The Hotel Fortina Spa Resort is the 5 star area of the Hotel Fortina. It has a separate reception and enjoys a series of privileges not available to guests staying in the sister hotel. It is set in tropical gardens overlooking the Sliema waterfront. It is centrally located close to shops, bars and the harbour front, and about 300 metres from the shopping centre.

Right Choice

This hotel will appeal to couples who are looking for a luxury hotel in Malta with full spa facilities and treatments in an all-inclusive environment.

Location and Resort

The Fortina Spa resort is located on the harbour front at Sliema, with views in the distance of the iconic dome in Valetta. The promenade takes you into Sliema town centre with plenty of shops to satisfy the avid consumer. The nightlife and beachfront promenade of St Julians Bay are 2 miles away.

Swimming Pools

There are 4 swimming pools, including 2 right on the waterfront with views of Valletta. There is also a children's pool and an indoor pool and spa tub.

Eating and Drinking

There are 7 restaurants and 4 bars. The main restaurant is the La Valette buffet restaurant with frequent themed evenings. Other options include fine dining in the Sa Ra Ge Ma with genuine Indian cusine, Can Thai for all your favourites from Thailand, Tigne Brasserie has Mediterrannean dishes, Hibiki is the specialist Japanese with Tepanyaki hot plate, Giardino Pizzeria is the one for pizzas and other Italian fare. The latest addition is Taste from the well know chef Tom Kime offering Asian cuisine prinicipally from Vietnam. Guests staying in 5 accommodation pay no supplement to dine a la carte at Taste. Those staying in 4 rooms may eat from a set menu. The Garden bar is indoor looking out over the gardens. the Island bar is located on the island between the swiming pool and doubles as a 'swim-up' bar (open summer only). The Coctail bar, located close to the Lido is the venue for evening entertainment. The Lido bar looks out over the harbour at sea level (open summer only).

Accommodation

Twin rooms have 2 beds and either garden or seaview

Spa rooms have 2 or 3 beds with spa treatment facilities in the room

All have balcony/terrace bathroom/shower WC satellite TV telephone minbar air conditioning (certain amenities may be payable locally)

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