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Barceló Fortina Malta

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room
Lobby
Gym
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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Tigne Seafront, Sliema, Malta, SLM 3012
  • Place, Sliema Promenade
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sliema Ferry
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite, Terrace (Hot Tub | Sea Front View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Terrace (Hot Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Premium Room, Private Pool

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Sea View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, Sea View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room, Partial Sea View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Superior Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room (Family)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Sliema

Barceló Fortina Malta places you next to Point Shopping Mall and within a 10-minute walk of Tigne Fort. This 183-room, 5-star hotel has a restaurant, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Sliema Promenade - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Sliema Ferry - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Malta Experience - 8 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ladurée - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rossopomodoro - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hammett's Gastro Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Barceló Fortina Malta

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a fitness center
Built in 2023, the brand new Barceló Fortina Malta features a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool. If you drive, self parking is EUR 15 per day, or you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for EUR 43.00 per vehicle one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
45-inch TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Balconies, minibars, and coffee makers are other standard amenities.
An indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ina Spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and Turkish bath/hammam.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 15 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bridge Bar
  • Stella's Restaurant

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (60 inch wide door)
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 8 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2023
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 0.50 per person, per night, up to 10 nights. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 25 for adults and EUR 12.50 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: EUR 43.00 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-noon
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Malta. This property is rated 5 stars.

Property is also known as

Fortina
Fortina Hotel
Fortina Hotel Sliema
Fortina Sliema
Hotel Fortina
Hotel Fortina Malta/Sliema
Fortina Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel
Barceló Fortina Malta Sliema
Barceló Fortina Malta Hotel Sliema

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Barceló Fortina Malta offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Barceló Fortina Malta?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barceló Fortina Malta on Oct 5, 2025 start from $343.76, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What can I see around Barceló Fortina Malta?

This hotel is located in Sliema, just steps from Point Shopping Mall and Tigne Fort, and within a short walk of Bisazza Street. You'll also find Sliema Promenade and St George's Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yes, covered parking is offered for EUR 15 per day.

Is there a spa available at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Ina Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hydrotherapy, body scrubs, massages, and mani/pedis.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta feature a casino?

No, Barceló Fortina Malta doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is Barceló Fortina Malta good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a bar, and a restaurant.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Barceló Fortina Malta serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Bridge Bar.

Will Barceló Fortina Malta allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Barceló Fortina Malta.

Are there connecting rooms at Barceló Fortina Malta?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Barceló Fortina Malta?

The closest major airport to Barceló Fortina Malta is Malta Intl. Airport (MLA), which is 7.2 mi away (23 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Barceló Fortina Malta?

Yes, every guestroom at Barceló Fortina Malta comes with a balcony with some featuring sea or garden views.

Does Barceló Fortina Malta host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Barceló Fortina Malta.

Reviews

Barceló Fortina Malta Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 276 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gayle, Lake Worth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and location were what sold me on Barcelo. Cant beat a view across the water to fabulous viiew of Valletta. Location to restaurants and the ferry or other rental boats was great Our room was really huge and very modern. Our balcony was also a plus. Worth the extra money to get a room with a view.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The fortina was just the best, the staff on arrival were the best, informative, polite, courteous and couldn't do enough, the room was fabulous with an amazing view across the harbour to Valletta, the food was amazing, if I was to have any negative points it would be for the hotel not to advertise that it has an out door pool....it doesn't, it has a very small share in an out door pool, that you have to book a slot at the day before. But when you get to the pool you are told which beds you can have, no sea views, all at the back etc. priority is given to people not staying at the hotel for a premium 50euros per lounger
View of Valletta at night from the barcelo fortina
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely modern hotel, very friendly snd helpful staff. Ferry to Valletta is nearby snd super convenient. Highly recommend this hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good food.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff hotel has amazing views
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Boyana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing besides the location of the pool! It is why I gave it 4 stars. I would even give it 3 stars only because of that. It is a shared pool across the street from the hotel! Meaning its open to the public, and if you like to use It you need to reserve it the day before! Because it's open to the public and they do charge really good prices for day passes they do prioritize the guests from the outside. We never got any good lounges, matter of fact we went 3 times and each time were given the worst possible spots! It is extremely inconvenient and not very well thought 😕 Malta doesn't really have any good beaches so we were hopping to at least enjoy some good pool times!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely views. Good location for short journey to Valletta. Very nice hotel although pool is not solely for the hotel and is a separate spa so have to book sunbeds to use although it all went quite smoothly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were veru happy with this property and with the staff. Location was ideal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Sam

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lara Lavinia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff welcoming, friendly and helpful. Nice clean room with large bathroom decent sized shower. There was a blue sensor light on the ceiling which did disturb sleep as it lit up with the slightest of movement and the ceiling was too high to cover the light temporarily. Stayed in March so too cold and windy to enjoy balcony which had a partial sea view and view of Valetta. Room service overall was good, but some issues getting tea and coffee to cover both an evening drink and morning, though this eventually got sorted. Also found balcony door had been left partially open on one occasion after room had been serviced. Indoor pool hours could be better but would meet most people’s needs. Outdoor pool was a good size, though sadly didn’t get a chance to use it. Good sized gym with lots of equipment on offer. The lobby was lacking atmosphere and there was nowhere to sit and have a drink. The bar area is across the road and down a level as it forms part of the outdoor pool area, but a small bar in the lobby would get passing trade as well as make a nice pit stop before heading to room. Didn’t use restaurant or have breakfast as lots of options for food and drink in the general Sliema area.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ximena Gonzalez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a pretty decent stay at Barcelo Fortina Malta. Check in was easy and smooth. I booked last minute and the only room available was their cheapest option. It was room 237 and the balcony faced the bridge leading to the mall next to the hotel. People constantly crossing so couldn't leave the curtains open as they could see straight into the room. In future if all available is their cheapest room I wouldn't book. The breakfast had a good selection and finished at a decent hour allowing a bit of sleeping in. The coffee tasted cheap however. At the egg station Anthony made some of the best omelettes I've had in years. Only issue we had was that the clothes iron we had in our room was leaking water and not working properly. Housekeeping came to see about it and instead of simply changing it for a working one, seemed to interrogate us and made it seem like our fault the iron wasn't working as we overfilled it. I can guarantee we didn't fill it beyond the max line. They eventually changed it, but it took about 30 minutes+ for their technician to investigate the faulty iron which meant we were just waiting around in the room. In these instances, especially in a '5 star hotel' it should've been a simple 'Thank you for letting us know' and immediately replace the faulty iron without any questions and they can investigate on their own time. It's a great location, and a 5 minute walk from downtown Sliema and the ferry. Unsure if I would stay again. Good coffee is important.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Junping

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very modern. Enjoyable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sabina

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay in Sliema, Malta 🇲🇹

We had an amazing room with a beautiful view of the capital of Malta 🇲🇹 Valletta. We were on top 17th floor. It was very nice to have use of a private gym on the premises and also use of a pool day club across street which is connected underground as well called Manta. But you must ask for the towels from the front desk and reserve a daybed ahead of time. If not you can always go for drinks 🍹 which is a good deal 2 for 1 for a couple of hours daily right when the sunset is occurring.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernisa

Amazing stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful & always polite. I'd like to give a shout out to all the staff in the kitchen & waiting on staff. The variety of breakfast items were exceptional & excellent value.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kate Mara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with good rooms and location. Staff at reception and breakfast friendly and helpful. Not so much at the spa/pool and the gym was closed all week which was a shame. Music too loud at the pool - not very relaxing. Coffee at breakfast disgusting- surely an essential part of a good hotel breakfast.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogsilenia Del Valle Fernandez, Chicago

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this place. The location is excellent, with a great selection of nearby restaurants, including Tora, Manta, Opa!, and Chophouse and a near by Mall. It's also just a five-minute walk to the ferry terminal with easy access to Valletta.The staff were exceptionally professional and welcoming. The rooms were clean, spacious, and well-maintained. The gym was impressive, offering modern equipment, fitness classes, and personal training options.The pool area was another highlight, providing a relaxing atmosphere and stunning views of Valletta.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara, chicago

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well located, easy access to transportation to get to main attractions. Close to really good dinner options. Their morning buffet was a bit pricey but included a lots of choices. Great gym and spa. The pool area was beautiful, great view .too bad i didn't get to enjoy it, it was too cool for us but if I come back in summer I won't miss it!! The rooms were very clean, comfortable, and spacious. We had some view of Valleta and it was a great sight to wake up every morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely, the balcony door was very heavy, if you are elderly, you wouldn't be able to open it readily. The pool was good 5 minutes walk through underground corridors and opened 9am to 7pm which is pretty useless if you go out for the day.I would expect 7am to 10pm. The outside of the hotel has bleak grey corporate looking courtyard just paving, no plants or anything homely. But that said it is clean, the rooms are spotless, huge bed with great pillows, brilliant shower, more than enough toiletries and tea coffee etc. Staff were super friendly and helpful. We didn't eat in the hotel as prefer to try out the local area which had plenty to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025