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Villa Apartments in a Spectacular location near to everything with Pool!

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pool area, with views.
Pool
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mellieha
  • Popeye Village
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Golden Bay
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Mellieha Bay
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gozo (GZM-Gozo Heliport)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Double Bed

Single

2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa Apartments in a Spectacular location near to everything with Pool!

'Villa Lyss Apartment' is located in a tranquil and peaceful location in the village of Mellieha found in the northern part of Malta. This stylish apartment is set within an exclusive privately owned villa residence perched on a hilltop. The tastefully decorated apartment has 2 bedrooms, and shares a larger than average pool of 45' x 15', surrounded by a large sundeck area decorated with palm trees and shrubs which add a relaxed feeling together with sun loungers and parasols to compliment the area around the pool.



The Island of Malta region Part 1: Malta – the very name conjures up thoughts of the George Cross and enough historical sights to keep you busy for a month. But there's so much more to this little beauty than a fascinating past. These days you're just as likely to hear about its film locations and nightlife as you are its history and culture.

The Hollywood swords 'n' sandals epics Troy, Gladiator and Alexander were all filmed on the island's sunny shores. World famous DJs are flocking here to spin some discs at the up-and-coming hotspots. But though Malta's image is changing fast, its breathtaking beauty remains one of the key things that draws people back year after year. Wherever you go, the island's eye-popping scenery provides a sigh-inducing backdrop. And as for all that history, with so much of the past still visible today, there's no wonder it's known as an open-air museum.

The Island of Malta region Part 2: Travel back in time to discover Malta's mysterious prehistory. Retrace the footsteps of St Paul. Or see where the Knights of St John defended Christendom. But Malta is no regular museum. Here life is lived to the full, so be prepared to get stuck into the Mediterranean way of life. Throw yourself into carnivals and make the most of the island's packed calendar of events. If you're looking for a destination that offers more than just a suntan, Malta's a first class choice and even more enjoyable when staying at Villa Lyss.

How To get there? Part 1: Flights to Malta
Flight time to Malta's International Airport from London airports is just 3-3½ hours. Other UK airports will be roughly 30 minutes longer. Malta is also served by numerous other large European airports and is very well connected.

Which airlines operate from UK?
AirMalta, Astraeus LT, British Airways, British Jet, European Aviation, Excel Airways, First Choice Airways, Hello Ltd, MY Travel Airways, Ryanair, Thomas Cook Airlines, Thomson Fly and from 31st March Easyjet


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Ray. Debono. Donald. Debono.
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Accompanied by a parent
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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About the area

Mellieha

Located near the beach, this villa is in Mellieħa Heights, a neighbourhood in Mellieha. While the natural beauty of Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Gozo Ferry Terminal. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ta' Qali National Stadium or Knights Spectacular 1565. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Mellieha

What's nearby

  • Mellieha Church - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Popeye Village - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Golden Bay - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Mellieha Bay - 9 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Paradise Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Luqa (MLA-Malta Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cave Bar at Pergola Club Hotel & Sp - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kebab Factory Mellieha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Villager by Munchies - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Westreme - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Debbie's Café - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Apartments in a Spectacular location near to everything with Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Villa Apartments in a Spectacular location near to everything with Pool! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Villa Apartments in a Spectacular location near to everything with Pool! located?

Located in Mellieħa Heights, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Mellieha Church and within 3 miles (5 km) of Mellieha Bay and Golden Bay. Ghadira Nature Reserve and Xemxija Bay are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in Mellieha!

The owners Ray and his wife are very warm and welcoming and as they live above the apartments were onhand to answer any questions, give advice and recommendations. The apartment was very spacious, clean and had everything you needed. Location was great, down a quiet road with plenty of parking. Lovely pool and well kept gardens. Within walking distance to bars, restaurants and shops. Would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for having us. plenty of parking spaces for hire car.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

This was a great apartment, great size rooms, just right for a base for exploring the island, close to a couple of lovely beaches and the ferry over to Gozo. A short walk up the road there are plenty of restaurants, bars and shops to choose from. Ray and his family were very welcoming and couldn’t of been more helpful. We had a nice balcony area over looking the pool with a lovely view, nice to sit in the evenings. Think the only down side as we were there the beginning of April and so quite early in the year the pool was quite cold, although this didn’t stop the kids enjoying it.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter r., Harrogate UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great property with large rooms & comfy bed All facilities very good. Fantastic balcony overlooking the marvellous swimming pool, The owners, Ray & Maria are very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family friendly holiday in a great location

Great location and a good size apartment with a fair size and clean pool. The villa and the estate are very well looked after the hosts who are friendly, approachable and happy to help with local transport arrangements or shopping. The villa is located in a quiet part of Mellieha with a 10 min walk to local restaurants and supermarkets, 30 min walk to the beach with great bus links. It has been a great holiday well enjoyed by all the family members.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candice P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A thoroughly lovely trip to beautiful Malta

This was a fabulous property. Very quiet. Very comfortable. A lovely pool and friendly hosts. A great base to explore the island and Gozo. If I had one tiny comment to make I would have liked a sharp knife and cheese grater in the kitchen but really we managed. The air con is on a meter but I’m all for this. The apartment was lovely and cool and we only used it sparingly which is much better for the environment. Honestly one of the best holidays we have had and we felt really at home at Villa Lyss. Thanks to Ray and his lovely wife.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon M., Hornchurch Essex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure relaxation

We really enjoyed our stay We have stayed at many different locations in Malta .This one was by far one of the best Light, clean and airy apartment with access to a very nice pool area. Ray is an excellent host,he took my husband around the Beautiful gardens that Surround the villa.We we’re made to feel very welcome I would highly recommend this apartment.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matiss Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet location

Very clean apartment, has everything you'll need for the stay. The property is well maintained and the pool is great. The area is beautiful and quiet. There's a supermarket about a 5min walk away. The host was excellent and I'm certain if I'll ever need to stay in the north of Malta again, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

vivien c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My daughters wedding

Ray & Maria welcomed us with open arms. They helped arrange transport and gave us tips of where to go and how-to find stuff we needed for the wedding. My husband has mobility issues so they selected an apartment for his access needs. They also found him a reliable driver willing at minimal cost to drive him around the island. The apartments are clean, bedding fresh, and Ray & Maria at hand at all times. This location is well worth a visit and Ray’s knowledge of the island and people made a very stressful time a pleasure.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUE T., Sunbury Suffolk England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A really lovely apartment with fantastic views.

A lovely apartment, fully equipped for all our needs. A wonderful setting overlooking Ray's beautiful garden. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to enjoy the fabulous pool and sun beds. Ray was a superb host who was on hand with recommendations of places to visit and to cater for all our needs, thankyou. Mellieah was an ideal location with various restaurants. We hired a car so we were able to see most of the beautiful island of Malta. We will definitely return to Mellieah and to Ray's apartments.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely holiday

Lovely villa in a quiet location. The host Ray & his wife Maria were extremely helpful & nothing was too much trouble for them.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Pool

The property was very clean. The pool and surrounding area was kept very tidy and while we stayed there we only had to share the pool once with other guest. A very quiet location but handy to restaurants and shops. The owners where very friendly, helpful and informative about places to visit and even took us to the supermarket on our day of arrival and came back to collect us. The property is on a hill so if like our friend walking is a bit difficult you may need to take this into consideration. I would recommend using the local bus service as very cheap and frequent. Overall if going to Malta again would definitely stay here again. Thank you Ray for making our stay pleasant.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, great host!

Me and my family had a wonderful time at Ray's ground floor apartment. Fully equipped with great access to pool and patio area. Local to all amenities, buses, restaurants and bars etc... Ray was very kind and helpful and knowledgeable about the local area and made our stay very pleasant. We will certainly be looking to book again for next year!!! Thanks again Ray for a great holiday! Cheers Simon
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mellieha Heights

Lovely spacious 2 bedroom apartment (Flat 3) which was very clean. Nice clean pool and large patio area for sharing with two other apartments in the villa. In a quiet neighbourhood with plenty of parking if you have a hire car. The property owner, Ray, is a real gentleman who was very attentive to our needs. The location of the villa is in a quiet area but is located only a short walk to some bars, shops and restaurants. The beach is not walkable. Melleiha itself is a pleasant quiet town perched on a hill above the sea; its beach at the bottom of the hill is the best on the island. Melleiha is well located for the ferry to Gozo and, with Malta’s much improved road network, Valletta is only 30 minutes away by car. Overall, we greatly enjoyed staying at Villa Lyss which I highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Liss

Lovely property and pool.Near Mellieha which has the best beach on the island.Ray the owner was very helpful and guided us on how to get about and what to see on our trip as was first visit to Malta.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Week in Malta

A Beautiful Villa Apartment with clean facilities and very helpful manager. We spent a week here and enjoyed it immensely. Plenty of room and all the facilities that we needed within easy access of local shops and restaurants. The pool was ideally placed to catch the sun all day until about 6pm. We would highly recommend this property.

10/10 Excellent

PETER M., Bath, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

The apartments and shared facilities are kept spotlessly clean by the Debono family, who are always around to help you with anything you need. The pool is wonderful, and although used by the family and other guests, we often had the pool to ourselves. Ray updates the apartments' equipment regularly - we had a very new hob and oven in ours. The location is a short walk from local restaurants and bus service but a car is needed to get to the beach. We had a lovely stay. Our only improvement suggestion would be a better divider between the balconies of the two first floor apartments so that conversations can't be heard, Thank you Debonos for an enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Lovely villa with a good pool

We are a family of 10 with ages ranging from 6 to 86 and we all had a brilliant holiday in Villa Lyss. We hired the three apartments so had plenty of room and had the pool to ourselves. The villa is in walking distance of shops, banks and restaurants. We barbequed most nights so didn't visit the restaurants. The villa was spotlessly clean and Ray and Maria were very helpful without being intrusive. Would love to go back there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen Reid

Great for our family

We stayed at Villa Lyss for a week in May. We travelled with our two children aged 3 and 7 months. We had the ground floor apartment which was perfect for our family. All of the rooms were spacious, clean and safe. We had everything we needed including a really good travel cot and high chair. The shared pool and outside areas were beautiful and again secure and safe for our family. Our son loved the pool and swam at least twice a day. The outdoor eating area had morning sunshine which we enjoyed everyday. Ray and Marie (owners) were very accommodating and made sure that we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay - including a few toys for the children. Ray and Marie live on the top floor of the apartment which is great as they are around if you need them but they still allow you time and space to relax and feel comfortable. Mellieha itself is a great location to explore Malta - we hired a car which isn't essential but it made our trip easier. Parking is easy at the Villa and in most locations around Malta. Thanks again to Ray and Marie for having us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Leif Hornbæk W.

Fantastisk

Aldrig har vi haft et bedre ophold på noget feriested. Rigtig dejlig lejlighed med masser af plads. Tæt på byen og bybusserne og alligevel i meget roligt kvarter. Ray var venlig og uhyre hjælpsom. Kan kun anbefales til et ophold på Malta.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maciek W., Łódź

Superb for couple

This place is superb, even better than on the pictures - clean, quiet and on the date we arrived it was all ours. Quiet with beautiful view ideal for couples! Ray is the very helpful and kind. You can ask him where to eat , what to see and where to go if you ran out of ideas. From the terrace you can even see Etna if the air is clear! There is a bus stop near the house but as the one local man said: If you don't want to ruin your day - don't wait for it. Of course it's not Rays fault but we wanted to mention this for people like us traveling without rented car. 300m walk from Ray's there is a bus stop with about 7 lines so you can get to any part of the island easily. Hope to visit him again, Cheers from Poland, Maciek and Agata
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne C.

Excellent location, beautifully maintained villa

2 wonderful, relaxing weeks in a superb location, very warm welcome from Ray & Maria (even stocking up the fridge due to late arrival) within easy walking distance of Melliah village with a choice of excellent restaurants/shops, beaches etc. Would certainly recommend, a truly memorable experience. Thank you Ray & Maria kind regards Yvonne, Karen, Eve & Jackie
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diederik W., Utrecht, Netherlands

Very relaxed holiday in beautiful apartment

Very nice apartment for our family (with three-year-old daughter). The owners are very friendly and helpful. The apartment looks very new and is nicely decorated. The pool and surroundings are beautiful. Good view on the pool so it is safe to let your children play there. Mellieha is a small, nice city whith all shops and restaurants on walking distance from the apartment. Perfect place to spend your holiday! Fam Wentink, Utrecht, Netherlands
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A quiet oasis

Just spent a week at Villa Lyss, with my wife & 2 young children. Arrived late in the evening, but Donald had arranged a "Welcome Pack", with food & drink to see us through to the next day. Wi-fi is handy, so you can use sites such as Tripadvisor, to find the best restaurants etc. Very friendly family, who made my family very welcome. I would advise anyone to hire a car, as it makes it much easier & quicker to visit places. having said that, there is a very good bus service, only disappointing thing, is that Maltas famous old buses have disappeared & been replaced with charmless Arriva buses!! Villa was clean & tidy, & functional. Plenty of restaurants in nearby village eg Rebekhas & The Arches & a Chinese near the end of the road that does takeaways. Didn't see the jacuzzi or Cd player thats advertised, but it would be churlish of me to dwell on that. All in all, a brilliant place to stop, and you will be well looked after by Maria, Raymond & their children. Thanks for a great holiday!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen P., Kent, England

Had Everything We Needed

There were 4 adults in our travel party and we found the villa to have everything that we needed and it all looked just as good as the photos posted on this site. The owners were very helpful and generous, they set us up with wifi, milk, bottled water and fresh fruit from their garden when we came in quite late on the first night. The flat is well equipped and the pool and gardens were stunning. We thought that the location was good too. We were able to walk to nice restaurants at night, but had a hire car as well which we used during the day. I would highly recommend this villa for its location, pool and good value for money. The only slight bothers were that the freezer in the fridge never got cold enough to freeze our ice packs and if all 4 of us showered in the mornings we quickly ran out of warm water. Only small niggles that wouldn't stop us from staying here again. Would go back right now if I could.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A great holiday at these supper apartments

My family and my friends had an excellent stay in these apartments. The accomodation was perfect for our needs, very spacious, comfortable and clean. The owners were very friendly and helpful and so were Frank and Vicky who owned the local shop. A very child friendly atmosphere and cots and highchairs were readily available. We had a fantastic time, and hope to return again in the near future. I will be sure to recommend these apartments to my friends and colleagues here in Tripoli.

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Hosted by Ray. Debono. Donald. Debono.

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