Apartment in Madliena, Malta

Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon

Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon

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Retractable cover over heated pool and  deck area for our winter & autumn gue
Retractable cover over heated pool and deck area for all year round fun and use
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Overview of Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 880 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Madliena, Malta
  • Popular LocationDragonara Casino6 min drive
  • Popular LocationSliema Promenade7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt George's Beach9 min drive
  • AirportLuqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon

Horizon is but one of just 2 villa apartments at this location, with all amenities in this exclusive part of Malta. Quiet and peaceful yet only minutes away from the entertainment hub of Paceville and the more popular St. Julians Bay with its many restaurants and great bars. Properties also enjoys the use of a large swimming pool (41 sq m), various garden and pool furniture, gazebo seating for 8, barbecue area with its own fridge and kitchen facilities, shower and WC facilities by pool area. Deck area has been extended making more space for our guests; this was also upgraded with exclusive floor/wall lights, new tiling, new deck area furniture and more trees for a true tropical feeling.

The pool area and most of the deck area has recently been installed with a retractable cover; the pool will be heated and the area has been upgraded to host an exclusive experience even for our autumn/winter guests. Access to pool area is via wooden bridge over large cascading koy fish pond. A further gazebo with vine tree is adjacent to a smaller water turtle pond. Very romantic setting in this hilltop area with extensive views of Malta, where the tropical garden and the cascading waters from the fish ponds continue to add to the serenity that the whole place seems to create.

Our pets: Our garden, although small, is very mature and extremely well kept, providing a tranquil atmosphere, also helped by the sound of the cascading waters in the background. Our own pets, (cats and dog), other than the koy fish and turtles already mentioned, also have their own separate dens, and are well kept, pampered and cared for.

For those who want more out of their holiday: The pool and garden areas have proven to be a refreshing start or close to any day, particularly if this was a warm or even a blistering one. But Malta has much more to offer than just lazing about in the sun. For this reason we have teamed up with some of the most interesting tour, leisure and event operators on the island, providing day cruises around the Maltese archipelago on a Turkish gullet, an evening’s entertainment extravaganza live show on the 1565 Great Siege of Malta, a visit to the nearby water marine park, an unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience swim with the dolphins, or how about exploring some of the most interesting dive sites in the Mediterranean. In collaboration with our friends at Go Dive Malta, we are now also able to offer this experience to practically everyone, from beginners to dive masters. Transport arrangements have also been secured for all these events to pick our guests from our apartments (or very close by).

What we stand for.: We have been called ‘a home away from home’ by some of our past guests, a name which honours us completely, and while we continue to dispense recommendations on what to do and where to go during your stay to help you better discover these culture-packed islands, we will strive to live up to that name and better our product.

Property manager

Paul & Josanne

Languages

Arabic, English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 1:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Additional event guests pay extra; kindly enquire

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
The use of the pool is only from 8am to 9pm
No loud noises after 11pm Garden/Pool area will be closed after 11pm
Speaker available in the garden, to be used at a reasonable volume at a reasonable time

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Additional event guests pay extra; kindly enquire
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swieqi

Located in Swieqi, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. Royal Opera House and The Malta Classic Car Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Portomaso Marina and Grand Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Palazzo Parisio & Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Ta' Qali National Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.

What's nearby

  • Saint Julian's Bay - 5 min drive
  • Bay Street Shopping Complex - 5 min drive
  • Dragonara Casino - 6 min drive
  • Sliema Promenade - 7 min drive
  • St George's Beach - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Java Breakfast & Brunch - 4 min drive
  • Da Roberto - 4 min drive
  • Berta Boutique Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Caesars House - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Colours - a fairytale setting, Apartment Horizon located?

This family-friendly Swieqi apartment building is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Bay Street Shopping Complex, St George's Beach and Spinola Garden. Trig Santa Rita Steps and Portomaso Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

amedeo e.

posizione strategica tra nord e sud
I proprietari sono persone di una gentilezza e disponibilità unica. Gli appartamenti sono molto carini e la tranquillità di questo posto è consigliata a chiunque desidera godere delle bellezze di Malta.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

William M.

Perfect landlord
The landlord Paul is so Nice. Thanks. The room is a bit small but the outdoor areal is perfect. It's 2 mil. From paceville
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Catherina L., Bruxelles

Amazing stay in a
My boyfriend and I had a wonderful stay in Apartment 3 Orange (for a week in the end of November 2016)! We are a young couple of 23 years old and the apartment totally met our expectations! The studio was so cute, with a kitchen area (elementary but practical), the dubble bed and the small personal bathroom (With a shower no bath but not a problem for us). there were also à second room with bunk bed but we didn't use it and a television in the kitchen that we use to listen music. We didn't had the time to really enjoy the garden but it was Amazing! It was big and gorgeous! With pool and jacuzzy area (with space to chill), a big kiosk and a little one so romantic and a bbq! However, what did the magic of the place was Paul & Josanne! The welcome was warm and friendly. During all stay they were helpful and attentive. They even offered a lift from the airport in the night for a really good price, they give us some snack and a bottle of water when we arrived, a really helpful map of the Island and answered at all our questions. We really felt like home! Moreover, Malta is splendid! And even if we felt so great in the apartment we had to visit the exceptional Island. If like us you are not motorized it's really easy to take the busses (even if it take a little bit time and don't forget to be at the station 10min in advance because the bus schedule is really subjective). The villa is on a hill and there is a bus station on the top (named stronka) or below the hill (named pembroke). If you are below the hill you have to walk about 15min. Near to the bus station below the hill, there is a big supermarket where you can find everything! As a vegan-gluten free-bio eater I found happiness! There is also others supermarkets and restaurants down there. Thus, we totally recommended this place, it is excellent value for money, our stay was amazing and we never forget the hospitality and kindness of Paul & Josanne!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Kevin M.

Apartment in Malta
The apartments are on top of a hill in a quiet (apart from the builders next door) residential part of St. Andrew’s. It’s a 15 minute walk (downhill) to the main road, where there are regular buses services south to Valletta and the ferries at Sliema and north to the beaches and the ferry to Gozo. There are a few shops in Swieqi – a Tardis like supermarket ‘Greens’ and the ‘Brewmaster’ pizza restaurant – which is cheap and the pizzas are excellent. We stayed in the last week of October. Apart from one heavy shower, it was sunny through the week and warm enough to swim in the Med (the nearest beach at St. Georges is a bit manky – its formed from gravel and strewn with rubbish including sanitary towels, so go to the excellent beach at the bay north of Mellieha - Ghadira). I would recommend getting the weekly bus pass (its e12 for an adult for 7 days travel). Now onto the apartment. The outdoor area is cleaned every day and there are terrapins and a fishpond (the water pipe supplying the fish stays on all night, so best get used the sound of gushing water). The description of the property states that the pool is heated by a solar heating system so it’s usable until October. While sunny throughout the week, the water remained frigid while we were there. There’s a friendly dog and a cat. Unfortunately the cat attracts feral cats and these had fleas – two of us were bitten. The main thing that you should know about the Orange apartment is that it’s a basement flat – there are some small windows for ventilation, but no view. You are effectively underground. The 2nd bedroom (bunks), the main bedroom (a double) and the kitchen are separated by a curtain (the room has been rearranged since the photos were taken). The combined toilet/shower is in the smallest possible space – I’m 6’ 2” and I had to open the shower door in order to sit on the toilet otherwise I couldn’t fit. The fittings are all a bit tired with chipped surfaces. The washing machine is rusty and we never figured out how to light the oven. The small freezer compartment managed to defrost everything we put in there. In our opinion it could do with refurbishment. Unfortunately the accommodation marred an otherwise enjoyable holiday. It was the first time we had been to Malta and it offered everything – beaches, history, rural areas, bustling urban areas and M&S. And for various reasons we could not recommend the property if you have a child with a learning disability.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eveline A.

Eveline en Michiel - Nederland
We hebben eind september een week doorgebracht in dit leuke appartement. We hebben erg genoten van de heerlijke tuin, het zwembad, de ontzettend vriendelijke en behulpzame eigenaars en natuurlijk van Malta. Zeker een aanrader!

About the host

Hosted by Paul & Josanne

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Having worked for some of the most prestigious travel and holiday companies in our teen years, helps us better understand what tourists are looking for; we have now been in the business of renting properties to tourists for a number of years, delivering a friendly service and a knowledgeable based background to anything local.

Why they chose this property

We built the property ourselves and so put everything into it, not only for our guests, but also made the upstairs area our own living quarters. We are an easy-going family of 3, and unless you need our attention, assistance or advise, you will probably never see us.


The pool area has always been impressive and had guests endlessly falling in love with it; this has furthered our determination to make it even better, year in year out, but now we've gone a bit too far, actually over the top. The pool area will soon receive its retractable cover which will enclose not only the pool area but also most of the deck area as well, meaning that in autumn and winter this place and the pool water are heated, making it in an oasis within itself. We believe the pool area will be unmatched and even if the investment has been extraordinary, we feel it's been worth it as this place will be transformed into a haven.

Come rain or shine, any time of year, our guests will still be able to enjoy not only a swim in the pool or leisure time in the grotto jacuzzi, but also partaking in the peaceful atmosphere this area will continue to convey and exude whether it's just relaxing on a deckchair or the garden settees, or reading a book, with only the lapping of the soft water to disturb the quiet in this tropical environment.

What makes this property unique

As of Autumn 2019, the pool area and most of the deck area were covered by a retractable cover; the pool will be heated and the area has been upgraded to host an exclusive experience even for our autumn/winter guests.

The pool area has always been impressive and had guests endlessly falling in love with it; this has furthered our determination to make it even better, year in year out, but now we've gone a bit too far, actually over the top. The pool area will soon receive its retractable cover which will enclose not only the pool area but also most of the deck area as well, meaning that in autumn and winter this place and the pool water are heated, making it in an oasis within itself. We believe the pool area will be unmatched and even if the investment has been extraordinary, we feel it's been worth it as this place will be transformed into a haven.

Come rain or shine, any time of year, our guests will still be able to enjoy not only a swim or leisure time in the grotto jacuzzi, but also partaking in the peaceful atmosphere this area will continue to convey and exude whether it's just relaxing on a deckchair or the garden settees, or reading a book, with only the lapping of the soft water to disturb the quiet in this tropical environment.

The jacuzzi actually holds 9 people; this walk-in construction also takes the shape of a grotto rather than having to leave the pool to get to the Jacuzzi bringing a whole new meaning to luxury. The pictures were taken during the night to add to the affect of the new lighting fixtures in the harem chill-out seating area. There is also a water rainfall to the entrance of the jacuzzi to add to the tropical ambiance and feel of this vibrant place.

At the same time, we have also replaced our chlorination system to one that is more green, as this not only eliminates the taste of chlorine but makes the water that much clearer, making it even more enticingly exciting.

Languages:

English, Italian, Arabic
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