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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
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Aug 2008 |
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Malta Bargains |
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Mr J ROSE |
| Overall
Rating: |
6/10 |
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My wife and I booked a last minute holiday and chose the Venus because it looked a bargain. It was. We've had worse, certainly better but the overall opinion was that it wasn't as bad as some of the previous reveiws. Yes the look of the place was shabby, the pool wasn't as clean as we would have liked, but for the money it was OK. We never go by star rating as these are misleading and no resort/country uses the same rating system anyway. It's all a matter of personal opinion. The food wasn't Egon Ronay, but by the way people were piling thier plates it wasn't too bad! Would we go back? Yes. Maybe not in August when it was very hot but certainly in a cooler month.
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
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Aug 2008 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Miss P Newman |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
We went to Venus Hotel in the middle of August. We arrived late at night and was greeted by other family members whom were staying in the Palm Court Sister Hotel around the corner. Our room was situated on the 5th floor with a pool view, the room was brightly lit and satisfactory. The fan went at a pathetic speed and the air con wasnt impressive which left you in a breathless hot state of a night. The bathroom had random stains in the sink and bath-tub and in the middle of the week the hotel ran out of water which left us unable to have a bath, shower, and we were unable to flush the toilet. The area itself was beautiful and we went to the Suncrest Hotel which is down the road daily and paid a small fee to make use of their pool services.
The food the previous week we came was said to be unsatisfactory and not nice however in the second week improved but we prefered to eat elsewhere.
Basicly as everyone has said you get what you pay for.
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| Board Basis: |
Select |
| Date of
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Aug 2008 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Private |
| Submitted
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TCP Tanja |
| Overall
Rating: |
2/10 |
| Comments: |
Came to Malta in august 2008. We stayed at the Venus for one week. We had a 2 bed apartment on the ground floor (3 A). The room was dark, bad lighting, it was dinghy and the bathroom didn`t smell good. We had a visit – now and then, a huge cockroach. The sheets and the towels were only changed once. The air-condition didn’t work. We complained everyday for a week, as it was almost too hot for sleeping. They never fixed it….
The breakfast was served a the hotel across the road. The breakfast-room was hot, and the food was not impressing.
At the Venus you get what you pay for, nothing more!
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Sep 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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By: |
Mr J G Oliver |
| Overall
Rating: |
4/10 |
| Comments: |
I stayed in their 2 bed apartment on the ground floor and was horrified when we entered it! It was very dinghy; the walls were buff coloured breeze blocks (no plaster). The kitchen window looked out onto a central well that was a drainage area. The toilet wall had excrement on it, but the rest of the place was fairly clean. The bathroom had no fixed shower and the water was often cold. Sometimes a large cockroach would come out and visit us when in the loo.The sheets were only changed when we asked, as were the towels - in fact every time I saw the maid she wanted to give us more towels at the end of the holiday!!
The restaurant was in the sister hotel across the road down in the basement. It was stifling hot, so we didn’t hang around too long. The food was edible and a choice of 5 or six dishes (not too bad).
I since learned that apartments get cleaned once every 4 days but hotel rooms are done every day.
I took the attitude we only slept in it and wasn't too bad but my wife was much fussier and demanded a bit more.
All in all though you only get what you pay for - it was just a cheap holiday!
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Sep 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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By: |
Ms A Bennett |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
Do not go!
This place is a dark, dank, disgusting, flea infested dump! I would not house my worst enemy in this hell hole!
I went for 2 weeks and spent most of that battling with the jumped up little worm on reception who just insisted on grunting at me, as I tried to explain that I couldn’t stay in that room due to the fact that I was seriously concerned with the amount of bodily fluid and fleas that were all over my bed!
We were originally at the Venus but refused to stay there and were “up graded, free of charge" to the Palm Court!
I haven’t got one nice thing to say about this place, it’s a minging hell hole.
Our sheets were changed once in 2 weeks even when I stripped the beds and placed them in the bath tub they took them out still damp and put the, back on the bed, although they did wash the floor twice, on the second time they wet the floor that much that when I walked in, fell on the floor and smashed my leg on the bed I thought there had been a flood!
If you value your health I seriously wouldn’t even going near the pool, its dirty cloudy smells of urine and stale beer, I ventured down there once and quickly, did a U turn when treading on a used condom!
The food smells that bad that we couldn’t actually get to the food for fear of being sick, and the fact that my shoes were sticking to the floor didn’t fill me with much confidence either.
The best part of the holiday was coming home and that is the honest truth!
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Miss T Green |
| Overall
Rating: |
10/10 |
| Comments: |
JUST BECAUSE THE HOTEL DOESNT HAVE CHANDELIERS, WITH 10 KNIFES AND FORKS WHEN UR EATING DOES NOT MEAN ITS A DUMP!
ME AND MY FAMILY VISIT VENUS APARTMENTS EVRY YR AND LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT, THE STAFF ARE FRIENDLY, THE PLACE IS IMMACULATE AND THE STAFF CLEAN THE ROOMS EVERY DAY!
I'VE TRAVELLED ALOT AND THIS HOTEL IS RATED THE HIGHEST BY ME AND MY FAMILY. AND WILL CONTINUE TO GO THEIR EVERY YEAR
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
| Tour
Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Mrs K Catlin |
| Overall
Rating: |
2/10 |
| Comments: |
This is NOT a three star hotel by any means. It would barely make 1 star. I booked the holiday thinking that if it was three stars it must be OK. Oh how wrong I was - cracked dirty tiles, air conditioning that didn't work, a pool so cloudy you couldn't see your feet and uneatable food.
We transferred hotels after one night - to a four star that was so superior it confirmed that there is no way that the Venus or Palm Court are three star.
On the positive side British Jet were absolutely fine and I would happily use them again.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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By: |
Mrs L Barton |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
The temperature was in the 40's and we had no air-conditioning, only a fan over the bed which moved warm air around and made a terrible sound.
The beds were terrible and we ended up just sleeping on top as in the 12 nights we were there, they only changed the sheets on one occasion and even then we had to ask several times, our towels were only changed once too!
If we opened the window all we could here were the water trucks, waste trucks and laundry trucks outside the Palm Court at all hours, but mostly between 7-9am in the morning our 2 bed apart was also just above the bar!
We used no facilities and the pools were a disgrace, we had heard of several people coming down with ear-infections, not surprising as the water was disgusting!
We went to the Lido on the front which was fantastic, but of course I had to pay and it was worth every penny! We even had decent showers there as the one in our apartment was useless.
My 2 children, husband and I couldn't wait to leave and in-fact it is the worst (Basic) hotel I have ever stayed in!
I would highly recommend that you do not stay at this hotel or its sister hotel if you value your health, we've come back from holiday feeling like we need another one!
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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By: |
Mrs K Webley |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
Awful, awful, awful. You get what you pay for - not. I personally have basic standards that were certainly not met - by the plaster falling from the walls, the brown stained pillows and mattresses, the frayed and still dirty bedding and towels. The balcony railing on our 3rd floor barely reached adult waist height and was very loose.
We had two rooms, one of which had a broken door and the other still had the previous holidaymakers living in it. We had to walk across the road for our meals - meals that I would not give to my pets. Disgusting, vile food and drink that I could never force upon my poor children. This was all learnt in the first few hours. I did not think it could get worse. No rep on hand to complain to.
My youngest daughter ended up in hospital having surgery on her back on our first night. She was bobbing up and down near the edge of the 'kiddies' pool at the Venus. She caught her back on the very sharp edging of the pool and ripped through flesh and muscle to expose the bones of her spine. She underwent emergency surgery to repair the damage.
We spoke to the holiday rep the following day who was rude and very aggressive. We moved out and found alternative accommodation that day. Vile place, vile staff who lie constantly.
DON'T GO THERE IF YOUR PERSONAL STANDARDS ARE HIGHER THAN THAT OF A RAT.
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| Board Basis: |
All Inclusive |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Aug 2007 |
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Operator: |
Virgin |
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By: |
Mr J Woodly |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
Horrific.
I stayed there for 2 weeks and I have decided to try and sue the company as they promised me a nice holiday with good views. When I got off the bus, I looked at the hotel and felt like I wanted to scream. The hotel was disgusting! I walked into the reception area and the staff were very unfriendly. I think she deliberately tried to send me into the wrong room and she sent me to the wrong hotel.
When I got into my room, I looked at the bed and it was dirty. My dog's pillow was cleaner and I would rather sleep in my toilet.
The food was disgusting, it was like eating a pile of horse manure and all the food was slimy and after that I had food poisoning for 3 weeks!
The pool was deep and unclean, it looked like they had let a shark loose on a young child and let it rot in the bottom of the pool!
Near to the beach my a**e it was about as near to the beach as Russia is near to England! It was a awful walk! You had to walk down some disgusting street with rats and other creatures crawling up my leg.
My husband originally bought me this as a thank you for our 25 years of marriage and after the holiday I am surprised I didn't kill him!
It was horrific, if you are going or thinking of going then I would literally hire a skip and sleep in it as you would get better value for money!!
I am disgusted in what I saw and would never venture anywhere near Malta with a barge pole!! If you are thinking of it then go to a good hotel about 3* - 5* and near the beach as you will avoid most of the disgusting sites!! If you are after something more cultural then go to Sicily as we got a boat trip there and it was lovely!!
Overall review: 0 / 10 (horrible)
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
Bargain Holidays |
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By: |
Mr S Rayner |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
Our rooms were not available on arrival. Keys were being handed out to other rooms which were already occupied. The management were not sure of who was staying where.
Some guests had to clean their own rooms before they could get into them. People wandering into the hotel off the street. No security guards. Total indifference/rudeness of reception staff to complaints.
The apartment should have been available at 4:00am it was not ready until 3:00pm, other guests were still in the room at 11:30am as they had double booked the room. Our apartment to take 3 hours to clean and we were warned not to open the windows because of cockroaches.
The apartment was hot and humid with one fan hanging off the wall which was never repaired and the telephone in the room did not work and was never repaired. The boiler was constantly on adding to the heat and was eventually turned off, as it could not be repaired, we then had no hot water.
All of us suffered from flea bites.
The children’s pool was unclean, the water a milky colour and the pool area filthy. The main pool area was unclean and filthy with regular sightings of cockroaches. The sunbeds all had something wrong with them.
No-one stopping noise from the pool area after 9pm, complaints of excessive noise not being dealt with and children were allowed in the pool unsupervised late into the night.
This hotel and its sister hotel, The Palm Court, where we were offered alternative accommodation, are the worst run, dirtiest and unsafe places we have ever stayed at and definitely not somewhere to take children.
It took us 4 days to find other accommodation.
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jul 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
| Submitted
By: |
Mr K Watts |
| Overall
Rating: |
1/10 |
| Comments: |
DO NOT STAY AT THIS DUMP UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES !!!!
This is without any doubt the worst hotel me and my partner have stayed at. It is so run down and dirty. The sheets were not changed the whole week we were there, the fan on the ceiling was loose and made a terrible squeaking noise, the sheets also had rips in them.
The room was dirty and the bathroom was even worse with the shower hanging off the wall, the bath full of dirty marks. Oh and we found a cockroach on the floor on the way to our room. The lift does not feel safe either. I found the food across at the Palm Court not to bad, and a good variety over the week.
The resort itself is great if you like England with sunshine. Full of English pubs shops etc all over the island. But Buggeba was like a little England more so. A night out could consist of bingo or kareoke or just sitting in a pub getting drunk if that's your thing.
Don't use the reps for trips they are to expensive. We used the buses to get around and they were brill always on time and really cheap. Go to the silent city its beautiful.
I would not go back to Malta again to touristy for my liking. But please if you do go to Malta please please don't stay at this dump of a hotel, even the rats are leaving it cos its to dirty for them.
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| Board Basis: |
Self Catering |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Mr JS Taylor |
| Overall
Rating: |
8/10 |
| Comments: |
This is now my 5th stay at this accommodation and I have to say that for what you pay the accommodation really isn't bad at all (room 3B). Okay so it's basic but clean and well situated hence the reason for my continuous return.
British Jet is a great airline with a modern McDonnell Douglas 90 aircraft. The outward and return flight was on time and the crew were friendly and helpful. Smooth take off & landing. Air Malta and British Airways does have a way to go to catch up to this airline.
Each year I have stayed at the Venus and Rueben’s as it was called a year ago things have improved and it is noticeable.
The staff are friendly and helpful. The pools are clean and tended too every day.
I must admit that Malta Bargains is the cheapest operator to Malta and will continue to get my custom in future years. So if you’re looking for a holiday to Malta and only read reviews to help you make your mind up to book then give this one a try and you won't be disappointed, and you will even be amazed at the cost too.
I have given the rating of 8/10 as the value and cleanliness together with the service by British Jet. If you want 4 stars then book a 4 star but be prepared to pay for it! (Common sense really).
Looking forward to my next Malta holiday next year.
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Jun 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Miss L Davies |
| Overall
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8/10 |
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I and my fiancé have just returned from a fantastic week in Malta staying at the Venus Aparthotel.
After reading some of the reviews on here before we went I was quite worried about the accommodation, but when we arrived I was pleasantly surprised.
The room was clean and modern, the bathroom a little old fashioned but in good working order. There is no air conditioning but there is a ceiling fan and cool air puffer which we found fine.
The pool at the Venus was small and water cloudy so we didn't use that pool, but as Palm Court is the sister Hotel across the road we could use all the facilities there.
The pool at Palm Court is much bigger and clean, there is a bar, and all meals were served there.
We were on half board and ate breakfast in the hotel everyday which was really nice - toast/Jam, cereal, full cooked breakfast, & cold fruit juice. We ate dinner once, the food was basic but is edible, and plenty of people were really enjoying it but as I’m vegetarian there was limited choice (as there is with any half board hotel).
But there are loads of really lovely restaurants & Bars at very reasonable prices on the walk down to the sea front and in the main square as you walk into Buggiba.
We would highly recommend the Captain Morgan Cruises to Comino, the waters are crystal clear and lovely to swim in and lunch is included which was lovely -great value for money.
We also did a trip to Sicily which we really enjoyed, it is expensive & be prepared for a very long day on a coach but the sights of Sicily are beautiful and it’s well worth it when you are on Mnt Etna 2000 meters above sea level - a once in a life time opportunity for most.
We also took the number 49 bus to Valletta for the day; go early, as the shops siesta between 1-4 but all the museums, cafes and main tourist bits stay open. If you are interested in history the Chinese Terracotta Soldiers exhibition is at the National Museum of Archaeology until July, it is amazing. There is also a great cafe in the square called Caffe Cordina which I would recommend for lunch.
One thing we would say to look out for when you are out and about in Qawra is the time share touts who also call themselves holiday club, holiday return etc. They are really annoying. They may tell you that you have won a Holiday (they are using the Airtours name) or offer you free gifts like alcohol or cigarettes to get you in the hotel to listen to a sales pitch which is really boring & long - basically they all want money from you & get a bit funny & pushy if you say no.
However, if you can handle that then at least you get to sit in an air conditioned hotel, get a free drink and they give you your promised free gifts even if you say no (even if the bottles of alcohol are tiny)!! I personally suggest avoiding them.
If you are thinking of booking this holiday then go for it or if you have already booked you will enjoy it, just make the most of it and make the effort to see Malta.
If you bear in mind the small amount of money that you pay for the holiday then you should agree this is a great bargain.
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| Board Basis: |
Half Board |
| Date of
Holiday: |
Feb 2007 |
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Operator: |
Malta Bargains |
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Mr B Handbury |
| Overall
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8/10 |
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Having read some reviews on here, I was a bit uneasy when arriving at the Venus.
But my initial thoughts upon pulling up outside in the bus were, "Is this it? This doesn't look as bad as the reviews made out!” And to be honest, it wasn't! Just as well too, as I was there for 45 days.
I am actually returning to the Venus again this Friday for a week (May 2007), so that should prove to anyone reading who may feel a little anxious from some of the prior reviews!
I can safely say though that if you want a basic, no nonsense, and cheap hotel with good value for money, then look no further. We had a maid service every day, the room was basic yet clean with fresh towels being left daily and all the staff brilliant.
As already mentioned in the previous review, during my stay (from Feb-April), the meals where being served over at the Palm Court (this may have changed now, I will check when I return there this Friday!).
Granted, the meals got a bit tiresome due to our lengthy stay, but if you are going there for a week, or even 2 weeks, there would be plenty on the menu for you to enjoy.
Again, the food is simple but plenty nice enough and you can eat as much as you want. I would recommend eating out though as well, there are some great restaurants nearby doing top local dishes!
The good thing about the Venus (and its sister hotel Palm Court), is that it’s a simple 2 minute walk into Bugibba, which has a bus terminus. You can then take a bus to literally ANYWHERE on the Island for as little as 23 cents.
In addition to the buses, Bugibba has plenty of bars and restaurants. If you’re young, make sure you check out Miracles bar in Bugibba on a Sunday afternoon for loads of live DJ’s and a great atmosphere!
Also a 15 minute bus ride and you can be at the increasingly popular nightlife capital of Paceville, or the picturesque Mellieha Bay.
You may wish to splash out on a more expensive hotel, but if you are a veteran to Malta and want something easy, or you’re on a budget, this would definitely be ideal for you.
The only complaint was towards the end of the stay; an extremely rude young chap serving in the Palm Court restaurant, but hey you get those types of people everywhere!
Hope your stay was as enjoyable of mine, remember, it’s what you make of it!
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