Welcome
You're staying in a lovingly restored 18th-century Maltese townhouse in the heart of Attard — one of Malta's three historic "Three Villages", moments from San Anton Palace and its gardens.
The suites are arranged around a contemporary spiral staircase, a modern reinterpretation of the traditional Maltese garigor. Attard sits at the exact centre of the island, so Valletta, Mdina, Rabat and Mosta are all a short drive or single bus ride away. Please treat the house gently — it's a genuine piece of local heritage.
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Arrival & Departure
Need a later check-out?
If you'd like to stay a little longer on your last day, just ask — we're always happy to accommodate a later check-out whenever we possibly can. Drop us a message and we'll do our best.
On the day you leave
Please leave used towels in the bathroom, load any dishes into the sink, switch off the A/C and close the windows. No need to strip the beds — we'll take care of the rest.
House Rules
It's our main eco-friendly request — it keeps San Anton Suites green and Malta's energy use low. Thank you!
- 🚭No-smoking houseNo smoking or vaping inside any suite or shared indoor area. Smoking is allowed on the roof terrace.
- 🤝Shared spacesThe roof terrace, kitchen and living area are shared between the suites. Please keep them tidy and be considerate of other guests.
- 🌿Please switch off the A/C when you go outAs part of our eco-friendly measures, always turn off the cooling when you leave the house. Malta's water and energy are precious.
- 🤫Quiet hours 23:00–07:00This is a residential village with neighbours close by — please keep noise down, especially on the terrace at night.
- 🎉No parties or eventsOnly registered guests may stay overnight; the property doesn't host parties or gatherings.
TV & Tech
How to watch TV
Enjoy your viewing! For streaming (Netflix, YouTube, Prime), press Home and choose the app instead of GO TV.
Air conditioning
Point the white remote at the unit. Mode selects cooling (snowflake) or heating (sun); the arrows set the temperature. Please switch it off when you head out.
Coffee & kitchen
We've left a complimentary bottle of wine, water and coffee pods for you — please help yourself. The coffee machine is in the shared kitchen, along with a kettle, fridge and basic kitchenware.
Waste & Recycling
Malta separates waste by type, each in its own coloured bag, collected door-to-door. Collection is at 07:00 on the days below, so please put the right bag out in good time that morning. There is no collection on Sundays.
| Waste type | Bag | Collection day |
|---|---|---|
| Organic | White | Mon · Wed · Fri |
| Mixed / general | Black | Tue · Sat |
| Recyclables | Grey / green | Thu |
| Glass | Reusable box | 1st & 3rd Fri |
This is Malta's national schedule and applies to Attard. Times can be tweaked locally — if in doubt, check the sticker on the bin or ask us. Organic = food scraps & soft garden waste; recyclables = clean paper, card, plastic & cans.
Where We Love to Eat
A few of our own favourite places around Attard, Balzan and Valletta — the spots we send friends to. Tap "Map & directions" on any of them to navigate straight there.
The Three Villages
You're right in the middle of the Three Villages — Attard, Balzan and Lija — three of the best-preserved village cores in Malta, dense with baroque architecture, quiet alleys, restored noble palaces and elaborate old townhouses lined with lemon and orange trees.
Set on the old road between the medieval capital Mdina and the newer capital Valletta, Attard is mentioned in the Militia lists as far back as 1419. Its core keeps the classic winding, narrow streets, and at its heart stands the 17th-century parish church dedicated to the Assumption — considered one of the finest of its period. Fra Antoine de Paule, a future Grand Master, kept his residence here; today San Anton Palace is the official residence of the President of Malta, with its beautiful gardens open to the public.
First documented in 1419 and made a separate parish in 1655, Balzan centres on its church dedicated to the Annunciation of Our Lady, surrounded by small churches, narrow winding streets and lanes. Look out for Triq it-Tliet Knejjes — the "Street of Three Churches" — where three little churches sit one against the next. At the edges of the village you'll still find grand noble residences alongside typical village houses.
Always counted among the Three Villages, Lija became a separate parish in 1594. Its main church is dedicated to Our Saviour, and the village is famous for a rare 17th-century windmill with a round base — the only one of its kind in Malta — built during the magistracy of Grand Master Nicholas Cotoner. The Villa Gourgion Belvedere still stands at the entrance to the village. Lija's feast, with its spectacular fireworks, is one of the best known on the island.
"The Three Villages walk is simply charming."— Three Villages Trail
The Three Villages Walk
A gentle, self-guided loop of about two relaxed hours that links all three villages. Start right on your doorstep at San Anton Gardens and follow the stops below — information panels along the way tell the story as you go.
- San Anton Palace & GardensBegin at the gardens by the hop-on/hop-off bus stop — the easiest place to set off.
- Wignacourt AqueductThe first surviving stretch of the aqueduct commissioned by Grand Master Alof de Wignacourt.
- Attard parish churchThe richly decorated 17th-century church of the Assumption, with the old Band Club and watering basin nearby.
- Old railway & Ġnien l-IstazzjonRemains of the stone railway bridge and a former station, now a small garden.
- Villa BolognaOne of the area's grand palatial residences, with its pottery and garden restaurant.
- Lija's round windmill & Tal-Mirakli shrineThe only windmill in Malta with a round base, and Lija's much-loved Marian shrine.
- Balzan & Triq it-Tliet KnejjesThe "Street of Three Churches," before looping back toward San Anton Gardens for a well-earned rest.
Route adapted from the Three Villages Trail brochure (Visit Malta), text by Mr Vincent Zammit. The map link is a suggested walking route — follow the information panels and your own curiosity.
Good to remember on the walk
- 🚗We drive on the leftAnd take care in narrow streets where there are no pavements.
- ⛪Churches are places of worshipDress modestly and avoid wandering around during a service.
- ☀️Sun protectionWear a hat and sunscreen — even the cooler months can get hot.
- 🗣️A little MalteseTriq = Street · Vjal = Avenue · Sqaq = Alley · Pjazza = Square · Ġnien = Garden.
Explore
San Anton Palace & Gardens
The President's official residence, with free public botanical gardens — an 8-minute walk, and beautiful in the early morning.
Villa Bologna Pottery
Historic Maltese pottery workshop and shop, beside the restaurant of the same name.
Ta' Qali National Park & Crafts Village
Green open space plus Mdina Glass, craft workshops and the Aviation Museum. See what's on at the Ta' Qali Artisan Village.
Mdina & Rabat
The medieval "Silent City" and St Paul's Catacombs — a short drive or bus ride, unmissable at sunset.
Pippa Mattei Cooking Classes
Renowned Maltese cook and food writer Pippa Mattei holds hands-on cookery lessons in her spacious kitchen overlooking a Mediterranean garden, a short walk from the suites. You'll prepare Maltese and Mediterranean dishes and then sit down to enjoy them with local wine; lessons can be preceded by a visit to the farmers' market. Classes run year-round except July and August.
Would you like us to arrange a cooking lesson for you? These classes are very popular and book up well in advance, so just let us know and we'll be glad to help you get in touch and reserve a place. You can also see more at pippamattei.com.
Practical Info
Finding us
San Anton Suites is in the heart of Attard, a two-minute walk from San Anton Palace and Gardens. If you're on your way and need directions — or if you get a little lost in the village lanes — just tap below to navigate straight to our door.
You can also see us on the map here.