Corinthia St George's Bay

Corinthia St George's Bay is a five-star hotel sitting right on the waterfront of St George's Bay in St Julian's, on the eastern side of Malta. Rooms come with private balconies and many have sea views, and the resort has ten restaurants and bars, the Apollo by Dee spa, a health club and its own stretch of the bay with water sports on offer. It is about a 20-minute drive from Valletta and a short walk from the buzz of Paceville, so you get a calmer base while still being close to the action.

For families, the setup is generous. There are six pools dotted around the resort including a dedicated children's pool and a lido, plus a kids' club, a playground and babysitting services. It is worth knowing that children under 16 who are staying at the hotel can use the indoor pool and spa facilities between 9am and 5pm only, so the evening pool time is geared towards adults.

This is a comfortable, upmarket choice, so we would flag it as a treat rather than a budget stay. It suits couples after a relaxed sunshine break just as much as families wanting pools, space and a beachfront to keep everyone happy.