Reviews of Ayla Studio House
82 Ayla Triq Id-Duluri 0, BBG 1724 Birżebbuġa, Malta

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Reviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay at Ayla Studio House and would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Malta. The house itself is beautiful — stylishly furnished, spotlessly clean, and incredibly comfortable. One of the highlights was the spacious private terrace, perfect for enjoying morning coffee or relaxing in the evening. The location is excellent: the house is situated in a peaceful and quiet street, yet just a short walk from the beach with crystal-clear sea water. It’s also conveniently close to the airport, which made our arrival and departure very easy. What made our stay truly special was the host. The owner is extremely kind, welcoming, and helpful — always ready to offer recommendations or assistance if needed, but at the same time respectful of your privacy. Everything was well thought out and maintained with care. From the fresh, modern design to the small details that made the space feel like home, we felt comfortable from the very first moment. We’ll definitely come back in the future, and we highly recommend Ayla Studio House to anyone looking for a calm, cozy, and well-located place to stay in Malta. Thank you for everything!
Dear Marat, Glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ayla Studio House and thank you for the beautiful review. Hope to host you again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery nice accommodation with an amazing terrace. The owner was very kind and always willing to give us advice. Beautiful surroundings with a nearby beach.
Dear Alice, Thank you for sparing some time to write your review. Hope to have you again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 9 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewBoth Birzebbuga and this amazing house were very pleasant surprises to us, as longtime Malta visitors/residents. The town is very close to a few less touristy beaches and to the airport, and it's an enormous house, not a studio at all - complete with balcony, 2 showers and toilets and a spacious living space! And our host was always available for all our little questions.
The balcony was too hot in the afternoon, and the festa was a bit excessively noisy, but there's not much the host can do about those, haha!
Thank you for your review and I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ayla Studio House. Yes, unfortunately village festas (in Malta) tend to be quite noisy. Some find it amusing, others a little bit of nuisance. It was a pleasure hosting you and hope to have you again at Ayla Studio House. Best Regards, Kathleen
Thank you for your review and I'm glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ayla Studio House. Yes, unfortunately village festas (in Malta) tend to be quite noisy. Some find it amusing, others a little bit of nuisance. It was a pleasure hosting … Show more
Reviewed: 3 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewla posizione vicino a Pretty Bay è strategica
Dear Francesco, Thank you for your review. Hope to host you again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 3 June 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewThe location was perfect. Also Kathleen is an excellent host. Always available to answer any questions. We had a couple of rainy days during our stay, and she helped us fill those days with stuff to do. All around excellent apartment and host.
Everything was great
Thank you for your review. Hope to have you again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 29 May 2024 · Stayed in May 2024
Verified reviewI totally recommend it. The Studio House was clean, modern looking and very comfortable. The terrace was the perfect spot in the house, we enjoyed having breakfast and dinner too. The location is perfect, you are 2 min walking to the beach and have restaurants and food stores around. We had a great communication with the owner. We will definitely choose it again!
Dear Diana, thanks for your comment. Hope to have you again at Ayla Studio House. Best Regards Kathleen
Reviewed: 1 April 2024 · Stayed in March 2024
Verified reviewAyla Studio house is in the center of Birzebugga, 15 min from airport by car. Owner Kathleen is great always on disposal. House has everythig you need and more. You really feel like at home. Bonus is nice terrace. Grocery shops, caffes and restaurants are near by. I would recommend Ayla Studio, it is great.
Dear Iva, thank you for your review. Best Regards Kathleen
Reviewed: 23 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024
Verified reviewEverything was awesome. :) The host is great, very friendly and nice. It was like home to us.
Dear Adriana, Thank you for the review. Hope to have again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 22 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified review- I will start my review by saying that this place is beautiful. The flat was wonderful with all the details, clean and has everything you need during your stay. Kathleen the owner was very friendly and welcoming and waited until the evening to check us in. The location is very good, less than 5 mins from the sandy beach and the centre of the village full of restaurants and cafes. I would recommend to anyone looking for accommodation during a stay in Malta.
Thank You for the review. I'm really glad that you enjoyed your stay at Ayla Studio House. Hope to have you again in the future. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 5 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewThe host Kathleen was amazing she couldn't do enough for us.
There was nothing we didn't like
Thank You for the review Gary. I'm really happy that you enjoyed your stay at Ayla Studio House. Best Regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 22 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewLocation is close to beach and very easy to travel by bus to other parts of Malta. Host Kathleen was super nice and helpful and communicated well. Apartment is quite new and well equipped and clean.
There was bad smell of sevage in there area in some days. Hopefully it is not a permanent problem. The apartment is in three floors, not suitable if you have problems with your legs.
Hi Jarmo. Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I did some research about the sewage smell and it turned out to be coming from the fields because they are fertilzed during this period of the year. Best Regards, Kathleen
Hi Jarmo. Thank you for your review. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. I did some research about the sewage smell and it turned out to be coming from the fields because they are fertilzed during this period of the year. Best Regards, Kath… Show more
Reviewed: 21 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewBreakfast was not included. Located near the beach
We felt the bed was too small - we bumped our legs/knees on the wooden surround on a number of occasions.
Dear James, Thank you for your review. I'm glad that you had an enjoyable stay. I'm sorry that the contemporary bed design wasn't comfortable for you. Thanks for your stay and hope to have you again at Ayla Studio House. Best Regards, Kathleen
Dear James, Thank you for your review. I'm glad that you had an enjoyable stay. I'm sorry that the contemporary bed design wasn't comfortable for you. Thanks for your stay and hope to have you again at Ayla Studio House. Best Regards, Ka… Show more
Reviewed: 1 July 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewEverything was perfect! Kathleen is amazing. Loved every moment
Thank you for choosing Ayla Studio House and for the review. It was my pleasure 🙏 🙂.
Reviewed: 24 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewStayed 4 days 3 nights in the month of June, 2023. Kathleen is a wonderful host who is accommodating, patient, and very easy-going. Our flight was delayed by 2 hours and we arrived at the location just before midnight where she gave us a quick tour and dropped off the keys for us The place: - high ceiling - bathrooms are clean - kitchen is huge and modern - kitchen comes with washing machine - outdoor space on top floor is beautiful - sofa area has smart tv which comes with netflix etc. The area: - 2 min walk from the beach - 5 min walk to a starbucks - easy access to nearby gas station and parking - easy access to nearby restaurants and super markets
Parking can be a problem (everywhere in Malta). Kathleen did a great job in helping us find a spot nearby. If you don't rent a car this won't be a problem, however, getting around the city with a car is much better if you are short in time
Thank you Marc for the review and for choosing our property as your holiday accommodation. It was a pleasure to have you at Ayla Studio House. Hope to have again in the future.
Reviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023
Verified reviewAyla House is a fantastic choice for a stay in Malta. The apartment is spacious, cozy, and impeccably clean, offering all the amenities needed for a comfortable vacation. Its convenient location near the beach, pastizzerias, grocery stores, restaurants, and Starbucks ensures both convenience and tranquility. Additionally, being just a few minutes away from the airport makes it an ideal base for exploring Malta. Kathleen, the host, made our experience truly exceptional with her warm hospitality, going above and beyond to ensure our comfort. Ayla House exceeded our expectations and made our trip even more memorable. Highly recommended!
Thank you Rafal for the review and for choosing our holiday accommodation. It was a pleasure to have you at Ayla Studio House.
Reviewed: 28 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewThe place had everything we needed. The hosts helped us with any questions we had. The location was convenient for us as we were visiting family.
Thanks Marie. It was a pleasure to have you at Ayla's House.
Reviewed: 17 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewVery modern with everything we needed. Roof terrace to sit outside.
Just to warn older people - the stairs are steep and narrow.
Dear Carolyn and Vince, Thanks for your positive review. Hope to have again at Ayla Studio House. Best regards, Kathleen
Reviewed: 27 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewWe had a really pleasant stay, it is a spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated house. Despite being completely modern, it retained a historical charm with the high ceiling and the traditional windows. Both floors have air-conditioning, so hot days are no problem and one can also relax on the roof terrace in summer(y) evenings. Parking on the street is free, although it can take a while to find a spot, particularly in the evening. Our host was very welcoming: she awaited us when we arrived and checked on us during our stay, e.g. when heavy rains and colder weather arrived. We'd heartily recommend staying here, even for a longer visit to Malta.
Although the closest beach is extremely close (at the end of the street), it unfortunately faces an industrial harbor and is thus not very charming. However, some of the prettiest beaches are also easily reachable (e.g. St. Peter's Pool), so it's no big deal. A microwave and some smaller pots in the kitchen would have been nice, but it's otherwise fully equipped (oven, hobs, ...) and large enough for some serious cooking :)