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Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Malta Golden Sands - Malta - Swimming Pools, Spa and Fitness

Golden Bay, L/o Mellieha, Malta, MLH 5510

Access Guide

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located in the male toilet facilities in both of the lobbies, in the male and female toilet facilities along the corridor between the Sunrise and Sands Towers, in the male and female toilet facilities near the outside pool, in the Agliolio Restaurant, in the Essence Bar and in the Essence Restaurant.
    • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in both of the lobbies, along the corridor between the Sunrise and Sands Towers, near the outside pool, in the spa, along the corridor from the Sands Tower to the beach, in the Agliolio Restaurant, in the Essence Bar and in the Essence Restaurant.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located in the spa area.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the corridor of the toilet facilities in both of the lobbies, in the male and female toilet facilities along the corridor between the Sunrise and Sands Towers, in the male and female toilet facilities near the outside pool, and in the toilet with adaptations near Agliolio Restaurant.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the Lagoon pool toilet with adaptations.
    • Standard shower facilities are located by the main pool and within the changing area at the spa.

Pools (Lagoon and Adult Pool)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The Lagoon main pool is located in the centre of the grounds, on Level 1.
    • There is a lift and then ramps or slopes on the path leading to the pool.
    • There is sloped access into the pool area.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
    • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
    • Alternatively, access into the water is via 6 steps or a ladder.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist.
    • The pool has a lifeguard on duty but not at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: a children's pool, poolside showers and a bar.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The adults only pool is located at the base of Sunset Tower, to the far right of the main pool.
    • There is a lift and then ramps or slopes on the path leading to the pool.
    • There is ramped access into the pool area.
    • This is an outdoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of this area.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some of the sun loungers around the pool area.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and a bar.

Toilet with Adaptations (Lagoon Pool - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the female toilets beside the lagoon pool area, on level 1 of the Sunset Tower.
    • The distance from the Sunset Tower building exit is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held 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 outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 291cm (width) x 163cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 223cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 131cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a varying colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 68cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Entrance (Spa)

  • This entrance is located in the outdoor pool terrace, on level 1 of the Twilight Tower.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The Twilight Tower lifts open up into the spa area on Level 1.

Spa

  • About View
    • The spa is located on level 1 of the hotel, at the base of the Twilight Tower.
    • Facilities available include; a swimming pool, a gym, a sauna, treatment rooms, changing rooms and a toilet with adaptations.
    • The spa has 1 floor.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the indoor pool jacuzzi, sauna, and changing areas.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • There is wayfinding signage.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Seating available in the building includes: armchairs, sofas, benches, sun loungers and relaxation beds.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Reception View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There are two spa desks behind the spa reception counter.
    • The desks are 86cm high.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There is some 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: armchairs and sofas.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna is located near the indoor pool.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has stepped access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 66cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Treatment Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the treatment room.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
    • The length of the treatment table is 185cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is background noise in this room.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located just after the entrance into the indoor pool area.
    • The distance from the spa entrance is 35m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has stepped access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is one step to the shower facilities.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 5cm.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Pools (Indoor)

  • Pool 1 View
    • The indoor pool is located in the spa area.
    • There is sloped access into the pool area.
    • There is stepped access to the pool.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: sun loungers.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Access into the water is via 6 steps.
    • There is a central handrail.
    • The handrail is easy to grip.
    • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are unmarked.
    • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
    • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi and poolside showers.

Gym

  • The gym is located beside the lagoon pool area, on level 1 of the Sunset Tower.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 85cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.