Non-flexible check in. Although, booked as double bed room we were checked into two single beds room on the 5th floor with rather poor water pressure in the bathroom. As we were not fussed we decided to give it a go. Needless to say it didn't work well. After couple of days we asked for change of bed. We were offered a different room on the second floor with good water pressure in the bathroom and a double bed that in my modest opinion has seen better times. Our satisfaction was short lived as in the last two days of our stay we didn't get any hot water in the bathroom.
In addition, the outdoor pool was rather dirty, with no maintenance whatsoever. Also, the advertised jacuzzi and roof terrace were abondon for the out of season period, although that was not mentioned in the advert or during the booking process. We had prepaid breakfast for the duration of our stay. We managed to eat it only the first two days as although we are not fussy the food was terrible. Heated tinned tomatoes, overly vinegar poached eggs and stinking of old oil fried bread are hardly considered a good breakfast. In all fairness the staff in the hotel was polite and helpful with exception of the night shift clerk who said to me that he will contact the hotel security in attempt to find out what happened to one of our additional duvets. Tbh, that's not really a job for the security officer, in addition when we were moved to the new room we were never given a second blanket, so we kind of spent most of the nights cuddled under one single duvet couple of bedsheets and a bed cover.
Tbh for the price that we paid I didn't expect the best and what we get was definitely average. However, simple things like hot water and sufficient bedding seems to be mandatory for me and we didn't get that. Would I stay there again? Maybe if I am on my own for a business trip on a tight budget. But will never consider for holiday destination.

We just got back from the canifor after a 10 night stay. The hotel is 3 star. Not 4. However the food was always plentyfull and hot with differant meals every night. Entertainment most evenings with great bar staff. Mainly kelly the brit from croydon who is a credit to the hotel !! Looking forward to staying there again soon !!

This was our 10th year and every year management are improving the hotel. This year the food ( and in particular the bacon) was much improved. To the critics , this is Malta, they are just about recovering from being the most bombed country. If you want a five star hotel pay Hilton prices. One night for what you pay for a week at the Canifor. Everybody is pleasant if you are pleasant to them. Carry on the good work see you inDecember.