Tucked inside the leafy Wied Ghollieqa Nature Reserve, Urban Valley Resort & Spa gives you easy access to the great outdoors (including the largest population of Malta’s endangered national tree, the sandarac gum). Yet, its central location also puts you close to the island’s most popular and visited sites. When it comes time to return to the Malta hotel, make use of the tennis courts, archery offerings and spa, which includes a pinewood sauna, steam room, indoor heated pool, fitness area and three treatment rooms. For cocktails, try Thistle Lounge Bar or alfresco Viento, and for meals, make a beeline for Silver Heron or the seasonal Tri Bistro. Elsewhere on the property, you’ll find amenities like a greenhouse and gardens, two large freshwater outdoor pools — one of which is for children — and a spacious deck overlooking the nature reserve. The most luxurious overnight options are the penthouses with marble floors, roomy terraces and outdoor sun loungers.
READ MORELocated in the center of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, La Falconeria Hotel is close to many of the capital city’s gems, including St. John’s Co-Cathedral, museums, restaurants and bars. But the Malta hotel has its own draws: it resides in a rococo-style structure that dates to the 1500s, and some of the building’s historical elements have been preserved, including a limestone lion at the bottom of the marble staircase and an original cistern that makes up La Falconeria’s plunge pool. The back half of the hotel was destroyed in World War II, so it feels more modern even with the historical touches, and an open-air courtyard sits in the middle. Among the 43 rooms, the executive suites are the highlight — they come with a large terrace overlooking the cityscape or Marsamxett Harbour. Other onsite amenities include a gym and a lounge.
READ MOREThe 280-room MARITIM Antonine Hotel & Spa occupies a prime terrace-level location in the coastal village of Mellieha. This Malta hotel offers views of the Mediterranean Sea as well as the islands of Gozo and Comino. Onsite amenities include two outdoor pools, one set in the hotel’s gardens or another on the rooftop, along with sun beds. An indoor pool is in the renovated Marion Mizzi Wellbeing spa. The wellness facility also includes steam and sauna areas, a fitness center and rooms for therapeutic treatments. The village's popular beach is more than a half-mile away and easily reached either by foot or by utilizing the hotel's complimentary shuttle service during the summer months.
READ MOREOverlooking the seafront in the St. Julian's resort area, Golden Tulip Vivaldi includes 263 spacious rooms, most with ocean views from balconies. Amenities at this Malta hotel include a panoramic rooftop terrace with a pool (open seasonally), indoor heated pool, sauna, steam rooms and spa rooms for treatments. For dining, there is Antonio’s on the hotel’s main floor for à la carte meals and a buffet, and the Al Settimo Cielo Rooftop Bar and Restaurant. Or opt for Rhapsody Bar for cocktails and light bites.
READ MOREThis property is 5 minutes walk from the beach. Situated in St Julian's, 250 yards from Balluta Bay Beach, HOLM Boutique & SPA - IK Collection features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel has an indoor pool and shared lounge, and Exiles Beach is less than 0.6 miles away. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Selected rooms also boast a kitchenette with a toaster. At HOLM Boutique & SPA - IK Collection the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental or a à la carte breakfast. HOLM Boutique & SPA - IK Collection offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Fond Ghadir Beach, Love Monument and Portomaso Marina. The nearest airport is Malta International Airport, 6.2 miles from HOLM Boutique & SPA - IK Collection.
READ MORELocated in Qawra, one of Malta's popular areas among tourists, db San Antonia Hotel + Spa impresses with its views of St. Paul’s Bay from its more than 500 Moorish-style rooms and suites. This Malta hotel is an all-inclusive and offers amenities such as an adults-only infinity pool, a splash pool for kids, and an indoor pool and spa. When it comes time to dine, there are five themed restaurants that serve Mediterranean, Indian, Moroccan and Asian dishes. For a scenic sip, head to the Taza Sky Bar is on the hotel’s 10th floor, which provides picturesque views of the surrounding bay and countryside.
READ MOREOver in Ghadira Bay,db Seabank Resort + Spa sits along Mellieha Beach, Malta’s longest sandy stretch. If you don’t want to hit the sand, swim in the island’s largest pool, which spans more than 15,000 square feet, at the all-inclusive hotel. Kids will flock to their own pool, which has a pirate ship, water cannons and a water slide, while those traveling sans little ones will opt for the adults-only pool with a swim-up bar. This beachfront getaway fittingly has more than 536 nautical-themed rooms, some with large balconies with sunbeds and views of the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll also encounter three bars and seven restaurants, whose offerings include Asian, Brazilian and Italian cuisine along with an American buffet in a rainforest-like setting. Try Tramun Taghna for Mediterranean fare while overlooking the beach. When you need some relaxation, visit the spa, which is outfitted with an indoor pool and hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and eight treatment rooms.
READ MOREAll of the 231 luxury accommodations across five floors at Pebbles Resort have a balcony or terrace overlooking the picturesque pool. The Malta hotel provides other perks like a seasonal outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a Jacuzzi, a sun terrace and a fitness center. For dining, try The Anchor Pub, an indoor-outdoor restaurant and bar serving traditional pub-style fare and screening live sporting events.
READ MOREHotel Valentina boasts a glass foyer with natural light, a rooftop pool and 128 rooms and suites. This Malta hotel resides in the lively Paceville near St George’s Bay. Its perks include a library corner in the glass foyer with books and computers and a wood-decked terrace, which contains a rooftop pool, sunbeds and a bar. For dining, partake in a buffet breakfast served in a glass mezzanine overlooking the lobby. The Avenue, a nearby restaurant owned by the hotel, can deliver meals to your room, including pizzas and Mediterranean dishes.
READ MORESituated about a 10-minute walk from the shops and restaurants in Sliema, Azur by ST Hotels includes 177 rooms (some with balconies that have views of the surrounding Gzira-Sliema promenade, the town of Gzira or the beach). This Malta hotel is also close to the ferry for excursions to Gozo, Malta’s sister island. Azur offers fine dining in its main restaurant, the Sapphire, located on the ground floor. Other amenities include a fitness center, a heated outdoor pool with an adjacent bar for cocktails, and a lobby bar for small bites and drinks
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