Joshua's flat falls into the "You Get What You Pay For" category...but what you get is quite a great value! The flat is less than 5 minutes walk from some great little swimming spots and many of the area's best dive outfits. It's in the quieter, more local part of St. Paul's Bay - away from the bars and crowds and people trying to sell you tours in other parts of Bugibba.
When we arrived, the festival for the local church was in full swing - a street party for the residents of the Bay! Fabulous! And Joshua took the extra effort to meet us at the flat, even though we arrived almost at midnight.
Every morning, a local fruit seller parked his truck just outside our door - that's the way Malta should be. Some great local restaurants are all within 2 - 10 minutes walk, and if you need to get anywhere further afield, there's bus stops right outside the door.
The flat doesn't have AC, but the powerful fans in every room did the job just fine. Furnishings in the bedrooms are a bit weary, and the kitchen needs a major update, but the bathroom is brand-new and the whole space is huge.
So if you're willing to live without a few of the nicer things, then you can truly enjoy an amazing stay at an incredible discount at Joshua's - we did!