Solana Hotel & Spa

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Mellieha Bay

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Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Luxury Suite
Lobby

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
  • Popeye Village
    ‪4 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

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 - 0.5 km
  • Popeye Village - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Golden Bay - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 11 min drive - 5.0 km

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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 smoke detector, 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).

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. 471 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

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

4/10 Poor

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prior to my stay I was offered a panoramic balcony view upgrade for a little extra, which i accepted. Upon arrival at the hotel, the room balcony was approximately 6 inches from the next property, and the panoramic view was only left and right side view. Irejected the room as it was not to my expectation of panoramic view. I asked for my original room back, but was not offered a refund on the extra i paid for the panoramic view room. On top of that, the ventilation in the replacement room did not work for 7 nights of my stay, despite numerous handyman visits to try and resolve the issue.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Marie-Claude

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All round excellent experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

SAHEED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s lovely but they should do something about the internet not strong enough
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern hotel. Friendly staff. Breakfast had the same options daily but lots of them. Check in was easy. Had a secured luggage area to store our luggage after checkout while waiting for our ride back to airport. Rooms cleaned and clean towel stocked daily. Rooftop pool view is stunning. Indoor heated pool and sauna was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayyaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

AGHOGHO

Liked: Room comfort
A little bit goes a long way, ...or not.
Let me first start by saying that Solana Hotel & Spa looks very inviting from the front. It has a really nice lobby and is located within walking distance to a lot of restaurants and there are busses that take you to St. Paul's Bay, Gozo and other touristy places just steps from the hotel which I liked. All rooms also have a balcony which is nice to sit outside and dry your clothes, enjoy the weather, etc. Nice rooftop. What I did not like was the horrible odor in my room when I first checked in, which I later was told that is it was the wood panel in the room, since it was recently remodeled. It was an easy solution because I just opened the balcony door everyday and eventually I could not smell it. Also housekeeping kept on forgetting to clean my room even though I would leave a sign saying to clean it and would even see them in the hallway and assume that since they saw me leaving, they would clean it. I had to keep complaining to the front desk and they did get them to clean it, but it was evident that housekeeping did a lackluster job and did not clean the floors or anything. Also, the wifi in my room was terrible, I am not sure if it was because I was located on the far end of the floor. The room (2205) looked like they recently converted it into a room so maybe that's also why housekeeping kept on forgetting about it. I did like that there was a gym, but the ventilation was poor as it smelled moldy. Unfortunately, I would not stay here again based on this experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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