For background, my partner and I have been traveling all-year-round on Airbnb for multiple years now.
Overall, while certainly not among the best Airbnbs, it certainly is a reasonably good apartment. But make sure to review the pros and cons as there are a few things you most probably want to be aware of:
Pros:
- Communication is very good.
- Resolution of issues is generally swift.
- Location is very practical, and view rather enjoyable.
- Very close to two gyms and supermarkets
- Internet is generally good
- Weekly cleaning service was pretty good (additional fee)
Cons:
- This place is definitely not luxury, unlike what is mentioned multiple times in the listing. In the same vibe, the listing title mentions there's a pool, which is great and very exciting; however it's really only open during the summer (from June to September), which is only mentioned way down in the details. As for the "designer-finished bedrooms", make sure to set your expectations to "fairly average bedrooms".
- You must sign a separate contract on arrival. I highly dislike this practice. Once you arrive, to get into the Airbnb you have to sign a contract, so you have little choice at this point. I generally don't like additional contracts, but if one is necessary it should be signed right after the booking is made.
- Temperature Insulation is really bad, which can certainly be compensated by the multiple AC/heating units. However past a certain daily electrical allowance you will be charged for electricity. This can very quickly add up if you are not careful. This is definitely an aspect people working from the Airbnb should take into consideration, as the heating/AC will have to be active most of the time in cold or hot seasons and electricity is particularly expensive in Malta.
- Talking of insulation, the same applies to noise. Any neighbour that is being noisy, particularly on the same floor, you will hear as if the noise was coming from next to you. This is somewhat surprising given the building is quite new, but it is what it is.
- Must pay cash if you want regular cleaning.