We rented Simon’s apartment for three weeks after a long, miserable summer in the U.K. We were really happy with our choice, both with the apartment choice and with Mellieha itself. The apartment is well furnished, to a nice standard and has everything you need. We didn’t actually cook but found it so helpful that we could wash our clothes. The front lounge and kitchen is very nice and light. I had to work in there a few days and it was comfortable and Wi-fi very good. We only used one bedroom. The beds and pillows we’re comfortable and we had no problems sleeping. They are dark as there is no natural light coming into the in the internal bedrooms but we only got ready in there and slept so wasn’t bothered. The best part of the apartment was the balcony where you overlook a apart of the town, the church and the sea. There was a festa whilst we were there so it was fun to see the fireworks show light up the town. Simon is an exceptional host - he goes to a lot of effort to ensure his guests are happy and feel well informed. He responds very quickly to any messages pre and post booking.
Mellieha was the right place to stay. I deliberated over Mellieha and Marsaxlokk. Am now in Marsaxlokk for my final few nights and prefer Mellieha. We stayed over in Valletta too which was stunning. It’s easy to get to Gozo from here and also a taxi to cafe del mar. We went on a Monday (was lovely with a mixed crowd with locals) and a Friday (terrible - bad service, full of very loud Brits getting smashed). Restaurant wise - enjoyed Rebekahs, One Eighty, Core (favourite), Villagers & Munchies. Simon also recommends Ta Peter which is more traditional maltese and I had a lovely chicken Kiev & roast potatoes. We were really disappointed with Mithna. There is lots of quality takeaway options using the Wolt or Bolt Food apps. And the Bolt taxi app works like Uber.
Enjoy your stay!