Perfect location, lovely lobby bar and live music some nights. The indoor pool and sauna were lovely and the rooftop bar. Room was spacious for 4 of us and very comfortable.

Wi-Fi wasn’t great in the hotel and the rooftop pool was cold (as to be expected in October) just a pity it wasn’t heated for the cooler months

Solana Hotel Spa is excellent.First impressions as we arrived were very promising and the staff were very friendly.The location could not be better with bus stops just outside for those not driving and you can get just about everywhere for very little money.The area around the hotel has a very good choice of restaurants plus Tosca restaurant attached to the Hotel serves very good food.Did not get round to using the spa facilities but other people we spoke to said they were very good.Happy hour cocktails were very good.

No dislikes

This was my second recent visit to Mellieha but my first stay at the Solana. I was impressed by the contact from the hotel before my stay, including an offer of a discounted room upgrade, which I accepted. There was an initial issue with my room but this was dealt with very efficiently and my first night was in a lovely Suite!! My room was ready early the next day and was superb with the promised panoramic view of the town. The staff in the hotel are excellent and nothing is too much trouble. I had a half board package and eat at the excellent Bellini restaurant which offers an excellent hot and cold buffet at breakfast and dinner. Mellieha is a great location with good access to all parts of the island via the terrific Malta Buses. Buy the 7 day pass at the airport for 21 Euros and catch the X1 from outside the Arrivals Hall to the stop outside the Hotel and then enjoy unlimited low cost travel to all of the many places Malta has to offer.

It would be nice to be able to have an allowance to eat in the hotel's 2 other restaurants on a couple of nights during a 7 day or more stay

Our 7-night stay at the hotel was delightful. Throughout our visit, the staff provided exceptional service. The receptionists were attentive, friendly, and helpful. During our stay, we indulged in the breakfast and dinner provided. The meal options were diverse and included hot dishes. The restaurant was spacious, with ample seating available. We had a wonderful time enjoying lunch at the rooftop pool and bar. The ambience was delightful, and the food was excellent. We enjoyed our time at the hotel's Nataraya spa, where Tessa and Melrose provided exceptional service. The hot tub and complimentary drink were a nice touch. The hotel's location was convenient, with shops, bars, restaurants and a beach within a 20-minute walk. Public transportation was also easily accessible, making renting a car to explore the island unnecessary. If we had the opportunity, we would stay at this hotel.

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The room was spacious, bed was comfortable. Great location, with great public bus access around the island. Lots of restaurants near the hotel. The breakfast selection was huge and great! We only had the buffet dinner once, quality was good. €29, all you can eat including wine, beer and soft drinks. Used the spa for a treatment, good value. The indoor pool was lovely, but too many people in it to swim. They a la carte restaurant was also excellent and they deliver to the room at no service charge if you spend more than €10. Highly recommend the hotel, all staff were friendly and kind.

The best hotel I've been to! From the smooth check-in to the seamless check-out, my stay was truly exceptional. The staff, particularly the Filipino team, were incredibly friendly, helpful, and hospitable, making my experience unforgettable. The property itself is stunning, boasting a top-tier rooftop pool with breathtaking views of Malta. Delicious breakfast options and a perfect location – just steps from the bus station, tourist attractions, and food spots – added to its charm. Overall, it offers excellent value for money, and I would definitely return – highly recommended!

Loved every part, the heated pool is amazing, me and my daughter came for Mother’s Day long weekend and it was the most beautiful holiday. The staff can’t do enough for you, and I would definitely recommend the Swedish full body massage, multiple swimming pools, games room, 2 restaurants and plenty of lounge areas to chill in. I was so sad to be leaving it actually made me emotional. Breakfast was great - especially the American pancakes 🥞 Dinner was delicious. The pizza is a treat and sad I only had 1 on our last day, if I’d had one before I’d have only had them. The room was phenomenal and had the best view of the church, you could hear the bells ringing in the morning which made it extra special. If your looking for somewhere special/relaxing/inviting then this is the place for you, memories made that’ll never be forgotten and we can’t wait to come back again with the rest of the family.

Room was okay, could be cleaner but okay. Breakfast was really good, a lot of choices from salty to sweet meals. Location is good, nice view from the top floor pool. Staff was professional and friendly. Whole city is quiet and perfect for break from larger cities. Fresh fish :), good choice of Asian restaurants i hotel.

Spa is included for every guest, there was "offer" on booking where if you pay a bit more you will have full spa access which is not true, for me this was really unpleasant experience. Really bad internet connection not only in hotel but on the whole island honestly. They should not advertise high speed internet and full spa access for some specific bookings. Some hygiene products could be added to the room, in the end this is 4* hotel.

At first, we had a small issue with our room, but the staff responded immediately and solved everything quickly and professionally, which was truly impressive and made us feel cared for from the start. The hotel is beautiful, very clean, and offers so many great facilities – outdoor and indoor pools, sauna, gym, and more. Everything was well-maintained and enjoyable. The breakfast was delicious and varied, with plenty of options each morning. The location is excellent, close to everything we needed. What really stood out was the amazing staff – always friendly and helpful. A special thank you to Ana and Holly, who truly made our stay extra special with their kindness and positive energy. In short, we had a fantastic stay at Solana Hotel & Spa. I’d gladly recommend it to anyone – great service, great amenities, and great people. Would definitely come back!

The hotel was modern and clean. Our room was a good size and had a comfortable bed and small balcony. the shower had good pressure and temperature control. There was minimal noise from outside of the room and the air-conditioning unit was quiet. we particularly liked the large TV which we could log on to Netflix etc The rooms were cleaned everyday with fresh towels and sheets. The breakfast was a mix of continental and cooked food. we attended breakfast quiet late and there was always plenty of food. The breakfast was much better than we expected. The pools were very clean and never felt over crowded. You are not particularly close to a beach but there is a short bus just outside the hotel which can take you to it.

There was not enough umbrellas which meant shade was difficult to get. there were plenty of sunbeds but as the shade was limited unless you were willing to cook all day the pool was unusable. The hotel is on a hill so be prepared to walk up and down hills to get to restaurants. not necessarily if ideal if you have mobility problems. But we did not find this to be an issue.