Roderick's apartment is every bit as nice as advertised. The view over the town of Mellihea from the private rooftop terrace is great and it is a splendid place to relax. The apartment matches the pictures almost perfectly, just the sofa has been replaced with a larger one that is a very comfy place to lounge. All the essentials in the kitchen were supplied. Air Conditioning is available in both bedrooms as well as the living room and works perfectly.
The rooftop pool on the floor above is usable around the clock … and even though it is shared with five other apartments it turned out to be our private pool during our stay. A great way to refresh after a hot day. ;-)
Even though we did not get to meet Roderick in person, the communication with him was perfect and prompt. Steve was close by to take care of us. Together with his brother who runs the Hilltop restaurant downstairs he was an excellent host during our stay.
We highly recommend staying at this great location on Malta!
The Hilltop restaurant downstairs in the same building is run by Steves brother. It has an excellent kitchen and is a great place for dinner.
Things you should be aware of when you book:
This is a city apartment and is located on a street with a handful of bus lines that gets pretty busy during the day. However you will be staying well above the bustling street and things quit down a lot after 11 pm. We were never bothered, just don't expect it to be a quiet as a lonesome villa in the countryside. This also means that you will be able to conveniently and inexpensively explore much of Malta by Bus right from your doorstep.
Below the apartment the block houses five restaurants. So you will be able smell their kitchens on the terrace during the afternoon and evening. We found this to be tantalizing at times but never bothersome.
Like most parts of Malta, Mellihea is a warren of steep and narrow side streets … with the extra thrill of left-hand-driving. Finding a parking spot can be a small adventure within itself and when selecting a rental car you will find that smaller is the smarter choice. Mellihea is located next to Maltas highway 1, so even the most remote locations are easily reachable in about an hours drive.