I know Marsaxlokk very well, and so chose SeaStay for its position in the bay; being at one end, means that the roof terrace affords the best views ever, which are breathtaking girded with lights at night, and refreshing in the early morning as the inhabitants wake and start work in the harbour.
The property looks newly-renovated and freshly decorated throughout, with the traditional double wooden doors opening straight into a well-appointed, kitchen (with a loo off) and dining area. The fridge held many basic goodies with which to start ones holiday without having to run to the shop.
Thank you Anthony, for loads of fresh water and milk, on top of the food.
Outside the tourist office, at the other end of the harbour, anyone can fill up bottles with fresh, chilled water, for 15 cents a litre. Brilliant!
Back at the house, we settled in quickly, realising that if one held the central pole with the nearest hand, one could bomb down the spiral staircase safely, and at some speed. It might be unsuitable for anyone with a knee, hip, general mobility difficulty but, for everyone else...easy.
The bedroom has a full shower room within its space. There is a WC there, but also the ground floor loo for privacy.
To save carrying food and drinks from the kitchen, there is a fridge, sink, kettle, china, etc. that enables refreshments to be made on the roof terrace. It’s a super little mini-kitchen.
My grandson was delighted with all that was available on Anthony’s TV package; evidently films that were VERY new? He’s eighteen, so that was vital!
WiFi was excellent, with a desk provided for any any ‘sensible’ activities. Each room has double, opening, full length windows; each has modern, sliding, fly-screens, if needed.
The harbour curve has more eateries than can be counted, and of varying quality and price. SeaStay has Skuna bar/restaurant 10 metres away, which is typically Maltese and inexpensive. Its home made pasta dishes were as good as the best I’ve had around Europe; the mushroom ravioli was out of this World, my Grandson happily stated that the Carbonara was as it should be...no cream.
Don’t eat there in the daytime on Sunday market days; mass-feeding the visiting hoards means poor quality dishes. Avoid! Our favourite restaurant, with exciting dishes and great all round standards, was Roots. I recommend.
SeaStay is very near several bus stops; the nearest is opposite Skuna, at 10 metres away.
Host Anthony answered all questions instantly, and organised our airport transfers at a ‘lower’ cost than all other providers. He well deserves this review, as I can’t recommend this dear house enough. Enjoy!