Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Golden Sands

Liz Hughes

I would say this is one of of best experiences staying on the beautiful Island of Malta. It was only for one night but from the minute we entered the hotel it was 5 star service all the way! We were greeted by Henri who is the most gracious and wonderful man. His presence, level of service and professionalism is highly commendable. Dawn, who was also very lovely, greeted us at reception along with the manager and we were kindly upgraded to a beautiful suite. All the staff were friendly and very professional. I have to mention the breakfast which is where we saw Henri again, he had our special requests all ready to go, in fact he had already mentioned them when we arrived without us even giving our name! We were shown to our table with a chilled glass of bubbles, which is was lovely treat. I especially loved that that tables and chairs were on carpet, so that you dont get the scraping of the chairs. I am noise sensitive. The choice of fresh juices were wonderful and delicious. There was a fresh omelette station, which I took advantage of and it was good. All the food was and it was a delightful, calm and just wonderful start to the day with a gorgeous view. We had already enjoyed the Mykoa Spa the day before and wow, so relaxing, it knocked ten years off me! Highly recommend this hotel even just for a break if you live on the Island. 24 hours can make a huge positive difference to your wellbeing! So have a treat and enjoy!

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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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Our weekend stays at this hotel are always unforgettable thanks to the incredible staff who truly make us feel at home. My husband, my baby girl Mimi, and I are always so happy and cared for every time we visit. A special thank-you to Manager Anket for always ensuring our stay is perfect, and to the lovely receptionists Elvie and Pinky, who greet us with such warmth. Sandeep from breakfast at Flavours went above and beyond — helping brining us food to the table while I juggled our little one, and making sure we had everything we needed. Daniel from maintenance was so kind and quickly fixed our TV with ease. And the amazing team at Mokka — Aminul, Sweetson and the wonderful girls — were incredibly accommodating and kept our daughter entertained; she absolutely adored them. Their burgers are also incredible — truly some of the tastiest we’ve had. Kudos to the chef! And of course Mr Henri, the one and only — a true gentleman with a warm heart. Whether we meet him in the lobby or are welcomed by him at breakfast, it is always such a joy to see him and be greeted by him. Every visit is an incredible experience filled with comfort, kindness, and genuine hospitality. The beautiful stay, the thoughtful service, and the wonderful people are the reason we keep coming back — for anniversaries, birthdays, or simply when we need a little escape. Truly a place full of heart.

Karen James

ChatGPT Log in You said: Very nice hotel. Staff were pleasant and friendly... Highly rate Henri restaurant manger at breakfast extremely friendly kind and went over and beyond to help with all our needs.. I was disappointed with the spa. The sauna was the only nice attraction about it... The pool and jacuzzi were in the same area as the relaxation area which was fine, but it meant children were in the same area which was very relaxing it was quite noisy at times and although we were told children couldn't use the pool between 1pm and 4pm this was not monitored so there were always children in the area. The hotel was lovely but away from local attractions an hour away from Valletta by bus so unfortunately that's the only reason I probably wouldn't stay there again ChatGPT said: Here’s a polished, structured version of your review, keeping your points and tone but making it clearer and more concise. If you'd like it in a different style (shorter, more formal, more positive/neutral), just let me know! Review (Rewritten & Polished): We had a very nice stay at the hotel. The staff were pleasant and friendly throughout. I would especially like to mention Henri, the restaurant manager at breakfast, who was extremely kind, welcoming, and went above and beyond to meet all our needs. However, I was disappointed with the spa facilities. The sauna was lovely, but the rest of the area felt less relaxing. The pool, jacuzzi, and relaxation area are all in the same space, which would have been fine, but there were often children in the area. Although we were told that children were not allowed in the pool between 1pm and 4pm, this was not monitored, so it remained quite noisy. The hotel itself is beautiful, but it is quite far from local attractions—about an hour by bus to Valletta. Unfortunately, this distance is the main reason I probably wouldn’t choose to stay here again, hence the reason for my 3 stars for location

Keith Carter

A very well presented hotel, we didn’t use the Spa but quality of everything was very good. Plenty of families enjoying their holidays. Breakfast (buffet style) had everything you could wish for from a very pleasant Henri to greet you and offers his sparkling wine or Bucks Fizz to fresh cold salmon with meats and cheeses. Usually there is a constant queue for the fresh cooked omelets. There are more than enough pool side loungers and fresh towels.If you’re up for it try the private beach with its loungers and parasols and a whole host of water sports. Evening entertainment was a bit sparse with just a singer or duet in the bar. It’s fairly isolated but on a very good beach with a good bus service. We hired a small car (great for their roads and parking) at the airport in the nine days we were there we covered everything even a day trip sister isle Gozo.