Qawra Coast Road, Qawra, Malta | (888) 708-2081
Walking distance to Qawra Promenade
Bright, spacious rooms with balconies
Small indoor and outdoor swimming pools with children's area
Rooftop terrace with whirlpool hot tub
Small gym with cardio equipment, free weights, and sauna
Chinese massage and beauty salon on-site
Free shuttle to Bugibba Square and central Qawra; airport shuttle for a fee
Non-smoking property (a con for some)
Free parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi
No beachfront or scenic views
No daytime programming or entertainment for kids
Fees for air-conditioning and in-room safes
Rooftop hot tub only open during summer months
15-minute walk to the seafront promenade
Pool doesn't get direct sun all day (pro for some)
Dated decor, especially for an advertised four-star hotel
The 157-room Bella Vista Hotel is
an all-inclusive value resort near St. Paul’s Bay. The property has several pools and
dining options, and caters to all types of vacationers, including families. Rooms are spacious and clean, but use of safes and air-conditioning costs extra and the entire resort has a dated vibe. While the hotel is a good
base for exploring Malta, guests expecting the advertised four-star caliber might be disappointed. It's also worth noting that there is no daytime entertainment program and the seafront promenade is a 15-minute walk away.
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Scene
A good spot for sightseers to rest and recharge, without tons of style and local charm
The Bella Vista Hotel is an all-inclusive
resort that has all the expected facilities, but could use a serious style
upgrade. The lighting in common areas is bright -- almost stark, in fact -- and there are
drop ceilings throughout, which add to the dated feel.
While it's a comfortable enough base for sightseeing and those who like to spend time exploring, it's not ideal for those who want to dedicate their holidays to sitting by the pool all day with a
cocktail, working on their tans. The lobby, while big, feels almost like a high-end
hostel (or a retro 1950s diner) rather than a resort, with long red-vinyl couches
throughout. There are also plain terraces for sunning, though they have little to no landscaping and lack beach umbrellas. Plus, the white plastic lounge chairs are fitted with rubber
mats, not the most comfortable in the hot sun. Guests include couples, business people, and families.
Location
On a busy road that leads' to St. Paul's Bay and gets lots of traffic
The Bella Vista Hotel is located on a busy,
fast road that leads to St. Paul’s Bay. Traffic by the hotel is non-stop, and
there is some noise as a result. There's little in terms of shops and restaurants in the
immediate area, but the hotel is a short drive from several seaside resort towns with plenty
of shopping, dining, bars, clubs, and casinos, and there is free parking, so
guests with cars will have no problem getting around. The seafront Qawra
Promenade and central Qawra are around a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and Salina
National Park and Kennedy Grove park are also within walking distance. The bus
station and the clubs and bars at Bugibba Main Square are a 15-minute walk away. The shore along the Bugibba and Qawra Promenade's is rocky, though there is a man-made sandy area. It's a 15-minute drive to popular beaches such as Golden Bay.
Rooms
Bright, clean, spacious rooms, with fees for air-conditioning and in-room safes
The rooms at the Bella Vista Hotel are bright,
spacious, and clean, and all have balconies with pool or countryside views. Not all
balconies have dividing walls, so privacy varies, and rooms facing the pool also face other rooms, while street-facing rooms get traffic noise. Decor is simple, with tile floors, generic light-wood furniture, and navy and cream bedspreads. Amenities include minibars and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, but there are fees for air-conditioning and in-room safes. Tea and coffee facilities are included, but when supplies run out, there is a charge for refills. The bathrooms are roomy, with shower/tub combos and a mix of blue and white tile and countertops.
Features
Indoor and outdoor pools, massage, karaoke, and a fitness center
The Bella Vista Hotel has two buffet
restaurants which offer weekly theme nights featuring Maltese or Italian menus.
Vegetarian meals are available, but must be requested in the morning. Foodies
will not likely be inspired by the cooking, but the choices are varied. The Tate Lounge Bar offers live music, movie screenings, and karaoke throughout the week, and there are barbecue grills scattered throughout the grounds for guests who want to cook out. There's also a sizable minimart stocked with souvenirs, snacks, sunscreen, and other necessities. Recreation features include an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool with its own poolside bar and a
children’s area. Note that the outdoor pool doesn't get much direct sun so sunbathers may be disappointed. A game
room with pool and ping-pong, and a fitness center offer guests a way to blow
off steam, although the gym is tiny, with cardio machines placed very close together.
The spa offers Chinese massage and reflexology, as well as beauty treatments
and hair styling. Meeting rooms and event facilities are also available.
