Overview of Solana Hotel & Spa
This beautiful boutique hotel offers guests the chance to truly unwind on their Malta escape. With a rooftop pool, 2 indoor pools and outstanding dining, the Solana Hotel & Spa is made for maximum enjoyment. For a touch of pampering, the hotel offers a premium spa with hydrotherapy, while active types can arrange exciting activities through reception including quad biking, scuba diving and snorkelling.
Location of Solana Hotel & Spa
The award-winning Solana Hotel & Spa is perfectly positioned in the village of Mellieha, a newly popular tourist area in northern Malta. Guests will find a number of cafes, shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance, while the beautiful Mellieha Bay can be reached in just 5 minutes. The hotel’s position offers an outstanding view of the village, bay, and nearby islands Gozo and Comino.
Facilities
The Solana boasts a stunning rooftop pool with views over the bay and islands. Guests will find sun beds with parasols and a swim-up bar for cocktails in the pool. The rooftop is the perfect place to enjoy the wonderful Maltese sunset with your favourite drink.
The hotel also comes with a heated indoor pool for year-round use. Guests are invited to unwind in the hot tub, or book a session at the spa for the ultimate indulgence. Services include hot stone massage, hydrotherapy, and a range of beauty treatments.
The Solana Hotel & Spa offers a number of well-planned excursions, giving guests the chance to experience the best of Malta with ease. Highlights include tours to the Blue Lagoon in Camino, the captivating capital Valetta, and the medieval town of Mdina. Guests can rent quad bikes for off-road adventures, and enjoy chauffeured 4×4 tours to the hills and mountains.
Rooms
Guests can choose from 183 well-appointed rooms offering spacious and comfortable accommodation. All rooms feature a television, mini bar, safe, tea/coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, along with a modern ensuite bathroom. Studio Apartments and Junior Suites are equipped with practical kitchenettes and in-room dining facilities, while Studio Apartments come with the addition of a sofa bed.
Sports & Entertainment
Besides the outdoor pool for swimming, guests can keep up with their workout goals at the modern fitness centre. Free for guest use, the fitness centre features a variety of machines for cardio and strength training, along with free weights and a well-equipped area for yoga and core work.
In partnership with Go Dive Malta, the hotel provides a number of diving lessons and excursions for all ages and abilities. With fascinating wrecks and reefs just off the coast, Malta offers some of the best diving in Europe – the perfect place to get PADI certified.
If you don’t fancy scuba diving, Go Dive Malta has a number of fun water activities available, including snorkelling, stand-up paddle boarding and scooter snorkelling. Little ones will have an unforgettable time at the Sea Explorers club (ages 6+) where they get to try out mermaiding, freediving, ocean ecology and snorkelling.
Dining & Bars
At The Prickly Pear, guests can enjoy seasonal menus featuring quality local ingredients. With innovative and classic cuisine, look forward to a range of tasty and filling dishes designed for every palate. The Prickly Pear opens daily for late breakfast, lunch and dinner.
At award-winning Tosca, you’ll find some of the best Mediterranean food Malta has to offer. Dishes include gnocchi al pesto, grilled octopus and home-made ice-cream. The restaurant has an extensive wine list – just ask the sommelier for pairing advice.
For families and groups, buffet restaurant Bellini features cuisine for all ages and tastes. The restaurant comes with indoor seating and al-fresco dining offering exceptional views of the valley. For breakfast, guests can enjoy either a cooked or continental breakfast, while at dinner, the restaurant hosts themed evenings that change on a daily basis.
When it comes to drinks, guests at the Solana can choose from the fashionable Lobby Bar with its plush décor and modern cocktail menu, or Top Deck, a rooftop pool bar with exceptional views and wide range of soft and alcoholic beverages.