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.
READ MOREMalta’s Iniala Harbour House is actually four side-by-side historical houses in Valletta, a city on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Overlooking the stunning Grand Harbour at St. Barbara Bastion, this boutique hotel by Iniala Group offers 23 uniquely designed accommodations — from sprawling suites with kitchenettes and plunge pools to cozy rooms with epic harbor views from your bathtub. And despite the buildings that date back to the 1600s, all of the accommodations have sleek, modern design punctuated with bold art and sculptures. Located on the rooftop, ION Harbour, the hotel’s flagship restaurant by notable chef Alex Dilling, is a local favorite for haute cuisine. Essensi spa, within the hotel’s ancient vaults (similar to a stone wine cellar), offers an extensive treatment menu, a heated pool, a sauna and a relaxation room that provides utter tranquility.
READ MOREPerched 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.
READ MOREA converted 17th-century palazzo, The Xara Palace is the only hotel within the walls of the Silent City of Mdina. This Malta hotel offers beautiful views of the countryside. Take advantage of the property’s guided walking tours, including the three-hour Mdina and Valletta food tour, as well as wine-tasting events with international producers from several countries, including Italy and France. Onsite culinary options include the de Mondion, a fine-dining restaurant with panoramic views of the island from the terraces, and the Trattoria AD 1530, which serves pizzas, pastas and salads.
READ MORELocated on the east coast of Malta, H Hotel features 160 guest rooms, including luxury suites with private in-room swimming pools, and a penthouse residence on the top floor with views of the picturesque St. George’s Bay. For dining, this sleek Malta hotel’s offerings include The Black Giraffe restaurant as well as a private champagne bar on its rooftop terrace called the House of Dom Pérignon that includes a fully stocked bar, an exclusive VIP sofa area and a dance floor. A 65-foot open-air infinity pool, cocktail bar, retractable roof and secluded spa baths can also be found on the terrace.
READ MORELocated on a private seaside peninsula fringed by the sea, The Westin Dragonara Resort has a villa-style lobby that is naturally lit thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows and 408 rooms and suites, including 66 new Luxury Bay suites that are in their own annex, adjacent to the main hotel, right on the water’s edge. Highlights of these suites include fully equipped kitchenettes, walk-in rain showers, free-standing bathtubs, mood lighting and terraces. This Malta hotel also has two expansive Presidential Penthouse Suites with pool decks, views of the sea and terraces. Check out amenities like The Reef Club Pool & Beach Lido with a large main pool and the Bedouin Bar, a casino, a gym and five restaurants, including Palio's Trattoria for fine dining and the Boathouse Lounge in an original 19th-century boathouse right on the ocean known for its tapas and wine selection.
READ MOREThe 253-room Hotel Santana in Qawra is close to St. Paul’s Bay promenade as well as numerous shops and restaurants. Dining at this Malta hotel includes La Canoa Restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the pub-style Café Castagna for light meals and nightly musical entertainment. Other perks at Hotel Santana include spacious rooms with balconies, a seasonal rooftop pool with three sunbathing terraces, a poolside bar with sea and country views, an indoor swimming pool and hot tub, a fitness center and a full-service spa.
READ MOREThe adults-only (16 years of age and older) Seaview Hotel in Malta enjoys not only a peaceful ambiance but also a unique location on the seaside promenade of Qawra. Most of this Malta hotel’s 180 accommodations, including superior rooms and suites, also overlook the islands of St. Paul and Comino. Guest amenities include a rooftop infinity pool and bar, an indoor pool with direct access to the seashore and a modern-styled gym equipped with treadmills, bicycles, cross trainers, free weights and a variety of resistance machines. For dining, choose between Gululu, a Maltese restaurant, and Manakis for Greek food and drinks.
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