Radisson Blu Resort Malta St. Julians, SliemaRadisson Blu Resort Malta St. Julians in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 52 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 3.9. Rooms from about $371 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on the St. George’s Bay seafront in St. Julian’s, this five-star resort serves leisure travellers and families. The property contains 252 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and tea-making facilities. Guests have access to three outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, and a full-service spa with a sauna and massage services. On-site dining includes four restaurants and two poolside bars. While the hotel offers a quiet setting, some guest rooms require modernising. The location provides easy access to local shopping complexes and nearby attractions.What stands out

Direct beach access

Multiple swimming pools

Full-service spa facilities

Four on-site restaurants

Watch out for

Rooms need updating

Limited poolside seating

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