Urban Valley Resort And Spa, SliemaUrban Valley Resort And Spa in Sliema, Malta has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 37 of 72 hotels we score in Sliema. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.0 before correction: Booking.com 3.9, Tripadvisor 4.1.Urban Valley Resort and Spa is a four-star superior property situated in Kappara, Malta, within the Wied Għollieqa Nature Reserve. The resort comprises several buildings set among landscaped gardens next to the valley. It serves families and leisure travellers through amenities such as two outdoor swimming pools with shallow sections, a tennis court, and dedicated children's facilities. Guests can access a spa featuring an indoor heated pool and a hot tub. Dining options include a restaurant offering special diet menus and a bar. While the setting is quiet, the resort is located a short drive from Valletta and sits near Balluta Beach. The interiors follow a modern design style.What stands out

Two outdoor swimming pools

On-site spa and heated pool

Special diet menu options

Tennis court access

Watch out for

Requires driving to reach Valletta

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