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John & Lynne from Durham travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Air Malta
on a family holiday.
There were 3 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2009 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness |  | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Stayed in our own 2 bed appartment/cooked own breakfast but ate in aguilios and flavours restaurants. All the food was good and reasonably priced for a 5 star hotel. Staff excellent and very helpfull. location is out of the way but stunning, transport both taxi and local bus no problem.Entertainment was good during the day and evening. Will be back next June 2010 in fact have already booked.
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D from F travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
booked through ebay
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2008 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We paid £45 to stay at this hotel for 3 people for 1 week on a time share viewing - which we did not buy and were not pressurised into buying. We had a studio room - double bed and a pull out sofabed, but sufficient for us.
There was a small cooking facility in the room - double ring hob, toaster, fridge, kettle, iron, ironing board etc. So we managed to keep drinks cool and made our own breakfast/lunch each morning from grocery supplies. The only snag was the heat sensor that was activated easily by steam from pasta boiling and set the security into a tizz - silly place to put a heat sensor - over a cooker.
The hotel was clean, although a few little things were noticeable - the vents around the pool did have a bit of green algae on, the odd information board in the lift needed replacing, and some of the lights had been fitted away from their original holes etc. but generally good. The restaurant was being re-painted whilst we were there.
We ate at the Agliolio restaurant - pizza or pasta was about 9 euros and it was good, the maltese house red 11 euros/bottle. There is an on-site "deli" but not what I would call a deli - more a little supermarket with inflated prices. Food from the Lagoon bar could be purchased to be eaten around the pool - but at 12 euros for a burger and chips, not the cheapest lunchtime if you have a family to feed.
The hotel is remote, but this adds to the beauty of the setting - the beach is on the doorstep and locals and tourists do come to the beach via local buses as it one of the best on the island. Barbecues on a Saturday night. There is a free courtesy bus, which needs booking and we used it to go to Valetta - very good service.
The hotel staff were all very helpful, courteous and friendly.
We didn't attend any hotel entertainment in the evening, but throughout the day the staff by the pool were doing activities with the kids and adults - anything from face painting and water football, to pool races and salsa lessons. Water sports from parascending to scuba diving available.
I would visit this hotel again, next time hiring a car and stocking up with fruit and veg from the supermarket before arriving.
I wouldn't class it as a 5* but certainly one of the best hotels, if not the best on the island.
Fantastic for a week relaxing by the beach with the family as safe and relaxing - probably mostly families in School holidays, so if you don't mind competing with inflatables in the pool this is OK - otherwise June would be a better time to visit.
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McMillan from Alyth travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Air Malta/Timeshare Offer
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2008 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The hotel was spotlessly clean although the room could have done with a better clean daily in particular the bathroom area.
The food was okay although a better selection could have been offered. Room service breakfast was excellent but too much for two!!
The staff were fantastic. Nothing was too much trouble.
Entertainment was pretty good most nights.
I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel.
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LEWIS from SWANSEA travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
IND
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2008 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: This hotel was spotless, rooms and public places. The staff were very good and helpfull.
Visited the hotel on a timeshare offer, so room only.
If you order breakfast in your room there is far too much for you to eat.
It was just begining to get busy, and there often not enough sun longers out by the pool side.
Evening meals cost in the region of 45 euros per head.
Although public transport does reach this hotel, a hire car is almost essential.
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Peter Harris from Manchester travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Island Residence Club
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2008 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location |  | | Staff | | | Food |  | |
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| said: Visited the hotel on final visit of three year temporary IRC membership. Hotel is lovely but food is very boring with same choice every breakfast and dinner little more than a carvery. Continually harrassed to buy a 40 year lease on timeshare. Reps are continually taking punnters round hotel and even conduct their business at tables in restaurant. The entertainment is ok but one female singer needed putting out of her misery!!
The golf course has not materialised and so back view from hotel not brilliant. Hotel very isolated so need transport.
The so called private members pool is used by all and sundry including a group being taught life saving for five out of our seven days.
Balcony light and one interior light not working on our arrival and took four days and four requests before they were put right.
We will not be returning to this hotel and we would be very hesitant to recommend it to others.
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Tony from Newcastle travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
None
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 08 2007 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This is the second time we have stayed in this hotel.
The first time we were invited to stay on a special deal for the Timeshare promotion they have going.
We enjoyed it so much we went back this year.
If you hire a car the hotel is situated in one of the nicest parts of the Island. A car is a must in this place.
If you are after entertainment look elsewhere as this hotel is more for pampering and relaxing.
The breakfast is superb however I have found the rest of the food in the restaurants very hit and miss.
Overall I rate it highly and shall be returning.
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wadsworth/donohue from wigan travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
booked direct
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 07 2007 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Stayed at the Raddison Golden Bay Resort for thew last 3 years since it opened, fabulous hotel great food and the staff are wonderful and always willing to help.
will be back on 30th July 2008, cant wait !!!
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B Pitcher from Eastbourne travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Island residance club
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 06 2007 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Memeber of Island Residance club so part own apartment as a gold week.
Booked the breakfast for the 7 days well worth it.
Entertainment is low key but then again you are staying in a 5 star hotel and not a holiday camp.
Was concerned that the holiday did not police the residance club area's and allowed Non members in members area's.
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fossi from gravesend travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
lone traveller
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2007 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: 5 stars!!! I dont think so !
The buildings and pools may rate this high but the service is below standard, the food is warm, dry rubbish.
The location is nice but so remote you need a car or travel on local transport.
Entertainment-- there was none boring boring boring.
Still if you like quiet this is the place for you its like a tomb!
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happy kent from Kent travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
independent
on a singles holiday.
There were 4 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 12 2006 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We stayed here between Christmas and New Year. The rooms were large and very comfortable ,with all you would expect from a hotel of this rating.
The food was wonderful!! Great choice of very high quality , both at breakfast and dinner.
You will need transport , as the hotel is a little off the beaten track. We hired a car so no problem!
The plus side to the location is the pretty beach, right below hotel.
Would stay here again without any doubt.
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Dave from Portsmouth travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Expedia
on a family holiday.
There were 2 adults and 2 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2006 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: Quite simply, this is the best hotel we have ever stayed in. It is superb in every way.
The breakfast is something to be seen, fantastic choice and very well presented. The hotel was fully completed and built to a superb standard. We had a sea facing suite which was very large. I would visit this hotel again without a second thought. Brilliant.
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Gary from Leeds travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
First Choice
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2006 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: They haven't quite got the customer service right with this one, infact it is extremely poor and certainly not what you would expect from a 5 star. The hotel is nice enough but the food was poor, bar and waiter service akin to the Caribbean and overall levels of attentiveness low.
In short the building is probably 5 star but nothing else is. If you are expecting a 5 star experience don't stay here !
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Peter Weeks from Bolton travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Island Residence Club
on a singles holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 05 2006 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: This is a 5 star hotel with 2 star service. The only criteria of your holiday is to be persuaded into buying a 40 year timeshare - beware!!!
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Steve Crump from Margate travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Island Residence Club
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 01 2006 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: The Hotel has now been completed but there are plans to build a golf course and associated facilities right next door. They were in the process of repairing some serious water leakage problems which required the terrace to be pulled up outside as this was overlying the lower levels where the dining area was situated.
The facility we had was the timeshare apartments in a separate block. The walk from this block to the main hotel reception and dining, bar area was a trek!
The hotel was located a long way out of town although there is a bus service now.
It is a good idea to book a sea view room as the other side is just scrub land but will be the golf course. It also faces North so no sun.
The food was excellent.
There was no entertainment but this was off season.The spa treatments were open.
The staff were very good however we asked for a couple of things from reception which never turned up.
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Mr Williams from Bournemouth travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Malta Bargains
on a family holiday.
There were 4 adults and 1 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 10 2005 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: As far as the hotel it was not completed and the Island Residence failed to inform me of this prior to our arrival.
However I must say that the staff of the hotel were very good and the food was of 1st class standard.
The views from the hotel were great and the pools were also great. The entertainment was limited due to the fact that the complex was not ccomplete.
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Ms M C Bradley from Merseyside travelled to Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa with
Air Malta
on a couples holiday.
There were 2 adults and 0 child(ren) in the party. The travel date was 09 2005 |
rated the Radisson SAS Golden Sands Resort and Spa as follows:| Cleanliness | | | Location | | | Staff | | | Food | | |
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| said: We were members of the Islands Residence Club and receved a phone call the night before we left to say we had been upgraded (H/B).
The maltese staff where very polite,The hotel location is bad (we had to hire a car)On entertainment there was a piano player in the bar adjaicent to the restaurant, but there where no toilet facilities, it was a long walk up the stairs and across the reception area (not very good if you are disabled).
No problem with the food. Cleanliness I was bitten very badly on my feet and hands only when we were in the room (from past experience this was caused by fleas do to building materials sand/cemen)being carried into the room and getting into bedding),as the hotel was only partly finished and there was a lot of work going on (which we where not told about).
Because we had hired a car we wanted to make full use of it but where told an appointment had been made for us to have a guided tour. We made a appointment with the rep for Islands Residence Club who phoned us and asked could we see her at 5pm instead of 6pm on the 15th we said ok, she neither turned up or phoned to cancel.
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