It was likely built in the 19th century as a farmstead or hunting lodge, and it later served as an anti-smuggling post and a coastal lookout position.

The building was restored in 2012 after part of it had collapsed, and it is now a visitor centre of Il-Majjistral Nature and History Park.

[8] By 2009, the Maltese government was making attempts to expropriate the structure from its owners, and the NGO Din l-Art Ħelwa had gathered funds in order to restore it and turn it into a visitor centre.

Throughout the course of restoration, the entire south façade was dismantled and rebuilt, whilst the concrete staircase was demolished and replaced by one built out of limestone.

[6] Għajn Żnuber Tower is a limestone building which is two stories high and has thin walls.