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Hotel Santana- catering for leisure and business
The 4 star Hotel Santana in Qawra received its first guests in 1996 . Over the years , the Santana has established itself amongst the most popular 4 star hotels in the area , catering for both the leisure and business segment , offering an array of facilities expected of a good 4 star hotel .
Over recent years , Hotel Santana has undergone a refurbishment programme which will continue in the coming year . In addition , the Santana has more recently developed a new wing , comprising of 50 bedrooms , aimed at offering quality and the best of comfort , in style .
A landscaped garden , appropriately titled Zazen , was also added to its existing facilities . This contemporary designed garden offers a pleasant recreational space . The clean lines , comfortable furnishings , Mediterranean plants and soft lighting offer a welcoming small oasis for guests . The hotel has just completed the refurbishment of its reception lobby , which will be followed by a refurbishment and upgrading of its Spa , amongst others . The hotel has also undergone a management restructuring process and Dean Mangion was appointed as the new General Manager . Hotel Santana is run and operated by Sunroute Hotels Ltd . which also owns the 3 star Sunflower Hotel in the same vicinity .
Sunroute Hotels Managing Director , George Micallef , said “ guests nowadays are becoming more discerning , whilst competition is getting tougher . Therefore we must continue to invest in the product we offer and in the services we provide to our guests and aim for quality at all times . I am confident that the money invested in the hotel is money well spent . We also need to invest more in our staff , which is why management restructuring was necessary . Dean Mangion will bring vibrancy and determination to the new team , both necessary ingredients for success .”
Company directors Albert and Joe Sant added that the progressive performance registered over the years in the sector has encouraged us to invest further in the industry .
George Micallef concluded that the Sunroute Hotels board will soon be launching a new hotel project , also in Qawra .
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