Pros
- Family-friendly, affordable hotel near the Bugibba Square and waterfront
- Most rooms have balconies or terraces; some come with pool views
- Studio, and one- or two-bedroom apartments offer kitchenettes
- Outdoor pool, kids' pool, hot tub, and a sun deck are nice places to lounge
- A buffet restaurant, pool bar, and pub with a stage provide some dining variety
- Playground with hopscotch and swings on-site
- Two computers in the lobby for guests' use
- Guests have access to the sister hotel’s buffet restaurant
- Self-serve laundry on-site
- Free Wi-Fi in the lobby
Cons
- Interior designs are dated and fixtures are often in disrepair
- Fees for use of air-conditioning and Wi-Fi
- Refundable damage deposit required at check-in
- Guests complain of pest problems in rooms and at the pool
- Pool lounge chairs are often full
- Food gets mixed reviews
Bottom Line
The Blue Sea San Anton Hotel & Apartments offers a basic, budget-priced vacation in Bugibba near the waterfront promenade, with 262 rooms that are simple, though sometimes outdated and in poor condition; most feature small flat-screen TVs, safes, and balconies or terraces, while apartments have kitchenettes. However, a fee is required for air-conditioning and use of safes. There’s an outdoor pool, kids' pool, and children’s playground with hopscotch for families. An adult-only sun terrace and hot tub suit other guests. For free air-conditioning and better-kept facilities and rooms, consider the Hotel Topaz.
Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pool
Oyster Awards
Scene
Traditional, low-priced property with a casual atmosphere
With red and white painted designs, the Blue Sea San Anton Hotel & Apartments is a retro property that offers affordable rooms. Garden space and the outdoor pool sit at the center of the hotel. Adults wanting a kids-free area can relax on lounge chairs or in a hot tub on a narrow sun deck. There are a few comfy sofas in the small lobby that features low-hanging ceilings and a tour desk. Wear and tear is noticeable throughout the property, but many overlook unkempt conditions since rooms and apartments here are available at low rates. Across the street is the sister hotel, the Blue Sea Santa Maria Hotel, that has buffet restaurant.
Location
In a residential area of Bugibba, close to the waterfront promenade
The residential area surrounding the hotel is near a few bars, pubs, cafes, and the Empire Cinema Complex. Bugibba Square and the waterfront promenade are within 10 minutes on foot. The closest beach in Bugibba, which is near the Dolmen Resort Hotel’s casino, is about a 20-minute walk. Bus stops are nearby, making it easy to get around the island. It’s a 20-minute bus trip to Splash & Fun Water Park. Nightlife in Paceville and St. Julian’s is about 30 minutes away by bus. Ghadira Beach can be reached in 30 minutes by public transportation. It’s 40 minutes by bus to the Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where there are trips to Gozo and Comino islands. A drive to the Malta International Airport takes 30 minutes.
Rooms
Basic, homey rooms come with flat-screen or tubes TVs. Most have bathrooms, and apartments come with kitchenettes.
Designs in rooms and apartments are basic, and sometimes dated with poorly maintained interiors that are hard to ignore. Rooms feature tile floors and homey patterned textiles that are used for bedspreads, curtains, and upholstery on chairs. Apartments -- studios, and one-, and two-bedrooms -- have sofa beds in living rooms and kitchenettes with microwaves, stovetops, kettles, and mini-fridges. Some rooms have open layouts with three or four beds. Green wicker chairs and exposed ceiling beams in certain rooms add a cozy touch. All rooms have flat-screen or tube TVs and ceiling fans, and most have balconies or terraces with the best views overlooking the pool. Safes and air-conditioning are offered for a fee. Bathrooms are simple with hairdryers, showers, or shower/tub combos.
Features
Outdoor swimming pool, kids' pool, children’s play area, casual dining and an Irish pub, and lobby computers
The outdoor pool and kids' pool serve as the watering hole at the Blue Sea San Anton Hotel & Apartments, drawing crowds of guests who scramble for lounge chairs and patio furniture near the snack bar. A hot tub is on an adult-only sun deck that overlooks the pool. The hotel has a casual restaurant with checkered tablecloths and a buffet. The Molly Malone Pub has an Irish vibe and features exposed ceiling beams, a fireplace, a ping-pong table, and a stage for live entertainment. Outside is a hopscotch court, tire swings, and a slide on a rustic, unshaded play area for kids. Guest can also access the Internet for free on two PC computers in the lobby.
Scene
Traditional, low-priced property with a casual atmosphere
With red and white painted designs, the Blue Sea San Anton Hotel & Apartments is a retro property that offers affordable rooms. Garden space and the outdoor pool sit at the center of the hotel. Adults wanting a kids-free area can relax on lounge chairs or in a hot tub on a narrow sun deck. There are a few comfy sofas in the small lobby that features low-hanging ceilings and a tour desk. Wear and tear is noticeable throughout the property, but many overlook unkempt conditions since rooms and apartments here are available at low rates. Across the street is the sister hotel, the Blue Sea Santa Maria Hotel, that has buffet restaurant.
Location
In a residential area of Bugibba, close to the waterfront promenade
The residential area surrounding the hotel is near a few bars, pubs, cafes, and the Empire Cinema Complex. Bugibba Square and the waterfront promenade are within 10 minutes on foot. The closest beach in Bugibba, which is near the Dolmen Resort Hotel’s casino, is about a 20-minute walk. Bus stops are nearby, making it easy to get around the island. It’s a 20-minute bus trip to Splash & Fun Water Park. Nightlife in Paceville and St. Julian’s is about 30 minutes away by bus. Ghadira Beach can be reached in 30 minutes by public transportation. It’s 40 minutes by bus to the Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal, where there are trips to Gozo and Comino islands. A drive to the Malta International Airport takes 30 minutes.
Rooms
Basic, homey rooms come with flat-screen or tubes TVs. Most have bathrooms, and apartments come with kitchenettes.
Designs in rooms and apartments are basic, and sometimes dated with poorly maintained interiors that are hard to ignore. Rooms feature tile floors and homey patterned textiles that are used for bedspreads, curtains, and upholstery on chairs. Apartments -- studios, and one-, and two-bedrooms -- have sofa beds in living rooms and kitchenettes with microwaves, stovetops, kettles, and mini-fridges. Some rooms have open layouts with three or four beds. Green wicker chairs and exposed ceiling beams in certain rooms add a cozy touch. All rooms have flat-screen or tube TVs and ceiling fans, and most have balconies or terraces with the best views overlooking the pool. Safes and air-conditioning are offered for a fee. Bathrooms are simple with hairdryers, showers, or shower/tub combos.
Features
Outdoor swimming pool, kids' pool, children’s play area, casual dining and an Irish pub, and lobby computers
The outdoor pool and kids' pool serve as the watering hole at the Blue Sea San Anton Hotel & Apartments, drawing crowds of guests who scramble for lounge chairs and patio furniture near the snack bar. A hot tub is on an adult-only sun deck that overlooks the pool. The hotel has a casual restaurant with checkered tablecloths and a buffet. The Molly Malone Pub has an Irish vibe and features exposed ceiling beams, a fireplace, a ping-pong table, and a stage for live entertainment. Outside is a hopscotch court, tire swings, and a slide on a rustic, unshaded play area for kids. Guest can also access the Internet for free on two PC computers in the lobby.
Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Basic Television
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Business Center
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Cabanas
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Cable
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Children's Pool
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
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Supervised Kids Activities
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