Official Rating - 4* - Half Board / All Inclusive
The hotel Fortina is situated on the waterfront in a quieter part of Sliema, with Sliema?s shops and facilities just 400 m away. Guests are able to do as much or as little as they choose, with ideal facilities for relaxing or active types. The Fortina overlooks the island?s majestic capital Valletta and has some great views over the front, out to the sea and over to Marsamxett harbour. The atmosphere is a very relaxed feel and the overall ambience is mellow and sophisticated. The resort has established itself throughout Europe as one of the best short break spa treatment centres, and offers treatments of all kinds to suit all budgets. Decor is elegant and designed to relax the senses.
Accommodation
All the rooms are spacious and furnished to a high standard. Standard rooms offer twin or double beds, air conditioning (seasonal), safety deposit box, TV, direct dial telephone (subject to charge) and balcony. Superior rooms offer twin or two queen size beds with the same facilities as the standard rooms plus TV with Euro satellite, movies on demand (pay TV) tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar, hair dryer, trouser press and balcony or french windows. In addition to these facilities the deluxe rooms have an extra seating area and fax machine (on request and subject to charge).
Food & Beverage
The property has some of the most exquisite cuisine to be found in Europe. There are five fantastic restaurants to experience with varied international cuisines, from Far Eastern to Mediterranean & a choice of bars all in one hotel.
All Inclusive Food & Drinks
The AI programme consists of breakfast (07:30-10:00), lunch (12:30-14:30) and dinner (18:30-21:30), all buffet style, served in the La Vallette restaurant. During meals house wine, soft drinks and water are offered. Also at the disposal of the AI guests are the four theme menu restaurants; Sa Re Ga Ma (Indian), Can Thai (Chinese & Thai), Tigne Brasserie (French & Mediterranean) and Il Giardino (Italian). Snacks such as sandwiches are available in-between meals at the bars. Locally produced & some imported alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like wine, soft drinks, tea, coffee, spirits, cocktails, beer, sparkling wine, etc are served from 10:00-24:00 at the Lido outdoor bar. There is also 24hr room service.
Sports & Leisure
Two salt water swimming pools are situated right on the waters edge facing south, with spectacular views of Valletta, which is surrounded with magnificent Bastion Walls dating back to the 16th Century. One of these two salt-water pools may be used by non-swimmers. Complimentary sun bed and pool towel service is available to every Hotel Resident. Fortina fitness centre is an ideal place for health minded individuals looking to get fit and also recreationally. On extra charge, guests can use the facilities of 3 Spa Centres: The Spa Mediterranee offers concentrated sea water and algae treatments operated by powerful Thalasso Therapy, supervised by highly qualified physiotherapists. Anti-Stress treatments, weight loss programs, Dermalife detoxification treatments, Oxyspa and oxygen inhalation, ?Dead Sea? bathing & tanning, ?Dead Sea? body treatments and Food Intolerance testing are available. The Santé Spa is a one ticket pay all (unless included in package) Spa offering a combination of treatment rooms for anti-stress, detoxing and relaxing the body. Santé Spa offers a Finnish Sauna, Mediterranean Sauna, Reflexology Basin, Ice Fountain, Kneipp walk, Relaxation area with Tepidarium and heated recliners, Experience Showers, Meditation room, Laconium, Salt inhalation, Pedijets and a Cisterna Steam & Flower room. The Belle Époque Beauty Centre offers a variety of beauty treatments including a Cleopatra Bath, the Belle Époque Wellbeing system, serial mud chamber, Eclipse intense pulsated light (2nd generation laser treatments), Oxyjet facial