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Solana Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
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Luxury Suite | View from room
Panoramic Room | View from room
Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available

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Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Malta, MLH1025
  • Mellieha Church
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Popeye Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬
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Panoramic Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Panoramic Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Superior Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Studio

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Internal/Non Balcony Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Internal/Non Balcony Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Luxury Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Luxury Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Solana Hotel & Spa

Beach fun in 3 outdoor pools, near Mellieha Bay
Catch some rays at the nearby beach or spend the day relaxing at Solana Hotel & Spa's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Change of towels is available on request
Solana Hotel & Spa offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and change of towels can be requested.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include Access to hot tub, a sauna and a fitness centre.

Children aged under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool, fitness facility or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Nataraya Day Spa & Wellness has 3 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and thalassotherapy. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Solana Hotel & Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mellieha Church. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 outdoor pools and 3 restaurants.
  • Free WiFi
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include 3 restaurants, 2 coffee shops/cafes, a swim-up bar and a poolside bar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor and 3 outdoor pools or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with facials, hot stone massages or body scrubs at Nataraya Day Spa & Wellness
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Guests have great things to say about the overall condition of the property and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Mellieha Bay and 6 minutes from Golden Bay
  • Airport, cruise terminal and ferry terminal shuttle service available for a fee
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. At Solana Hotel & Spa, you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

There are 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This beach hotel also offers a children's pool, a hot tub and a sauna. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Mellieha hotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Bellini Restaurant – This buffet restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Tosca Restaurant – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Topdeck – This poolside rooftop bar serves brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Prickly Pear – This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Maltese, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Secured, covered parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bellini Restaurant
  • Prickly Pear
  • Topdeck
  • Tosca Restaurant

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • Lift

More

  • 10 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2002
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Reusable cups
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 45
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 45

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 12 for adults and from EUR 6 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 39 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 45 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 45 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Solana Hotel & Spa offers transfers from the cruise terminal, ferry terminal and airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 48 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Solana Hotel
Solana Hotel Mellieha
Solana Mellieha
Solana Hotel Spa
Solana Hotel Spa
Solana Hotel & Spa Hotel
Solana Hotel & Spa Mellieha
Solana Hotel & Spa Hotel Mellieha

Solana Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 483 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1010 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aleksa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sidra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Food options are halal, themed buffet nights and a restaurant on site. Very clean and the spa is lovely with lots of treatments to choose from. Had one of the best facials there! Rooms were a little small considering we booked studio rooms. Rooms came with a spacious bathroom and a built in kitchen. Would have like more in room services such as water bottles and an iron.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at this hotel, drawn by its high ratings and promising amenities. Well located on a very quiet main road. Walking distance places to visit or with Bolt taxis. While there were aspects I appreciated, some experiences fell short of expectations. Positives: The hotel boasts a refreshed and welcoming ambiance, with modern decor that creates a pleasant atmosphere. Nice spa. The staff at the front desk were courteous and helpful during check-in, the stay, questions and making the arrival process smooth.​ Great shower! Areas for Improvement: Despite booking a premium room, the view was underwhelming (inexistant!), overlooking a dark corner area where a workman was drilling next to the balcony. This resulted in dust accumulation, which remained uncleaned the following day.​ The room felt cold (thin duvet), and adjusting the temperature controls didn't seem to make a difference, affecting overall comfort.​ Breakfast was average; the food lacked flavor, either under or overcooked or oily. Additionally, a few morning staff members seemed disengaged, impacting the dining experience.​ An unpleasant odor in the reception area, seemingly emanating from the pool and spa below, was noticeable and detracted from the otherwise inviting lobby.​ I experienced an issue with the elevator, getting stuck and requiring assistance, which was inconvenient and concerning.​ The area is nice for 2-3 days then you need to go further away to enjoy the island more. 3 out of 5 stars
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dávid

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Gaynor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Solana stay

The Solana is a good hotel, in a great location.Staff were amazing, very helpful , they went the extra mile! On the downside, their AC only works at to a certain temperature depending on the time of year, not great as our room was warm. We also had to swap rooms after two days due to the noise from a large flume vent outside our bedroom window, the hotel were more than happy to accommodate with a new room.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A modern hotel very friendly staff on reception breakfast service cleaning staff all spoke i liked that a credit to hotel .my room was clean spacious a good shower bed comfy .i thought breakfast was excellent. Its on a bus linebus stop a few minutes away i very much enjoyed my stay thankyouas a sol traveller i was made to feel welcome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bilal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptional property. Very friendly and polite staff. Delicious breakfast. Clean rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aarish

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was good. However they don’t replenish the room with a bottle of water everyday. Other than that can’t complain
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A well maintained property with clean and comfortable room. Shoulder season and rooftop pools not heated. Breakfast is above average although limited gluten free choices I overpaid booking ahead. In spring one could get same room for almost half listed price last minute Plenty of restaurants in area. Great bus service to airport, Gozo and Valetta by boat piers a 15 minute bus ride away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

THERESA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel with great facilities and really really friendly and helpful staff. Great happy hour for cocktails, room cleaned daily. The only downside was perhaps the wet room style shower as the water goes everywhere.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing

On the hotel website it specifically states for a superior room that there is adjustable air conditioning and in the details it states there is individually controlled air conditioning. This is not the case and we were told by staff and maintenance that the hotel is on winter setting which meant the room would not go below 24 degrees. It is recommended that a room temperature is between 15.6-20 degrees Celsius for the most comfortable sleep, 24 was too hot. A portable fan and an AC unit was provided however both were too noisy and the AC unit blew out hot air at the back and needed the balcony door open to function. For security and noise we were not able to sleep with the balcony door open through the night. Really not good enough considering the wording on the room description on hotels.com and the hotel website.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend for sure!

Loved it. Staff were patient, attentive, friendly and conscientious.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value and family friendly

Great value for money. Family friendly and staff couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very clean and staff were friendly helpful would definitely recommend to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Porter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My Vacation in Malta

It is a very nice welcoming hotel and I enjoyed my stay tremendously. I upgraded my room and the breakfast deal . Absolutely no complaints and I would return again . The staff are all exceptionally great.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anamaria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, modern and spacious rooms and great service

The hotel is very nice, spacious rooms and great condition. The service was also gr at and reception was very helpful with any queries. The indoor swimming pool is a great feature and the family enjoyed it fully. Little things such as having shampoo in the room could be improved and the construction works are not great if you wanna rest but apart from that all was great, would love to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sea view from my hotel room nice hotel to relax everything was spot on would recommend 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oluwatosin Olumuyiwa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staffs starting from one of the manager called Oliver aka James Bond was very helpful throughout especially organising my wife’s 50th birthday celebration. The receptionist too were professional, room was very okay and the restaurant/ kitchen staff were fantastically professional and ready to help any time you approach them. Overall I am a family now and will surely visit again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marissa Lynn Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that they first put me in was extremely loud due to the air conditioner outside. I also paid for an upgrade. The upgrade is only a balcony with no view what so ever. They moved us to a different room that was quiter which was good. But that room the toilet had a leak, which they came to fix it but left things on the floor when done. The hotel and outside hall smelled of sewage. The room also smelled of damp. It’s apart that the hotel was having sewage problems even after they fix our fan. You could smell sewage outside the room at times The breakfast was okay and did get old after a while. The coffee cups they give you are too small which forces people to have to line up and wait for more coffee. Dinner was worth the price and tasted good which lots of options. They did have issues keeping up with the drinks machine. I would not stay there again due my experience and this hotel is not close to the beach at all. You have to walk 20 minutes to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo-anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025