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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands
Updated 1 July 2026
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Perched right above Golden Bay, one of Malta's few big sandy beaches, this is the island's polished five-star family address. You get a lift straight down to the sand, a free kids club, terraced pools looking out to sea and a proper spa for a parent hour. It feels genuinely upscale without turning its nose up at children, which is a rare and welcome balance.
Our verdict
The pick when you want a real sandy beach, five-star polish and a kids club in one place. Book a sea-view family room and use the lift to the sand.
The rooms
Smart, spacious rooms and suites terraced above Golden Bay, most with a balcony and a sea view worth paying for. Family rooms and suites give real room to spread out, and the higher floors catch the sunset over the bay.
At a glance
- Beach
- Sandy Golden Bay by lift
- Kids club
- Free daily programme
- Pools
- Terraced pools with sea views
- Spa
- Full spa for a parent break
How the KidProof Score works
Every hotel is rated on eight things families actually care about, then weighted by how much each one drives your choice. Room setup counts the most. The little touches break the ties.
Sleeps how many? Connecting rooms, family suites, a real extra bed?
Clean travel cot, high chair, bottle warmer, changing table, kit to borrow.
Shallow pool or paddling area, playground, kids club (free or paid).
Quick breakfast, kids menus, allergy options, snacks on hand.
Secured windows, protected corners, watched pool, well kept grounds.
Laundry, in-room fridge, stroller access, parking, reliable Wi-Fi.
Close to family attractions, easy transport, park tickets or access.
Welcome gift for the child, staff who talk to kids, themed rooms.
Why families love it
- Lift down to sandy Golden Bay
- Free kids club for the little ones
- Terraced pools with sweeping sea views
- Spa and grown-up dining for parents
🗓️A day here with kids
- 8:00
Sea-view breakfast
Sit on the terrace side and watch the bay wake up.
- 10:00
Down to the beach
Lift to the sand before it fills up, sunbeds and shallow water.
- 14:00
Pool and kids club
Drop the kids at the club and take a quiet swim with a view.
- 19:30
Early family dinner
Catch the sunset from the restaurant terrace.
Family things to do nearby
Golden Bay beach day
Take the lift down to soft sand and shallow water, perfect for building castles and first swims.
Sunset from the terrace
The west-facing bay puts on a nightly show, a calm way to wind the kids down.
Coastal cliff walk
Easy paths along the headland from Golden Bay to the next cove reward little explorers.
Is it right for your kids?
Baby
0 to 1 yr
Cots and a calm setting, but the lift and steps to the beach mean planning trips down with the pram.
Toddler
1 to 3 yrs
Shallow Golden Bay and gentle pools suit toddlers, keep a hand close on the terraced levels.
Kid
4 to 11 yrs
Free kids club, beach and coastal walks give this age plenty to do.
Teen
12 yrs and up
Watersports on the bay and the spa appeal to teens, though they will want a car to reach the towns.
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Parents also ask
How do you get to the beach?
A lift and a short flight of steps take you from the resort down to Golden Bay's sand, a couple of minutes in all.
Do we need a hire car?
It is fairly remote, so a car makes reaching Mellieha, the aquarium and the rest of the island far easier.
Is the kids club free?
Yes, the kids club runs a free daily programme, with paid babysitting available if you want an evening out.
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