Location

The hotel is located directly on the promenades of Qawra and Bugibba, in an area which is very popular with both locals and tourists. Restaurants and nightlife are easily accessible from the hotel and there is a pebble beach nearby. There is a bus stop directly next to the hotel from which the island can be explored. Valletta, Mdina, Ħaġar Qim and Gozo are all possible destinations.

Facilities

The hotel welcomes guests in a 6-storey building with 6 lifts and 413 rooms. Multilingual staff (English, German, French) at the reception desk in the lobby are ready to assist you with check-in and check-out. Amenities include a baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service, cash machine and drinks machine. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel offers various facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. A number of shops, including a supermarket and souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and a lovely garden. Parking facilities available to guests include a garage and a car park. Further services include a 24-hour security service, a babysitting service, a car hire service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. A bicycle hire service provides all the necessary equipment for exploring the surrounding area. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Air conditioning and central heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. Guests can enjoy the sea view from a balcony or terrace. The rooms have a queen-size bed and a sofa bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. A trouser press is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and a telephone are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms, non-smoking rooms and smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment

The pool complex, which includes 5 heated saltwater and freshwater pools and a children's area, ensures great swimming. In warm weather, a dip in the outdoor pool is always worth it, while the indoor pool is the perfect place to spend a grey day. Guests can treat themselves to refreshing drinks at the poolside snack bar and a relaxing soak in the hot tub. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. A variety of activities such as cycling/mountain biking, golf and horse riding or, for a fee, tennis, are offered at the hotel. A number of sports are available, including water sports such as water skiing, windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling. For a fee, guests can also enjoy jet skiing, motorboat rides, canoeing and diving. A wide range of indoor sporting activities are also offered, for example a gym, table tennis, billiards, darts and bowling or, for a fee, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a sauna and a steam bath. Subject to charge: massage treatments. Additional leisure activities include an entertainment programme, a kids' club, live music, a dance club and a casino.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at 3 restaurants (non-smoking, air conditioning and high chairs). Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board, full board and all-inclusive. A delicious and varied buffet awaits guests at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff are also happy to provide children's meals.

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