St Julian's Bay

Ives Laaf

Wonderful location at the sea/harbor with pool and own swimming location in front of the hotel. Was not to noisy. Of course you hear some music and traffic from the coastal road. Rooms and hotel is a little aged but okay. AC on level seven had to work hard against sun from rooftop and windows but great views!

Kait Smith

Didnt really know how to score this stay. First the positives. Hotel in a great location. Room a decent size, very clean. Pool area nice and plenty of sunbeds even though hotel was full. Being able to get straight into the sea was great. Decent breakfast. Bar reasonably priced. Plenty of options for food and drink nearby. Now the bad. When we arrived we were told there were none of the room type we had booked available (deluxe double) so we were "upgraded" to room 442 which was a larger room with a terrace rather than a small balcony. It was a corner room so had better views and windows on two sides. The air-conditioning in the hotel does not work very well. The room was boiling hot all the time. We asked at reception if someone could come and take a look and they said it was working, and that it was just hot in the room because it was hot outside. And being on the corner it heated up more. We went back to the room but it was impossible to spend any time in it. We asked for fans and they didn't have any (it seems there were a number of rooms with the problem). The staff seemed to know there was an issue with the room and we suspect people before us had complained and been moved and that's why our room we booked was not available and we have been "upgraded". We had a really bad night sleep, my friend slept on the balcony and so in the morning we asked again to be moved. At first they tried to fob us off again but eventually a manager came and arranged for us to move to the room type we had originally booked. It was significantly cooler - though still not cold. The first night really affected our whole stay as we were tired, hot and grumpy. The hotel really needs to invest in the air-conditioning system if they are going to give guests a pleasant stay.

Karina K

Good location to get around the city with lots of restaurants around. Clean room with marina view and not loud at night. Hard to find room near the pool/sea area. Staff could improve on English, breakfast was repetitive, I would suggest a replacement of the lift as it was very hot and takes about a minute before the doors opened.

Keith Egdell

Read the reviews which were a bit off putting but went for it anyway, the lifts seem to be what most people complained about but we had no issues at all ! The breakfast was better than the excelsior which we had just moved from and was a lot more expensive & you can have your breakfast outside around the pool looking over Spinola bay. Definitely recommend

Jostein Bø

The room is clean and with a great view. The breakfast is very good with friendly chefs making any eggs you want. You have to be early to the pool to get a spot if you’re a friend group or a family. The air conditioning is central system, that means you don’t get it under 20°c inside your room. The gym is small, but if you are creative, you can get an ok workout. Overall a good experience.

Dario Modena

The hotel is well-located and with a great infrastructure. The location is just walking distance from St. Julian's bay and is surrounded by fine dining restaurants and cafes. The hotel offers a free on-site car park with a self-registering system that allows you to safely park the car under a surveillance system. Access to the car park is through a lift that goes directly to the reception or desired floor. At the reception, the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming. I would like to express my gratitude to Javier, the front desk supervisor as he took his time to explain to me and my girlfriend the tour options, and tips for traveling around and exploring Malta at its best. Me and my girlfriend decided to book the tour with the hotel and it was a great experience. I strongly advise booking this hotel and if you do so, do not miss the gym on the -1 floor and the swimming pool on the rooftop, it offers a magnificent view of St. Julian's Bay.

Bhavik Gandhi

the staff and hotel was lovely. The room we stayed in was spacious and the bathroom was very nice. Like that the A/C worked and did cool the room down. Only thing that i would like to see change would be when the pool closes. Feels as 8pm is a bit too early for it to close especially if you have spent a day traveling and it would be closes by the time you get back. Otherwise great hotel would stay again.

Fabrizio Milia

We had an amazing stay, from the start right to the end We recommend the breakfast as it is a good value for money and a great start to your day with everything from the continental to the english selection. Lunch and snacks are also served in the roof top swimming pool, which is the hotel gem Our room was nicely cleaned and very well equipped with everything needed for your stay. We like to thank the staff for being so kind and helpful. Their customer service was outstanding. We definitely recommend this hotel if you wish to stay in St Julien

K K

This hotel has potential however loses its appeal in the detail. The power went out several times in our room, the bathroom lock was broken, the toilet seat was broken, and one day there was no hot water. The outlets beside the bed are by the ground so bring long cables in order to reach the side table. Staff were able to fix the broken items. Smoking is allowed by the pool which doesn’t allow a pleasant experience. There’s very limited umbrellas and shade by the pool. Room cleaning wasn’t done until 3pm a few days which is annoying to come back from an afternoon at the pool to find no clean towels. The towels they offer were very small and thin so require replacing regularly. Breakfast was fine. The hotel hosts tours groups so there was a moment with 10-15 people lined up for the coffee machines. The hotel is a 2 minute walk from the bus stop to Valletta.

Joanne Harris

Fantastic long weekend at the Mercure. Perfect location. Staff were really friendly & helpful. Rooms were immaculately cleaned and had daily calls to ensure we were satisfied. Gorgeous rooftop pool which was perfect for relaxing by day with friends. Excellent breakfast with lots of variety. Would highly recommend this hotel.

aninterested person

We were there for a family holiday and enjoying a great stay. Everything was fine - from checkin to checkout. Our room was perfect - we stayed at a Suite with sea-view; very nice and super clean. The staff of the hotel was doing a great job and we always had somebody at our service when needed. Friendly and very discrete. The kids felt like home and the heated pool was great as well as the sea. Breakfast was outstanding! Great thanks to the whole team of the Westin for the perfect time we spent there - we'll come back for sure!

Kohei A.

Service is excellent. All the staff and the manager are welcoming and helpful. There were no issues I faced. We stayed in a room with a hot tub and it was clean and easy to use. The facility is quite large but the layout is simple, so although complicated at first, you easily learn your way around. There is a private beach, and the pools are heated and there are indoor sauna and hammam. I don't have any children but it seems there are many children that are enjoying the pool and the play park. One downside, if I'm nitpicking, is the location for drivers. Driving around the hotel at nighttime on a weekend can be a nightmare because there are many bars and clubs nearby making access to the hotel via a car challenging at night. Also the road to the hotel is generally quite tight, but this is quite common about Valletta. Overall, I was very happy with my two nights here with my wife. We will definitely come back to the hotel in the future. I'll study more about the roads in Valletta and I highly recommend every guest driving here to study the streets beforehand.

Paola Taht

Beautiful hotel, cosy and calm! Offers you everything you need, if you just want to stay inside the resort and rest! You have the beautiful sea, lots of space by the pools or by the sea, even during high season. You have the gym with lots of different courses....if you feel like working out. Restaurants for everyone and every taste... Complete relaxation even during the night, no noise, so you'll sleep sweet dreams!

Neil Lem

An absolute gem of a resort in Malta. Everything about this resort and our stay was absolutely perfect. The rooms were very spacious and the staff were excellent. I would like to give special thanks to Lama who kindly gave us an upgrade as we were celebrating our anniversary and Josef who provided us with all the information required during our stay and going around throughout our stay. Dining options were plenty and also very close to shops, bars and amenities. A special mention to all the housekeeping staff who kept our room spotless during our stay. Last but not the least was an amazing breakfast and the variety of options they served. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this resort.

Joe Carrington

What a place. Hotel is very nice and in an amazing position right on the beach, where you can easily swim in the sea. Leisure facilities are spot on, towels provided for leisure/beach/pool. Food is amazing. You are made to feel very very special by the staff members. It's literally a 4 min walk from the hotel reception to the heart of everything in Paceville. A 10 min walk max to Sliema. I've given a 4 star review of the room as we stayed in the North wing and we never got any sun at any part of the day in our room, so ask to stay elsewhere if you like sitting out on the balcony at any point. Would absolutely come again, superb place.

Ana Logrado

I booked a room at this hotel for a week because it was a good price and only saw the reviews later. I was very scared when I went, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a 3-star hotel that met my expectations with a comfortable bed and hot shower. I don't understand why there are so many negative reviews if the price is good and the location is excellent. If you want luxury, you should book somewhere else.

Paul

Unsafe, Filthy, and Uninhabitable – The Worst Hotel Experience This hotel is in desperate need of repair and is completely unsafe. Both the room door and the balcony door didn’t lock, leaving us feeling extremely vulnerable. The bathroom had an overpowering stench of human waste and sewage, which made members of our group physically ill—some even threw up from the smell. We were supposed to stay for two nights but could barely manage to stay for 12 hours before leaving. The conditions were so bad that we physically couldn’t stay there any longer. Despite this, the hotel manager refused to give us a refund, even though we didn’t get a proper night’s sleep due to the awful conditions and loud music blaring until 3 or 4 a.m. The staff were not only unhelpful but downright rude, offering no support when we complained about the state of the room. When I contacted Booking.com for assistance, they too were unwilling to offer a refund. I spent over an hour on the phone with a manager who patronizingly told me to “calm down,” insisting they didn’t see an issue. To top it all off, the facility was filthy, with ants crawling all over the bathroom and other areas. The unsanitary conditions and lack of cleanliness were shocking. This hotel is absolutely not suitable for families or anyone else. I wouldn’t recommend it under any circumstances—it’s by far the worst hotel I’ve ever stayed in.

Monique Mizzi

We went a day by the pool, we enjoyed it, the pools are nice and clean . For the cheap price you pay its good even the food , basic but good and staff served us with a smile. The place is quite old and needs renovation but its good to have places like this as not everyone want to pay high prices. It is very well located for young people with low budget who want to be near discos , restaurants and walking distance fun. Thanks for a good Sunday :) 🧡

James Ramos

The hotel has so many negative points that I will just number the main ones: 1. WC: old and not maintained with a very old shower head and leakage all over the tub. Moldy ceiling with paint falling off. The toillete seat was broken and had so many stains and the brush was broken as well. 2. Room: the room furniture was old and decadent, the doors would not close properly and the beds were mere wooden boards holding old mattresses and uncomfortable pillows. 3. The noise: there is noise all over the corridors all night long with no respect to other people and no measure being taken to avoid or at least to decrease it. 4. Wifi: does not work properly at all. For some minutes you can have network availability then it breaks down for quite a long time . Some staff are friendly and very nice but the overall experience was very bad as the pictures online do not match at all with the reality we faced.

sanjay kapil

Excellent front desk staff. Very helpful in providing hot water for coffee. arrangements for water heating, Marcos for recommendation on the two island trip and instantly arranging a small fridge. Gladwin and Naveen with check in. Location close to restaurants, fresh food markets, bus stops are near. Bed is comfy Prices are reasonable! The place to swim in the ocean is only five minutes nearby. Loving my stay! Special thank you to the electrician and house keeping staff!