Rooms are very big and comfortable, The hotel receptionists on arrival were very good as ever. General standard from cleaners to pool attendants to Restaurant and bar service is of high standard. Hospitality and help received was brilliant. It is quite evident that the smiles are genuine throughout the hotel staff. Entertainment is first class especially Johnnie Gee.

We have just returned from our holiday in Malta staying at the Coastline Hotel just outside of Bugibba. The first thing to point out is that if you like to pop out to a local pub for a quick refreshing beer then this hotel is not for you as this hotel is about 5-6kms from Bugibba, and you have to rely on the free courtesy bus to take you in or get a taxi (abt 5-6LMs = £8-£9). The bus is a good service but sometimes misses the timetable it also has a last return journey at 10pm so late-nighters will have to get a taxi. One hint, always ask the price before getting in and don’t accept the first one as we always managed to get it cheaper. One further tip go into Bugibba and get the local bus service (23c = 40p) into Valetta as that city is well worth a visit and the sights you will see on the journey are well worth seeing. Hiring a car is cheap too, loads of outlets for this almost every shop can do it. But drivers beware as they drive like madmen as do the buses. What an experience.

We only did two excursions, one a romantic evening cruise – hardly romantic juggling a plate of food and a drink whilst trying to sit on a 6inch ledge whilst avoiding the sea swells efforts to tip us up. The second was an experience of a lifetime – expensive but well worth it – the seaplane trip takes you right round the three islands of Malta Comino and Gozo. WOW, awesome – great photo opportunities and the Grand Harbour certainly acquires the term “grand” from the air. Magnificent – don’t pass this one up if you can afford the £70 each go it is truly a trip of a lifetime.

The hotel is clean and tidy although it does suffer heavily from flies, especially in the pool and pool bar areas where guests have snacks. The room we had overlooked the sea and was a great view – the room was cleaned properly every day and had clean sheets and towels each day too. But unlike other hotels we have stayed in, you will need to take your own towels for the sun-loungers. Also note there is no beach here – although there is a small cove opposite that the locals use but we noticed a couple of what looked like waste pipes feeding into the sea, so we didn’t use it again.

The food here is adequate and there is only just enough variety to choose from as it is a limited buffet style choice, some of which is actually served onto your plate and other foods are on a help yourself basis. The local wines are Ok, the lager is ok too, however being a beer drinker I was pleasantly surprised to find a local bitter beer – hopleaf and it was quite palatable. The local spirits Gin. Vodka, Whisky and Bacardi were also all very drinkable too. The Baileys equivalent was also quite nice. But do gibe the local “madeleine” liquer a try too – nectar. The Lacoste restaurant is available for both the AI fayre and other foodstuffs too at a 50% discount. But beware as the food here in our experience was often undercooked.

The AI service is not the best in the world and we often felt like 2nd class citizens here having to produce your AI card to get drinks – often very small measures – you have to rely heavily on demanding a decent measure to get what you want. The service was often provided without even a smile but there were notable exceptions – Michael Yolanda and James in the Lacoste Restaurant. Watch out to for the Danny Di Vito lokalike on the waiting staff.


As for entertainment – this consists of Johnny Gee and his Bean Bag Band for both daytime and evening entertainment – he tries hard and does his best to get guests into the spirit of enjoying themselves but regularly fails. .The evening entertainment is supplemented by the Mic duo a guy and gal on organs - and further supplemented by a local cabaret singer billed as No1 in Malta (I doubt it) and a selection of dancers too.

We did encounter a few glitches during our stay some of which were rectified almost immediately but others were not. Watch out for the noisy air con, the noisy ventilation and service shafts. Also be aware that on occasions the dishwashers are not in use so they regularly just use a rinse under cold water before re-using the glasses.


In conclusion 14 days here is far too long and boring and had it not been for a really nice couple we met (Paul and Tina from Norwich, pronounced Nahrich) we would have been bored rigid every night, so thanks Guys for making our holiday enjoyable.

Booked my holiday a few months ago,so was quite upset when I arrived in the early hours of the mornign and had to be sent elsewhere for one night. Not a very good start for my so awaited holiday.However not letting this spoil me I was picked up from their sister hotel at 10.30hrs the next day and was brought back to the Coastline.
Finally had the chance to unpack and start my holiday !! This was around 12.30hrs.
Had a drink at the Pool Bar , which was nice except for the flies all around pool area. Entertainment was repetitive in the evenings and not a lot to do for children, except for some little games done by the famous Johnnie Gee. Nice guy if yuo like Country and Western .
Restaurant (Buffet) food was nice although would have preferred eating from La Costa. Pizza delicious and also staff more helpful. Staff did seem unhappy for some reason and you can see the lack of staff as they were really busy at all times and sometimes were not able to cope with the amount of people.However , there were some staff who went out of their way to help you. Having 2 children it was not very nice travelling around , but the reception staff were nice , very professional especially Maricka and Karen. James from restaurant was very helpful also , and I do have to mention Mr.Joseph Dugo who helped sort out the overbooking situation and at the end I did have a nice room, spacious and clean. Housekeeping did a wonderful Job !!
As per location , it is a bit out of the way, but there are courtesy buses that go to the next village, Bugiba , and they are quite frequent. If this is not enought you can easily get a taxi for L4 malta liri .
Overall, nice hotel and will return . Not in the summer months due to the fact that you might well experience the overbooking situation . so it will be better if you call the hotel at least a day before to confirm you will be arriving in their hotel (not to experience the shock when u get there !!! )
If you are on All Inclusive do not expect the Minibar or tea and coffe included !!!

Hi, Just returned from a weeks holiday at "The Coastline" and found it to be absolutely fantistic. The staff were helpfull and friendly, The Hotel was clean, the pool was great and the food was great.
We originally booked half board but upgraded when we checked in to all inclusive as we thought the bar prices was a little on the expensive side.
Buses to wherever you want to go on the island were easily obtainable just outside the hotel and there was a courtesy bus top take you to Bugiba every half hour.
We thouroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return next year.