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Solana Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

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Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Malta, MLH1025
  • Mellieha Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ghadira Nature Reserve
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio

  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Internal/Non Balcony Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Internal/Non Balcony Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Luxury Suite

  • 484 sq ft
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Solana Hotel & Spa

4-star Mellieha hotel close to Mellieha Bay
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Solana Hotel & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request.
Solana Hotel & Spa offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Nataraya Day Spa & Wellness has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Solana Hotel & Spa you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Dining is available at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at one of the 2 coffee shops/cafes. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Limited onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis (surcharge), and a car charging station is available.

Solana Hotel & Spa has designated areas for smoking.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bellini Restaurant - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Tosca Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Topdeck - This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Prickly Pear - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bellini Restaurant
  • Prickly Pear
  • Topdeck
  • Tosca Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 45

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal, and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 39 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 45 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility, or hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Solana Hotel
Solana Hotel Mellieha
Solana Mellieha
Solana Hotel Spa
Solana Hotel Spa
Solana Hotel & Spa Hotel
Solana Hotel & Spa Mellieha
Solana Hotel & Spa Hotel Mellieha

Solana Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 468 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 379 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

AGHOGHO

Liked: Room comfort
A little bit goes a long way, ...or not.
Let me first start by saying that Solana Hotel & Spa looks very inviting from the front. It has a really nice lobby and is located within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and there are busses that take you to St. Paul's Bay, Gozo and other touristy places just steps from the hotel which I liked. All rooms also have a balcony which is nice to sit outside and dry your clothes, enjoy the weather, etc. Nice rooftop. What I did not like was the horrible odor in my room when I first checked in, which I later was told that is it was the wood panel in the room, since it was recently remodeled. It was an easy solution because I just opened the balcony door everyday and eventually I could not smell it. Also housekeeping kept on forgetting to clean my room even though I would leave a sign saying to clean it and would even see them in the hallway and assume that since they saw me leaving, they would clean it. I had to keep complaining to the front desk and they did get them to clean it, but it was evident that housekeeping did a lackluster job and did not clean the floors or anything. Also, the wifi in my room was terrible, I am not sure if it was because I was located on the far end of the floor. The room (2205) looked like they recently converted it into a room so maybe that's also why housekeeping kept on forgetting about it. I did like that there was a gym, but the ventilation was poor as it smelled moldy. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again based on this experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gertjan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed in this hotel during the off-season, and while the location was excellent—close to great restaurants and scenic walking areas—the overall experience was mixed. The suite was small and awkwardly designed, with a poorly placed TV. Cleanliness was an issue, with trash bags left in the hallways, and construction noise disrupted the stay. The breakfast buffet was repetitive and lacked freshness. Service was inconsistent; the lobby staff were friendly, but the bar staff less so. The wellness facilities felt dated, though the massage itself was great thanks to the professional spa team. For the low price, it was acceptable, but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Service: Definitely A Resort Style
This was my first time staying on the north part of the island. Excellent access to Gozo and Popeye. The room was spacious and breakfast always had a variety of options. The weather wasn't too great while I was there, but there were indoor pools, sauna, and a (tiny) gym. There were always people in the lobby having a drink and sometimes there was live music. The service was also excellent. Kis (at check-in) was wonderful and explained all of the amenities that that hotel & spa had to offer. If I wanted a relaxing weekend, I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel located in Melhelia village. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The buffet was excellent with endless food options and drinks with meals a definite plus. We used the spa facilities and were not disappointed - excellent value for money. Would highly recommend this hotel and it's facilities and look forward to visiting again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josette

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect
it was perfect will come again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and speedy check-in. Clean and comfortable room. Did not use the buffet or restaurant as visiting friends, but plenty of choices for eating both inside hotel and locally. Located in heart of Mellieħa, short walk to bus stops for routes all across the islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay close to shops, transport and clean hotel. Breakfast buffet can have long wait for coffee machines and also spent a while waiting for lifts in hotel which were slow. Overall I would visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay again
Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff all friendly and helpful. Lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hakeem

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it..... friendly staff ... easily accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Solana
Really pleased with our choice. Helpful friendly staff. Excellent food choices and brilliant rooftop pool. See glimpse good sized balcony too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Great stay in this hotel, the view from the pool at the 7th floor is beautiful and cocktails are a must over there. Bus stop in front of the hotel and guest services are also very good. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Loved the pizza.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amandip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough but definitely more geared towards package holiday guests. Shame the outdoor pools are not heated and hot tubs not working - that was annoying when it is advertised as part of the hotel amenities. Outdoor pools and sauna close at 8.00pm which is annoying. Should be later to accommodate guests post-dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in Malta!
This place was beautiful. We stayed at 2 different hotels in Malta & this was our favorite. The Italian restaurant downstairs is fantastic & the included breakfast was great. Everything in the hotel is very well kept & clean & working order. The pools were beautiful, the showers had hot water & plenty of pressure. Only 2 very minor things I can say could have improved our stay. I'd switch is that the mattress that was very very firm, with one a little softer, but that is just a preference. Also, there is a shuttle from the beach, but it cost more than an Uber. It would be a nice touch if they just included that in the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with stunning views of the area. Staff so friendly and professional. Food great tasting and value. Overall a great stay. Would stay again at a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jide, Barking

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fidan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oluwaseun

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a great experience overall. Customer service was absolutely fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Solana. The area was perfect for me as I enjoy quiet, peaceful, relaxing vacations (if you’re looking to party stay in St Julian’s). The outdoor pools are amazing, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous it was. My only criticism is that the male staff (middle aged European man) at Prickly Pear was very rude to me for no reason. The first day I was there, I went up to the pool & I saw others being brought food & drinks to their sunbed. When the server was done bringing their items, I asked him how to order; his response was ‘there’s supposed to be a QR code on your umbrella but there’s not.’ And he just walked away. I decided to use my neighbors QR code since my umbrella didn’t have one, and when he brought me my food he gave me attitude about it. The next day when I ordered food (I had a QR code at my sunbed this time) he was weirdly aggressive & rude to me again. I just got strange energy from him, he wasn’t kind and helpful like all of the other staff there. This deterred me from even ordering food while at the pool because I didn’t want to see him. Otherwise I had an extremely pleasant stay, & I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024