Tourism in Malta came into vogue three years ago when the Malta Tourism Authority decided to upgrade its travel industry by implementing various strategies related to transportation, accommodation and the various facilities on the island.
Malta has always had great potential for tourism, but flights were expensive and the infrastructure was not exactly what tourists wanted. Therefore, in 2006, the Malta Tourism Agency tried to encourage airlines to offer low-priced flights from Britain, France and other relevant regions of Europe. Since then companies like Ryanair, EasyJet and others can get you to Malta for less than £120, with many flights costing even less than £50. The Maltese government also invested money in improving the infrastructure and implementing an internal transport strategy (adding new buses that would take tourists almost anywhere on the island and establishing a robust transport network).
However, many of the hotels were already able to receive visitors. From 2 stars to 5, the vast majority of Malta hotels provide excellent conditions so that all guests can enjoy a relaxing adventure in Malta.
Some of the Malta luxury hotels that are really worth a look are:
o Lemeridien St Julians Hotel and Spa in Balluta Bay – Really nice 5 star hotel by the sea, beautiful scenery, great food, indoor and outdoor pools, spa and massage.
o Riviera Resort and Spa in Marfa Bay – close to the International Airport, offers spa, pool, beach and winter sun
o Preluna Hotel and Spa in Silema: spa, beach, swimming pool, babysitting (for traveling families), modem in the room, hotel for the disabled.
o Corinthia Palace Hotel in San Antón – swimming pool, child care, gym, meeting facilities, concierge.
I have visited all of them more than once, but I must declare that the one I enjoyed the most was Lemeridien. Not only did it include all the usual facilities of a true 5-star hotel, the staff that worked there were truly unique people. They made me feel like I was part of their family. They always had a smile on their face, always laughing and joking, yet serious and professional when needed. I even became friends with some of them and we still keep in touch via email.
The other hotels are great too, but to be honest I didn’t get that special feeling that I got when I stayed at the Lemeridien. I apologize if I am not as impartial as I should be when presenting these luxury hotels in Malta, but I always like to speak my mind freely.
However, rest assured that if you choose one of these hotels to spend your holidays in Malta, you will enjoy your stay and you will not regret your choice.
