Malta Holidays
Description
5* Corinthia Palace – Balzan
Location
The Corinthia Palace offers sheer opulence combined with the highest standards of service. Located at Balzan near San Anton, in the centre of the island. Guest facilities include extensive gardens with superb pool and sun lounge area. A courtesy coach service operates to Valletta and Sliema. There is also a service to the Royal Malta Golf Club where guests have 20 per cent reduction per round. The Athenaeum, the hotel’s holistic health centre offers over 55 different therapies. These include sports therapy, aromatherapy, reflexology, mud baths, saunas, massage, Live entertainment is provided in the evening in the Caprice Lounge. Nearby is San Anton Palace, now residence of the Maltese President, with its famous surrounding gardens. A botanical delight with mature trees, flower beds and water features, during summer they are used for open air drama and musical performances.
Accommodation
Hotel rooms are twin bedded/double with bathroom and balcony. All are air conditioned and have cable TV, radio, direct dial phone, mini bar, hairdryer, trouser press and safe.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool & terraces
- Poolside bar & verandah restaurant
- Outdoor pizzeria
- Landscaped gardens
- Indoor hydrotherapy pool
- Tennis / squash courts
- Fitness suite
- International restaurant
- Far Eastern restaurant
- Entertainment programme
- Hairdresser
- Florist
- Gift shop
- 24-hour room service
Rooms: 155
Floors: 3
Lifts: 2
Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a room, unless your offer is occupancy based in which case the prices are based on maximum occupancy
Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking
- The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa/Mastercard - 1.5%, Amex - 3%, Diners - 4%.
- Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your booking and is processing it.
Destination Airport
Malta International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Malta
Address
Malta International Airport Plc, Luqa, LQA 05, Malta
Country Code
356
Telephone
2124 9600
Fax
2124 9563
mia@maltairport.com
Website
www.maltairport.com
Location
The airport is located 5km (3 miles) southeast of Valletta
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
1
Driving Directions
On leaving the airport, take the main road to Marsa, which leads to Valletta. The city centre and airport are both clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are spaces for 650 cars in the car park, which is linked to the main terminal by a walkway. Car hire companies have a separate car park for the collection and return of hired vehicles.
Car Hire
Car hire companies are located in the Welcomers’ Hall and include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National, Sixt and Thrifty.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: There is a fixed-fare taxi service to all areas of Malta. A taxi booth is located in the Welcomers’ Hall, where pre-paid tickets can be purchased. Bus: Bus no.8 departs regularly to/from Valletta and leaves from a bus stop outside the check-in hall.
Information and Help Desks
Malta Tourist Information (tel: 2369 6073/4) is located in the Welcomers’ Hall and is open 24 hours a day. Additional information is available online (website: www.visitmalta.com). The Customer Services Centre (tel: 2124 9600) is located inside the check-in hall and is also open around the clock.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: There are two banks and bureaux de change, as well as a post office and a telecommunications centre. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants and cafeterias throughout the airport, including a drive thru. Shopping: There are several shops at the airport, including tax-free. Luggage: A left-luggage service is available. Other facilities: There is a chapel onsite.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are three executive lounges at the airport: the Gerolamo Cassar executive lounge, located in Arrivals; the La Valette executive lounge, situated in the Departures lounge, immediately after security control; and the Ewropa Lounge (operated by Air Malta) in the Departures lounge. Internet access is available to lounge users.
Disabled Facilities
The terminal has wheelchair-accessible toilets, ramps and low-level payphones. Reserved parking spaces are available in the car park. Wheelchairs are available on request from the Customer Services Centre (tel: 2124 9600).
Airport Hotels
There are no on-site hotels but the necessary information and bookings for all of Malta’s hotels can be obtained from the Tourist Information Office inside the Welcomers’ Hall. Hotels close to the airport include the Golden Tulip Vivaldi Hotel (tel: 2137 8100) and the Crowne Plaza (tel: 2134 3400), located 10km (6 miles) from the airport, and the Hilton Malta (tel: 2138 3383), 14km (9 miles) from the airport.
City
Valletta
Full Airport Name
Malta International Airport
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| White Night |
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| National Folk Singing Festival |
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