Modern, fully equipped 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, dining terrace, stunning port and sea view. Please note that this is property has just been put back on the market which explains why the last reviews date from 2019, but the property is exactly the same as before.
Solmar Apartments comprises a two 2 bedroom penthouse 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.
A butcher, baker, fishmonger, 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 bus terminus is five minutes away on foot, with comfortable air conditioned buses linking you regularly to the whole island and notably colourful Valletta, the historical 3 Cities and the airport.
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 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. The TV is set up so that you can access You Tube, Netflix and Prime Video. (You will need to bring your own subscription pass words for the latter two).
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 bock 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 penthouse being on the 3rd 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 normal usage. For extra consumption, a coin meter is provided in the apartment set at €1 buys an extra 4 kWh of electricity.
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:
• Normal check in times 16:00 to 22:00.
• Late check ins after 22:00 are possible but subject to an extra fee of €20 payable at
check in time.
• Early check ins may be arranged if the apartment is available and cleaned in time.
We speak English, French, Italian and (some) German. It will be our pleasure to welcome you for a memorable holiday in our penthouse.
Peter & Alda