The 326-room Hotel Topaz is a mid-range, quiet, affordable property within walking distance to a rocky beach and Bugibba main square. The on-site amenities are quite extensive, including a big outdoor fish-shaped pool with a kids' section, a game room, a soccer field, an indoor pool, and a hair salon. Casual dining and drinks are available on-site, including a cozy wood-lined pub. Rooms are basic and on the dated side, with patterned bedspreads, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with pool views, in some. One-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and dining space appeal to families. Select common areas offer free Wi-Fi, but a fee applies for in-room Internet. As an alternative, Hotel Santana offers free Wi-Fi throughout.
The 326-room Hotel Topaz is a mid-range, quiet, affordable property within walking distance to a rocky beach and Bugibba main square. The on-site amenities are quite extensive, including a big outdoor fish-shaped pool with a kids' section, a game room, a soccer field, an indoor pool, and a hair salon. Casual dining and drinks are available on-site, including a cozy wood-lined pub. Rooms are basic and on the dated side, with patterned bedspreads, flat-screen TVs, and balconies with pool views, in some. One-bedroom apartments with kitchenettes and dining space appeal to families. Select common areas offer free Wi-Fi, but a fee applies for in-room Internet. As an alternative, Hotel Santana offers free Wi-Fi throughout.
The 184-room San Pawl Hotel is a relatively large, budget-friendly complex set in the purpose-built north Malta resort of Bugibba. While not the prettiest of surrounds, the hotel is within a short walk of the waterfront promenade and lively dining and nightlife. Though the lobby has been given a facelift, the rest of the property is dated, especially the basic guest rooms and their bathrooms . With indoor and outdoor pools plus two restaurants on-site, facilities are surprisingly good for this level of hotel, if a little rough around the edges. Ultimately, for the rock-bottom rates, thrifty travelers can find excellent value, though note that use of in-room safes and mini-fridges, as well as Wi-Fi require fees. The more attractive Porto Azzurro offers modern apartments with cooking facilities for around the same price.
The 184-room San Pawl Hotel is a relatively large, budget-friendly complex set in the purpose-built north Malta resort of Bugibba. While not the prettiest of surrounds, the hotel is within a short walk of the waterfront promenade and lively dining and nightlife. Though the lobby has been given a facelift, the rest of the property is dated, especially the basic guest rooms and their bathrooms . With indoor and outdoor pools plus two restaurants on-site, facilities are surprisingly good for this level of hotel, if a little rough around the edges. Ultimately, for the rock-bottom rates, thrifty travelers can find excellent value, though note that use of in-room safes and mini-fridges, as well as Wi-Fi require fees. The more attractive Porto Azzurro offers modern apartments with cooking facilities for around the same price.
The 237-room, four-pearl Salini Resort underwent extensive 2015 renovations to transform it into a swish and contemporary property. While its hillside location affords some lovely views over Salini Bay, there's nothing accessible on foot and some find it a little isolated -- though the buzzy Bugibba resort is a short drive away. Guest rooms and suites are spacious and smart, and around half offer superb sea-view balconies, plus some come with kitchenettes. Two large pools also provide sea views plus there are a spa and three restaurants with buffet or a la carte dining. Travelers preferring something not quite as secluded can find comparable facilities at the Seashells Resort at Suncrest in nearby Qawra, which is also more kid-friendly but has less-polished rooms.
The 237-room, four-pearl Salini Resort underwent extensive 2015 renovations to transform it into a swish and contemporary property. While its hillside location affords some lovely views over Salini Bay, there's nothing accessible on foot and some find it a little isolated -- though the buzzy Bugibba resort is a short drive away. Guest rooms and suites are spacious and smart, and around half offer superb sea-view balconies, plus some come with kitchenettes. Two large pools also provide sea views plus there are a spa and three restaurants with buffet or a la carte dining. Travelers preferring something not quite as secluded can find comparable facilities at the Seashells Resort at Suncrest in nearby Qawra, which is also more kid-friendly but has less-polished rooms.
The mid-range Gillieru Harbour Hotel is a family-run property with a prime seafront setting overlooking the old harbor in Malta's Bugibba neighborhood. While there's little in the immediate surrounds, the hotel is within easy reach of the resort's numerous restaurants, bars, and rocky stretch of beach. The property is undeniably dated throughout, though clean, including its 74 low-frills rooms. Most, however, open to balconies with glorious sea views, while others can be prone to street noise. Rates are reasonable, but it's worth paying a bit more at [Hotel Topaz](San Pawl Hotel), which offers several more kid-friendly features.
The mid-range Gillieru Harbour Hotel is a family-run property with a prime seafront setting overlooking the old harbor in Malta's Bugibba neighborhood. While there's little in the immediate surrounds, the hotel is within easy reach of the resort's numerous restaurants, bars, and rocky stretch of beach. The property is undeniably dated throughout, though clean, including its 74 low-frills rooms. Most, however, open to balconies with glorious sea views, while others can be prone to street noise. Rates are reasonable, but it's worth paying a bit more at [Hotel Topaz](San Pawl Hotel), which offers several more kid-friendly features.
This large, mid-range property is located in the Maltese resort of Qawra, a short stroll from its bustling center and nightlife. It's also set on the waterfront road overlooking the sea, providing superb views for many of its 395 guest rooms. Despite some renovations, most rooms are dated and have limited amenities. Additionally, rooms overlooking the hotel's inner courtyard lack natural light. Thanks to a sea-view outdoor pool and spa with a heated indoor pool, hot tubs, and a salt bath and sauna, the relaxation facilities are a highlight. Dining, however, is inconsistent and the main restaurant needs a decor update. Overall, this is one of the better equipped hotels in the area. Cheaper nearby options include Bella Vista Hotel, which also provides free Wi-Fi.
This large, mid-range property is located in the Maltese resort of Qawra, a short stroll from its bustling center and nightlife. It's also set on the waterfront road overlooking the sea, providing superb views for many of its 395 guest rooms. Despite some renovations, most rooms are dated and have limited amenities. Additionally, rooms overlooking the hotel's inner courtyard lack natural light. Thanks to a sea-view outdoor pool and spa with a heated indoor pool, hot tubs, and a salt bath and sauna, the relaxation facilities are a highlight. Dining, however, is inconsistent and the main restaurant needs a decor update. Overall, this is one of the better equipped hotels in the area. Cheaper nearby options include Bella Vista Hotel, which also provides free Wi-Fi.
The 202-room Hotel Santana is a family-friendly, upper-middle-range chain hotel, in a busy area of Qawra. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, and nightlife, but doesn't have much of an oceanside vibe. Rooms are spacious and clean, but dated and fairly generic; all rooms have balconies, and suites have kitchenettes, but rooms lack sea views. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a full-service spa with an indoor pool where guests can chill. While there is a sauna, it costs extra to use.
The 202-room Hotel Santana is a family-friendly, upper-middle-range chain hotel, in a busy area of Qawra. It's surrounded by shops, restaurants, and nightlife, but doesn't have much of an oceanside vibe. Rooms are spacious and clean, but dated and fairly generic; all rooms have balconies, and suites have kitchenettes, but rooms lack sea views. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor pool and a full-service spa with an indoor pool where guests can chill. While there is a sauna, it costs extra to use.
The mid-range Porto Azzurro is an affordable, homey apartment hotel with 110 One- and Two-Bedroom or Studio units located in a quiet spot overlooking Xemxija Bay. Rooms vary between plain, basic decor and upgraded, modern furnishings with a sleeker style; all have kitchens, living rooms, and a fee for Wi-Fi. Penthouses overlook Xemxija Bay from nice terraces. The quiet location is slightly isolated with few dining options -- aside from the hotel’s cozy English pub, restaurant, and bar at the outdoor pool, where there’s also a hot tub and kids' pool. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, and dive center that offers guided trips. For free Wi-Fi and a livelier location, consider the Hotel Topaz.
The mid-range Porto Azzurro is an affordable, homey apartment hotel with 110 One- and Two-Bedroom or Studio units located in a quiet spot overlooking Xemxija Bay. Rooms vary between plain, basic decor and upgraded, modern furnishings with a sleeker style; all have kitchens, living rooms, and a fee for Wi-Fi. Penthouses overlook Xemxija Bay from nice terraces. The quiet location is slightly isolated with few dining options -- aside from the hotel’s cozy English pub, restaurant, and bar at the outdoor pool, where there’s also a hot tub and kids' pool. The hotel also has an indoor pool, fitness center, and dive center that offers guided trips. For free Wi-Fi and a livelier location, consider the Hotel Topaz.
