Radisson Blu Resort and Spa Golden Sands

backpackingmod

We stayed here for a week and I have to say it was superb. Excellent staff who are always polite, professional and willing to help. Lots of bars and restaurants serving a variety of foods At excellent standards. 3 great pools including an adult only one. Superb rooms that are well maintained. We were upgraded to a suite which was immaculate. Great location with a private beach to boot. A very relaxing holiday in a great hotel and location.

Christine Fisher

We stayed here for a week and it was absolutely amazing. The staff couldn't have been more helpful or friendly. The hotel was great, lots of bars and restaurants to choose from and the food was delicious 😋 It was our first time in Malta but it won't be our last. To top our holiday off, we watched the turtles hatch on the beach....amazing!

Manu

Our stay at the Radisson Blu Resort Malta St. Julian's was a mix of good and not-so-good experiences. The hotel offers several amenities that we appreciated, such as an indoor pool with adult-only hours, which stays open until 10 PM, and an outdoor pool that operates from 6 AM to 8 PM. The outdoor pool area is pleasant, and there were usually enough umbrellas available. Additionally, there is a small supermarket inside the hotel, which is convenient if you want to use the kitchen in your room. The rooms themselves are spacious; we booked two "Superior Room - Country View" rooms, and the hotel accommodated our request to have them close to each other, which was important as we were traveling with children. Activities (also for small kids) were plenty throughout the day. There's a calendar and perhaps 8-10 different things you can do. Don't forget to make a reservation for some of them, because they can get full quickly. One thing we really liked about the hotel is its restaurants. Especially the Indian restaurant, due to the quality of service, its location, and its food, as the others are much more modest (not bad, but average). Dining at the hotel can not only be more convenient than going out to a nearby town, but we also have quite a variety to choose from. However, we encountered several issues during our stay. The parking situation can be problematic—while parking is free outside the hotel at night, during the day, especially when the beach is busy, finding a spot becomes much more challenging. It's also worth noting that there are no reserved spots for hotel guests. Internet service which poor at times. We frequently had to rely on mobile data, which can be a concern if you have work meetings or similar commitments. One significant inconvenience was that one of the two main elevators in our block of 10 floors was out of service for the entire week of our stay in August. This caused regular delays, especially during peak times. There was an "apology" sign in front of the elevator, but it looked like it has been out of service for quite a while. Additionally, while the hotel has a private beach area, it is small and often overcrowded. The general beach area is packed with tourists, sometimes up to 8 or 10 rows of beachgoers, and the access to the water is over rocky terrain, which can be uncomfortable. However, once in the water, the seabed slopes gently, allowing you to wade out quite far, and the crowd tends to spread out. There is also a diving center, independent of the hotel, where you can rent kayaks, paddle boats, or arrange a diving excursion. A quick note about the outdoor pool: it was complete conquered by black algae, visible on the sides and in the drains. While it wasn't an issue for us and probably not a health concern, it probably means a lack of proper maintenance. The breakfast, while offering a variety of items such as fresh fruits, pastries, and hot dishes, became repetitive after a few days, though it was generally good and the staff were attentive. We also noticed that many staff members were in training, which is not inherently negative and could be a positive in the future. However, during our stay, this meant that several staff members were unsure about basic information, such as pool closing times or check-out procedures, particularly those related to our Premium Membership with Radisson.

Katrina Swires

Spent 5 nights in this wonderful hotel. Wanted for nothing....nothing too much trouble. Service outstanding from all staff. Special mention to Ratchnee (housekeeping) Henri and Johnny (Flavours) they are such lovely people and a credit to the hotel.

mr katta

🏨- good hotel in Malta. Facilities seem to be older; unfortunately no all inclusive option, which would be a big help for families; the Indian restaurant is very good, cool that take away without charge is possible, breakfast is nothing special; rooms are spacious and equipped, they have all you need to have. Location is for sure super good, disadvantage nothing close to it; there is a small supermarket in the hotel 🌊- the sea is directly accessible from the hotel; one of the few sand beach in Malta; next to it there is a public beach tool; pools are clean and the temperature is fine, always enough benches 💶 - for this kind of hotel it is a bit too expensive; €380 for 2 (end of August 2025) plus kid; though the room is very big and has a kitchen 👱🏼‍♂️- friendly staff, helpful, but in comparison to other hotels in that category, there is some area of improvement;