I booked a holiday for my husband, my mum and myself at the San Anton hotel in St Paul's Bay. The San Anton is a nice, basic hotel offering self catering or all inclusive. It's ideal for families as there is organised entertainment for both children and adults throughout the day. This was ideal ... Read review
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between a rocky beach (200 metres away) and a sandy beach (1 km). The Soreda is close to the renowned seaside centre of Bugibba on one side and the picturesque village of St.Paul's on the other.For your relaxation and enjoyment, Soreda Hotel offers 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor Jacuzzi pool and a fully equipped gym. All guest rooms have balconies, are equipped with modern amenities and provide a comfortable retreat.Enjoy a relaxing break on the Soreda's rooftop snack bar or at the restaurant, serving delicious Mediterranean dishes with an international flair. Half and full board are available upon request.
Palazzin Hotel distinguishes itself admirably among other hotels of its class It is situated in a quiet and secluded area yet it is only a couple of minutes walk from the panoramic Qawra and Bugibba promenade the popular entertainment facilities and the public transport stops taking you to most parts of the island The 6 floor hotel is served by two lifts and compromises 79 bright airy and spacious double rooms some of which with families in mind take 3rd or 4th bed All rooms are with balcony or terrace and most overlook the garden and pool areas while the greater part of the rooms on the upper floors boast of breathtaking views over Qawra Salina Bay and the beautiful Mediterrannean Sea All rooms have a bathroom ensuite and are eqipped with air conditioning satellite colour TV radio direct dial telephone and hair dryers The frigo bar and safe in the room is a chargeable optional Other facilities include 24 hour reception with secretarial services alounge bar la Palma restaurant sun terraces swimming pool fitness room with sauna games room and reading room
Topaz Hotel, St Paul's Bay
Situated in the northern part of the island the Topaz Hotel is positioned in the heart of ... more
the very popular seaside resort of Bugibba close to Saint Pauls BayThis Modern hotel is designed to provide you with a comfortable and entertaining stay whatever your age A varied Entertainment Program with a wide selection of events and activities are organized daily by our animation teamTopaz Hotel provides you with a wide range if facilities that are sure to make your stay in Malta a truly unforgettable experience Our amenities are complimented with a fresh water outdoor pool with kids section an indoor pool and Sauna both open from 1st November to 31st May a games room a TV room as well as a Hair dressing Salon and Gift ShopThe Topaz Hotel provides you with a wide selection of fine dining outlets You may choose between a quick snack a mouth watering pizza or some quite romantic or business meal We specialize in both meat and fresh fish dishes with local and international receipts All our 402 rooms include Direct Phone Line Radio TV Point Safe Deposit Box On Extra Charge Hair Dryer and an individually controlled Air conditioning Most of the rooms have a balcony
the heart of the Mediterranean Basin, on the main island of the Maltese Archipelago.Its central location and convenient range of amenities including a Moroccan-style spa make this 290 room hotel an ideal venue for both individuals and families.Located 100 metres away from public transport and 150 metres away from a newly developed private sandy beach, the San Antonio is the ideal destination for the perfect holiday combining sun, sea and heritage.
top of a hill commending a breathtaking view of both the picturesque fishing harbour as well as the historic St Paul's Island which unfolds majestically onto the glittering blue Mediterranean Sea The enviable location of the hotel is such that it stands at the divide of two worlds of a diverse yet equally compelling nature The bay below the complex provides excellent aquatic sports and bathing facilities
Qawra in StPaul's Bay surrounded by restaurants night clubs pubs shops diving club and a casino Only 150 metres away from the seafront and its own private beach Day and evening activities organised by the Animation Team The hotel also features 2 restaurants and terrace Fitness Club and Spa Centre available
offering a breathtaking view of the picturesque fishing harbour at St. PaulĘs Bay. The Mediterranea has been restructured and refurbished in a rustic style which blends beautifully with the panorama of the fishing village. Your room is complete with Satellite TV and air conditioning. If you choose a studio or apartment you also have a fully equipped kitchenette and a comfortable living area. Start your day with a continental buffet or a cooked English breakfast. You can enjoy drinks and snacks at the bar throughout the day.
4-star structure where you can enjoy panoramic views of St. PaulĘs Island.Set in a tranquil area and surrounded by landscaped gardens, Dolmen Resort Hotel is within easy reach of the bus terminal, with shuttles connecting you to Valletta and the North of Malta.At Dolmen Resort Hotel you can enjoy entertainment events, a casino, waterfront swimming pools, a childrenĘs pool, and meeting and conference room facilities.Relax on the hotelĘs private beach, savour fine cuisine in the hotelĘs restaurants, and take advantage of the many bars and clubs at Dolmen Resort Hotel. Children will love the mini club with its special activities and entertainment programme. Adults will enjoy the Caribbean-style beach club with a variety of water sports, a diving centre, a bar and a restaurant.The Dolmen Resort was extensively refurbished in 2009. You can admire stylish interior design and luxurious furnishings. Most of the hotelĘs 413 rooms boast a panoramic balcony and some feature stunning sea views.The hotelĘs extensive spa services include modern facilities, a fitness room, an indoor pool with hydromassage, and a sauna.With every booking of Dolmen Resort Hotel, you can enjoy a free, 15-minute beauty treatment or massage at the Myoka Spa. This offer is valid for a limited time.
A review by rustifer on St. Paul's Bay (Malta) April 27th, 2001
Author's product rating:
Value for Money
Sightseeing
Shopping
Nightlife
Ease of getting around
Advantages:
Cheap, easy to get around, hassle free .
Disadvantages:
The time share people, although we were only hounded twice .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I booked a holiday for my husband, my mum and myself at the San Anton hotel in St Paul's Bay. The San Anton is a nice, basic hotel offering self catering or all inclusive. It's ideal for families as there is organised entertainment for both children and adults throughout the day. This was ideal for us as my mum can't walk very well and is often too tired to venture out of the hotel. There was a 5 minute walk to the nearest bus stop from the hotel so it wasn't difficult to find our way round the island on the local buses. Every thing I'd read about the local buses prior to arriving in Malta suggested they were falling to bits and were incredibly uncomfortable, however, I didn't find them any worse than the average bus at home in Glasgow, and at 80 pence, approximately, for the longest journey they offer much better value.
We found that the trips around Malta were roughly the same price regardless of whether you booked them with your travel rep or with any of the many local agents. We decided to book the Gozo trip, the Sicily trip and the Valetta Market trip with the rep. If you are making your own way round Valetta a very good, and cheap, place to eat is the Valetta Labour Party Restaurant on Republic Street.
We arrived at the market around 10 in the morning, spent about an hour walking round the market where we bought dozens of pirate CDs at about £5 each (excellent quality). We then got on the bus again to be taken to Sliema where we boarded the Captain Morgan's boat on a trip round the harbour, with a buffet lunch included. After that we were taken to the Marsa race track to see the trotting horse races. The only complaint I would have about that is that the minimum bet is approximately £1.50 which seems a bit much to me.
The Gozo trip was excellent. It is such a beautiful island with lots of intricately sculptured architecture. It's a bit quieter than Malta and has a more relaxed feel about it. We took a boat trip through the many caves at the Azure window then journeyed to the capital where we watched a 20 minute film show about the island's history. In the afternoon we visited some craft villages where you can get really nice hand knitted jumpers for as little as £5. We also visited Xlendi, a very picturesque fishing village.
The Sicily trip is not for the faint hearted. They advertise the catamaran trip as a 90 minute journey but fail to mention it could take 3 times as long in adverse weather conditions. The stewards spend most of their time handing out sick bags. I wondered why they have such strong air conditioning but it's obviously to take away the acrid smell of vomit during the journey.
The trip includes a visit to Mount Etna to see the volcano and then onto Taormina, a beautiful old village high up in the mountains of Sicily with spectacular views of the coastline.
Back in Malta we took a local bus to the town of M'dina, a medieval, fortified town which, from a distance, looks like something out of fantasy novel. A couple of minutes walk from M'dina takes you to the town of Rabat where you can visit the catacombs. Just next to Rabat is the craft village of Ta'Quali where I bought some beautiful glass ornaments at very reasonable prices.
One of the nicest places we visited, in my opinion, was Marsaxxlock, a small fishing village which has a daily market on the sea front. The restaurants on the sea front are extremely cheap and do great fish and chips.
We did some scuba diving while we were in Malta and the prices are the cheapest we've come across. We went with Strand Divers who took us to the Blue Grotto, Cirkawwa and Sliema for some very interesting (although very cold) dives. I would advise anybody thinking of going diving in Malta in April to take a dry suit with them!
I found St Paul's Bay in Malta a great place to stay with many nice restaurants at decent prices. One of the best restaurants we ate in was the China Palace which served us the best crispy aromatic duck I have ever tasted. The Maltese people are really friendly and don't hassle you to come into their restaurants or shops. I would love to return to Malta as I had a great time there.
Advantages: Beautiful scenery. Disadvantages: Very hilly.
St. Pauls Bay-is a veritable honey pot of delight.
The streets are narrow and poorly maintained in places. A good deal of one way road systems., and limited parking if you are making your own way around. Parking is "street-side. Boxes are allocated , but watch out for bay restrictions and bus stops . Haveing fallen foul of both and smiling when fined , they are to be respected! Yes I smiled when paying my fine. Why?- you may ask. Simple - It cost ... ...car you hire. St. Paul's bay has much to offer. There are several good hotels , with varied standards . The average star rating being three in tourists guides. The hotels in variably offer full board or half board. Air conditioning a must in the climate may or may not be available. Room srevice is in my experiance good. From cleanliness to the change of linen and towels. Rates of pay in Malta are poor compared to some holiday rwesorts so be mindful ...
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ST. Paul's Bay is where St. Paul was shipwrecked on a little island (uninhabited)approx 1900 years. There is a statue visible on this little rock of St Paul. This seaside area is one of the earliest villages established in MALTA.
Originally this was a fishing and framing community. This location encompassed other little villages ( Bugibba, Qawra, Burmarrad, Manikata, Pwales Xemxija and a few others.) In the last 40 years or so a dramatic change ... ...and the villagers very friendly. Bugibba and Qawra which were two very tiny villages have become major touristic villages in this area. There are several big hotels and complexes which cater for the tourist. There are quite a good choice of restaurants in this vicinity.
If you take time to visit the surrounding area you will discover many
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...In the brochures Malta appears a lovely country with plenty to do for all, but in reality it is a very dusty country with litte to offer except clear blue waters and almost constant sun. The main attractions are in relation to these, for instance a trip to the Blue lagoon in Gozo, and the Inland sea are both goo days out providing you like swimming. The golden beach, again only if you like swimming. The only reason I would recommend Malta is for the sun or for youths wanting nightlife such as can be found in the StPaulsbay area, and even then it is not as good as many other destinations. It is on the whole cheap, but that would not want to make me go back....
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Advantages: All-inclusive, clean Disadvantages: Awful food, very poor pool
...On a girls holiday to Malta in the summer, we booked this hotel as part of a package deal. Unfortunately (or fortunately as it turned out!) when we arrived we were told that they had overbooked the hotel and that we were being moved to the Dolmen Hotel (see review) for the first four nights of our 7 night holiday. We were annoyed as we didn't know what the Dolmen was going to be like (excellent as it turned out).
LOCATION:
The hotel's address is: Qawra Coast Road, Qawra St. Paul's Bay SPB 1908, Malta.
It is located in Qawra, which is close to Bugibba (a much more lively town.) It is within walking distance of Bugibba town centre but it was a bit of a trek. The name, 'Bella Vista' is certainly somewhat misleading! I think you could see the sea from a couple of places in the hotel but most of what we could see consisted...
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Advantages: Close to the sea and bus terminals, friendly staff, lovely rooftop, clean rooms. Disadvantages: Slightly old fashioned, on top of a hill, not many facilities in the hotel.
.... Bring it on!
** The Hotel IL Palazzin **
Il Palazzin is the name of the hotel we stayed in for 6 nights. On most travel or booking websites it is described as a 4 star hotel. This, in my mind is pretty good. I have stayed in many hotels in the UK and I knew what I expected and also what I wanted. However, I was apprehensive as to what a 4 star hotel in Malta was like compared to one in the UK. To be honest, I would disagree that Il Palazzin is a 4 star and would drop it down to a 3 star purely based on what it offered. As you read further on you will understand why I feel it over states itself on most advertisements.
** Location & Getting There **
Just to begin with, Il Palazzin is actually situated in the small quiet town of Qawra and not actually StPaulsBay. When you arrive you can see the difference between the two...
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