Penthouse - absolutely stunning sea views - spacious, bright, all round terraces

Modern, fully equipped 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment. Stunning port and sea views, dining terrace.

Solmar penthouse #8 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 penthouse 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. Also note that you can obtain weekly bus passes that will give you access to all the bus services on Malta and Gozo for a very low price.
Upon request we can organise rapid and efficient transfer from the airport directly to the apartment and look after your luggage if you arrive earlier than normal check in time (see below).
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 penthouse 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. Similarly the mysterious megalithic temples of Hagar Qim and Mnadra are sites not to be missed.

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.
For those who like walking, the coastal trekking paths between Marsascala and the lovely fishing village of Marsaxlokk provide magnificent sea views and will take you past the iconic St Peter’s pool, Xrobb.l-Ghagin, Munxar and Delimara Head.
Marsaxlokk, itself is very picturesque, with its flotilla of traditional “Luzzu” fishing boats anchored in the bay. It boasts a daily market and a not to be missed characteristic Sunday fish market. There is an abundance of bars and specialised quality fish restaurants along the water front.

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

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 2nd 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.

Electricity usage
To avoid misunderstandings, please note our policy on energy usage. From experience we know that different guests have different habits and needs for cooking, heating and cooling. We charge the same rent whether there are one or four guests which in itself has an influence on consumption. However, to make it as fair as possible for all and avoid that our "frugal" guests do not end up subsidising less attentive ones, we offer, included in the rent, a daily base consumption, sufficient for normal usage. Beyond this, further electricity can be purchased as detailed below:

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 to buy 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.

Tourist tax
There is a tourist tax in Malta payable at check in time of €1.50/adult/night/person capped at €22.50 / person / stay. This tax will be collected upon check-in 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
• Please note that we try and be as flexible as possible regarding LATE CHECK OUTS. Late check out requests will be evaluated if possible depending on bookings and planned cleaning schedule as detailed below. However, in spite of our best will, it can happen that we receive a last minute booking request which may conflict with the desired late check out time. In such very rare cases, we will be obliged to adapt the late check out time. If you have a very late check out wish then the best advice is for you to pay an extra night's accommodation to guarantee your comfort.
• 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 payable in cash to house manager, but returnable in case of changes to late check out time waiver.
• 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, please contact us to discuss options.

Keys
Guests will be provided 2 sets of keys for the apartment at check in. Lost keys are subject to a replacement service fee of €50 payable in cash at check out.

Call outs
For unforeseen circumstances where a call out is required for reasons other than a defect in the apartment or rental (for example guest has locked himself out of the apartment and requires access to recover keys), guests are requested to abide by the following service fee schedule:
• 08h00-20h00 - €30
• 20h00-24h00 - €50


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