Hi Mart,

Are you sure you've got the name right since I've never heard of the Venus Hotel in Malta! I hope it's not, as you've suggested, the Reuben Court renamed.

Sliema2 and Dave - do you know anything about this?

Trev

Hi Trev, I have to say that I have never heard of this hotel ot anything that sounds remotely like it.

Regards
Sliema2

Yes- the Venus hotel is the new name for the Rubens.
The salesperson told me it had been completly refurbished - that should be interesting to see!!
I booked yesterday to travel next week. The web site still lists the Rubens and does not even mention the Venus.
Instead of self catering it is now half board. I am thinking of offering to pay a supplement so that I dont have to eat there!! It has less stars than the Palm Court!!
There are a lot of negative comments on the Net regarding the Rubens.
What has to be considered is that you get what you pay for. On my previous 4 visits to the Rubens I have had no complaints. I have had a good bed and constant hot water. I have never seen a cockroach nor an ant. If I am not sleeping or showering, I am out exploring the beautiful island. OK - it was past its "sell by date" . They have now refurbished it.
Watch this space when I return to UK at the end of the month.
GreySurfer

Hi Greysurfer,

Thanks for this valuable info. We look forward to your report on the 'Venus' when you return,

Trev

hi there everyone

i will be writing what i think of the venus hotel on return from malta thanks for the info so how many stars does the venus have i thought it had three the same as the palm court
watch this space for my honest reply
see u all soon
mart

We booked about a month ago. We have heard the same about reubens Court, but i thought Venus was going to be 4*. Anyway we go on saturday. We have rung malta bargains loads of times asking for pictures but aparently as it is so new none are available yet! We are also worried about British Jey as their maiden flight was only 1st may! Hey hey we'll let you know how it was! Here's hoping!!
Karen and Jon

We have flown with british Jet and can report that everything was fine, no delays, good leg room, good meal, e.t.c. new plane.

i too have just booked a holiday to venus hotel.....was ok for you guys? has any1 any idea where abouts in malta its situated...is it near any of the sandy beaches? and does it have a pool?

Hi! We are new to the forum and are travelling to Malta in August for our honeymoon. We were horrified by reports of the Palm Court Hotel and have now changed to this newly refurbished Venus Hotel.
We would be extremely grateful for any reviews,thoughts and opinions on this accomodation asap!!
Many Thanks

Johnny And Joanne

I have just returned from the Venus which was called Rubens last year.The room I stayed in had been converted from self catering ie they have taken the sink and cooker out and put a wardrobe in the tiles around what was the sink are still there.Before I went I read the comments on the Palm Court and what was the Rubens and to be honest most posts had it spot on ie the star rate is way too high and even after a lick of paint it still is a bit tackey.BUT I fully agree with most folks comments "You get what you pay for" And the price I paid I was over the moon the food might lack a bit in the way its presented but I found it ok.The staff appear to be jolly and helpful and the only place you had trouble getting a seat at night for a drink was the Palm Court if its that bad how come folk flock there at night from other accomodation.

Where is it and does it have a Pool ??

Its in the Middle of Qawara across the street from the Palm Court and there are two pools one in the middle of the court yard and down a flight of steps there is a childs pool.You can also use the Palm Courts Pool.The beach at Qwara is rocks and not any good for kids the best beach's are up towards Gozo and can be reached by local bus about 250 yards away from the Venus.If you want to hire a car "Freeways" just outside the Palm Court do good deals and have been going for many years.

Thanks for the info saturn6! Neither myself or girlfriend(wife!!!!!) drive and as this is our honeymoon we of course want it to be as special as poss. Are they any particular places you would recommend going to that we can get to easy by either bus or taxi?any top restaurants u would suggest.Are the swimming pools at the venus ok to use?
Many thanks

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Many thanks
David

A few things First of all if this is your honeymoon dont be a tart ar** get a proper holiday booked (Soz but had to be said) If you carnt get out of the booking ask to upgrade to the Qawra Palace it wont cost a lot and its more up market and more like you would take somebody for a Honeymoon.The Venus pool is in the middle of the hotel so rooms look down on it from four sides.The Palm Court is similar except its got one painted wall to look at.Jump a bus it costs coppers to get to the good beach's up south.

hi there guys
just got home from malta flight going out was great but didnt like the return having to give up at 6 in the mornig to come home. well what can i say about the acomadation well i said said we where staying at the venus but when we got there to check in we were told we were at the palm court so we go over to palm court and told we are in the venus we said no so they checked and booked us in when they give us our rooms they give us one on the third floor and one one the ground floor on oppsite side of hotel i can honest say i have stayed at the palm court twice before but this was the worst time ever food was ok but the rooms were dirty i know a lot of peole were complainting but u do pay for what u get. and are thinking of not going there again of course i will go to malta agian isand birll peole brill ive been 8 or no 9 and will many more times yet with my daughter

We aint tight a*ses! wedding costing enough mate and our budget is abit lower than the Beckhams!ha ha.Maybe when we win the lottery but in the meantime........

Anyway has anyone got any pictures of the hotel Venus they could put on the board please,thanks so much.

We have just got back and basically agree with what others are saying. It has not been 'refurbished' but may have had a lick of paint. If you want pictures look at rubean court ones as they are pretty much as they are with a lick of paint. new sofas in the lobby though! OUr room was changed from self catering as someone said but was clean... apart from the toilet brush which was minging! We were disappointed that the balcony and pool did not really get much sun and the few sun beds were usually occupied. As there are not really beaches there was a lack of places to sunbathe however there are a lot of beach clubs which looked nice and were fairly cheap! We hired a car and went to some lovely beaches melliah, which is easy by bus and the beautiful paradise bay which is very seculded although i'm not sure on busses. In terms of food we weren't mega impressed. Avoid bayside on the front as it's poor service and food not so great. We loved Chez Gueatane. (the red on on the square) Howver we did have a lovely relaxing holiday and would probably go back again.

I really dont know what some of you seem to panicking about! Just got back from staying in Qawra at the Venus, it was fine! Room was tidy, beds comfy, shower lovely! Food was good, although as we went with malta-bargains and holiday was so cheap we ate out a couple of evenings and found some nice restaurants! Do not go expecting to live in the lap of luxury but for a nice, relaxing break in a reasonable hotel and resort you will be hard pushed to do better, especially when you consider the prices! Also flights were good, in-flight meal nice and air staff very friendly!
Would definitely recommend getting out on the buses and visiting some of the great beaches within easy reach, also go to Gozo for a day trip, LOVELY!!
Thanks Malta-Bargains! We will be going again!

just got back from venus lst week.....its not a very nice hotel but its cheap, the pool is terrible but you can use the palm court one....your better off staying in the palm court....its pretty much the same but got a nicer pool....the pool area of the venus is tiny and sheltered....

oh ...and take some flash bathroom and a scourer with you....dont worry though, youl have a nice time... didnt see any insects or really discusting things, just the bathroom wasnt immaculate but hey?

food wise, it aint brilliant but its eddible, the dining area isnt very nice though so we ate at a place on the front, forgot what its called but it has a glass front and you can sit outside facing the sea,,,food is pretty good there...

anyway, have a good honey moon, get yourselves on some nice trips to the bech and sicilly etc...

john

p.s... them timeshare touts are all