St. George's Bay, Saint Julian's, Malta | (888) 708-2081
Waterfront resort offering bay swimming
Rooms have balconies, most with gorgeous sea views
PADI-certified dive center, water sports center, and yacht charters
Five outdoor swimming pools, including two for adults only
Access to Apollo Day Spa for therapeutic and beauty treatment
Free parking on-site and free Wi-Fi throughout
No sandy beach on the property
Resort doesn't reliably enforce adult-only rules at swimming pools
Many amenities are actually located at the nearby sister resort
Room decor is not quite up to advertised four-star standards
Dated gym equipment
No kids' club (but there is a kids' pool)
The Marina Hotel Corinthia
Beach Resort is an upper-middle-range, family-friendly resort hotel with 200 understated, airy rooms with balconies and most with gorgeous sea views. Dedicated divers, water sports enthusiasts, spa fans, foodies, and
sun worshippers will each find their niche here, and, despite the abundance of
activity, the resort manages to remain peaceful and relaxed, without the forced
gaiety of many all-inclusive properties. However, note that many of the resort's amenities are actually at the neighboring, more luxurious Corinthia St. George’s Bay.
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A waterfront resort with access to the luxury resort next door
The Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort
combines the value of an upper-middle-range all-inclusive resort with the luxury amenities
of its sister resort next door (Corinthia St. George’s Bay), to which guests have full access. The Marina is spacious and private and never feels crowded, providing a more upscale experience than many similarly priced Malta
resorts as well as stunning sea views from the pool terraces and restaurants.
There are two pools reserved for adults, but management is known to be lax with
the rules. The resort is relaxed and comfortable, drawing mostly couples but a healthy number of families as well.
Location
Away from the downtown chaos, but five minutes from Paceville nightlife, shops, and restaurants
The Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort is
located in seaside St. Julian’s overlooking picturesque St. George’s Bay. The area is quiet and relaxed, but close to clubs,
casinos, restaurants, and shops while still being away from the chaotic city center. The
Paceville nightlife district is a five-minute walk from the resort. The resort
is on the street, not the beach, but guests have access to bay swimming off the
rocks at the private Lido Club next door and there is a public sand and shingle beach within a five-minute walk. Valletta, the Maltese capital,
is under an hour away by public bus, and the airport is a 15-minute drive
from the resort.
Rooms
Bright, airy, and spacious rooms with pretty balconies and beautiful water views
Rooms at the Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach
Resort are bright, airy, and spacious. Each has a private balcony, and most have spectacular sea views. Note that guests should specifically
request a full sea view, as some rooms have only side or partial views. Rooms are
simply decorated, with white tile floors, light walls, light bamboo furniture, comfortable
sitting areas, and dressing tables. Amenities include air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Bathrooms are dated but clean, with shower/tub combos.
Features
Five outdoor pools, water sports, high-end day spa, and multiple restaurants
The Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort has
double the amenities thanks to its all-access relationship with the next door
Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay. The Marina has four swimming pools and a
children’s pool on-site, all with gorgeous views. Two pools are reserved for
families, and while two are for adults only, management is reportedly lax when it
comes to enforcing the rules. There is also a full menu of water sports on offer, including
jet skis, parasailing, canoes, paddle boats, speedboats, and yacht charters. The
PADI-certified Starfish Diving School offers trial dives for first-timers,
advanced courses with certification, and night dives. The Lido Club at the sister property next door has lounges, bars, and bay swimming off a cement platform; it is free for guests of the Marina (outside guests can also access the club for a fee). Those seeking ultimate relaxation can visit
the Apollo Day Spa with its indoor pool and hot tub, full menu of massage, body
treatments, spa packages, and beauty treatments, including haircuts. The fitness center has cardio machines, free
weights, physio balls, and lots of space to stretch out, but equipment is quite old. Parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi are free for all guests. The resort also offers a variety of cuisine options. The Bayview Restaurant is the Resort’s main dining room, serving decent food,
buffet-style. Cafe 24 offers pastries, coffee, wine, beer, and light lunch items in a
relaxed environment. Guests at the Oasis Pool Bar can order their meals for poolside delivery. Henry J. Beans is a fun, American-style pub
decorated with vintage road and gas station signs, while Buddhamann is at the other
end of the spectrum, serving an Asian fusion menu. The star restaurant
at the resorts is Caviar & Bull, a fine-dining spot with unique
cocktails and ultra-modern dishes influenced by molecular gastronomy.
