InterContinental Malta, an IHG Hotel

Not a 5 Star experience at all. Hotel is NOT located on a private beach as per listing. Hotel actually has very small roped off section of St Julian's public beach located in the towns tiny cove. Location of hotel is approx 300 metres away in the middle of a very busy street that is part of a one way system with heavy vehicle use. There is an extraordinary amount of high rise construction in the area immediately surrounding the hotel. It is noisy, dusty and vehicle access to the hotel is frequently restricted by lorries delivering materials to the construction sites. Given the proximity and volume of construction in the area we feel the hotel should make guests aware at the time of booking as there is no doubt that it made it very difficult to enjoy our stay. As a heads up, the hotel opposite is advertising that their building work is not expected to complete until Summer 24. I would also caution families with young children against using the hotel. St Julians is a busy resort with a very established adult night life. The hotel hosts single sex groups of young adults who were noisy and inconsiderate of other guests when they left the hotel in the evening (circa 11.30pm), came back in the morning (from 4.30am) and at breakfast where it was clear they had been out partying all night and had come to sober up. Perhaps as a result of the above the hotel looks and feels tired. The decor and general maintenance is below par all of which contributed to the less than 5 star experience

The hotel is very good , the only downside was managing my young kids outside with the traffic and people and limited walkways. Friday and Saturday nights especially busy with loud music coming from outside.

The Opal Lounge team were very friendly and helpful - so a great kudos to them for making our stay really enjoyable. Our spacious room was cleaned with fresh supplies of Toiletries and water bottles everyday - wow so happy with that cos we had a family room with 6 of us in it. We had easy access to buses and cabs so getting around wasnt bad at all. We got great value for the money paid which covered room accommodation, access to facilities, breakfast, afternoon treats and pre-dinner for all 6 of us. Overall i would highly recommend this hotel and i would certainly go back again if I visit Malta in future.

Staff are great and really helpful. You have the choice of an outdoor pool with sun loungers, or beach club (which is small) but a nice alternative to the pool. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The indoor pool seems to have become a childrens play area more than a swimming pool, and the stream room actually had quite a lot of tiles missing off the seat, which could actually cut you if you sat on them and this really needs sorting. Be mindful that the area seems to have become the spot for 'gentlemens clubs' that are right at the back of the hotel. It's the walk through to Spinola Bay where you will definitely want to go for those waterside restaurants. And really isn't a nice walk behind the hotel and doesn't feel very safe.

Whilst the property offers many amenities in particular if you have access to the lounge, pool and beach, it’s location too close to the main club street which is the main walking route to St Julian’s bays may not appeal to families.

Fairly nice area. However, this seems to be a party area for the 20 somethings. Being that we were traveling with our family, it was a little bit awkward. However it might have just been the time of year.

Very convenient, friendly, good for families, but not trained stuff, didn't mention that you have to walk along the street to get to the beach.

Had a lovely stay here with my family. Rooms are lovely staff are friendly to.

Great breakfast and breakfast terrace, friendly staff and good service, nice family friendly pool. Shame the sky beach pool was closed when we were there. Area and beach nearby are not exceptional.