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This can be quite a nice thing to do, especially if you are a large family visiting Malta or if you’re going to be in Malta for an extended amount of time. It is a great way to save on money as eating out every day can end up being a major expense. It also gives you a certain amount of freedom and flexibility that you might not get in a normal hotel.
We always feel that staying in a self-catering apartment is the closest you can get to actually living like a local. You get to shop at the same supermarkets or visit the same fruit and vegetable stores as they do. There’s something about that which is appealing – you can learn more about the people whose country you are visiting by just being with them instead of being inside a hotel restaurant with Enya playing in the background.
A simple internet search will reveal a multitude of websites offering anything from seaside apartments to country villas in Malta, all self-catering.
Many of these apartments or villas on offer are nicely done up (although some can be quite kitsch – ask for photos if this might bother you) and have large rooms. Many also have a swimming pool or at least a garden or balcony. If a rustic farmhouse is your thing, then you’ll definitely have no problem finding accommodation. The same goes for modern apartments overlooking the sea. There really is an abundance of self-catering options available on the island. Many of these are privately owned which could actually offer an even more personalised service than when dealing with a company or hotel (see the ‘Rent a Property’ article).
However, if you’d prefer the option of being in a hotel whilst having a self-catering apartment, then there’s plenty to choose from too. Most central localities have at least one hotel offering self-catering apartments. Many 4 and 5 star hotels also provide apartments that offer full self-catering facilities.
Your best bet is to spend some time on the internet and have a browse through some of the many apartments on offer. It really shouldn’t be too difficult. Most sites include pictures of the rooms and a list of amenities.
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Wardija Hilltop Village. This off-the-beaten-track holiday village is carved out of the
slopes of a hill giving it magnificent panoramic views of the sea and
surrounding countryside. Apartments have everything you would expect of cheery,
welcoming holiday homes. For more information call (+356) 2157 3972 or visit
www.wardijahilltopvillage.com
Portoazzurro. The stylish apartments in this complex make it the ideal base for your holiday in Malta. Each one comes complete with air conditioning as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. Located just a few kilometres from major nightspots and beaches, Portoazzurro is a favourite with people looking for that independent holiday. For more information either call (+356) 2158 5171 or visit www.portoazzurro.com.mt
The Sunny Coast Resort Club. Located in Qawra Bay, The Sunny Coast Resort is perfect for self-catering holidays. Each apartment has a sitting/dining room, bathroom, one or two carpeted bedrooms, a wide balcony (mostly with seaviews) and a fully-equipped kitchenette. For more information call (+356) 2157-2994 or visit www.sunnycoast.com.mt
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