The 5-star Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay in Malta has introduced a guest-friendly partnership with GoPro, allowing visitors to borrow cameras and selected accessories at no charge from the hotel reception. The initiative is designed to help guests capture high-quality photos and immersive video footage of their stay, whether exploring the coastline, enjoying hotel facilities, or documenting special moments with family and friends. For those who need storage, the hotel offers an optional 8GB SD card for purchase at $16.50.
Reception staff provide guests with simple instructions for borrowing and returning equipment, and the hotel encourages responsible use and care for all devices. The aim is to make it easy for guests to document experiences without needing to bring their own specialized cameras, and to enhance guests’ ability to share vivid memories from their trip.
To help promote guest content and foster community engagement, the hotel invites guests to share their photos and videos on social media using the hashtags #CNNHolidaySnaps and #GoPro. Hotel staff may remind guests of these tags when they check out equipment so that memorable images can be discovered and enjoyed by a wider audience. Participation is entirely voluntary and respects guests’ privacy and preferences.
Stuart Chappell, general manager of Corinthia St. George’s Bay, explained the reasoning behind launching the offer: “Our previous partnership with GoPro at our sister property, the Marina Hotel Corinthia Beach Resort, was extremely well received and demonstrated that guests value a complete, authentic experience beyond standard accommodation. Extending this service to Corinthia St. George’s Bay lets our guests record and preserve the memories they make while visiting Malta.”
The service complements existing guest amenities and is part of the hotel’s broader efforts to enhance guest experiences through practical, modern conveniences. Guests who borrow equipment are provided with basic guidance on operation and best practices for capturing footage, and hotel staff are available to answer questions about equipment compatibility and care. The hotel’s goal is to make it straightforward for guests to return home with high-quality visual memories from their stay.
Borrowed GoPro cameras are suitable for a range of activities commonly enjoyed by visitors to St. George’s Bay and the surrounding areas, including beach outings, scenic walks, boat trips, and relaxed moments around the hotel’s pools and bars. The compact, rugged design of the cameras makes them practical for travel, while available accessories broaden creative possibilities for different shooting conditions. Guests are encouraged to handle equipment responsibly and to follow any local regulations or safety guidance when filming outdoors or on the water.
By providing access to GoPro equipment on site, Corinthia Hotel St. George’s Bay aims to add value to the guest experience and support visitors in capturing professional-looking images without the need to invest in or carry specialized gear. The hotel’s approach ties into a broader trend in hospitality toward experiential services that enable guests to create and share lasting memories from their travels.
Guests interested in borrowing a GoPro during their stay can inquire at the reception desk for availability, borrowing terms, and any recommendations for storage options such as the offered 8GB SD card. The hotel staff will outline simple return procedures and any care instructions to ensure equipment remains in good condition for subsequent guests. This service is provided as a convenience and is subject to the hotel’s standard lending policy.