The Riviera Resort & Spa Hotel, Mellieha, Malta
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The Riviera Resort & Spa Hotel, Mellieha
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- Address: Marfa - Mellieha - Mlh 9069 - Malta
- Phone: 21525900
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- URL: http://www.riviera.com.mt
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- Rooms: 250
"Having arrived at the hotel, we were looking forward to our stay. Our room was pleasant, but very..."
"My husband and I booked 3weeks at the hotel to celebrate our 65th /70th birthdays and our 45th..."
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Do not go there
Submitted by: D Smith in 10/30/08
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
Having arrived at the hotel, we were looking forward to our stay. Our room was pleasant, but very warm so we turned the air conditioning on and went down to dinner in the Sol e Mar Bistro to be greeted by an off hand person saying have you booked? There were about 15 people in the place, it was empty. Our meal was very mediocre and the chicken was like leather. Having gone upstairs very tired, our room was even hotter so we had to open the door to the balcony. The noise from the bar below kept us awake until the early hours along with the fishing boats. In the morning, I went and informed reception that my air conditioning was not working, the reply was that they switch it off on the 1st October and would not switch it back on until next year!!! I asked to change rooms and eventually paid £150 to move away and to a bigger room that was not like a sauna. Even then it was still extremely hot at night which meant keeping the balcony door open thus allowing mosquitoes to come in and still have the noise from the street and boats, it was very uncomfortable. I complained to the manager who gave some feable excuse about if he turned the air con on, it would be hotter!!
The facilities were ok, but the outdoor pools were sub zero, the indoor pool was nice apart from being salt water. The bars were understaffed and on a number of occasions one person was covering the upstairs and downstairs bar at the same time!! The Hola beach resembled a large play pit with little or no sand no access to the sea unless you wanted to jump onto the rocks from its jetty (the Ramla bay next door had a very nice small beach) The fat controller who was sort of in charge seemed to go around grinning at most people and trying to chat the bar staff up and would not comment to any of my complaints.
We had another meal in the Bistro in the vain hope that it would be better but alas it was worse it took 45 minutes to arrive and one meal was pork which was unchewable. and the steak was not much better.
Last but not least, the lifts, these seemed to work when they felt like it and could be heard from every room within 50 yds of the lift shaft the noise resembled the calling of a bull elephant. We were 4 rooms away and they kept you awake until finally they stopped but started again at around 7.00am. Breakfast was exactly the same every morning with one exception of fried tomatoes on one morning the same sausages bacon eggs (probably what hadnât been used the day before the odd bit of fruit was on display but rarely.
There are a number of very nice beaches close by, Golden Sands is probably the best as the beach at Melliah is a bit like Brighton. Hiring a car if you are unfortunate enough to stay at this hotel is a must.
Great 3 weeks
Submitted by: Irene in 10/10/07
- Age Group: 60 +
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Retired
My husband and I booked 3weeks at the hotel to celebrate our 65th /70th birthdays and our 45th wedding anniversary, we had flowers wine & a fruit basket from management& staff, we had a fantastic holiday, the staff from cleaners to the manager were very helpful and kind, we look forward to visiting the Riviera again in the near future.
Wonderful
Submitted by: Karen Coe in 08/25/07
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
Malta is a beautiful place to visit. The Riveria Resort was a wonderful: the hotel was very clean, the restaurants were very good, and the staff friendly. The pool was also very good. Would definitely recommend. Holiday tips: Trip to Blue Lagoon was marred by being over-crowded and human faeces in the crystal waters. Would recommend trip to Mdina (we visited the dungeons!) Valleta, Ta Qali craft centre, Gozo, Plazzo Parisio (in Naxxar). ENJOY!
Quiet location/hotel
Submitted by: Steve in 05/26/06
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
Me & the old woman wanted a relaxing 7 night break without the kids. The hotel was very quiet, only entertainment was a bloke playing the piano some evenings. Our room was excellent and the food was good, the hotel generally was very clean. The weather wasn't the best while we were there but the indoor pool was okay for a swim before dinner. We only met one other English couple in the hotel most were German or French - not the friendliest. We had a car to get about (lots to see)but would have been quite happy to stay around the outside pool if weather had been better or go to one of the two best beaches on the island, one just 5min away (Mehelia) by bus (bus stop 200Mts from hotel) the other 20min car ride/or longer by bus. Staff were excellent (especially the two fella's behind the lobby bar).
Lovely quiet hotel ....
Submitted by: Julie in 05/16/06
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
We have just returned from our first trip to Malta and stayed at the Riviera for five days. This hotel is in a quiet location with outstanding views across to Comino and Gozo. The sea is a beautiful crystal blue, not like here in the south of England!!! If you are looking for a quiet, relaxing break this is the place for you. Don't go if you want noisy evenings with entertainment -this is definitely one for relaxation and to de-stress!! You can walk to the ferry port to catch the ferry to Gozo easily and a trip over to the Blue Lagoon on Comino is a must.... a bit of paradise with its crystal seas, a bit like the Caribbean.... Paradise Bay is also a must but this gets busy at weekends with locals .... the bus service is great and the old ex-army buses are so quaint ..... all in all, the hotel was spotless, the service faultless and the Maltese are all very friendly. We even had a guided tour of the island on our way to the hotel from the taxi driver at no extra charge!!! We would definitely go back again - and it was VERY hot even in May ....
Good hotel for those wanting a peaceful break.
Submitted by: Linda in 11/03/05
- Age Group: 51 - 60
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Mature Couple
A lovely hotel for couples looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday. Not suitable for families or people wanting entertainment or exciting night life. Excellent situation for walking and peace, but excellent public transport within 5 mins of the hotel. The staff in every department: reception, bar, restaurant etc were all friendly and helpful. The food was plentiful and of good quality and variety. Although there were a few minor points which could be improved eg lack of staff to tidy, serve and clean up the pool deck areas, the eleven days we spent there were very pleasant, excellent value for money, and we would certainly go again.
Great family holiday
Submitted by: Sandy Lawson in 06/22/05
- Age Group: 41 - 50
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Family Traveller
Me, my husband and our two kids joined my parents for their Golden wedding anniversary. We booked two rooms for 7 nights directly from the Riviera website and to our surprise got a beautiful suite sleeping 4 and a room with sea view for my parents. My parents even got a cake and champagne as a gift from the hotel manager. The hotel is very clean and of superior class and the staff were all extremely friendly and helfpul especially when my 5 year old got a a slight temperature and a doctor was called in. The area is quite isolated but the public transport was well scheduled for the village and towns.There are sandy beaches in the area and boat rides to Blue Lagoon and Gozo Islands from the Resort. Food was good and the buffet breakfast and dinner were just what we needed. Chicken nuggets and pasta were offered to our children when they did not want to try out some of the maltese dishes on the buffet. The Riviera is great for families, but not for teenagers, and very romantic for special occassions. They organise weddings by the pool and on the beach. My husband and I hope to go back again, maybe for our own anniversary.
Will definitely return
Submitted by: John Mcguire in 06/21/05
- Age Group: 31 - 40
- From: United Kingdom
- Traveller type: Business Traveller
We spent a few extra nights after a 3 day conference and it was all worth it. Best place to relax and unwind. Situated next to the sea facing comino with a lovely small beach with palm trees a 100 yards away. Food is great especially the Bistro, definitely beats a few good restaurants that we visited on the island. Staff is great. We had a countryside view which was great enjoying the magnificent sunsets over a nice bottle of wine. The seaviews were all taken but nevertheless view was much appreciated. Great indoor pool and tried a couple of spa treatments. It is really a great place to relax. We shall definitely go back.
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