’s throw away from the so-called “Entertainment Priority Area”.  It is expected to provide the Gozitan tourism market with a quality accommodation option, in accordance with the updated  Height Limitation Adjustment Policy for Hotels.

MEPA imposed an additional payment of €10,000 from the developer, which will be used to improve and upgrade other areas of Marsalforn.