Sandra Anley
The staff on reception are wonderful, helpful, polite and professional. The spa was lovely, we had a couples massage which was very relaxing. The main dining room had a themed buffet each night which is very good value. The buffet breakfast has lots of choice. The Prickly Pear is good for a snack and a drink but chilly if you go out of season as the auto door is constantly in use. The hotel is situated two thirds of the way up a steep hill. There is a good bus service but we used ubers as better price than taxis and saved waiting around for buses.
Laura Carpenter
The hotel was always clean and tidy, all staff are helpful and greet you with a smile. The rooms are a good size and the beds are very comfortable. Food was great at the prickly pear, and the staff at the prickly pear were friendly and kind.The cleaners was always accomadating and did a fine job after cleaning the room. The only down side was no infinty pool as mentioned on the website, but this did not hinder our holiday. Perfect Hotel with a great bunch of staff.
Migle Masiulyte
The pros of the hotel was that pool and gym access are included in reservation, however if you want to buy a spa services, for simple massage be ready to pay around 100€ or even more. Even thought the pools are usually always crowded, we had a chance to enjoy heated pool outside, which one was like 3 steps away. The gym is okay too, just would be nice if someone time to time clean the dusts.
Reception ladies and gentlemen are very friendly and informative.
The room itself, I should say it was pretty spacey, we book twin room, so had the beds near by, a lot of space in wardrobe, basic vault, small old refrigerator, kettle (with coffees and teas), tv.
The bathroom I should say is okay too, but if we consider the long time of waiting till not even hot water comes in, is pretty annoying.
The cons would be lukewarm water in shower. Even thought they change the towels and make the beds everyday, swipe the floor would not cost much time. The fact that you have to pay for slippers (which is in most 4stars hotels being given for free) is upsetting, because floors are super freeze.
Mosquitoes - those blood suckers! Is so many of them there.
And the layout of hotel, many elevators with different floors directions is super confusing. Wth.. to reach our room we had to go from 0 (reception) to -3 and than find unclear small elevator from 0 again to -1 because that one does not go there or go to the different-1.
Breakfast in the website was written 12€ euros with possibility to buy at the place but when we came they asked 15€.
And plugs is still UK format…
In general, is a good place to stay, the prices does not hurt your wallet and accessibility to buses and ports is very close.
Joanna Mazur
Our stay at the Solana Hotel & Spa was an absolute pleasure. We had a medium-sized room with a small balcony on the third floor and a lovely bathroom. The room was very well equipped, with various types of power sockets, so even if you forget a UK adapter, you can still use European plugs without any issue.
There was a small fridge, a kettle, coffee and tea, mugs and glasses, and even a safe. The room also featured a spacious wardrobe, a desk, and a shoe bench in the hallway. The two single beds could be pushed together and had extremely comfortable mattresses, along with two very comfortable pillos. Despite looking thin, the duvet was surprisingly heavy and warm — which was a relief since we stayed in January. Night temperatures were only a few degrees above zero, with daytime temperatures reaching around 16°C, and I was worried I might feel cold.
The hotel offers underground parking for an additional €10 per day; unfortunately, parking on the main street is limited to 45 minutes. Guests have access to three swimming pools: one indoor pool, one heated outdoor pool on the lower level, and one unheated rooftop pool. There is also a sauna and a small gym. Spa services such as massages and facial treatments are available at an extra charge.
Room service was provided daily unless requested otherwise, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Next to the reception there is a small café offering drinks and light snacks, which is great for breakfast. There is also a restaurant nearby, although we did not use it.
The only minor downside was a slightly unpleasant musty smell in the room immediately after opening the door. Other than that, we were very happy with our stay. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
Alan Fairweather
Really happy with the room and location. We got more than we were expecting in terms of space, bed layout and what's available in our room. We had access to a s small fridge and some self catering options which we did avail of in the end. Cleaned every day perfectly. Thanks to all the hotel team. I would highly recommend this hotel as a good base to explore the Malta argiplugo. The pools on top are so nice and the sauna is great. Pity that's there's no steam room.
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