The Hotel

The Topaz Hotel

A 14-minute walk from a beach, this straightforward hotel is 2 km from Malta Aquarium Nazzjonali and 15 km from Ko-Katidral ta 'San Ġwann, an elaborate 16th-century cathedral.

The unassuming rooms offer Wi-Fi (fee), flat-screen TVs and minifridges, along with tea and coffee making facilities. Upgraded rooms add balconies with pool views.

Amenities include a summer-only pub, a casual lounge and a buffet restaurant, as well as an indoor pool, and an outdoor rooftop pool with a patio.

Relax Inn Hotel

A 3-minute walk from a rocky beach, this low-key family-run hotel with views of the Mediterranean Sea is a 4-minute walk from Bugibba Water Park and 20 km from Malta International airport.

Featuring balconies or terraces, the laid-back rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and desks, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sitting areas and sea views. Minifridges and safes are available for a fee.

A seasonal rooftop terrace has a pool and sun loungers. There's also a lobby bar, and a cosy lounge with a flat-screen TV.

Groupon's Guide To Malta

Located in Southern Europe, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the island of Malta beckons with a rocky shore, a multitude of bays, plenty of bars and restaurants, and a host of boutique shops. Winding streets and waterside cafes may be found at the Old Town of St Paul’s Bay, while in the south, tourists may discover Mdina, a medieval walled town and UNESCO Heritage Site.

Visitors may enjoy the local scenery at Il-Majjistral Nature & History Park, where a host of coastal vistas, diverse wildlife and educational exhibits can be enjoyed in a protected environment. The island's history may be revealed at St. Agatha's Tower, whose red turrets have stood since the 17th century and are now open to the public. Holidaymakers may catch some rays on a trip to the golden sands of Ghajn Tuffieha Bay, which maintains a peaceful atmosphere and features a ruined watchtower and unusual rock formations. From May to October temperatures in Malta are at least 25°C during the day. At the height of summer, the highs rise up to 30°C on average and when the African winds blow from the south it can become extremely warm (40°C) and humid. Winters in Malta are wet and with a minimum of 15°C. Although precipitations come often in the form of short, heavy showers, there still is plenty of sunshine for sunbathing and water sports.