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.
sean drew
The Solana Hotel & Spa presented a experience of contrasting quality, with excellent service and cuisine overshadowed by significant room maintenance issues.
👍 The Positives
• Exceptional Staff: The entire staff was consistently very friendly and welcoming, which significantly enhanced the service aspects of our stay.
• Outstanding Food: The dining experience was a definite highlight. The food was consistently amazing and of high quality.
👎 Room Condition & Maintenance Issues
Unfortunately, the condition of the room was a major source of disappointment:
• Unpleasant Odor: The bathroom suffered from a persistent, foul odor (like sulfur/rotten eggs) emanating from the drains. This necessitated keeping the bathroom door closed at all times.
• Severe Mold Issue: The most concerning issue was the discovery of visible mold along the sides and above the bed.
⚠️ Health Concern & Disappointing Resolution
It was genuinely upsetting to realize on the last day that I had been breathing in these mold spores for the entire duration of my stay.
• Management Interaction: I raised this serious health concern with the manager.
• Resolution Attempt: I was offered €35 in compensation, and the manager stated maintenance would immediately address the mold.
• Ineffective Follow-Up: Approximately an hour later, a maintenance staff member arrived, but only performed a cursory wipe-down with a cloth, which failed to remove the majority of the mold.
📝 Conclusion
While the personnel and food were exemplary, the serious issues concerning the room's sanitation—specifically the drain odor and, critically, the unresolved mold infestation—put a significant dampener on the entire experience.
I sincerely hope these maintenance and health concerns are addressed thoroughly and permanently before another guest occupies that room.
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.
Anoyk Khalil
I have stayed at this hotel several times before and was always satisfied, which is why I chose it again for my partner’s birthday.
I booked a Luxury Suite with a large terrace and arranged a “ surprise setup “ with a fruit basket.. wine and a birthday cake .. to be placed in the room before our arrival
Unfortunately the service we received this time was extremely poor…. when we checked in we were given the wrong room which immediately! ruined the surprise I had planned.
We then had to wait almost an hour in the incorrect room given before being moved.. to make matters worse the prepaid wine I requested was not even provided! After paying for this in advance.
When we finally got moved to the room the issues continued…the room had a strong drainage smell coming from the shower! and the bedroom walls were wet and damp! which is completely unacceptable for a room that is sold as a “Luxury Suite”
Although the duty manager was polite and offered a late checkout ( 2hrs hours ) the overall experience was far below the standard I expected especially for such an important occasion and considering the amount paid.
The hotel’s service on this stay was very disappointing .. and did not reflect the quality I had previously trusted.
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.
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