Reviews of The old Mill
86 Triq Marsalforn The old Mill, XRA 2702 Il-Pergla, Malta

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Reviewed: 3 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewQuiet a peaceful place. Special care from the owner who also took us on boat trip. Rich BF. Stylish place. We loved it with my wife :-)
Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to have you some days in our house, the discussions with you and the wonderful boattrip. Maybe, we see us again on this wonderful island. And maybe in spring, when the whole island is green and everything is prospering! Best regards, Joachim
Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to have you some days in our house, the discussions with you and the wonderful boattrip. Maybe, we see us again on this wonderful island. And maybe in spring, when the whole island is green and everyth… Show more
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAbsolutely everything! Joachim, the host, was super welcoming and hospitable. Nothing was too much trouble. He went over and above to give me exactly what I liked for breakfast, which he superbly cooked. Every aspect of the property and my room, was spotlessly clean, and every effort was made to go over and above to provide what one would expect of a B&B, and so much more. Thanks, Joachim and Bettina. I will be back for sure.
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Good morning, thank you for your wonderful review! You are very welcome to come back in our Old Mill or next year in our new house, the Razzett Pepprina. Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 22 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWe liked our apartment from The Old Mill, located at the last floor of an old building, but tastefully renovate and we liked the view on the balcony. The hosts prepared us breakfast every morning, and Joachim took us from/to the ferry. Gozo is a wonderful island, we felt very well there. Thank you for the hospitality!
Hi Magda, thank you for your very good review! It was a pleasure for us to have you as guests in our house and maybe, we see us later in our new guesthouse. Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 5 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood morning Jore, thank you for your very good review. We wish you the best, and maybe, you come back to this wonderful island. Best regard, Joachim
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful house, very comfortable.
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Hi David, thank you very much for your very good review! It would be nice toi see you again in our new house, the Razzett Pepprina. Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 2 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat people, great location, great tips, great island. 10/10
Keep going.
Hi Johannes, thank you very much! Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 14 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewA great place to relax, get away from the hustle and bustle. Comfortable room (Victoria room), a inflatable 'jacuzzi' on the terrace allows you to relax on cooler days. In summer, the mini pool in the western courtyard will probably be better. There is no problem finding a parking space. There is also a bus stop very close by.Beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset (Victoria). Room very nicely decorated with natural materials (wood). Very nice and friendly hosts. Breakfast tasty, portions sufficient. Very clean, quiet, pleasant. We really relaxed. Thank you and best regards.
Hi Mariusz, thank you very much for your nice review. It would be nice to see you once again! Besdt regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewEnjoyed my stay at this charming old property. Clean and comfortable room, in quiet location yet convenient to drive or use the bus to go exploring. The owners Joachim and Bettina were perfect hosts, and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was plentiful and options available. Fantastic value for money too. The Budget Double is fine for one person but worth paying a little more for one of the bigger rooms, as these are spacious.
Nothing I didn't like - but if my room had a tv with English channels it would have been even better!
Hi Janet, thank you for your good review! We are working on it for more English channels in our new house, the Razzett Pepprina. Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast could not have been better. Joachim asked me what I would like and there was a fabulous variety of cold cuts, cheeses, bread, egg, so much amazing fresh fruit and salad veggies. Superb. Coffee was excellent quality. Location was so convenient for sights, the local town, and bus stops.
Everything about my stay was excellent. Joachim and Bettina went out of their way to accommodate my wishes. They could not have been better hosts. So friendly and helpful.
Hi Janet, thank you very much for your beautyful review! May be you visit us once again in our new guesthouse, the Razzett Pepprina next year... Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewThe room was comfortable, with good storage & was very clean. It was also nice to have extra bedding which I much prefer to air conditioning/heating. The hosts were kind and supplied extra tea on a daily basis, very important for British travellers! The house cat was a reminder of home!
Very little guidance about the locale, some personal recommendations would have been good. Also, would have been useful to have had some information prior to arrival such as name of bus stop to get off. Arriving in the dark I assumed The Old Mill was in the centre of the village but ending up with a long walk from there to the property so an indication where to actually get off would have been helpful. Lack of any communal space so difficult to interact with any other guests and felt I was intruding on the hosts personal space when coming and going. Not to be offered any breakfast on an early departure was disappointing, this despite giving plenty of notice of this early start so even something portable would have been nice! I have run a B&B and always offered such a service without being asked.
Hi Roberta, thank you for your review! May be we forgot to ask you for a lunchpackage. I thought, i asked you the evening before. But anyway, we make it better the next time. Normally the guests ask us for recommondations and then i tell them what to do and where to do. Also we have a lot of books for preparing the days. I didn`t know how you would arrive in our guesthouse, i had no information from you. Normally, if guests ask me or i know, how they will arrive, i give them instructions. Sorry about that. For communal space our actually guesthouse is to small. That will be better in our new house from July on. leads. Thank you for us some clues. Best regards, Joachim
Hi Roberta, thank you for your review! May be we forgot to ask you for a lunchpackage. I thought, i asked you the evening before. But anyway, we make it better the next time. Normally the guests ask us for recommondations and then i tell t… Show more
Reviewed: 27 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewWe could not recommend this place highly enough. The owners are so friendly and welcoming, and can't do enough for you. Even their cat is adorable! We loved our stay here, and didn't want to leave. The attention to detail was outstanding, we particularly enjoyed breakfast, and coffee with our hosts. We also really enjoyed local walks from the accommodation. There really is nothing not to like!
We were very sad to leave!
Hi David, thank you for your very good review for us and our Old Mill (and Coco, our cat!). You are hearty iunvited, to visit us and this wonderful island again in our new house, the Razzett Pepprina. See you and best wishes, Joachim
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewthe hosts are extremelly kind, warm, and hospitable
Good morning Urte, thank you for your very good review! It would be nice to see yoiu again, maybe for a diving course! Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 18 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewJoachim and Bettina are sweethearts! The breakfast in the morning was excellent. We stayed in Gozo for a week and LOVE everything about the island. Most people go for a day trip. My tip is to not rush through Gozo! There’s plenty of hikes, beautiful beaches, hidden gems, etc. Learn basic Maltese, talk to the locals. You learn so much from them! 10/10 recommended. ☺️ Thank you again!!
Hi Lea, thank you for your very good review! One question: why only 8 points when you give us 10/10 points in your comment? Thank you for your stay, it was a pleasure with you! All the best for your ongoing Europe-trip! Best regards, Joachim
Hi Lea, thank you for your very good review! One question: why only 8 points when you give us 10/10 points in your comment? Thank you for your stay, it was a pleasure with you! All the best for your ongoing Europe-trip! Best regards, J… Show more
Reviewed: 2 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 21 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewEverything! The hosts greeted us and showed us the room and the remainder of the house when we arrived, even helped with my VERY heavy luggage all the way upstairs. They asked our preferences for breakfast and even made different kinds on different mornings at the time we asked, always fresh and made well. The house was clean and in such a lovely location. Nice views and the hot tub was a big plus. The room had everything we needed including a small fridge, coffee machine and such. Bed was very comfortable but my partner wasn't a fan of the pillows haha but we slept more than fine. And the hosts even gave us a bottle of champagne to celebrate valentine's and our anniversary. We couldn't ask for a better or more relaxing stay. A big thank you to our hosts, highly recommend !
Just a heads up for anyone overpacking or has any mobility issues, the stairs are narrow as they usually are in these type of homes, so keep that in mind. Resident cat as well, I'm allergic but I still pet them, good to note as well for anyone with severe allergies :)
Hi Shona, thank you for your very good review for us! It was a pleasure for us to have you as our guests! May be, next year, next Valantines, your stay is in our new house. Also with special breakfast, also with hot tub, also with a cat, but much bigger rooms and much wider stairs! :-) Best regards, Joachim
Hi Shona, thank you for your very good review for us! It was a pleasure for us to have you as our guests! May be, next year, next Valantines, your stay is in our new house. Also with special breakfast, also with hot tub, also with a cat, b… Show more
Reviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewMy whole family felt very homely, very welcome, comfortable in the hotel... until positively spoiled. The owners are incredibly hospitable, will help absolutely with any question and find a solution to any petition from guests. Great recommendations and good books are in the place. The hotel is beautiful, well-maintained, located on a quiet street, from where you can walk to the ir- Ramla beach. The room we were in has an absolutely amazing terrace and view for the sea and greenery. It is an oasis of calm for anyone who is looking for peace, beauty and wants to feel like in a friend's home. Thank you very much for this lovely experience.
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Dear Magdalena, thank you so much for your lovely and kind review! It was fun having you here. You, your husband and your daughters were great guests. Now that you know that three days on Gozo is far, far too little for this beautiful island, we would be delighted to welcome you back here! Best wishes, Joachim
Dear Magdalena, thank you so much for your lovely and kind review! It was fun having you here. You, your husband and your daughters were great guests. Now that you know that three days on Gozo is far, far too little for this beautiful isla… Show more
Reviewed: 13 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewA charming old property in a beautiful location, quiet and with wonderful views. Our host Joachim and Bettina made our stay, nothing was too much trouble, perfect hosts. Our room had a private roof terrace with Jacuzzi, just perfect for counting the stars. It was a short walk into local town Marselforn which has some very nice restaurants. Gozo is a lovely island, very relaxed with plenty of history, certainly worth a weeks stay.
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Hi Simon, thank you very much for you nice review. We would be glad if you visit us once again in our new house, the Razzett Pepprina. Greetings to Pat, best wishes, Joachim
Reviewed: 26 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewHad the best time! Joachim and Bettina are the perfect hosts. Charming building, super comfy room. The breakfast is tailored to you, even vegan! Great hike around the corner to/from Ramla. Can also recommend taking an ebike for a spin! Thanks so much!
Hi Klim, thank you for your stay in our Old Mill and for your very good review. It was nice to had you here and a little bit sad, that you couldn`t play your saxophone in Victoria. It would be nice if you tell about your nice time here in whole Canada! Best regards, Joachim
Hi Klim, thank you for your stay in our Old Mill and for your very good review. It was nice to had you here and a little bit sad, that you couldn`t play your saxophone in Victoria. It would be nice if you tell about your nice time here in w… Show more
Reviewed: 27 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewI would like to thank Joachim and Bettina for making our stay in Gozo truly exceptional. We appreciate the way how they take care of maintaining the character of the house and thus help the Gozo island keep its identity. Joachim and Bettina are great hosts, who made us feel truly welcome. I hope we will come back. All the best to Joachim and Bettina and their life in Gozo.
That we had to leave. We will do our best to come again!
Dear Veronikaa, thank you for your warm words! We would be happy if we see you again next yeasr! Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 24 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewTastefully renovated, charming Maltese house in quiet location, offering a nice view from the balcony. Friendly and attentive owners, always providing good tips about Gozo. Daily complementary bottle of water, good coffee machine in the room and plenty of free parking available.
Hi Armir, thank you for your very good review! It would be nice if we see us again in our new house, thev Razzett Pepprina. Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 9 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewThe hosts are very kind and available to help us make the most of our stay. They are friendly and professional.
Hello Séverine, thank you for your good evaluation with 10 points for every category! Best regards, Joachim
Reviewed: 13 June 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewThe Beautiful views. The peace and quiet. The feeling of a home away from home. The friendly conversations. The other guests. The feeling of being very welcome. The lovely breakfasts.
I really cannot think of anything.
Thank you for your evaluation! Please tell us, what we can make better in the point endowment, because we saw, you were not for 100% happy with that. Thank you! Best regards, Joachim