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The Riviera Resort & Spa

4.0 of 5
Marfa Bay, Mellieha, Island of Malta MLH02 , Malta
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The Riviera Resort & Spa
Ranked #10 of 13 hotels in Mellieha
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Families
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Couples
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Solo
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Business
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Location
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
Date Rating
Manchester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

I spent a week all inclusive at the hotel in May 2013 for my honeymoon. My wife and i were very happy with all aspects. The food was lovely and plenty of variety available, my wife even commented it was better than all her previous all inclusive holidays for variety and quality. The staff were very friendly and made you... More

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Qrendi, Malta
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

I stayed a weekend at the Riviera Hotel & Spa. Food was excellent, entertainment was very cheerful, staff was friendly. A good comment for Mr Ivan Drago who helped us a lot and tackles a problem immediately.....well done. Recommend it to everybody who wants to have a holiday in Malta or a weekend break......

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Msida, null, Malta
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

I have stayed recently inside the riviera. Room was very comfortable and spacious and staff was excellent showing professionalism at all time. I really recommend this hotel for short and longer stays. Sea views especially during sunset and sunrise are magnificent. Surely a hotel not to miss. A special thanks to Ms.C Edwards and the rest of the staff at... More

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Dean M, Guest Relations Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear Mrs. Hannah R, Your kind comments are greatly appreciated. I was pleased to read that you had a wonderful stay with us. Our Spa Team offers a great variety of massages and beauty treatments. We are pleased to read ,that our staff made them as enjoyable as possible. Thank you for recommending the Riviera Resort & Spa as the... More

Malta
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

In the beginning of May 2013 we celebrated our daughter's christening at the Melanzane Trattoria forming part of the Riviera Hotel & Spa, Marfa, Malta. The trattoria is a seafront restaurant further in from the hotel premises with fantastic seaviews. The celebration consisted of a buffet lunch for family and close friends amounting to around 70 people. The restaurant was... More

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Dean M, Public Relations Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 17, 2013

Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for your complimentary comments. I was pleased to read that you had a wonderful organized christening at the Melanzane Trattoria Reviera Resort & Spa. It is greatly appreciated mentioning single Team members for their excellent work. I will forward your kind comments to the person concerned. We greatly value your feedback as it continuously allows us... More

dingli malta
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22 reviews 22 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

We spent an enjoyable weekend at the Riviera, perfect hotel for relaxing and staying in as it is quite a drive away from anything. The room was nice and comfortable, the hotel kept clean through out and the staff very welcoming. The buffet could be a bit more varied but the food was plentiful and fresh. We went for the... More

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Dean M, Public Relations Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Sir/Madam Thank you for your wonderful review and recommendation. We appreciate the time you have taken to provide us with feedback. It is a pleasure to read, that you enjoyed your relaxing stay in our hotel. It is always appreciated when guests take the time to commend the hotel and specific Team Members, I have shared your kind praises... More

Waltham Abbey, Essex
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50 reviews 50 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

We were staying at the Ramla Bay and didn't fancy the buffet style dinner so walked across the "beach" to this hotel to the Bistro. Menu looked ok, it was quiet as we were there early season. We were seated and then basically ignored for a while.... Finally our order was taken and the food arrived....I ordered steak medium and... More

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Dean M, Guest Relations Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 15, 2013

Dear Madam, Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to read that your visit of the Sol le Mar Bistro, did not live up to your expectations. Your comments have been noted and sent to the department concerned. I can assure you , that normally the service and the food is very much praised by our guest. However your... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

The view from our room was glorious, so much - yachts, pedalos, little boats, view of the Gozo ferry from window. We bought three days food tokens, as we were self catering, incredible bargain - the breakfast buffet's lovely omelette while you wait, great fry ups, alongside Euro breakfasts. Dinner buffet delicious great meat and pasta. The staff were so... More

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Dean M, Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

On behalf of the management and staff of The Riviera Resort & Spa, I would like to thank you for the nice comments you have left in the above review. We do our utmost to ensure that all of our guests leave the hotel with a smile on their face and with every intention of coming back. It is such... More

Budapest, Hungary
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

276 of us met for a family type conference last week. The resort staff were very helpful and went out of their way to make our conference a special experience for everyone. The ages of the folks in our group ranged from 6 months to 70 and they had something for everyone to enjoy. The food was tasty and well... More

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Dean M, Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 9, 2013

I would like to thank you for the very nice comments you have left above. I must say that it was a pleasure having you over, and we must thank all of you for always being understanding. We are very glad that you have enjoyed your stay to the full and we do hope that we will have the pleasure... More

Cleveland, Tennessee
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

Stayed at the Riviera as part of an all-inclusive group conference at the end of April. Was pleasantly surprised at the level of service and accommodations provided by the management and staff at this facility. We couldn't have been more satisfied anywhere else. Rooms were typical European (small) but more than adequate. Staff was always busy keeping the facility clean... More

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Dean M, Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
May 6, 2013

I would like to thank you for the nice comments you have left above. It is very pleasing to hear that you have enjoyed your stay here with us and that you recommend our resort to others. We strive on a daily basis to ensure that our guests get the best possible service from the minute they enter until the... More

1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013 via mobile

The room was good bed was comfortable and was well serviced and clean. The indoor pool was ideal this time of year as it did get a bit windy for out door swimming. The main restaurant for all inclusive was ok but nothing to wright home about. The trattoria served good pizzas and was also on the all inclusive package.... More

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Dean M, Manager at The Riviera Resort & Spa, responded to this review
April 30, 2013

I would like to thank you for the nice comments you have written above. It is very nice to hear that you have enjoyed your stay here with us, since this is what we work for on a daily basis. Our 3 restaurants offer our guests a variety of dishes to choose from, thus offering them a great value for... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travelers say

  • Very good(22)
  • Pool area(11)
  • Friendly and helpful(8)
  • Gozo ferry(7)
  • Bus stop(6)
  • Blue Lagoon(6)
  • Half board(6)
  • Sea view(5)
  • Lobby bar(5)
  • Day trip(3)

Additional Information about The Riviera Resort & Spa

Address: Marfa Bay, Mellieha, Island of Malta MLH02 , Malta
Region: Malta > Island of Malta > Mellieha
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#5 Romantic Hotels in Mellieha
#8 Luxury Hotels in Mellieha
Price Range: $$
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
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The Riviera Hotel Mellieha
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