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Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views

Waterfront apartment with kitchen and patio

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Experience the relaxed social life-style of Marsascala at Solmar Apartments, a modern penthouse with a stunning port and sea view. This two-bedroom retreat is perfect for families, offering an open plan kitchen/dining/sitting room area, two bathrooms equipped with generous showers and comfortable orthopaedic mattresses. Enjoy dining al-fresco on the terrace while taking in the evening views or explore nearby water sports activities such as scuba diving and sailing.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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
  • Snorkeling 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

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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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Marsaskala, this apartment is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St George's Beach, while Malta Experience and The Malta Classic Car Collection are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Knights Spectacular 1565 or Starfish Diving. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Marsaskala travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens featuring heritage architecture and a monument
    Upper Barrakka Gardens
    22 min drive - 9.7 km
  • View from inside of a cathedral in Valletta, Malta. The St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a cathedral decorated in baroque style. This is a view of the altar.
    St. Johns Co - Cathedral
    24 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Malta SEO Uploads
    Malta Experience
    26 min drive - 10.9 km
  • St Thomas' Tower
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fort Leonardo
    5 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • Malta Intl. Airport (MLA)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Grand China
    3 min walk
  • Tal-Familja Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Sensi Lido Lounge Bar
    4 min drive
  • Taninu
    5 min walk
  • Nargile Lounge
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Marsaxlokk Bay and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from St. Peter's Pool. Vittoriosa Yacht Marina and Grand Harbour are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Bright spacious penthouse - beautiful sea views Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

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10/10 Excellent

brett g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Isaac L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jean W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view

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

10/10 Excellent

steve f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Amelie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful view

Appartment with a wonderful view over the harbour of Marsaskala.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt & Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Dennis & Sandra K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Jannie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view and a big appartment

nice stay in this beautiful apartment with a fantastic view. nice that there were several terraces so you could also sit in the shade. peter was easy to communicate with and cynthia picked us up at the airport even though it was very late at night. So thank you for a lovely stay in wonderful Marsaskala
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Janet E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Leon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Colin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location with stunning views

Marsascala is a quiet and beautiful location for a stay in Malta. The bus service is very close to this apartment and when not travelling, sitting on one of the five balconies of the penthouse enjoying the sun and water view was most enjoyable.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo G., Torrington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Apartment & Amazing Views!

This apartment was wonderful, very clean, modern and bright! The views from the balconies were stunning. The host was fantastic and very helpful. Just know there are alot of stairs to get to the apartment. Overall great location and place to relax!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment with great views

We had a wonderful 5 nights here at the end of December. The views of the harbour are amazing and the apartment was well equipped, quiet and comfortable. There are many convenience stores, cafes and restaurants and the bus stop within a short walk. We had many great days out including walks along the coast (I highly recommend walking to Marsaxlokk and as there are stunning views of cliffs and turquoise seas along the way, and getting a Bolt/Uber back).
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022