Chris E.
The Solana Hotel in Mellieħa has some lovely features. The rooftop terrace and pool are definitely the highlight — spacious, stylish, and offering beautiful views over the town and the sea. The indoor pool and gym are also a nice addition, and the staff we met were generally friendly and polite.
Unfortunately, the rest of the experience didn’t live up to expectations. We stayed five nights in a deluxe suite with a partial sea view, but the room layout was awkward and the furniture felt misplaced. The balcony was large and pleasant, yet when seated you only saw a wall — the sea view was visible only when standing, even though we paid extra for it.
Housekeeping was inconsistent: some days were fine, others less so. The bed linen was never changed during our stay, and the bathroom had no ventilation, which made it damp and unpleasant. The eco-friendly shower system was a nice idea, but water pressure was too low to be comfortable.
The free Wi-Fi connection was unreliable — slow and constantly disconnecting, not what one would expect from a modern four-star hotel.
We tried the buffet dinner once, but it was disappointing: bland food, little seasoning, and overall a canteen-like atmosphere. Breakfast felt repetitive, focusing on quantity rather than quality.
Overall, the hotel looks great on paper but falls short in practice. For the price paid, it didn’t meet our expectations, and we would not return.
Kev En
The hotel has a few good sides, but overall the negatives outweigh them. The location is great, with plenty of good restaurants just around the corner. The gym is surprisingly well equipped and the rooftop pool has a nice view. Unfortunately, the atmosphere there feels more like a party than a place to relax, even if there is a separate adults-only area.
The rooms are very noisy. In the morning you hear chairs moving and your neighbors, and in the evening the music from the pool carries on until late. If you are looking for peace and quiet, this hotel is the wrong choice. Housekeeping is unreliable and often either skips the room completely or shows up very late in the afternoon when you are already back.
My experience with the staff was mixed. Some were friendly, others seemed annoyed. What really stood out in a bad way was the parking garage. The staff there was rude, and you are forced to hand over your car key without being given any explanation why.
In the end, the hotel does have a good gym, a nice rooftop area and a central location, but the noise, unreliable cleaning service and poor staff attitude ruin the stay. For the price charged it is not worth it. Not recommended
Melinda Oláh
Good place . The room was too big, which is basically good, but there was a lot of unused space where you could have dance, but there wasn't enough space to pack because there was only a hanging closet and no shelves. the shower was too open so the water kept leaking out no matter how careful we were and everything was soaking wet. the fridge was also leaking. apart from that the staff, the services, the wellness were very good
Cosmin Fyular
I had a wonderful stay at the Solana Hotel in Malta. The staff were exceptionally welcoming and always ready to help with a smile. The rooms were clean, modern, and well equipped, providing great comfort after long days of exploring the island. The rooftop pool and bar offered stunning views, especially at sunset, making it a perfect spot to relax. Breakfast was varied and delicious, with plenty of choices to suit different tastes. The hotel’s location in Mellieħa was ideal, close to restaurants, shops, and the beach. Overall, an excellent experience and highly recommended for any traveler.
Mark Cuthbertson
Great place to stay. We stayed on room 1411, which didn't have the best overlooking view, but it was decent enough with partial views over adjacent property/ hotels in the distance. Staff were all very helpful, friendly and polite... From managers down to room cleaners, everyone very pleasant. Nice food served "buffet style" (we did half board) so breakfast and dinner tasted great for us. I would definitely recommend this hotel in Mellieha as it's quiet for such a big hotel.... No noise issues from traffic and rooms seem sound proofed very well.
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