Vacation in M alta is one of the latest fashion trends. People come to this small European country not only to sunbathe on the beaches and swim in the sea. Tourists rush here to learn the language, hang out in the best nightclubs, see the numerous castles and bays, take a walk in the cities that have not lost their medieval charm. In this article, we will try to describe what accommodation can be found in this country, which of them is more suitable for recreation and how to choose a hotel in M alta. Let's start with some general advice.
Characteristics of hotels in M alta
This state is located on several islands. M alta is the largest of them. But there is also Comino and Gozo. Of course, many tourists go to the largest island. Although hotels are available on all three. When choosing a hotel in M alta, you also need to decide what is more important for you - seaside holidays or proximity to nightlife. On this island you will have to choose: there are no hotels that would satisfy both requests. But this country is small. So if you prefer a hotel on the beach, then you can easily go to a disco or a nightclub by public transport and spend no more than thirty minutes on the road. Party lovers andFor nightlife, the St. Julians area is suitable. During the season, he never sleeps at all. Well, for those who come here to enjoy the scenery and relax in solitude, experts advise the island of Gozo.
4 star hotels
Some guesthouses even belong to this type of housing on the islands. Rooms are generally clean and comfortable. Meals can be at the level of the "five", it all depends on the hotel. Since M alta saves a lot of water, towels will not be changed every day, but only if you throw them on the floor. Of the M alta hotels of this class, the most popular are those in the north of the island. These are Ramla and Mellieha Bay. Good reviews about the hotel "Dolmen Resort". It is located in the resort of Aura, near the ancient pagan altar, between two picturesque parks. The hotel consists of apartments with panoramic windows and huge balconies suitable for romantic dinners. The hotel has a lot of entertainment, including a casino and a nightclub.
5 star hotels
On the islands of the state, international class hotel lines are very widely represented. The most comfortable and luxurious hotels in M alta are Hilton, Kempinski, Radisson and Intercontinental. Here you will not only be offered a huge range of services, but also a very fast and professional service. Since international seminars are often held in such hotels, they are equipped with huge conference rooms. Almost all employees understand English. These hotels have gyms and spas, as well as severalpools. Some of them are heated in winter. If you want to relax inexpensively in a suite, and even in the "five", come out of season. Then prices for housing and services fall sharply. Most luxury hotels are located in the St. Julians area. The Excelsior Hotel in Valletta, the capital of the country, is also very good. It is located in the city center, close to historical sights. At the same time, there are all conditions for a beach holiday, there is a private marina, 3 gourmet restaurants and five bars, as well as infinity pools known throughout M alta.
Meals & All Inclusive
Most hotels here only include breakfast. In many you can order a morning and evening meal. But they will cover you according to the menu. As a rule, many varieties of cheeses are served, as well as very tasty salads. The buffet in this country is a huge rarity, as is the all-inclusive system. There are only a few hotels in M alta with a private beach and "all inclusive". Among them, one of the best is Mellieha Bay. This "quartet" is known for having its own bay, with gorgeous views of the bay and the village from the windows. Water sports are included in the stay. Guests have breakfast and dinner in the restaurant, and dine in hot weather on the pool terrace. During the day, the hotel has animation, including children's, and various entertainment shows are arranged in the evenings. Tourists are served buffet style.
Not far from this hotel there is another hotel with the concept of "all inclusive" - Seabank Resort and Spa. There are several restaurants and bars, a pizzeria, a diving school. There is a disco every night not far from the hotel.
The Corinthia Marina Five, located in St. George's Bay, has a spa and kids club, while the Quartet Kavra Palace has a s altwater pool and a coffee shop. Most of the services lead to the "all inclusive" system.
Beaches
M alta has both a rocky coast and several places with a sandy entrance to the water. In St. Julians and Sliema, the beaches look like stone slabs, where stairs descend into the sea. Most of the four- and five-star complexes in this region of M alta are hotels with beaches. Therefore, their guests bathe there. Although the public, municipal beach in St. Julians is sandy. Examples of such hotels with their own coastline are Corinthia San George, Westin Dragonara (fives) and Cavalieri and Golden Tulip Vivaldi (fours).
Holidays with children
If you come to the island with your family, tourists are advised to pay attention to the northern resorts of the country. Chirkei, Golden Bay or Mellieha are the best hotels in M alta. With children, you will not have any problems if you stay here. Sandy beaches, a gentle entrance to the water, a lot of entertainment by the sea - the kids are safe, you will not worry, and they will be bored. The "Mellicha Bay" already described by us is extremely popular with Europeans - the French and the British - who comehere to relax almost with newborns. After all, it has its own beach with sand and a shallow, gentle entrance, which is a rarity for M alta. For parents with older children, the Plaza Regency hotel on Sliema is suitable. Here you can combine a beach holiday with sightseeing and other entertainment. Near the hotel there is a park with numerous playgrounds. Not far away is the five-star Le Meridian Hotel, where even more comfortable conditions await you.
Rating of hotels in M alta
Melliha Bay is recognized as the most popular hotel in the country, according to tourists. The top five hotels in M alta also included the Hilton, Carlton, Westin Dragonara Resort and the Sunseeker Holiday Complex. Some of them are large hotels, almost like mini-cities, with arcades, shops and offices. That's the Hilton. His restaurants are the envy of Paris and New York. Panoramic windows of the rooms overlook the ocean. From "Carlton" close to both Sliema and St. Julian's. He does not have his own beach, but guests can use the coast of the Exiles Beach Club hotel. But "The Westin Dragonara Resort" has not only all the necessary range of services, but also its own piece of the sea. The Sunseeker Holiday Complex in Bugibba is conveniently located. This is a cozy hotel with a wonderful design, helpful staff and everything you need for a comfortable stay and relaxation.
M alta hotel reviews
The level of service in the local hotels, according to travelers, oftendoes not depend on the network or star rating, but on a particular hotel. Of course, the "fives" in M alta make guests feel amazing. But good hotels are also found among the “fours”, and even budget “threes”. Tourists are reminded that in M altese hotels there are three-lane sockets of the English type. The voltage in them is 230 volts. To charge your phone, tablet or laptop, you will have to ask for an adapter at the reception. Sometimes it is given on the security of a certain amount. The "all inclusive" system in M alta, just like in Turkey or Egypt, involves alcoholic beverages exclusively of local production, and not foreign. Although the M altese wine is very good. Almost all products are imported from Italy.
