St Julian's Bay

grett gh

I have been to several radisson group hotels. This hotel is far far away from anything near radisson brand (standards, service, etc.) except radisson rewards which not even every staff unit knows about. No water dispenser at the corridors and no soap dispensers in the bathroom, most of rhg hotels updated to them! Front desk gave us a room with uncleaned toilet from previous guests, serious issues with housekeeping. That is the treatment for honeymoon vacation & longstay guests (this information was told to the fo staff multiple times!). Attached kettle picture that guest is supposed to use. Not even park inn level, but hey you are going under radisson individuals brand name!! Changing room to a higher floor is available for 20 eur/day, the next day it costs 50 euro. Even though the hotel does not have high-low floor categories! Wanted to order milkshake at the bar - we don’t have it. What about mohito - ran out of mint. And it lasted three days until i gave up on getting mohito. Lack of fruits at breakfast. Check out time is 11:00 in the morning which is very unusual for radisson hotels. When we arranged and confirmed late check-out with fo staff and went back to the room we got a visit from housekeeping supervisor while changing clothes!! No knocking, nothing. Fo should have pass this info to a housekeeping to avoid such unpleasant situations. Overall, hotel should be closed, fully renovated, staff freshly educated basic yes i can! fundamentals and only after the hotel can try to operate under radisson hotels group brand name

Deac Dariu

We stayed at the hotel for one week, so we had plenty of time to experience everything it has to offer. The Positives: Staff & Service: The reception team was very polite, professional, and helpful. As a Radisson Member, I really appreciated that they accommodated our advance request for a room upgrade with a king-size bed, as well as granting us a late check-out. Breakfast & Pool: The breakfast was very good, offering a wide variety of food options. The pool area was also great and well-maintained with clean water. Good location: Near the clubs for the young generation Areas for Improvement: Dinner Buffet: Unlike breakfast, the dinner buffet was underwhelming. There were very few options to choose from, and beverages were not included in the meal—not even tap or bottled water. Shower: The water pressure for cold water was extremely weak. While the hot water had decent pressure, the temperature control did not work properly, making the water uncomfortably hot regardless of the setting. Air Conditioning (Major Issue): Guests should be aware before booking that individual room temperatures cannot be adjusted; the entire hotel is set to a central standard temperature. Our corner room was extremely hot day and night. The "air conditioning" functioned merely as a ceiling fan circulating warm air rather than blowing cold air. With temperatures in Malta consistently above 30°C day and night, the lack of effective AC made it very difficult to sleep. Despite the good service and nice pool, I would not return simply due to the air conditioning issue.

Aisling Shanahan-Allen

My main issue is the gym - it is very very small and limited on equipment. I would have expected a better gym for the price. Another thing to mention, there was a little bit of mould seen in the bathroom, and a strange smell when you entered the room. But otherwise the service was great, location beautiful and lots of restaurants close by too

Elizabeta Sotiri

I would not recommend this hotel. We paid for a Superior Sea View Room for one week, but instead we were given a very small room with a broken air conditioner. Every single day we asked the staff about it, and every day we were told, “Tomorrow you will change rooms.” Unfortunately, that never happened. We spent the entire week in an extremely hot room without air conditioning. The swimming pool was also very disappointing. It was dirty and had a very unpleasant smell, making it impossible to enjoy. What made the experience even worse was the supervisor’s attitude. She spoke to us very rudely and refused to provide the room we had paid extra for. We were never given the accommodation we booked, and we were not offered any refund or compensation. This was a very disappointing experience, and I would not stay here again.

Philip Jackson (MaltesePhil)

Possibly the best location in Malta. Overlooking Spinola Bay and Balluta Bay at the front and Portomaso to the rear. Buses are a short walk away. If you are coming by car parking is very limited. There's a weird sort of 70's futurism vibe going on. The check-in desks are straight out of Buck Rodgers. Staff are polite but not particularly friendly. I wouldn't say unfriendly but neutral. My Room was clean, comfortable and looked amazing. The bed was comfortable. The bathroom was showing a little wear and tear (cracked and chipped sink). There was a weird chair, in the 70s future style which is by far the most uncomfortable thing I've sat on. And, I rode road racing bikes back in the 90s. Breakfast was a bit hit and miss. I didn't try everything but some of the hot food was cold, and there's no warmed plates to put food on. The outdoor pools looked popular. There is an indoor pool. There is a gym but it was out of use on my visit. I had no issues with noise in my room. There was a loud vehicle in the street early in the morning For £64.00 for 2 bed and breakfast mid April 2026 it was ok. I'd stay again

Francisco Correia

I had a lovely stay at this hotel despite it being located in a busy and noisy area. We were greeted by a member of staff named "Stephania" (I apologise if I am not recalling her name correctly, as I am writing this review more than a week later). She was exceptionally welcoming, demonstrating great professionalism and courtesy. After a long day of travelling, she immediately put us at ease and provided helpful advice and directions to interesting places to visit in Valletta. The rest of the staff were also very polite. Our room had a great view to the bay. Was quiet and clean. Breakfast was Ok. The pool area has an amazing view. Only down side was we found large black hairs on two of the bathroom towels which was definitely not great as my partner is blonde. Nevertheless we would return to this hotel again.

Karlo Maric

Amazing experience at Mercure St. Julian’s Malta. The staff were incredibly kind and even upgraded our room, which was a lovely surprise. Special shoutout to Erik at reception super kind and extremely helpful, giving us great tips about everything to see and do in the area. Great location, beautiful rooftop pool, and excellent breakfast. Would absolutely stay here again!

Gina Harper

Party central hotel. Ideal for same-sex groups not couples or families. Pool hectic every single day with large, same-sex groups who camp out from 11am until sundown so incredibly hard to get a sun lounger - even harder to get and keep some in the shade. Many camp out in the pool itself which also makes it hard to enjoy the pool as it is small. There is bar service up next to the pool which is a plus but the food menu is limited and pretty sub-par in quality. Location is up a hill and very close to loud bars and clubs. Often hear people in the early hours walking past. Hotel is not 4* in my opinion. Very basic room but it is cleaned well and regularly. Expensive for what you get. Would suggest to same-sex party groups only. Not worth it if you aren't on their sort of similar schedule as they just take over.

Daniel Keller

The hotel is conveniently located in the center of St. Julian, next to the bus station, a wide choice of restaurants and shops. It offers private parking space and a roof-top swimming pool with a lovely view. Our family suite, which was clean and well equipped. The breakfast buffet offered a wide choice, including some local options. We appreciated the friendly and efficient service of the entire team! Highly recommended for both business and vacations in Malta!

DJ CHIMERA

Period : Thu, Feb 26, 2026 ~ Sat, Feb 28 Price : 158.25 EUR + Tax 1 EUR for one person, two nights Pros : • Good location, near to major bus station • Attentive staffs • Clean room • Variety of foods on buffet breakfast Cons : • A bit weak shower I stayed two nights at Mercure St. Julian’s Malta and it was great experience. The location is very safe and quiet, though St. Julian’s felt the most modernized city in Malta. The room was very clean and spacious enough for solo travelers, along with variety of amenities. It even included a capsule coffee machine for free. The view from the balcony was nice. I’m impressed by their buffet breakfast as well. Typical hotel breakfast in this price zone only includes two or three hot foods, but here there were like eight to ten. Also enough variety of veggies, breads, desserts and drinks. The only concern during the stay was that the water pressure of shower was a little bit weak, though I experience this in almost every hotels so not quite a problem. I’d recommend this hotel if you’re looking for somewhere with high standards. Considering the service, the price is appropriate.

Miss O L

Stayed for a week in late August 2026. We ahd a seaview room and it was a genuine excellent seaview room (642) spotlessly clean and on par with other good hotels I've stayed in. Service was consistently good, and the staff were responsive when asked. Breakfast was a mixed bag. The bacon was overcooked ALL mornings, and the pancakes defaulted to cinnamon, which didn't suit everyone. That said, the team happily made pancakes without it when requested, which I appreciated. Also appreciated the free slushie ice lollies by the pool on one of the hot days. One area for improvement, given the limited family-friendly options nearby in the evenings, a simple early family-hour activity once or twice a week could make a big difference for guests with younger children. Overall, a strong hotel, just a couple tweaks away from being truly excellent. Special shout out to Lama and Kenneth (breakfast trainee and poolside team). Kenneth was always attentive and he goes beyond and above. We will definitely come back for that view and the pool

Alexandra Portelli

Love this hotel, it is beautiful and well taken care of. I am already planning to return. From the friendly polite staff, to the beautiful architecture of this hotel it is welcoming and grand . As you step into the hotel you are immediately wowed as it has a huge well lit foyer, smelling lovely ...I think it's the hotels signature smell which you will find also with the complimentary shower gel, shampoo/ conditioner and boday lotion...in their bathrooms (perfect because you don't need to take any of these toiletries with you, they are provided for you and of excellent quality). The rooms are nicely decorated, the beds are comfortable the bedding is prestine, soft and clean. The bathrooms are clean too, the only thing was the bath/shower wasn't draining properly it was a little slow, but not a deal breaker. As a clean freak I felt comfortable with the level of cleanliness, which I haven't felt in other previous hotels I stayed in. I could say it feels like home a way from home, in fact as I said I plan on returning. The buffet breakfast, is scrumptiously wonderful with an array of varied foods ..sweet, savoury anything you wish for to eat they have it, all fresh and of the highest quality. Highly recommend. It shows that this place they pay attention to details and they care for their customers. It has a beautiful looking clean pool which o don't get to try this time around. All hotel grounds are kept spotless which for me is something important. The view of the sea from the room is amazing. Again just really loved my stay.

Greg Jones

The staff in particular are so pleasant, helpful, and efficient, in all areas they created the right atmosphere. The half board option worked well for us and the food quality was often remarkable. Rooms, both garden and sea view, were very comfortable, clean and spacious. My elderly parents loved the hotel and the high quality 13m indoor pool/sauna/steam/jacuzzi. We also found the gym excellent and extensive such that it attracts members, it was really nice to have locals there who would demo unfamiliar equipment etc - the Maltese people really are so positive and nice to be around. December weather was brilliant and the hotel had a nice festive atmosphere, there was no out of season feel to it. Would definitely recommend and we may well return. The location of the hotel is highly convenient - 100 metres from the heart of things, but very quiet due to how the area is constructed. Also very quick to get into Valletta, and the ubiquitous Bolt taxis mean that nothing is ever far or a pain to get to. For the winter season this location makes sense as there is a lot to do whatever the weather.

Lisa Viktoria Hummel

We had an amazing stay at this hotel. The property is absolutely beautiful, the location is excellent, and it offers everything you could wish for during a relaxing vacation. Every morning, Lama welcomed us warmly at breakfast. She was always happy to help with any questions or requests and provided great tips for planning our day. For a perfect and relaxing time by the pool, Kiran was outstanding. He never missed an opportunity to assist us with anything we needed and always made us feel welcome while keeping us entertained with friendly conversations. At the Reef Club Pool, Denis and Andi made the best cocktails and ensured that every pool day was perfect. Their service and positive attitude truly stood out. In general, all staff members were incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would also highly recommend the restaurant Palios. The food was excellent, and it was one of the highlights of our stay. Thank you to the entire team for making our vacation so memorable.💞💞

Josephine Harper

Our third time here and it never disappoints but gets better and better. Everything in the hotel is clean and fresh and comfortable. The customer service is so friendly. Staff are happy and willing, nothing is too much trouble. It’s family friendly but there are spaces for adults only to enjoy in peace and quiet. There is every facility you could want and a great choice of places to eat fresh and delicious food. This is the place to unwind and relax and have some fun too.