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Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views

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Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Marsascala
  • Place, St Thomas' Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort Leonardo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Malta Experience
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Marsaskala

With a stay at this apartment in Marsaskala, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Malta Experience and Marsaxlokk Bay. .This apartment is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from St George's Beach and 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from St. Peter's Pool.

What's nearby

  • St Thomas' Tower - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Leonardo - 5 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - 22 min drive - 9.7 km
  • St. Johns Co - Cathedral - 24 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Malta Experience - 26 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Grand China - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tal-Familja Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nargile Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taninu - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Summer Nights Pub & Grill - ‬3 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.

Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views

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

Solmar Penthouse comprises two 2 double bed bedrooms 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 lifestyle 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 orthopedic mattresses are comfortable and duvets, bed linen and towels are all supplied. A hair dryer is also provided in each apartment. For stays longer than 2 weeks, we will supply an extra set of clean bed linen.

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 it is equipped with a streaming device 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 host will happily organise an airport pick up 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 3rd floor without a lift is not suitable for persons with reduced mobility. This being said, the stairways are wide, well-lit and not steep, so 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 few Euros per day extra to fully cover AC consumption.

b) There is a tourist tax in Malta payable at check in time of €0.5/night/adult. The rate may be increased in 2026 to €1.50/adult/night/person but as yet specific details have not been published. This tax will be collected upon check-in at the apartment.


c) Check in and check out policy
• Normal check in times are 16:00 to 22:00
• Normal check out times are 08h00 – 10h00
• Late check out requests will be evaluated if possible depending on planned cleaning schedule.
• Check out between 10h00 - 12h00 will only be possible if house manager has confirmed it as such and will be free of charge.
• Check out after 12h00 will be subject to a late check out fee of €50 and payable in cash to house manager.
• Check out after 16h00 and extra nights’ stays will be subject to availability and a nightly rental according to the applicable nightly rate (late check out fee not applicable in this case) and is payable in cash to the house manager.
• For arrivals at the apartment that would be after 22h00, for logistical reasons, we will not be able to check you in but we can reserve for you a night’s accommodation in a local hotel where availability permits. Please contact us for this. (Kindly note that it will normally take you at least 1 hour between the actual time of the plane landing and your arrival at the apartment).

I speak English, French, Italian, some Portuguese and German. It will be a pleasure to welcome you for a memorable holiday in my apartment.
I look forward to hosting you,
Peter
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television with Netflix is provided, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Street parking available
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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: 969 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not 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
This property accepts cash
Onsite 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 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

Property is also known as

Bright Spacious Penthouse - Beautiful sea Views Apartment
Bright Spacious Penthouse - Beautiful sea Views Marsaskala

Reviews

Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julianne P., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
The unit was pristine and the property manager was helpful and responsive to our questions.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful apartment with wonderful viewsBrigitte was lovely helped with anything we neededWould return in a heartbeat!Fiona & Micheal
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view! We spent a lot of time relaxing, eating and drinking soaking up the sun. Will definitely come back and stay.
Bliss!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breath taking view. One of the best I've ever had. Photos don't do it justice. Complete 180 degree uninterrupted view from the balcony. No less than 5 balconies.Nice clean and tidy apartment on the top floor.Only downside is there is no lift and its a good hike up to the 4th floor. Not for the infirm but the views are well worth it.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great flat. Big and spacious. Has everything you need for a relaxed holiday. Excellent communication with the hosts for any queries and they allowed us to check out VERY late, which was much appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S., Alaska

Liked: Cleanliness

Great apartment, excellent location

This apartment was even better than the photos show. There are 5 balconies, 3 overlook the harbor. The rooms were spacious with plenty of closet space. Perhaps, most importantly, the apartment was spotless. There are several grocery stores and restaurants just around the corner plus the bus station is 5 minutes walk. Malta gets hot during the day but there is usually a nice breeze coming off the water so we only used the AC at night for sleeping. The community was friendly and people were very helpful. The harbor makes for a pleasant area to walk or run. If you are looking to get away from the main tourist areas but don't want to be too remote, this is a perfect location. There are plenty of swimming areas near the mouth of the harbor to cool off at the end of the day. I suggest the other side of the harbor almost to Fort St Angelo for swimming. Communication with the landlord was excellent and he was able to help us when one small problem came up. I would gladly return to this apartment.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views, location & space

We have previously provided a review after extending our stay to a total of 3 weeks. After the considerable due diligence that we undertook to find the best accommodation in this location, this property met all of our expectations and requirements. What a great property.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location, accommodation, security, well furnished

Both Peter & Cynthia were great to communicate with & very helpful from day 1. Fresh fruit & veg & seafood purchased at the waterfront 3 mins walk from the apartment, as well as supermarket items, butchers, bakery within 5 mins walk. Restaurants catering to every need are along the waterfront 3-5 mins walk. Bus stop 2 mins walk or bus terminus 5 mins walk took us to all the busy locations where a car was not practical. We also hired a car & always found parking in our street at odd times. The accommodation is quite modern & has many (well thought through) features like plenty of space for toiletries in the bathrooms, double glazed windows & sliding doors for silence@ night, good sized practical kitchen with an additional breakfast bar/island bench for eating/food prep separate to the dining room table, plenty of cupboard/draws space for clothes, luggage/other items, shoe rack & hanging rack at doorway very practical. Office/study space allowed us to work from our laptops when needed. Plenty of power points & wifi was very quick. Building & apartment security with video intercom guaranteed ourselves or our belongings were never at risk but after being here for 3 weeks you realise it is a very safe community anyway. Street neighbors are very friendly. We lived on the terraces mostly off the loungeroom. The large double opening sliding doors made the terrace with amazing views an extension of our living space & there was always a nice flow of air. Absolutely highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Sandra K., Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada area

Liked: Cleanliness

A little piece of heaven!

Great location, exceptional harbour views, access to local transit, spacious, roomy, quiet, close to restaurants, markets, bakeries, coffee shops etc. There are 5 balconies included and one is large enough for sun bathing. The apartment was larger than we expected, well equipped kitchen, bedding and linens. Just be aware that the apartment is on the 4th level and there is no lift. We wouldn't hesitiate to stay here again.
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous apartment

Very comfortable , light and spacious apartment with a fabulous view. Everything you needed for a lovely stay. There were lots of places to eat just minutes away. George and Cynthia were very helpful and communicated well. Sandra and John
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean W.

Fantastic view

Lovley apartment. Great location, would definitely recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Denver, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness

Great View; Great Pad

One time in a huge, Clean apartment with a great view. Very private as well. Check-in was efficient and easy. A fine stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Feering

Liked: Cleanliness

New pkace to vusit

Excellent clean property with fantastic views. Very well equiped and the agent was super helpful. Very good restsurants close by. Just a great relaxing stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We were met at the airport by Cynthia who dropped us off at our apartment . She looked after our cases as we were too early to check in . The apartment had the wow factor and more than met our expectations. Unfortunately after 2 days we had a family emergency and had to immediately leave the apartment and catch a flight home . Cynthia once again came to our rescue and took us to the airport , Both Cynthia and the owner have been kind and generous and I would not hesitate in recommending other people to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness

MILLION $ VIEW

I was there for close to 3 months. Location was perfect as I didn't want to be in a tourist area and Marsaskala isn't real touristy. I wasn't to pleased with the price quoted on line vs what I was told for cleaning from the property manager. Nore was I too pleased with one of the welcome books greatly misquoting a price for private tours from the property manager again. I was having a few issues with water pump and that took a while to get straightened out. Once Peter the owner got involved with some of the issues that were arising everything was handled quickly with follow-up. When you stay in a place for 3 months, things will come up. Overall I loved it and would come back to The Penthouse!!!! PS, make sure you research your weather and the Sahara dust depending on what time of year you come.
Stayed 79 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kareem A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Malta apartment

Hmmm. Difficult to review this experience. So be clear, this is MY opinion and feelings from my stay. very spacious. Close walking distance to buses to/from airport and to get anywhere. Access to restaurants and convenience store nearby. Nothing negative to say about the apartment EXCEPT for me, I like to take a COLD SHOWER by choice. You have to turn the hot water tank switch on one hour before a shower and then the hot water only lasted about 4 minutes which was a bit frustrating. I read the reviews before renting this place and the “warm and helpful” greetings expressed from other tourist…I did not get that. I received an indifferent treatment. I wanted to take one of the tours that was promoted in the apartment guide book priced at 150 Euros for up to 4 people. When I called, the guy wanted to charge me 50 Euros per hour.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Lisa D., Whitby, Ontario, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view of the bay!

Very comfortable stay in a location that let us travel around Malta easily. Easy walk to the restaurants and promenade around the bay. Spacious and clean apartment with great communication with the hosts and property managers. It was a great help having transport to the apartment and back to the airport! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Break

I had a great time staying in the flat the views where great. close to restaurants and bars, and not far from the main bus stop. the slight down side was the flat was on the top floor and there was some road noise as it over looked a main road. but sitting out on the balcony looking over the harbour was way worth it. communication with the hosts great. i had a problem with the shower and they where there within a short time and the problem was solved. I would highly recommend a stay at this flat.
Stayed 28 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Penthouse with beautiful view

The penthouse is in a quiet neighborhood with spectacular views over the village and harbour. It is 72 steps up to the condo and there is not a lift-the views are the reward! The apartment had a well supplied kitchen and we had all we needed. The water pressure is light. The linens could do with a refresh. There are restaurants, cafes and grocery stores close by. Local buses stop very close to the condo making it easy to get around. Cynthia picked us up and dropped us back to the airport which was very helpful. She took us on a day long tour to many sites on Malta that we really enjoyed-she is very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area. There is a very nice beach with restaurants only a 20 minute walk away. We really enjoyed our time in Malta at this apartment and the area.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy Holiday

We had a splendid time in the Solmar apartment. Collected at the airport by Cynthia who gave us a good introduction to Malta and the running of the apartment. The apartment itself was clean, tidy and well appointed. Our stay was greatly enhanced by a very comfortable bed and very quiet air conditioning. Many thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Satisfied!

Lovely town/area, with great restaurants and pubs. Bus terminus was a few minutes walk away, which were very easy to use. Local shops were around the corner. Villa was very spacious and exactly as described in the advert, beds were so comfortable and very clean. Overall we were very pleased with the accommodation and area, we don't feel we could have choosen better.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view and village - handy to transport

Easy to keep cool and a treasure to return to at the end of a day discovering Malta.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great views of Marsascala bay and plenty of room to relax

This apartment has great views of the Marsascala harbour and with 5 balconies there is plenty of room to enjoy the views. The apartment had everything we needed and is close to the restaurants without being bothered by the noise or hustle and bustle around them. The apartment is in very good condition and easily caters for 4 people. Cynthia, the property manager was very helpful and easy to communicate with. We loved staying here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Fiona H., Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness

We got bed bugs and this was disputed by the owner

We loved the location and facilities but most especially the assistance of the local property manager. Unfortunately, one of us got bed bug bites which are completely different to mosquito welts. Mosquitos are expected. Bed bugs are not. We found black specks throughout the bed. Later in our stay, we did get mosquito bites which just confirmed how very different the bites are. However, the property manager relied on fumigation that had occurred a week or so beforehand and did not refund part or all of our booking. We went elsewhere in Malta but it cost us a day of our holiday to relocate and various hours to try to achieve a resolution. And it seems it has cost us the full price of the booking, regardless of photos. I did not get a doctor or pharmacist to confirm and this should not be necessary. We LOVED Malta and this experience will not stop us returning - just not here.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Great location, good places to eat, easy access to swimming, easy to get around
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023