Sol Suncrest Hotel, Qawra, Malta
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An ideal option for discerning couples, the friendly, comfortable Sol Suncrest boasts fine facilities, high standards and an excellent seafront location. The Sol Suncrest attracts a wide range of nationalities. loading...
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Sol Suncrest Hotel Reviews
" I have just returned from the the... "
Submitted By: Ms G GILMOUR
I have just returned from the the worst hotel I have ever stayed in, staff very unfriendly, everything is a trouble to them. I was glad to get away from it. Rooms very smelly and not cleaned properly. It is not child friendly. Paid over the odds a Upgraded room, asked when we upgraded was there a lot of noise at night from outside, told No - noise was terrible from there Cin Cin Bar until about 4am in the morning,amplified music from the band till 12, in competion with the Hotel next door. I
would never recommend this Hotel to anyone, no customer care when we raised our concerns- Should be in Hotels from Hell. Outside toilets/showers at Bar and Pool area digusting. This lets down the good Sol Hotel Name, It should be rated as a 2* not 4*. Please do not go to this Hotel and go through the same Nightmare as we did. Terrible
would never recommend this Hotel to anyone, no customer care when we raised our concerns- Should be in Hotels from Hell. Outside toilets/showers at Bar and Pool area digusting. This lets down the good Sol Hotel Name, It should be rated as a 2* not 4*. Please do not go to this Hotel and go through the same Nightmare as we did. Terrible
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- Date of Holiday:Sep 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:lowcostbeds
" I agree with the previous person in... "
Submitted By: Mrs A Flint
I agree with the previous person in saying that this hotel is perfectly fine and if you have booked to come here, please don't worry-you will have a great time. The hotel is in a lovely position, over looking the sea near to a few bars and restaurants. The bus station is only a few minutes walk away where you can go wherever you want on the island and ifyou want it a bit busier, Bugibba is about a 10 minute walk. Our room was on the 6th floor and was carpeted as were the corridors so it was very quiet. The pool was lovely, water slide great, with plenty of sunbeds however as it is peak season it does get very busy especially in the afternoons with what seems are the local teenagers but I must say that most of them do not cause any problems. We were worried as in previous reviews they complained about school kids. There do seem to be plenty of them as I think a lot of Study Groups come here but again we did not have any cause to complain as they were mainly quite well behaved and they seemed to be confined the lower floors to reduce the noise to other guests. My main problem with this hotel was food! There was NOTHING for children to eat (however after several complaints from other guests they provided something with chips on request towards the end of our stay). If you have picky children or adults you will really struggle, unless they like spinach soup and the like, even the roasted meat had something mixed in it like artichokes, and the only puddings were cakes (no ice-cream). There are no chips unless you ask. We all like to try something new whilst on holiday but it was a bit too fancy. No air conditioning in the dining room, although the door to the outdoor terrace was open and as always above 30 degrees it was very warm. Malta is great. Compared to Spain and Cyprus it is really cheap still even though the Euro is here. We had a great time here so Happy Holidays!
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Belleair
" we went to Malta the first week of... "
Submitted By: Miss E L
we went to Malta the first week of July and were booked in at the Primera hotel which was a 3*. On the third day of our stay there our rep moved us because we were not happy with our room. We were moved and upgraded to the Suncrest, which looks lovely before even entering the hotel. We got booked in at reception who seemed friendly and when we got into our room it was great. The view from our balcony was beautiful. Our room was very clean and cleaners came in everyday... We had our first breakfast in the 'healthy restaurant' which is cereal and fruit which was nice and had a fab dinner in the restaurant at night (i saw one review saying it was outside where you had to eat and that it was very busy but you can chose to eat outside and there were plenty of tables inside and someone said there was garden furniture outside but i felt it was fine). The hotel was situated right in the middle of shops, bars and resturants so you could not ask for a better location. One thing i did notice were the lifts, they were a little slow but we just took the stairs am not going to wait 15 mins for a lift then moan on here when there were stairs to use. There were plenty of trips to do and the Blue Lagoon is a MUST i loved it :) So altogether the Suncrest is a great hotel and some people always have something to moan about and the hotel cant cater for everyones needs so dont listen to them....The weather was sooooo hot never below 34 so we were always in the sea or pool. You should go snorkelling as you can see all the underwater life. The hotel pool was very nice and the views from the pool overlooked the sea. We did have to get up quite early to put the towels down to get a space but that didnt bother us.
My advise is go to Malta and go to the Suncrest hotel they are both great for whatever age.
My advise is go to Malta and go to the Suncrest hotel they are both great for whatever age.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" If you would like a holiday in a Care... "
Submitted By: Mrs L Clarke
If you would like a holiday in a Care Home go for it! We were the only young guests. There were no other children in the hotel and despite my children being well behaved grumpy old people moaned about children in the dinner hall! The food was terrible. They were unable to cope with special diets and my children ate rice and bread for a week. The rep, Whoopy, was a kindly lady, but did not help with the restaurant and food issues we were having, only on our 6th day said we could have used our passes in a different restaurant. If only we had known.
The rooms were ok but i was one adult with three kids and they put us in 2 room 8 doors apart. So we all had to crash in one room. After Madaline Mcann how can you sleep so far away!
Malta was lovely and we explored the whole island. The trips were inexpensive and most enjoyable.
Would i go again? Not until I am at least 80!!!!
The rooms were ok but i was one adult with three kids and they put us in 2 room 8 doors apart. So we all had to crash in one room. After Madaline Mcann how can you sleep so far away!
Malta was lovely and we explored the whole island. The trips were inexpensive and most enjoyable.
Would i go again? Not until I am at least 80!!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Mar 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Initially we booked our Holiday to... "
Submitted By: Mr O Lemmings
Initially we booked our Holiday to the San Antonio Spa and Hotel in Buggiba.
We were told the day before we left they had over booked the hotel and we have to stay in the Sun Crest hotel in Quara for 4 nights and then transfer to the San Antonio.
This was not a problm as it was only 5 mins away and we received a discount.
I dont have a bad word to say about Malta itself, beautful country, the weather was amazing, we didnt actually see a cloud for the entire 7 days and stayed above 30!!
The Suncrest hotel was a different story, the hotel was nice enough to stay in but poorly advertised, it is advertisd as a 4 star hotel which in 1980 might have been true however this is no where near to a 4 star any more.
The place is much more like a 2 star hotel, VERY basic and dated. Room was clean but old fashioned.
The pool area was nice allthough very very busy.
The biggest complaint about the hotel was the dinig area for the buffet, this consisted of plastic garden furniture!!!
Onc again nice enough f you require something very basic but if you are really looking for a 4 star hotel DO NOT BOOK THE SUNCREST!!!
We were told the day before we left they had over booked the hotel and we have to stay in the Sun Crest hotel in Quara for 4 nights and then transfer to the San Antonio.
This was not a problm as it was only 5 mins away and we received a discount.
I dont have a bad word to say about Malta itself, beautful country, the weather was amazing, we didnt actually see a cloud for the entire 7 days and stayed above 30!!
The Suncrest hotel was a different story, the hotel was nice enough to stay in but poorly advertised, it is advertisd as a 4 star hotel which in 1980 might have been true however this is no where near to a 4 star any more.
The place is much more like a 2 star hotel, VERY basic and dated. Room was clean but old fashioned.
The pool area was nice allthough very very busy.
The biggest complaint about the hotel was the dinig area for the buffet, this consisted of plastic garden furniture!!!
Onc again nice enough f you require something very basic but if you are really looking for a 4 star hotel DO NOT BOOK THE SUNCREST!!!
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" We read some reviews before we we... "
Submitted By: Mrs S Strode
We read some reviews before we we went and were a little concerned, but to be honest we had a great time at the Suncrest. The room we had was clean spacious and had the best bathroom we have had abroad for a long time. Maids came in every day, all the staff were helpful and friendly. The food was good and the pool area was fine with plenty of sunbeds. The hotel is a little tired in places and yes could do with a few improvements but you can find fault with any place you stop at. We believe we had good value for money and would definetly go back to the Suncrest.
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- Date of Holiday:Jun 2008
- Board Basis:Bed & Breakfast
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" The Suncrest has certainly seen... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Cole
The Suncrest has certainly seen better days! Perhaps it was a 4* in 1988 but not anymore, perhaps 2/3* at best. I travelled with my parents and my baby son. Our rooms were kept clean but they were terribly dated and really a bit scruffy. However I have to mention the maids who were unfailingly polite and thorough, if only the reception staff had been the same! Perhaps the most frustrating aspect of the holiday was the restaurant service. It was really chaotic particularly at dinner; far too many guests not enough staff/space to manage effectively. The food was reasonably good though repetitve, even after a week. The pool area was desperately in need of a clean and general upgrade, and yes the locals/random holiday makers do seem to use it, rather than just exclusively guests. This wasn't really a problem in May but at busier times it could be difficult when space would be at a premium. Would definitely go back to Malta but not to the Suncrest.
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- Date of Holiday:May 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" After reading some of the reviews... "
Submitted By: Ms G Lofty
After reading some of the reviews about this hotel I was very worried to say the least . But not to worry it far exceeded our expectations. Friendly courteous and helpful staff nicely furnished rooms, and clean. Food excellent. Well done suncrest
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" Sol Suncrest is the worst hotel we... "
Submitted By: ACB35
Sol Suncrest is the worst hotel we have ever been to. We went there for a short break with our children, 4 years old and 2month old baby. We had been there on our honeymoon (1998) and on further two occasions, the last one being 2000, and as we had really enjoyed it we thought we'd go to relive memories. How mistaken we were!! The standard of the hotel has gone down to the dumps and certainly does not deserve 4 star status, not even 2 star. The room was smelly. The lock on the balcony door was broken, so it was not safe at all for the kids. As soon as my son started to explore, the door of the wardrobe fell upon him, luckily my husband caught it just in time, or the little one would have been really hurt. To make matters worse, there were dangling wires from the tv and lamps. When we complained, we were shunned off by the reception staff, who said 'ok, ok, we'll see to it', but nobody came. As for the meals they were the worst. Apart from loads of flies in each restaurant, the waiters started clearing everything off half an hour prior to closing time, and if you had the bad luck to go down at that time, you would have ended with nothing to eat. Having travelled a lot for his 4 years, our son was so disgusted with the food that he spent the whole of the three days eating slices of bread and things which we bought from outside the hotel. Staff were also really rude, ignoring us for about 15 minutes before giving us a table, even though we had a small baby and a little boy with us. The worst thing about this is that 1. we did complain but noone acknowledged the feedback form. 2. We are Maltese, and we wonder whether these people treat foreigners the same way as they treat compatriots.
Malta is our home, but we will surely never return to Suncrest unless it has been demolished and rebuilt.
Malta is our home, but we will surely never return to Suncrest unless it has been demolished and rebuilt.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2006
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Booked Independently
" Probably the worst hotel we have ever... "
Submitted By: Mrs VO Davis
Probably the worst hotel we have ever stayed in. Everything is too much trouble. Smelly beds and room. Room a decent size & bed not bad, unfortunately, there is nothing else good to say about the hotel and its staff. Several members of our group were told off by waiting staff! Of the very many, continuously changing, reception staff, only one was helpful. Food rather unpleasant and badly presented. Fruit available often rotten.
If you have booked to stay at this hotel, please do yourself a favour: CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.
If you have booked to stay at this hotel, please do yourself a favour: CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.
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- Date of Holiday:Feb 2008
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" This was a fantastic family holiday.... "
Submitted By: Mrs C Hargreaves
This was a fantastic family holiday. I was on holiday with my mum who is in her 60s, my 13 year old son, my 8 year old nephew and my neice who is 5. Im in my 40s.
The hotel and resort catered for people of all ages and there was plenty to do in the resort and around it. The food was fantastic and rooms were spotlessly clean. We travelled at easter and everything was open and the weather was fantastic.
I can not fault this holiday at all and am hoping to visit the same place again next year. I can recommend this hotel, resort and Malta to all ages.
The hotel and resort catered for people of all ages and there was plenty to do in the resort and around it. The food was fantastic and rooms were spotlessly clean. We travelled at easter and everything was open and the weather was fantastic.
I can not fault this holiday at all and am hoping to visit the same place again next year. I can recommend this hotel, resort and Malta to all ages.
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- Date of Holiday:Apr 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Thomas Cook
" I had the misfortune to book a week... "
Submitted By: Mr R Hughes
I had the misfortune to book a week in this so called 4 star hotel, so here is my breakdown of it.
Location- As advertised on the sea front, but I had no sea views only crumbling buildings.
Food- I cannot complain about the food at all it was most enjoyable.
Hotel- On entering it is like walking into a palace, with marble everywhere but the good ends here. The first room allocated to us was filthy. I went down to complain but the desk staff did not want to know. Eventually I was given another room, not much better but I had no other choice. The air con unit was noisy, the fan was ready to fall off the ceiling, there were no sockets I could use and I could not open the balcony door etc.
How any holiday company can advertise this place as 4star is beyond me, I think 2star would be to good.
As for the company reps they were more than useless that's when you could get hold of them. I took mine up to my room to show her and her response was 4star in Malta is not the same as back home - SO BEWARE.
I would never stay in this place again if given it for free.
Location- As advertised on the sea front, but I had no sea views only crumbling buildings.
Food- I cannot complain about the food at all it was most enjoyable.
Hotel- On entering it is like walking into a palace, with marble everywhere but the good ends here. The first room allocated to us was filthy. I went down to complain but the desk staff did not want to know. Eventually I was given another room, not much better but I had no other choice. The air con unit was noisy, the fan was ready to fall off the ceiling, there were no sockets I could use and I could not open the balcony door etc.
How any holiday company can advertise this place as 4star is beyond me, I think 2star would be to good.
As for the company reps they were more than useless that's when you could get hold of them. I took mine up to my room to show her and her response was 4star in Malta is not the same as back home - SO BEWARE.
I would never stay in this place again if given it for free.
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- Date of Holiday:Oct 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:MyTravel
" This was the worst holiday that I... "
Submitted By: Mrs C M Vimcent
This was the worst holiday that I have had, I love Malta but staying at the Suncrest could of put me of for life.
Wardrobe doors hanging off, TV did not work, the roof was covered in tampons, toilet paper and worse. The manageress was lovely but the other staff at reception acted like they did not want to be there. We were transferred from the second floor as my mothers bathroom flooded, she is 87 and could of had a accident! When moved to the third floor there was no bed for mum and I finally managed to get one at 10pm, this was due to the maids who were great.
Food was not that bad but did not cater for the young adult so we ate out most of the time, this was also due to wanting some Maltese food which the hotel did not offer.
The pool area was over crowded so we paid to go to the private pool every day which was just up the road. The lifts were always breaking down and I was to scared to use them, so used the stairs but these were full of broken tiles so you had to be careful.
Night time was the worst, they might call it entertainment but the noise was like having a disco in the room, on a Wednesday night there were a band one side of the hotel, a disco the other (both hired by the Suncrest) then a band in the hotel next door and one up the road, the noise was terrible and even earplugs made no difference. This is the only place that I have been to that I have complained about and could not wait to get onto a plane to go home.
Wardrobe doors hanging off, TV did not work, the roof was covered in tampons, toilet paper and worse. The manageress was lovely but the other staff at reception acted like they did not want to be there. We were transferred from the second floor as my mothers bathroom flooded, she is 87 and could of had a accident! When moved to the third floor there was no bed for mum and I finally managed to get one at 10pm, this was due to the maids who were great.
Food was not that bad but did not cater for the young adult so we ate out most of the time, this was also due to wanting some Maltese food which the hotel did not offer.
The pool area was over crowded so we paid to go to the private pool every day which was just up the road. The lifts were always breaking down and I was to scared to use them, so used the stairs but these were full of broken tiles so you had to be careful.
Night time was the worst, they might call it entertainment but the noise was like having a disco in the room, on a Wednesday night there were a band one side of the hotel, a disco the other (both hired by the Suncrest) then a band in the hotel next door and one up the road, the noise was terrible and even earplugs made no difference. This is the only place that I have been to that I have complained about and could not wait to get onto a plane to go home.
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- Date of Holiday:Jul 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:RCI exchange
" I did read reviews about this hotel... "
Submitted By: The Bear
I did read reviews about this hotel before I went and I was a little worried, but I didn`t need to be, I loved it.
I have been to Malta before so I knew what to expect( the 4 stars in Malta are not like the ones you get in other countries) the food was good (although I did get a little bored on the second week). The staff were great ,very helpful and went out of their way for you.
There wasn`t many English in this hotel but I didn`t mind to much cos everybody spoke English.
The pool was brill, big but you had to get up early to get a sunbed but I did go at peak time.
The rooms are big and cleaned everyday along with clean towels, I had a seaveiw which was fantastic, we didn`t pay extra for this but I would in future(its worth it) I will return.
I have been to Malta before so I knew what to expect( the 4 stars in Malta are not like the ones you get in other countries) the food was good (although I did get a little bored on the second week). The staff were great ,very helpful and went out of their way for you.
There wasn`t many English in this hotel but I didn`t mind to much cos everybody spoke English.
The pool was brill, big but you had to get up early to get a sunbed but I did go at peak time.
The rooms are big and cleaned everyday along with clean towels, I had a seaveiw which was fantastic, we didn`t pay extra for this but I would in future(its worth it) I will return.
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- Date of Holiday:Aug 2007
- Board Basis:Half Board
- Tour Operator:Airtours
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We love it there!
Anyone that has any worries, ignore the people that say its bad they are just over critical, the hotel is lovely, the pool needs some work doing and the rooms are pretty dated but everything is very clean, the bathrooms are lovely, sheets and towels are always clean and the staff are incredibly friendly.
The air conditioning is very good, and the balconies at the front of the building have fantastic views
The food is fantastic and can accommodate everyone; I have two younger daughters and my parents often come on holiday with us as well. If you have any problems make sure you ask the reception staff as often you can use up your meals in different restaurants than allocated, The Tal Kaptan restaurant is perfect it serves lovely food somewhere we visit a few times in the week. Most of the other restaurants are buffet style and sometimes there are even barbeques outside.
If the pool is not to your taste as it is salt water the is a lovely lido right next door which offers all day access at very cheap prices and is fresh water.
For the younger holiday goers, the nightlife isn’t fantastic in Qawra however buggibba is just along the sea front and has a few pubs and clubs. If you’re looking for booming nightlife st julians is the place to go and is only a short journey away.
For the more matured holiday goer the Qawra sea front is all you need and the Suncrest provides entertainment nightly. however there are some lovely little bars 5 minutes up the road.
Advice: Fantastic place to stay.
Activities: The seafood restaurant around the corner is amazing, Valletta is a must see.
Good for: Beach