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26 Apr

Paradise Bay Resort

Paradise Bay Resort overlooks the bay from which it takes its name. It sits close to the sea and some of the island’s best beaches. This Malta hotel includes 276 rooms, and most have balconies with sea or bay views. Other amenities include four seawater swimming pools — the largest of which is indoors and is shaped like a fish — a tennis court, a private beach and three restaurants, including Il-Merill, known for its Maltese specialties, and Porto Lounge with vistas of Gozo and Comino islands and popular for pastas and pizzas.

26 Apr

Gillieru Harbour Hotel

Get an up-close look at the sea and the old harbor at The Gillieru Harbour Hotel, which sits in a scenic spot. Accommodations at this Malta hotel include water-view rooms with balconies and chapel-view rooms that face St. Paul’s across the street. Enjoy fresh seafood and Mediterranean dishes at Gillieru Restaurant, whose history dates back to the 1900s, when one of its founders set up a small eatery for the contractors and masons who were building up the seaside village of St. Paul’s Bay. The hotel also has an outdoor seawater pool with a sun terrace and seasonal poolside bar.

26 Apr

LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa

The recently renovated LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa resides in one of the best-preserved areas of northern Malta. It overlooks the Marfa Bay as well as the islands of Gozo and Comino. This Malta hotel has 356 rooms and suites on five floors, all with balconies. Onsite amenities include two outdoor seawater swimming pools, an indoor seawater pool and a full-service spa. Dining options at LABRANDA Riviera Hotel & Spa include Osteria Tropea Restaurant for Italian, Byblos Lebanese Restaurant, Mirasol Restaurant for a buffet, The Café for light fare, Hola Beach Club and The Comino Sunset Bar for cocktails.

26 Apr

Solana Hotel & Spa

Set in the charming village of Mellieha and close to the beach, Solana Hotel & Spa affords views of the coast and the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. While the vistas will lure you in — especially from the scenic rooftop pool — one of the hotel's biggest draws is its Nataraya Spa, which encompasses a large indoor swimming pool, chromotherapy hydro bath, sauna, relaxation area and tranquil garden. The spa’s lengthy treatment menu includes thalassotherapy (body services that utilize seawater, seaweed, sea plants and minerals), reiki, hydrotherapy (detox with a green tea soak), aromatic skin therapy and a list of services just for men (ranging from a customized age defense facial to a back polish). This Malta hotel has 183 accommodations, including studios, junior suites and one-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes. The luxury suites are the most-sought-after rooms — they reside on the hotel’s highest floors and come with large terraces. Sip local craft beers, wine and cocktails at The Prickly Pear, which is adorned with traditional Maltese printed tile, or for drinks with a view, get a seat at the hotel’s poolside bar Top Deck. Enjoy a daily English and continental buffet breakfast and a differently themed buffet dinner each night at Bellini Restaurant, or for authentic Mediterranean food, snag a table at Tosca.

26 Apr

Dolmen Hotel

Perched along the scenic Qawra coast of St. Paul’s Bay, Dolmen Hotel in Malta is close to Bugibba Square and from the towns of St. Julian’s and Valletta, the capital. Stay in 488 rooms and suites, some with sliding glass doors that open to reveal panoramas of the Mediterranean Sea, the Megalithic Temples (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) or St. Paul's Bay. Other reasons to visit include a seafront casino and the Amazonia Complex, which features an Instagram-worthy infinity pool peeking over the water, a kiddie pool with a waterfall, the Aqua Terrace Bar overlooking St. Paul’s Island and direct access to the beach. When hunger strikes, choose among Café Bistro, whose glass walls make you feel like you’re dining outdoors; Carvv, a spin on an American steakhouse; the Oracle Casino Pasta & Grill located in the hotel’s casino; the seaside Batubulan Sunset Grill, which serves seafood; and the Agora Bar & Lounge in the lobby.