sangeeth venugopal
We stayed at the Salini Resort from Dec 21–26 and had a very peaceful experience. The location is beautiful and right by the sea, offering stunning views.
Highlights of our stay:
Room: Check-in was smooth. Our room was a great size and perfect for a family—it featured a large, comfortable king bed and a separate single bed for our daughter. Housekeeping was consistent and kept everything tidy every day.
Facilities: Since it was December and a bit chilly, we really appreciated the indoor heated pool. The steam room and "hot room" (sauna) were also excellent. We noticed the on-site spa often has good offers for guests.
Dining: There are three restaurants on-site. The breakfast buffet had plenty of high-quality options, though it would have been nice to see a bit more variation in the menu from day to day.
Location: While peaceful and quiet, it is still very accessible. We found it easy to get to Valletta by both taxi and the local bus.
Overall, a lovely, relaxing resort for a winter break. We would definitely recommend it!
Kristijan Orešković
We stayed at the resort for 14 nights, so we feel we can give a fairly well-rounded impression.
The rooms are okay — spacious and generally comfortable. However, the housekeeping service could be much better. Bed linen was only changed upon request, and even when using the “please make up room” sign, the cleaning usually covered just the bare minimum (trash, cups, quick floor clean), rather than a proper room refresh.
The staff are polite and friendly, but often lack immediate information. In many cases, they need to check with someone else before giving an answer, which slows things down.
There is a pool with a policy allowing children only during specific hours, which is understandable in principle. However, enforcement is inconsistent and seems to depend on who is at reception. We also noticed guests entering the pool area with outside shoes, which doesn’t feel appropriate.
Breakfast is one of the weaker points. On paper, the selection is decent and standard, but the freshness clearly depends on how full the resort is. On many mornings, pastries were hard and clearly 2–3 days old, juices were diluted, and overall quality was inconsistent. Again, the breakfast staff were polite, but that doesn’t really compensate for the food quality.
We definitely felt that the stay was overpriced for the level of service provided.
On the positive side, the resort offers parking, and there is a bus stop nearby with connections to other parts of the island. Giuseppe’s restaurant on site is a must-visit, and Vecchia Napoli is great for pizzas (stick to pizzas only).
Overall, the resort is pleasant enough, but there is still a lot of room for improvement, especially when it comes to service quality, housekeeping, and value for money.
Gerald
We booked four rooms at this hotel to celebrate my mother-in-law’s birthday, expecting a memorable and enjoyable stay. Instead, we experienced one of the most embarrassing and disappointing hotel services we’ve ever had.
At breakfast, after we had already finished eating, my mother-in-law was holding a small piece of fruit to take upstairs. Rather than calmly explaining any policy, a waiter aggressively confronted her, spoke loudly, and publicly shamed her in front of other guests. His tone was rude, unprofessional, and completely unacceptable.
This is hospitality — not a marketplace. Staff are supposed to serve guests with respect, not act like security guards. Even if taking food is not allowed, there is no excuse for humiliating a paying guest, especially a birthday celebrant, over a piece of fruit.
The waiter showed zero courtesy, zero empathy, and zero training in customer service. Because of him, what was meant to be a happy family celebration turned into an awkward and hurtful moment.
What makes this even more disappointing is that we are repeat guests since 2022 and regularly choose your hotel for family gatherings. Today’s experience made us feel unwelcome and disrespected.
Management should take immediate action and properly train staff on how to speak to guests. One rude employee is enough to damage the reputation of the entire hotel.
This was supposed to be a celebration, and instead it became an embarrassing memory.
Gurdial Flora
We stayed at Salini Resort in Malta as a group of 12 for five nights, including five children, and I can honestly say this was one of the best hotel experiences we have had anywhere in Europe.
From the moment we arrived, every single member of staff made us feel welcome, cared for, and valued. However, what truly made this stay exceptional was the outstanding restaurant team, who went far beyond what we could ever have expected.
Our family follows a strict vegetarian diet with no eggs or fish, and from the very first meal the restaurant staff took this incredibly seriously. Once they understood our requirements, they personally took responsibility for making sure we were always looked after. We never once felt like an inconvenience, instead we felt genuinely cared for and prioritised. With five children in our group, this gave us enormous peace of mind and allowed us to relax and truly enjoy our holiday.
A very special thank you goes to Krishna, the dinner supervisor, and Sobi, our wonderful server. Both of them were always smiling, attentive, and would regularly come to check if everything was okay. They made us feel like family rather than guests, and their kindness and professionalism made every meal a pleasure.
We also want to acknowledge the pastry chef, who went out of their way to prepare special vegetarian desserts just for us, carefully ensuring they contained no eggs. This thoughtful touch meant so much, especially for the children, who felt included and excited at every meal.
And finally, a huge thank you to the Head Chef, who took extra care to prepare beautiful, delicious meals for us and went the extra mile to ensure we were comfortable and happy. The food was not just suitable for our diet, it was outstanding.
We have travelled extensively across Europe, but this was truly one of the nicest and most memorable hotel experiences we have ever had, and that is entirely thanks to the incredible restaurant and hospitality staff at Salini Resort.
We left feeling grateful, relaxed, and already planning our return. Highly, highly recommended.
Brenda Awuor
Rooms can get cold but heating can be provided by reception, bus connections are so good and the bus stops and just outside. Amazing staff, lovely breakfast. The view is incredible.
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