Kobika Bimunaraja
We recently stayed at Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Malta Golden Sands and overall had a very good experience.
The service was truly excellent — honestly unbelievably good. The staff were professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly throughout our stay. From reception to restaurant service, we always felt well taken care of. The hospitality is definitely the strongest point of this hotel.
The location is beautiful, with stunning views and a very relaxing atmosphere. It’s a lovely place to unwind and enjoy Malta.
However, the rooms did not fully meet our expectations. While they were clean and functional, they feel a bit outdated and could benefit from renovation. The bathroom in particular was not very comfortable and could be improved to match the high service standard of the hotel.
Because of this, I am giving four stars instead of five. With updated rooms, this hotel would easily deserve a full five-star rating.
Overall, we had a pleasant stay and truly appreciated the exceptional service.
Mr B
If you want a good solid hotel that covers all the bases well. You will find it here. 40min drive from the airport on the island’s northwest coast. And that’s the only downside. It’s isolated and means you will need a taxi or hire car to explore the island or enjoy all that Valetta has to offer.
But if you want a decent 4* hotel where you can relax and enjoy the sunshine. This works well. Big pools - although I suspect they’ll get super busy in high season.
Friendly and efficient staff. Comfortable rooms and clean and tidy layout. Decent, if a little underwhelming, breakfast buffet. Good gym - although it’s a challenge to find it as the signage isn’t clear.
Good…..not great…..but solid good. 👍
Miles Williams
Bottom line: This is not a 5-star establishment, as there are too many items that fall short of expectations.
Good things:
- very nicely kept reception and communal areas
- very wide selection at breakfast in the restaurant
- Nice views from the sea view rooms
- The majority of the staff are very friendly, although some of them look flustered and overworked.
Inconsistent / so-so things:
- rooms and corridors are overdue refurbishment. Scuffs, previous paint repairs, stained carpets and so on. This is in contrast with the reception area as previously mentioned. Our balcony light was full of dead flies and the bulb was pretty much out. Little touches like this are important.
- the hotel is an absolute maze when you are first there, and it took us a very long time to find the spa / pool area for the first time.
- housekeeping is inconsistent. Some days we got the correct number of towels, some days we didn't. One day our bin wasn't emptied, nor were the cups or glasses replaced. But they made the bed up. Very strange.
- the spa / pool area especially the changing rooms are starting to become tired and neglected. Water pooling in the changing room floor, shower areas clearly not being cleaned regularly, and missing fixings on things like lockers, or missing hooks in shower cubicles etc. Not a five star experience. The pool area itself was generally quite clean however.
Bad things:
- we felt we were constantly having to find things ourselves / ask for things at breakfast that should already be present, or being picked up by the staff. I lost count of the number of times there was no spoon present on a place setting - this is absolutely basic for any catering establishment. Same goes for things like coffee machines being allowed to run out of beans. Not a massive deal, but indicates a chaotic and badly managed restaurant, and this was in low season.
- the spa / pool area seems to be deserted of any staff from afternoon onwards. In the male changing room, the hourly cleaning sheet had not been signed since 1pm, when I had used it at around 9pm. Sometimes the dirty towel trolley was stacked full, with no clean towels available. Why would we want to risk paying for any treatments if this is the level of service experienced in the first instance?
- the bedding and pillows feel like they haven't been updated in a very long time. Overly soft and sinking mattress and pillows that have no support.
Overall, I can't recommend this property to anyone, nor are we likely to return, as it simply doesn't deliver the experience expected from a hotel of this calibre.
Colm & Joann
We stayed for 7 nights and had a wonderful experience. We were served by the lovely Elvie, and we later discovered that we are actually related! She was very polite, accommodating, approachable, and always full of smiles for everyone. Even when she was busy, she never failed to greet guests with a warm smile. And I’m not saying this just because we’re related—her service was truly excellent.
Our bedroom had a beautiful sea view, which made our stay even more special. The hotel is perfectly located right in front of the sea, near the walking trail along the seafront—ideal for relaxing walks.
The restaurants served lovely food, especially at Aglolio Restaurant and Moka Bar, both with a perfect ambience. There is also a café/bar near the beach, and Apple Eye Restaurant is less than a 10-minute walk away, serving delicious food and drinks.
Special mention to Laarni and Mario at Moka Bar, and Alyssa at Aglolio for their great service and also Gerard. Highly recommended, and we would definitely love to come back!
O e
There were a number of things during my stay that didn’t quite meet the standard I’d associate with a five-star hotel. The main building felt a bit worn in places, with scuffs and marks that took away from the overall impression.
Service was inconsistent. Some staff were excellent, but others seemed a little unsure, which led to a few moments that left me a bit miffed — for example, being shown to my stored luggage and picking it up myself, with help offered only afterwards. Not awful, just not what I’d expect at this level.
Food was mixed as well. My room service breakfast was incorrect; I’d ordered a breadbasket with croissants and snacks but received toast instead. The Indian restaurant was fine, though milder than expected. Again, not terrible, just not quite five-star.
The spa was clean and well maintained, though several facilities weren’t working during my visit. I also realised I hadn’t been told about all the hotel facilities at check-in, and noise travelled easily from neighbouring rooms if their balcony doors were open.
Individually, these things didn’t ruin my stay, but together they left the experience feeling below the standard advertised. I don’t think I’d return, though I did appreciate the elements that were done well.
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