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Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

2 bedroomsSleeps 480 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Wied il-Ghajn, South Eastern Region
  • St Thomas' Tower
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Malta Experience
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Marsaskala

At this apartment you'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Marsaxlokk Bay and 5 km (3.1 mi) from St. Peter's Pool. .Apartment features a washing machine, free WiFi and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available.

What's nearby

  • St Thomas' Tower - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 13 min drive - 11.9 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 13 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Sliema Ferry - 14 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Malta Experience - 14 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zion Reggae Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Catalán - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tal-Familja Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nargile Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taninu - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment

Modern, fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, dining terrace, stunning port and sea view.

Solmar Apartments comprises a two 2 bedroom apartment designed to accommodate up to 4 adults / children with a spectacular view over Marsascala’s characteristic fishing port and the open sea beyond.

Centrally located and set just back from the harbour front on a quiet non-thoroughfare street, the apartment offers calm and will allow you to enjoy Marsascala’s seaside location and its traditional relaxed social life-style making for a fascinating holiday for the whole family.

The apartment is just a 5 minute walk from the Marsaskala bus terminus from where you can reach all corners of Malta and Gozo in comfort and low cost without having to worry about driving or parking. We can organise rapid and efficient transfer from the airport to the apartment with immediate check in, obtain 7 day bus pass tickets for you. We can also organise bespoke private guided visits should you so require.

A butcher, baker, mini supermarkets, local fishermen (for the early riser) and fresh vegetable stalls are all within a stone’s throw, meaning that a car is not needed for everyday necessities.

The apartment is modernly furnished and has been finished to a high standard combining simple elegance and practical functionality that includes efficient and silent invertor technology AC units in each room that can also be used for heating in the colder months.

It is extremely light and airy and comprises an open plan kitchen / dining / sitting room area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms equipped with generously dimensioned showers (the main bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom). The beds in each bedroom can be arranged as either a large king-sized double bed or separate 90 cm x 2 meter twin beds. The apartment’s master bedroom is large enough to add an extra child’s bed or cot if required. The orthopaedic mattresses are comfortable and duvets, bed linen and towels are all supplied. A hair dryer is also provided in each apartment.

The kitchen has been thought out so that it will be a pleasure should you prefer to stay in and dine al-fresco on the terrace admiring the evening view over the harbour. The all-electric kitchen is equipped with oven, microwave, induction hob, hood, toaster and kettle and of course a dishwasher to make you feel at home. In addition, each apartment has a clothes washing machine, clothes drying racks, iron and ironing board.

There is free internet / WiFi as well as an Android box in each apartment so that you can pick up many of your favourite channels. If you have subscriptions to streaming channels such as Amazon Prime or Netflix, please bring your User ID and Passwords with you so you can log on via the Android box.

A children’s play park with an impressive range of activities for various ages can be reached within 10 minutes on foot.

A number of water sports such as scuba diving, sailing, fishing are all to be found in the region.

For those interested in history, Valletta, the 3 Cities and the megalithic temples of Tarxien are all within 10 – 20 minutes by car.

A very pleasant and wide promenade running along the waterfront around the bay with its numerous restaurants and bars is particularly agreeable for an evening stroll. Along the way you will come across designated cordoned-off bathing areas with direct access to the sea from the flat rocks via short ladders. The water is crystal clear and its temperature is most welcoming from late Spring through to late Autumn. Nearby, St Thomas’ Bay with its sandy beach can be reached by a 5 minute bus ride.

The one thing you will be short of is time to sample everything on offer.

The airport is less than 20 minutes away by taxi and the hosts will happily organise an airport pick up or car hire upon request.

Although the apartment block does not have its own parking, being on a quiet and non-thoroughfare street means that it is usually fairly easy to find a place to park close to the apartment.

It should be noted that the apartment being on the 2nd floor without a lift is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. This being said, the stairways are wide and very easy to climb.

To avoid misunderstandings, please note the following:
a) Included in the nightly rental is 10kWh of electricity/day, which is more than adequate for average usage. For extra consumption, a coin meter is provided in the apartment set at €1 buys an extra 4 kWh of electricity. Please note that during periods of extreme Summer heat, you may need to add a couple of Euros per day extra to fully cover AC consumption.
b) There is a stay tax imposed by the Maltese Tourist Authority of €0.50/guest/night. This applies to persons of 18 years and older and is capped at €5/person per stay in Malta. This tax will be collected upon check-in at the apartment.

Regarding check in and check out:
Late check ins and early check outs are possible, but we need to ask for a participation to the extra cost incurred as follows according to arrival time at the apartment:

Check in and check out policy
• Normal check in times are 16:00 to 22:00
• Normal check out times are 08h00 – 10h00

Where the booking schedule allows, we will try and accommodate you for late check outs and early check ins.

For check outs after 12h00 it will be necessary to reserve an extra night’s accommodation where availability permits

For check ins outside of normal times, when it is possible, we need to ask for a participation to the extra cost incurred as follows:
• 22h00 - 24h00 late check in fee of €30 which includes airport transfer
• 24h00 - 08h00 night time check in and check out fee of €50 which includes airport transfer

Fees are payable in cash to the person checking you in / out.


We speak English, French, Italian and (some) German. It will be a pleasure to welcome you for a memorable holiday in our apartment.

Peter & Alda

Property manager

Peter & Alda

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 861 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment?

The closest beach to Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment is St George's Beach (9.6 km).

Does Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment have a pool?

No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment?

No, Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment?

No, pets are not allowed.

Amazing harbour view - al fresco dining - 2 bedroom modern comfortable apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment

Love the location. Lovely sunny balcony.Apartment has everything you need.Tiny Mint restaurant nearby was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing way to end our trip

We really enjoyed our last two weeks of a month long visit in Marsaskala. The apartment perfectly located within walking distance to restaurants, groceries, etc. the bus terminal was five minutes away and we were also able to have some beautiful and fascinating long walks everyday! The Maltese people are lovely and welcoming!The apartment is on the third floor of a newer building. So, keep that in mind if you have mobility issues. It is roomy and comfortable.There is much road and building construction going on everywhere in Malta, but the apartment was lovely and quiet every night.The terrace looks out over the harbour, and we loved the sunrise views!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This was our 4th holiday to Malta from Australia and our second stay in Marsaskala. The location of the apartment is fantastic, walking distance to the local convenience stores and cafes, also the bus terminal if you don’t hire a car. We did hire a car and found the parking harder than previous trips, we did have to park in the next street some nights however parking is difficult all over Malta not just in this area. The apartment was exactly as the photos in the advertisement, being a Winter stay we did find the water pressure challenging, when we did have some sort of pressure it was warm to cold, we didn’t have a hot shower while we were there. Simple things in the unit would have been appreciated, one being clean dish cloths, the one provided had been used and we couldn’t find any new ones in the under sink cupboard. No tea/coffee satchels or laundry detergent so you will need to bring your own or purchase at the local convenience store. We had arranged the airport transfer however the manager did forget that we were arriving that day and forgot to pick us up so luckily we had family to drive us to the apartment with our luggage. I would recommend messaging before arrival to confirm the airport transfer with her, she did apologise. I would recommend this apartment in Summer and warmer months.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay in Marsascala

The apartment was as described, and offers a wonderful view of the harbor from the balcony. All of the amenities that anyone might need were provided and Cynthia (the property manager) gave a full description of all we needed to know on our arrival. A very good grocery store is just around the corner and several good restaurants are close by. We enjoyed Tal Familja most, for the excellent food and service. We would definitely recommend Peter's apartment to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

As promised

Very nice 10 days in Marsaskala. The place Is just a few steps from dozens of restaurants on the waterfront, was as advertised - clean and spacious. Communication was great and the place comes with a built in tour guide and taxi service if you choose to utilize her (Cynthia). Excellent time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary

Very good location with excellent harbour view. Spacious, comfortable and well equipped. Registration with Cynthia was easy and straightforward and she was very informative and helpful throughout our stay. Two very well stocked convenience stores nearby as is the bus station which made travelling about Malta very easy. A thouroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment

Fantastic apartment local buses just across the road perfect for travelling around the island all bus passes and airport transfers arranged by owner. Owner very responsive to queries excellent help and information from Cynthia as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal property and location for quiet stay

Lovely flat as described on the listing. Great location for Marsaskala, close to restaurants, shops, swimming and diving (at DiveMed). Many Thanks
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nicola M.

Lovely view, a bit out of the way

Lovely view of Marsaskala harbour. Enough eateries for a short stay. We wanted to explore Island more. All buses go to Valletta but for a lot of other destinations you needed to go into Valletta and change there. Very inexpensive form of travel at 2.50 Euros pp for a few hours of travel but very time consuming. Enjoyed stay and hosts were very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P., BC, CANADA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View & Convenient

Great view and very convenient to the local bus terminus, restaurants and grocery shopping. Marsaskala is a small town about 45 minutes by bus from capital city Valetta. Has all the conveniences you need for a small town atmosphere yet just convenient bus rides to the common tourist attractions in Malta. Apartment was clean, had a great view and had the basics when we arrived. Managers George and Cynthia were very helpful. Overall, the property and location was what we were looking for and we had a relaxing stay while taking day trips by bus to the many tourist sights in Malta.
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

The apartment is located in walking distance from cafes, restaurants and shops. The apartment was well appointed with a small balcony facing the harbour unfortunately because it faced East it was too hot to sit out there unless it was early in the morning or after 4:00 PM the only other negatives were the lack of available street parking and the fact that there is no elevator. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 30 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Perry S., England

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice apartment

The apartment has everything you need, the veiws are lovely, shops restaurants a short walk i would highly recommend staying here, i will definitely be staying again
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends holiday

Our holiday was great from start to finish. As recommended by the owner, George picked up us from the airport and took us straight to the apartment. He then took us back at the end of our holiday. Cynthia was there to welcome us at the apartment to show us around and explain how everything worked. They were both very friendly and helpful. They apartment was very clean and well equipped with very good air conditioning in all rooms. Well located with just a walk down the steps to the harbour. Excellent views from the balcony which were lovely in an evening around sunset. Overall this is a great base for exporting Malta. We used Uber to get around but the apartment is close to the bus station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Marsaskala Stay

Great base for sightseeing Malta. Everything you need available in this town!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome view and location

Located by many great restaurants, bus station, and very safe area. Only complaint is the hot water pressure is horrible, took at least 4 minutes to raise shampoo out of hair, barely more than stream of water. Also only 2 hand towels left for bathing for total stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location

Service was great, as was cleanliness and facilities. Thank you very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Overall a fantastic view and good accommodation although cleanliness in living areas required work. Bathrooms were clean. Owner was available to communicate with so helped to reassure issues would be addressed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Balcony

Yes over looks the harbour which is nice but the road below was a main route for cars and buses . So very noisy . Other that that everything good WiFi excellent TV excellent facilities good
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

carol K.

Great Appartment and Great Location

Excellent location for restaurants, local shops and bus terminal. Sandy beach 15 minutes walk away or short hop on bus. Appartment had everything you require for holiday, although we ate out every day ,the kitchen was well equipped so you could cook a meal if you wanted to stay in. The only thing missing was fresh bed linen for our second week stay. We did however wash sheets and dry sheets ourselves. And maybe some extra pillows for beds. Apart from that we had a great stay and loved Malta.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Cosy apartment, beautiful views

Lovely apartment, for good for our group of 3. Lovely view of the harbour and close to restaurants and buses. Very clean and well equipped
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F., Welwyn Garden City, UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Marsaskala apartment

Lovely spacious apartment. Brilliant location for shops, restaurants, local walks by the coast. Fully equipped kitchen. Great views from balcony. Would highly recommend. Cynthia was contactable throughout and was most helpful and informative. Will certainly be returning!!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely apartment overlooking Marsaskala Harbour with beautiful views, spacious and all we needed

Excellent, professional and helpful even when we had to cancel our original trip before Christmas and then we managed to book again, always willing to help with advice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness

winter break

A well appointed apartment with a lovely view over the bay.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

wendy b.

Liked: Cleanliness

We chose Malta as it was on the Green List UK for travel.

I was surprised at how arid the landscape is in Malta in October but I realised that was because the island relies solely on the underground water table replenished by autumnal and winter rain. On the other hand the coast line was amazing with the turquoise sea in some bays. The bus rides became tedious: in order to explore Malta, it was necessary to take the bus to Valletta and reroute from the bus depot. Marsaskala is a gorgeous town with a churh whose bells peel a real tune on the hour. The flat was perfectly positioned to take in the best views of sea, harbour and fishing boats. There are about 4 convenience stores within easy walking distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

RENA B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not again

Balcony smaller than photo's. Views of rubbish below. Cans of beer and rubbish opposite the main front door to the block. A lot of development going on, so, lots of crane's. Noisy building work . Fridge door seal broken. Had to get the TV looked at as it stopped working. That was sorted the next day but then stopped working again ..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021