Disabled Friendly Holidays to Malta

Hotels in Malta are known for their handicap-friendly access, providing excellent facilities for disabled, wheelchair-bound and special needs passengers. Chevron are not only committed to offering the best Malta holidays with our expertise gained from over 30 years’ experience, we also provide tailor-made Malta holidays that are just right for you – whatever your situation.

Flights - Airport assistance

Transfers - Specially adapted transfers

Wheelchairs & Walking Aids

Travelling Alone

Medical forms

Accommodation - Specially adapted rooms and accessable hotels

To enable us to offer the best service possible, it is recommended that you inform us of any individual needs you might have before booking. This helps us make sure that you get maximum enjoyment from a holiday in Malta.

Flights - Airport Assistance

We’re happy to announce full airport assistance on all flights, though this may be limited with certain airlines, so we recommend you check availability prior to booking. These services include: wheelchair availability from check-in desk to boarding the plane and a lift for those unable to climb the plane steps. If you require any further information on assistance, please contact us and we will be happy to assist in answering any questions you might have

Transfers

Malta & Gozo: For clients who will be travelling with a wheelchair, specialist transfers are required at a cost and available on request.

Wheelchair users

Most airlines accept electronically-powered wheelchairs, providing that the outlined conditions are met. Since batteries needed to power the wheelchairs remain attached, it is important that the wheelchair remains in an upright position when collapsed. Batteries must be disconnected and the terminals insulated to prevent accidental shorting. We recommend that passengers have insurance cover for the full replacement value of their wheelchair. Wheelchair dimensions greater than normal must be disclosed before booking.

Travelling alone

A companion or escort must travel with any traveller who is not ‘self-reliant’. Self-reliant travellers should be independent as follows:

Breathing: should not be reliant on supplementary oxygen.
Food: should be capable of feeding themselves. Cabin crew should assist with opening food containers and describing catering arrangements to blind people.
Lifting: should be capable of moving from a passenger seat to an on-board wheelchair or transferring to their transport locally.
Communication: should be able to communicate and understand guidance.
Toilets: should be able to use toilet facilities unaided.
Medication: should be capable of managing their medical procedures.
If a passenger does not meet all of the above categories, a companion or escort is required for travel and must be included in the reservation at the time of booking. Due to CAA regulations, any persons with reduced mobility or any physical disability or intellectual impairment cannot be allocated seats next to exits.

Airline handling & medical forms

If you have any medical needs, the airline may ask you to complete an Incapacitated Passengers Handling Advice (INCAD) form and/or a Medical Information Form (MEDIF). These are standard forms used by many airlines to help staff organise any assistance or equipment you may need during your journey and to decide whether you are fit to fly. With some airlines, the INCAD and MEDIF are two parts of the same form. You can fill in the INCAD form yourself, but the MEDIF form must be completed by your doctor. Most people do not have to fill in the MEDIF form or apply for medical clearance to fly through any other procedure the airline may have. This includes people who have stable, long-term disabilities and medical conditions. You should contact the airline and discuss your disability or medical condition with them – even if your doctor says you are fit to fly – as different airlines have different policies about carrying disabled passengers and people with medical conditions. We will endeavour to answer any questions you may have regarding special assistance or to obtaining any forms.

ST Bayview Hotel, Sliema

Disabled Facilities: Suitable for wheelchairs and there are 4 specially adapted disabled rooms.

Bugibba Hotel, Bugibba

Disabled Facilities: Ramp access throughout hotel, however rooms have no facilities for the disabled.

Downtown Hotel, Victoria, Gozo

Disabled Facilities: Rooms with facilities and access for people with special needs.   

Mavina Holiday Complex, Bugibba

Disabled Facilities: This property is suitable only for clients using smaller wheelchairs.

Porto Azzurro, St Pauls Bay

Disabled Facilities: The hotel does not have specially adapted facilities; however there are ramps or lifts to all areas.

Topaz, Bugibba

Disabled Facilities: Ramps throughout hotel.

4 Star
Calypso Hotel, Marsalforn, Gozo

Disabled Facilities: Wheelchairs can access the hotel and the lifts. The hotel has one speically adapted room for the disabled.

Cavalieri Hotel, St Julians

Disabled Facilities: All the areas and facilities of the hotel, including the lifts, have easy access for wheelchair-users. A number of rooms are fully equipped to international standards for wheelchair-users.

Dolmen Resort Hotel, Qawra

Disabled Facilities: The hotel is wheelchair friendly and has two specially adapted rooms for disabled guests.

Paradise Bay Resort Hotel, Paradise Bay

Disabled Facilities: Ramps throughout the hotel and some rooms available for the less mobile.

Preluna Hotel and Spa, Sliema

Disabled Facilities: Ramps throughout the hotel but no specially adapted rooms. The indoor pool and spa area is only accessed by stairs. Space is available to park and charge mobility scooters although they must no be used inside the hotel. Disabled parking is also available at a charge with limited availability.

Qawra Palace, Qawra

Disabled Facilities: Ramp access to the hotel and a specially adapted lift and public toilets.

db San Antonio Hotel and Spa, Qawra

Disabled Facilities: 13 rooms will have facilities for disabled guests and access for guests with special needs to all bars and restaurants.

Santana Hotel, Qawra

Disabled Facilities: Ramp access throughout hotel, although rooftop pool and sun terrace is not accessible for clients confined to a wheelchair.

db Seabank Resort and Spa, Mellieha

Disabled Facilities: Wheelchairs can access the hotel and the lifts. Special needs rooms are available on request. There is a long steep hill to the village.

Seashells Resort At Suncrest, Qawra

Disabled Facilities: Ramps throughout the hotel, three specially adapted rooms to ensure comfort and freedom of movement. The main features include a walk in shower, toilet raiser, shower seat, handle bars in the bathroom and a balcony overlooking the town of Qawra.

5 Star
Grand Hotel Excelsior, Valletta/ Floriana

Disabled Facilities: The hotel is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Specially adapted rooms for disabled guests are available. There is a short hill outside the hotel. The streets in Valletta are undulating.

Le Meridien St Julian’s Hotel and Spa , St Julians

Disabled Facilities: Ramp into building and facilities available including two specially adapted rooms.    

Palace Hotel, Sliema

Disabled Facilities: All public areas are accessible, two specially adapted rooms available. The immediate area is undulating and not ideal for wheelchair users.

Westin Dragonara Resort Hotel, St Julians

Disabled Facilities: There are 14 specially adapted rooms.