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UD Rating - 3 Stars

Year round

from £ 1095

Open water diver

Block Hotel

BLOCK is a boutique-style hotel in the fishing village of Xlendi offering affordable, flexible accommodation close to the beach and other amenities. Ritual, the onsite dive centre, are focused on safety, conservation, and fun, taking divers to the famous dive sites of Comino Island and beyond.

  • Excellent location
  • Perfect for school groups and clubs
  • Bar / Restaurant
  • Ideal for dive and stay packages.
  • Purpose built scuba training pool
  • Ritual dive centre onsite

Block Hotel offers a fresh, contemporary stay in the heart of Xlendi Bay, blending modern hotel rooms with spacious self-catering apartments ideal for couples, families, and groups. Set just steps from the waterfront, the hotel enjoys a prime location surrounded by scenic cliffs, coastal walking paths, and a lively selection of cafés, dive shops, and seaside restaurants that give the area its laid-back Mediterranean charm. Guests can relax at the hotel’s rooftop pool and bar, enjoy live entertainment at the ground-floor restaurant, and feel immediately connected to Gozo’s friendly local community, where everything moves at a gentle, welcoming pace. With its bright social spaces, on-site dive centre access, and the warm neighbourhood vibe of Xlendi, Block Hotel delivers an inviting blend of comfort, adventure, and relaxed island living.

Board Basis

Bed & Breakfast Daily breakfast available for hotel guests
Self-Catering Apartments offer self-catering facilities
2pax

Deluxe apartment - 2 pax

Self- catering studio apartment in the Block Hotel that can comforatably accommodate 2 guests. Staying here is like just staying at home.

  • Hairdryer
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • kitchenette
  • Wi-Fi
  • Coffee machine
  • Safe
3pax

Deluxe apartment - 3 Pax

This is a one- bedroom apartment with a sofa that turns into a double bed.

  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • T.V.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Sofa beds
  • Kitchen
  • Safe
2 bedroom

Deluxe apartment - 4 Pax

This two-bedroom apartment can accommodate 3-4 persons. The beds are twin and double bedroom.

  • Hairdryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Living Room
  • T.V.
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Safe
Deluxe

Deluxe Single Room

This room offers even more comfort and space to stretch out, making it ideal for couples or friends looking for a bit more luxury.

  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Wi-Fi

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Ritual Dive

BLOCK hotel

Ritual Dive is an award-winning SSI Diamond Instructor Training Centre located within BLOCK Hotel in the picturesque bay of Xlendi on the island of Gozo, Malta. Perfectly positioned for easy access to the crystal-clear waters surrounding Gozo, Comino and Malta, the dive centre offers daily shore and boat dives to the Mediterranean's most iconic dive sites, including dramatic caves, caverns, reefs and historic wrecks. With small dive groups and a personalised approach, Ritual Dive delivers exceptional underwater experiences for everyone from first-time divers to experienced technical divers.

Accredited by SSI and PADI Ritual Dive offers a full range of internationally recognised diver training, from beginner courses through to professional-level and instructor programmes. The modern facility features dedicated classrooms, an on-site training pool, high-quality rental equipment and an experienced multilingual team committed to safety, sustainability and outstanding customer service. With a maximum ratio of four divers per instructor, every guest benefits from personalised guidance and relaxed, enjoyable diving.

Known for its eco-conscious philosophy and welcoming atmosphere, Ritual Dive combines professional diving services with a strong commitment to marine conservation and responsible tourism. Together with its convenient location at BLOCK Hotel and tailored dive packages, the centre provides the ideal base for exploring the spectacular underwater landscapes of the Maltese Islands while enjoying an unforgettable diving holiday.

SSI Open Water Diver

This is a completion of a series of classroom lessons, 5 pool lessons and 5 open water lessons, the award of SSI Open Water Diver prepares the diver to enjoy their diving experience without incurring decompression stops. Kit removal and weight belt removal are included.

Open Water Lessons
5 qualification dives with 5th dive being a pleasure dive. First dive to a Maximum of 12m and subsequent dives to a maximum depth of 18m or 12m if classed as a junior.

From the beginning to end of the course, you will learn the fundamentals of scuba diving, including areas such as dive equipment and techniques that will give you the confidence and skill to become a responsible diver.

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SSI Advanced Diver

The SSI Advanced Diver course expands your underwater boundaries by introducing you to five distinct diving specialties across five open-water training dives.

Deep Exploration: Master the physics, physiology, and safety protocols of diving up to 30 metres.

Underwater Navigation: Learn to use compass patterns, natural landmarks, and kick cycles to find your way.

Specialty Sampling: Complete three elective specialty dives tailored to your personal diving goals.

Skill Refinement: Improve your air consumption, buoyancy control, and situational awareness.

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