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The Shells - Superb villa with large pool

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Pool
Interior
Dining room
Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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Il-Mellieha, Northern Region
  • Place, Mellieha Bay
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Popeye Village
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Bay
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Shells - Superb villa with large pool

A truly magnificent detached villa set in the up market residential area of Santa Maria Estate in Mellieha, set on more than 1000m2 of land. This bright, airy and excellently laid out property enjoys fantastic views. Accommodation comprises on the ground floor a welcoming hall, open kitchen, dining and large sitting room, 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms whereof two ensuite.

A modern staircase leads up on to the first floor where one can find a large bedroom with ensuite bathroom leading onto a large surrounding terrace overlooking country and distant sea views over Comino and Gozo (the other two islands of Malta). At the back of the Villa one can find a large size pool with sun beds and jacuzzi and a hottub.

The villa is operated by mainly Solar Energy and WIFI is available.

The villa is located close to supermarkets and bus stop heading to Ghadira Bay (10min) and Paradise Bay (15min). The airport is Malta International Airport, 20km from the villa.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact us for events
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact us for events
This property uses solar energy
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mellieha

Santa Maria Estate, a neighbourhood in Mellieha, is home to this villa. While the natural beauty of Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. Popeye Village and Maltaqua are also worth visiting.
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Il-Mellieha, Northern Region

What's nearby

  • Mellieha Church - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Popeye Village - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Golden Bay - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Golden Sands Beach - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪one80 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rebekah’s - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Sea View Cafe & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Belleview Bistro - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Reflections Sports Pub & Grill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Shells - Superb villa with large pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Shells - Superb villa with large pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Shells - Superb villa with large pool located?

Located in Santa Maria Estate, this villa is within 2 miles (3 km) of Mellieha Church, Mellieha Bay and Xemxija Bay. Ghadira Nature Reserve and St Paul's Island are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Excellent

Excellent sejour, villa conforme aux descriptions, très bon accueil, proprietaire tres reactif et agreable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noam S.

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

Amazing Stay

Everything was great in this villa We really enjoyed the commodities, big swimming pool and jacuzzi The owner was very nice and helped us many times I recommend this villa !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie W.

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

June 2025

Beautiful property, very well equipped and a perfect, safe location. Hosts were great and very helpful. Would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie C.

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

Relaxing

Lovely accommodations. Comfortable for our family.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Smith S.

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

Great Family Stay

Everything was fantastic about our stay, communication was great, facilities was clean and plenty of space for a mainly adult group. Would love to stay again in the future
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doctor Dee B., Dubai UAE

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

Spacious and very bright

This is a large and bright accommodation with a great pool and living spaces.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Marie D.

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

Vacances entre amis à Mellieha

Séjour parfait dans cette magnifique villa. Tout y était parfait : les chambres, la piscine….. Merci à notre hôte et son gestionnaire Kevin, tous les deux très réactifs et disponibles et très accueillants.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent R.

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

A fantastic place to relax

Superb Villa in Malta with very nice hosts an outstanding in- and exterior. Highly recommended for vacation with family or friends. If comming back to Malta, surely would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hin Nang Simon W.

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

Simon

The house is very nice , with pool and jacuzzi. The host is very nice and helpful. Highly recommend this place for staying in Malta.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

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

Relaxing stay

We enjoyed our stay, there were a couple of minor issues but these should be easily addressed. The pool was lovely and we used Bolt for cars to local places to eat. Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Clare M.

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

Lovely stay

Great place, very helpful hosts, always quick to respond to any communications. Conveniently close to local well stocked shops. Had some lovely days out visiting beautiful beaches and cities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Fabulous Family Time

We had a wonderful stay at the Shells, the communication was excellent as was the villa and the owners couldn't do enough to assist us! A fab time was had by the family! We wish we could stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Karin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Potential to be very good

We recently stayed at this villa for our holiday. The property itself is a great size—very spacious and well laid out, making it ideal for a group of 8 people. It definitely has a lot of potential.However, we were disappointed by the overall experience due to poor maintenance and cleanliness. On arrival, it was clear that the villa hadn’t been properly cleaned. We encountered issues such as block drain, a dishwasher that didn’t work properly, and a noticeable ant problem throughout the house.I also made a few simple requests to make our stay more comfortable, but unfortunately, these were completely ignored from the host.For the premium price we paid, we expected a much higher standard of upkeep and guest service. It’s a shame, because with proper attention and care, this could have been an excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

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

Amazing Villa with great hosts

The villa had everything we needed for our family. It's location is perfect and so quiet. The hosts were absolutely brilliant too. Fully recommend!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

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

Beautiful villa

We had a great week. The villa is spacious and well equipped. There were some lovely touches eg lots of cleaning equipment, bin bags and a cupboard full of extras eg spices, cooking oil and a welcome pack. These are all things that we’ve had to purchase ourselves in other villa stays. The villa is easy to get to and close to main routes down both the east and west of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

James B.

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

Family Friendly

Super spacious villa with hot tub and pool ( even though not heated!) being big hit !
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

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

Family holiday

Our second stay at Shells Villa as just as great this time. Host is friendly and communicated regularly to ensure everything was ok. Villa was spotless. Location excellent location for heading up and down the East coast. Walking distance to bars and restaurants in the main town and shirt drive to the beach. Thoughly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Perfect for a relaxing group holiday.

I booked the villa for a group of friends to use as a sort of base camp between activities. We enjoyed the villa so much we spent the whole Saturday there, enjoying the pool using the bbq. It was perfect. Thierry and Kevin were always on hand if we had any questions and the villa had everything we need.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian K.

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

Great place to relax

It is a very spacious villa that offers everything you need. Great place to relax and a perfect base for Malta day trips. Thierry and Kevin were super hosts. They were always reachable (before and during our stay). The pictures are reflecting the reality, and the villa even felt bigger than we expected from the pictures. Further, there is a modern jacuzzi/whirlpool that you do not see on the pictures, which was a great addition to the pool. We loved it so much. Overall, great villa, superb hosts, and a perfect location. We enjoyed our stay so much, and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen Y.

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

Fabulous house. Amazing hosts

We stayed for 5 nights whilst visiting a music festival. The check in process was simple and made all the more enjoyable by meeting Kevin and his wife at the house on our arrival. Nothing was too much trouble. The house is fantastic and the photos do not do it justice. The pool is large and spacious and the hot tub perfect for relaxing in the evening. Each bedroom is beautifully decorated and they are very large! All in all it was a fabulous experience from start to finish.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Just book it

What an amazing property. Everything was perfect. Kevin was there to meet us and show us around and had a welcome pack waiting for us, which was much appreciated after a long day of travel. The House: It’s even better than the photos and is in a quiet cul de sac. It has a great open plan living space downstairs with a sliding glass wall to the front. 3 good sized bedrooms downstairs and an amazing master suite upstairs. The TV also had sports channels. The Outside: So many areas to sit out. Including the very large upstairs veranda looking out on Gozo, perfect for morning breakfast in the shade and evening sun. The front garden has lovely bean bags under the trees for grabbing a coffee, finally the back pool area was fantastic. Sun all day around the pool, a large dining table, and BBQ area. To top it off there is a separate hot tub. Location: The house is in a quiet residential area but 2 good sized supermarkets very close by. Also lots of restaurants and beaches within a short drive. Overall; It was a perfect location for us. If you want a bit of luxury in the sun, this is the spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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

Good times at the Shells

Had a lovely stay at the Villa with a group of 7 adults and a 2 year toddler. The property was a great setting for us to relax and unwind during our time in Malta. It's really spacious, with a large living room and kitchen area which was great for relaxing in during the heat of the day (especially with the toddler) if you didn't fancy relaxing by the pool. Which again is a great size, perfect for an early morning swim and also the steps on either side going into the pool were really useful for our 2 year old as it meant he could come into the pool and stand up. We spent a lot of time in the outside space either by the pool, enjoying a BBQ or spending time in the evening chatting and enjoying life around the large table. Plus there's an outdoor shower which a great novelty for us coming from the UK. All the bedrooms in the villa are a decent size (most are on the ground floor) and of course there is the huge master bedroom upstairs, which has an amazing view. The villa is a walkable distance to Mellieħa and a large supermarket, as we had a rental car it meant we could get around easily and not have to walk back with shopping. However I believe the Wellbee's supermarket offers a delivery service if needed. Our host Kevin was a top guy, he met us at check in and made sure we knew where everything was etc. It was a nice touch of him to message a few days into the stay to make sure we were settled in nicely. We'd be happy to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Britta P.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen

Das hat uns nicht gefallen: - Alter der Immobilie (Putz bröckelt von den Wänden, Schimmelbefall!) - Es ist keine Ferienunterkunft, sondern ein Privathaushalt, weshalb wir die Kleiderschränke, sowie den Safe nicht nutzen konnten (Der Wäscheraum war außerdem vollgemüllt) - Waschmaschiene war kaputt und es wurde sich, trotz Absprache, garnicht gekümmert - Wir haben trotz angegebener Ausstattung keine Pool-, noch Strandhandtücher bekommen (Schrank war abgeschlossen) -Alle Gartenmöbel waren defekt und die Auflagen für die Liegen waren am Schimmeln - Whirlpool hat angefangen zu riechen, Wasser fehlte und dröhnte auf voller Lautstärke Das fanden wir gut: - Lage (ruhige Umgebung) -Größe des Hauses und des Pools -Aufteilung der Schlafzimmer -Das Putzteam war sehr freundlich und ordentlich
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clemens U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Perfect house and location

As written in the brochure. Nice swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

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Hosted by Kevin Mallia

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