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Guest guide & house rules
Everything you need for a relaxed stay at SunSea Malta: how the apartment works, the house rules, windy-day tips for the terrace, bin days and Dee's local favourites. A printed copy is waiting for you in the apartment.
Private details (the exact address, how to get in, and the Wi-Fi password) are in your arrival message and the printed book, not on this page.
Check-in
From 16:00, self check-in. Arriving early? Message Dee and she'll let you know if the apartment is ready.
Check-out
By 10:00. Ask the day before about a late check-out; Dee says yes whenever the next booking allows.
Guests
SunSea Malta is licensed for 2 guests, for stays of up to 90 nights. Dee is reachable 24 hours a day during your stay.
Terrace tips
Windy days on the terrace
Malta can be very windy, especially from October to April when the north-easterly gregale blows, and gusts up on the terrace are much stronger than at street level. Strong wind can arrive quickly, even on a sunny day.
- Nothing loose outside when you're out or asleep. Bring in cushions, towels, clothes, toys and anything light. Wind can lift them over the railings, where they can damage cars or hurt someone in the street below.
- Never leave things on the railings or wall. No drinks, plates, towels or washing on the ledges, and nothing thrown or shaken over the edge: people walk below.
- Open the terrace doors slowly and hold on to them. When the doors open, the draught can slam the internal doors shut hard enough to trap fingers or crack glass. On a windy day, close the internal doors first, and keep children well away from door edges and hinges.
- Close the terrace doors and windows when you go out. Wind and sudden showers can blow straight in.
- Keep an eye on children outside. Keep chairs and tables away from the railings so they can't be climbed.
House rules
Just five house rules
Thank you for looking after the place and our neighbours.
| Up to 2 guests | SunSea Malta is licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority for 2 guests. Only guests named on the booking may stay overnight. |
| Quiet from 10 pm | It's a residential building, and neighbours live here year-round. |
| No parties or events | Not allowed under any circumstances. |
| No smoking or vaping indoors | The terrace is fine: please use the ashtray. |
| No pets | Some guests have allergies. |
And two small requests: switch off the AC when you go out, since we run partly on our own solar power, and put only toilet paper down the toilet, because Malta's drains block easily.
In the apartment
How things work
Air conditioning
The units cool and heat. 24–26°C is comfortable in summer; switch to heat mode from November to March. The dehumidifier setting makes winter days feel warmer and fresher. Keep windows and the terrace door closed while it runs.
Solar hot water
Hot water comes from solar water heaters on the roof, and rooftop panels generate electricity for the apartment, so it's free, green and plentiful on sunny days.
Kitchen
Fridge, oven, hob, microwave and a pod coffee machine, with tea, coffee pods, sugar, salt and pepper to start you off. We don't advise drinking the tap water: there's a jug of drinking water in the fridge when you arrive.
Laundry & extras
Washing machine beside the sink, cleaning supplies under it, and a drying rack (please don't use the railings). Hairdryer in the bathroom cabinet; iron and ironing board in the walk-in wardrobe; extra blankets and a spare duvet under the mattress.
Wi-Fi & TV
Fast Wi-Fi throughout: details are in your arrival message and on the front of the printed book. The smart TV has Sky News and streaming apps; please sign out of your accounts before you leave.
Electricity
230V with UK-style three-pin plugs (Type G). If the power trips, check that the far-left switch on the fuse box just inside the front door is pushed up.
Bins & recycling
Bin days
Malta collects each type of waste on set days. Put bags outside the front door of the building in the evening, between 6 and 8 pm. On your last day, just leave sorted bags inside the apartment and Dee will take care of them. Leaving rubbish out on the wrong day can mean a fine.
| Day | What goes out |
|---|---|
| Monday | Organic / food waste (white bag) |
| Tuesday | Mixed waste (black bag) |
| Wednesday | Organic / food waste (white bag) |
| Thursday | Recycling: paper, plastic, metal (grey or green bag) |
| Friday | Organic / food waste (white bag); glass on the 1st and 3rd Friday |
| Saturday | Mixed waste (black bag) |
| Sunday | No collection |
Good to know
Malta's environmental contribution
Malta charges every adult guest (18+) €1.50 per night, capped at €22.50 per stay. It's charged separately from your booking, with no VAT or commission added. By law Dee records each guest's age and length of stay, so she may ask to see a passport or ID card. She won't keep a copy. You can pay in cash or by Revolut: details are in the printed book.
Safety
Emergencies
- Emergency
- 112 for police, fire and ambulance
- Hospital
- Mater Dei Hospital, Msida (A&E) · +356 2545 0000
- Police
- Sliema Police Station · +356 2294 3351
- Pharmacy
- Brown's Pharmacy, The Point · +356 2131 3233. A doctor is in attendance Monday to Friday from 6 pm (booking required).
- 24-hour contact
- Dee, day or night, on the number in your arrival message
- Something broken or leaking?
- Message Dee straight away, with a photo if possible.
A fire extinguisher, fire blanket and first-aid kit are in the kitchen drawers, and a smoke detector is fitted. Please no candles or open flames indoors.
Getting around
Ferries, buses and taxis
Ferry
The Sliema–Valletta ferry leaves from the Sliema Ferries waterfront and crosses in about 10 minutes. The Gozo fast ferry leaves from the same waterfront and takes about 45 minutes.
Bus
The nearest stop is Ferries 4, a 5-minute walk. Pay on board by contactless card, phone or cash: €2 in winter, €2.50 in summer, €3 at night, valid for 2 hours. Useful routes: 12/13 to Valletta or St Julian's and Buġibba, 202/203 to Mdina and Rabat, 222 to Mellieħa and Ċirkewwa, 225 to Mosta. Plan with the tallinja app.
Taxis & delivery
Bolt, Uber and eCabs all work well and show the price upfront. Wolt and Bolt Food deliver from most local restaurants.
Local favourites
Eat, swim and explore
Eat & drink
Ta' Kris for traditional Maltese (try the rabbit; book ahead), MedAsia on the Tigné seafront, Trattoria del Mare for fish with a sea view, Il-Merill for home-style cooking, Surfside for a sunset drink, Word of Mouth for breakfast, and Dolci Peccati for cakes towards Balluta Bay.
Swim
Five minutes away, the rocks at Tigné and Qui-Si-Sana have ladders into clear water, and the lidos rent sunbeds from about May to October. For sand, head to Golden Bay, Għajn Tuffieħa or Mellieħa Bay. In the cooler months the sea can be rough, so check conditions and heed warnings.
On a rainy day
The National Museum of Archaeology and The Malta Experience in Valletta (then coffee at Café Cordina), cinema and bowling in St Julian's, The Point shopping mall next door, or the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra.
Before you go
Check-out by 10:00
- Pop any used dishes in the sink: no need to wash up
- Leave sorted rubbish bags inside the apartment
- Turn off the AC and lights
- Lock the terrace door, windows and front door, and leave the keys as explained in your arrival message
- Send Dee a quick message to say you've left
Thank you
Enjoyed your stay?
If anything wasn't perfect, please tell Dee directly so she can put it right for the next guests. If you enjoyed your stay, a review on Airbnb or Booking.com means a great deal to a small, owner-run apartment. Coming back? Email [email protected] or book direct.