Solana Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Mellieha Bay

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Mellieha, Malta, MLH1025
  • Mellieha Church
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Selmun Palace
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

  • 30.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Internal/Non Balcony Room

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Suite

  • 45 sq m
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Mellieha

City center stay.Stay at this Mellieha hotel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Mellieha Church and 2 miles (3 km) of Mellieha Bay. Ghadira Nature Reserve and Popeye Village are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Mellieha Church - 6 min walk
  • Popeye Village - 4 min drive
  • Mellieha Bay - 4 min drive
  • Golden Bay - 6 min drive
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Villager by Munchies - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Westreme - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Solana Hotel & Spa

4-star beach hotel near Mellieha Bay
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (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 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.

  • 241 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Built in 2002
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Bar by the pool
  • Swim-up bar
Solana Hotel & Spa offers 241 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered self parking on site (EUR 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • 3 restaurants and 2 coffee shops
  • 2 bars/lounges, 1 swim-up bar and 1 poolside bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Bike parking
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • 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 available
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.

Property payment types

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: approximately EUR 12 for adults and 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

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 security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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).

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. 467 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1000 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service, nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Gertjan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service
We stayed in this hotel during the off-season, and while the location was excellent—close to great restaurants and scenic walking areas—the overall experience was mixed. The suite was small and awkwardly designed, with a poorly placed TV. Cleanliness was an issue, with trash bags left in the hallways, and construction noise disrupted the stay. The breakfast buffet was repetitive and lacked freshness. Service was inconsistent; the lobby staff were friendly, but the bar staff less so. The wellness facilities felt dated, though the massage itself was great thanks to the professional spa team. For the low price, it was acceptable, but we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Beverley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent Service: Definitely A Resort Style
This was my first time staying on the north part of the island. Excellent access to Gozo and Popeye. The room was spacious and breakfast always had a variety of options. The weather wasn't too great while I was there, but there were indoor pools, sauna, and a (tiny) gym. There were always people in the lobby having a drink and sometimes there was live music. The service was also excellent. Kis (at check-in) was wonderful and explained all of the amenities that that hotel & spa had to offer. If I wanted a relaxing weekend, I would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel located in Melhelia village. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The buffet was excellent with endless food options and drinks with meals a definite plus. We used the spa facilities and were not disappointed - excellent value for money. Would highly recommend this hotel and it's facilities and look forward to visiting again soon
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josette

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
perfect
it was perfect will come again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly and speedy check-in. Clean and comfortable room. Did not use the buffet or restaurant as visiting friends, but plenty of choices for eating both inside hotel and locally. Located in heart of Mellieħa, short walk to bus stops for routes all across the islands.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay close to shops, transport and clean hotel. Breakfast buffet can have long wait for coffee machines and also spent a while waiting for lifts in hotel which were slow. Overall I would visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would definitely stay again
Lovely hotel in a great location. Staff all friendly and helpful. Lovely room.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hakeem

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it..... friendly staff ... easily accessible
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved Solana
Really pleased with our choice. Helpful friendly staff. Excellent food choices and brilliant rooftop pool. See glimpse good sized balcony too.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay
Great stay in this hotel, the view from the pool at the 7th floor is beautiful and cocktails are a must over there. Bus stop in front of the hotel and guest services are also very good. Clean rooms and friendly staff. Loved the pizza.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Amandip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough but definitely more geared towards package holiday guests. Shame the outdoor pools are not heated and hot tubs not working - that was annoying when it is advertised as part of the hotel amenities. Outdoor pools and sauna close at 8.00pm which is annoying. Should be later to accommodate guests post-dinner
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATIE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay in Malta!
This place was beautiful. We stayed at 2 different hotels in Malta & this was our favorite. The Italian restaurant downstairs is fantastic & the included breakfast was great. Everything in the hotel is very well kept & clean & working order. The pools were beautiful, the showers had hot water & plenty of pressure. Only 2 very minor things I can say could have improved our stay. I'd switch is that the mattress that was very very firm, with one a little softer, but that is just a preference. Also, there is a shuttle from the beach, but it cost more than an Uber. It would be a nice touch if they just included that in the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great location with stunning views of the area. Staff so friendly and professional. Food great tasting and value. Overall a great stay. Would stay again at a heartbeat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jide, Barking

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great customer service.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fidan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Oluwaseun

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a great experience overall. Customer service was absolutely fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay at Solana. The area was perfect for me as I enjoy quiet, peaceful, relaxing vacations (if you’re looking to party stay in St Julian’s). The outdoor pools are amazing, I couldn’t believe how gorgeous it was. My only criticism is that the male staff (middle aged European man) at Prickly Pear was very rude to me for no reason. The first day I was there, I went up to the pool & I saw others being brought food & drinks to their sunbed. When the server was done bringing their items, I asked him how to order; his response was ‘there’s supposed to be a QR code on your umbrella but there’s not.’ And he just walked away. I decided to use my neighbors QR code since my umbrella didn’t have one, and when he brought me my food he gave me attitude about it. The next day when I ordered food (I had a QR code at my sunbed this time) he was weirdly aggressive & rude to me again. I just got strange energy from him, he wasn’t kind and helpful like all of the other staff there. This deterred me from even ordering food while at the pool because I didn’t want to see him. Otherwise I had an extremely pleasant stay, & I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lehyla

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Colin Edward

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solana Hotel and Spa was the perfect place for a relaxing holiday. We enjoyed the pools and spa facilities, the nearby beach and easy bus routes for sightseeing in Malta & Gozo.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024