Not bad - Kris and Babs. Date of travel: Nov 2006
We arrived at the Bella Vista after dinner time, but were accommodated in the small dining room as the hotel is open to local people after 20.00 hrs. We were moved downstairs on sunday to accomodate local people again. Food not really 4* but some nice things. I wouldn't say it was entirely all inclusive as snacks must be paid for after 15.00 and cakes after 16.00. You need to catch a bus to main resort or 1/2hour walk or hire a car. The outside pool is north facing and the indoor pool is very small. The staff are very friendly and the hotel is clean. We had a room at the back recommended as the road at the front is noisy. We really loved our stay in Malta mainly as we hired a car for 7 days and didn't spend that much time in the hotel, I would rate the Bella Vista as 3*.

Qawra - Gwen Wragg etc. Date of travel: May 2006
Having read the reviews of the Bella Vista Hotel we were not looking forward to the holiday. However, the rooms were a good size, clean, and the beds were comfortable, also we had a good pool view. Although the sun was only on around the pool until 1.15pm, it meant there were no shortages of sun lounges! There is a sun roof terrace which remains hot and sunny all day, and there is a bar up there too! Because the pool was cold the kids spent a lot of time in the indoor one, also there are two pool tables to keep them entertained! The food was very good, although we only had bacon once for breakfast and there was beef for dinner 3 days running, but apart from that the food was good. The hotel is on a busy road but you can go through the back door for a short cut to Bugibba. There is also a courtesy bus which takes you to Qawra bus station, and will pick you up from a bar if you ask. We found an excellent bar called Murphy’s Bar which is well worth a visit. Although we would not revisit Malta, we would recommend the Bella Vista Hotel. Tour Operator: Airtours