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db San Antonio Hotel and Spa - Malta - Food and Drink

Triq it-Turisti, Qawra, St. Paul's Bay, Malta, SPB 1024

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located to the rear of the lobby area, on level -1, between the Guéliz Restaurant and the spa reception, near the outdoor pool, near the indoor pool, on the roof deck, at the Tagine Restaurant and at the Salia Restaurant.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the changing areas, opposite the gym entrance.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear of the lobby area, near the outdoor pool, between the Guéliz Restaurant and the spa reception, on level -1, at the Tagine Restaurant and at the Salia Restaurant.
    • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the indoor pool and on the roof deck.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located opposite the entrance to the gym.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located near the standard toilet facilities, in the toilets with adaptations in the Salia and Tagine Restaurants.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the changing area opposite the gym entrance and also beside the main and infinity pools.

Food and Drink (Guéliz, Yushan, Sabarosa and Salia Restaurants)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Guéliz Restaurant is located on Level -1 of the hotel, below the main reception level.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 166cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper seating level, near the welcome desk.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the main seating area to the left as you approach the buffet area.
    • Counters include: self-service counters.
    • Some of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • Yushan Restaurant is located on the roof deck of the hotel.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 74cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: self-service counters.
    • All counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • Sabarosa Restaurant is located on the roof deck of the hotel.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 71cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: self-service counters.
    • Some of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • Salia Restaurant is located to the right hand side of the main swimming pool area.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps.
    • There is a manual door to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Salia Restaurant - No Transfer Space)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the Salia Restaurant.
    • The distance from the restaurant entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 101cm.
    • There is a second door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 125cm (width) x 184cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 62cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Food and Drink (Tagine and Rivaj Restaurants, Plus Lounge and Café Mazoc)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Tagine Restaurant is located externally, around to the left as you exit via the hotel entrance.
    • The most accessible route has steep slopes.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • There is ramped access into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 75cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Counters include: self-service counters.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • Rivaj Restaurant is located on the roof deck of the hotel.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 107cm.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • Plus Lounge is located to the left before you exit the hotel towards the swimming pool area.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors have a low colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the rear upper seating area.
    • Counters include: self-service counters and a bar.
    • All counters are at a suitable height for standing users.
    • None of the counters are at a suitable height for seated users.
    • Menu types include: countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • Café Mazoc is located to the right of the reception lobby as you enter the hotel.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the outdoor seating area.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 121cm.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Tagine Restaurant - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the front right of the Tagine Restaurant.
    • The distance from the restaurant entrance is 10m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 204cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 97cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Food and Drink (Kosy Terrace, Rooftop Bar, Pool Bar and Salia Bar)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • Kosy Terrace is located to the rear of the lobby area, on the terrace to the left.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is ramped access into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
    • The ramp does not have handrails.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey but can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 67cm.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 109cm.
    • Menu types include: handheld.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 2 View
    • The Rooftop Bar is located on the roof deck of the hotel.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the upper seating area, to the left of the bar counter.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 113cm.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 3 View
    • The Pool Bar is located to the left of the main swimming pool area.
    • The most accessible route has a step.
    • There is a manual door to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is ramped access into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
    • There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 112cm.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.
  • Restaurant Bar Café 4 View
    • Salia Pool Bar is located to the right of the main swimming pool area.
    • The most accessible route has slight ramps.
    • There is a manual door to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is ramped and stepped access into this area.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • There are 3 steps.
    • There are handrails on both sides.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The ramp bypasses the steps.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a bar.
    • The surface height is 120cm.
    • The following are available: drinking straws.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary according to time of day.