Saint James Hospital
Private Hospital in Żejtun · 3 Triq Tal-Hotba, Iż-Żejtun 9090, Malta
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Saint James Hospital in Żejtun is a modern private hospital in the south east of Malta, set in a quiet rural area between Tarxien and Żejtun. It has inpatient beds, operating theatres, outpatient clinics, radiology, a laboratory, maternity services and an emergency room open around the clock. Send your enquiry through the VisitMalta.co.uk form on this page and we will pass it to the hospital.
Saint James Hospital in Żejtun is the newest hospital of the Saint James Hospital Group, which has been providing private healthcare in Malta for more than 35 years. It stands in a calm, rural setting on the boundary of Tarxien and Żejtun, away from the traffic of the northern resorts, with its own outdoor car park and a low, modern building.
For a UK reader, the simplest way to think of it is as a private hospital where you can see a specialist, have tests and imaging, and, where a doctor recommends it, stay overnight or have surgery, all on one site.
What the Żejtun hospital offers
The hospital has 25 inpatient beds and three operating theatres. Alongside them it runs an endoscopy service, outpatient and specialised clinics, physiotherapy, radiology and imaging, a medical laboratory, an inpatient pharmacy and maternity services. It also has an ambulance service and emergency rooms that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Outpatients use an innovative check-in service on arrival, and the radiology department and theatres are equipped with the group's latest technology. The Żejtun hospital holds ISO 9001:2015 certification for its quality management, an international standard for how an organisation runs its services.
Doctors have their own consulting timetables, so the usual route is to choose a specialist and book through the hospital rather than turn up unannounced. If you are unsure which department you need, describe what you are looking for in the enquiry form and we will pass it on.
The wider Saint James group
Żejtun is one of several sites. Saint James Capua Hospital in Sliema is the group's largest facility, with 74 inpatient beds, four operating theatres, a dental and implantology unit and a rehabilitation gym. A family clinic at Burmarrad covers GP appointments, laboratory work and specialised clinics, and a dedicated Eye Clinic in Birkirkara handles cataract and laser vision procedures. Jamesco Trading, the group's supplier, sells medical consumables, independent living products and equipment.
The group also runs a Weight Management Institute offering procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass and gastric balloon options. An initial assessment there costs €75, and the team then discusses which approach suits you. Payment can be made by cash, card or cheque, and a monthly instalment plan over 11 months without interest is available for surgery fees.
If you are comparing providers, our directory of private clinics in Malta lists other options across the islands, and Apex Dental is a separate dental practice if you only need dentistry.
Who it suits: residents, newcomers and visitors
For people settling on the islands, a private hospital with its own laboratory, imaging and emergency room is one option to weigh up. Our Malta relocation guide explains the wider picture of settling in, from housing to everyday services, while about Malta gives the background to the islands.
Holidaymakers can also use the group's facilities. Visitors staying around Sliema, where our Sliema hotel guide is a good starting point, are nearer the group's Capua Hospital, while those staying in the south east and the harbour areas around the Three Cities can reach Żejtun more easily. For a wider choice of bases, see hotels across Malta. Our guide on where to stay in Malta shows how the areas fit together.
Catering is part of the group's inpatient experience, with in-house kitchens that cater for several dietary requirements, including vegetarian, gluten free and diabetic menus, and halal meat and poultry. Tell the staff about any dietary needs when you are admitted.
Getting there and getting in touch
The hospital grounds have plenty of parking, so most patients drive or take a taxi. If you prefer public transport, routes 80, 81, 82, 84 and 85 serve the area, and Malta Public Transport publishes the current timetables. If you have time around an appointment, the Hypogeum in Paola and the Blue Grotto are both reachable from the south east. When you are discharged, the hospital can arrange a taxi home, charged by distance.
To ask about an appointment, a specialist, a procedure or a stay, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the hospital. Please do not use the form for an emergency: the emergency room is open every hour of the day.
Questions about Saint James Hospital
Where is Saint James Hospital Żejtun?
It is in the Tal-Barrani area, a quiet rural spot on the boundary of Tarxien and Żejtun in the south east of Malta. The hospital has an outdoor car park, and several bus routes serve the area.
What services does the Żejtun hospital provide?
It has 25 inpatient beds, three operating theatres, endoscopy, outpatient and specialised clinics, physiotherapy, radiology and imaging, a medical laboratory, an inpatient pharmacy, an ambulance service and maternity services.
Is there an emergency room?
Yes. The emergency rooms at Żejtun are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In an emergency go there directly rather than sending an enquiry through this page.
Is parking available and how do I get there by bus?
Ample parking is available in the hospital's outdoor car park. Bus routes 80, 81, 82, 84 and 85 serve the area, and Malta Public Transport has current timetable details.
How much does a weight management assessment cost?
The group's Weight Management Institute charges €75 for the initial assessment, where the team discusses your history and goals. It also offers a monthly instalment plan over 11 months, interest free, for surgery fees.
How do I contact the hospital from the UK?
Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page, giving your name, what you need and when you plan to be in Malta, and we will pass your message to Saint James Hospital.
Practical information
The hospital is listed at 3 Triq Tal-Hotba, Iż-Żejtun 9090, in the Tal-Barrani area on the boundary of Tarxien and Żejtun. The emergency room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There is a large outdoor car park in the hospital grounds, and bus routes 80, 81, 82, 84 and 85 serve the area. A taxi home can be arranged on discharge, with fares based on distance. To ask about an appointment, a procedure or a stay, use the enquiry form on this page and VisitMalta.co.uk will pass your message to the hospital.
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The details on this page were correct on 25 October 2026, as published on the Saint James Hospital website. Services, prices and hours can change, so please confirm when you enquire.