Reviews of The Pines
Apartment 4, Azure Court Block A, . Triq Salvu Buhagiar, MSK 2211 Marsaskala, Malta
#21 of 144 Holiday rentals in Marsaskala
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 23 apartment reviews
9.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.7
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Comfort
9.5
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Location
8.1
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Facilities
9.5
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.4
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
Sofia
Greece1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
In a residential area not closest to the center, the cupboard door was broken but the staff intervened swiftly and the French window in the living room doesn't easily lock.
Very spacious, newly refurbished, brand new complex, very calm spot, relatively easy to find parking on the street, very clean, equipped with elevator.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 8 July 2025
Leah
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Brilliant”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Gorgeous apartment, modern and well equipped. Good size rooms which are comfortable. Owners are very helpful and such lovely people. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 April 2025
William
United Kingdom43 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
This is a modern, quiet, well maintained property in a residential part of town. Parking is on the road, but we always found somewhere close by and the supermarket across the road was very convenient and well stocked. The owner communicated promptly and clearly to everything we wanted to know.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 25 September 2024
Daphna
United Kingdom12 reviews9.0“Very happy with the flat and Joan, the owner was available, helpful & replied to all my questions.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Marsaskala itself is not particularly interesting, although there are several cafe's and restaurants by the water front. To get to the more interesting parts of Malta, you need transport. Saying that, the quality of the flat more than compensated for the not too central location.
The flat was very clean, and spacious and it had a wide balcony where we could sit quietly and have our meals, if we wanted to. There was air conditioning in every room! It was also super convenient that there was a supermarket direclty opposite the appartment (open till 22:00 every day), and the employess there were super friendly. The building had a lift, and there was no noise from any of the neighbours. There was a bus stop three minutes walk from the flat, too.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Lock
France1 review10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartment was 5 star beautifully clean spacious and everything you needed for comfort Joan was exceptional very helpful for everything will definitely go back
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 11 September 2024
Kong
United Kingdom16 reviews10“Highly recommend”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Perfect for me and my family!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Krystian
Poland11 reviews10“Cosy, clean and comfortable apartment.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spotless, clean, comfortable 2 bedroom apartment and 2 bathrooms,, fully equipped with everything you need. Handy balcony and spacious sitting room with TV. The Building itself clean and quiet, located in apartments area. Lots of parking spaces around, if you can't park beside your block, then there's a good few spots down the main road(200m). Traveled with family, we're all very happy with stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Adrian
Romania14 reviews5 helpful votes10“A great stay, I highly recommend it.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
Nothing.
Spacious apartment with supermarket and phamacy nearby. The bus station is very close and there are plenty of restaurants in Marsaskala to choose from. The host is very helpful and communicative.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Francisc
Romania75 reviews11 helpful votes10“I highly recomend "The Pines" for a pleasant stay in Malta.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
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Excellent, quiet location ! Large apartment with two bedrooms, very clean, spotless. The hosts are very friendly. You find in this apartment everything you might need.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Simonfi
Romania19 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The apartman is very clean, big space, the ovners are helpfull, a market and bus station are very close.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 23 October 2023
Inese
Latvia27 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
Everything was wonderfull, the place was clean and had everything we needed for a weeks stay.
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Inese
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Excellent place to stay - I enjoyed my 5 nights stay in this appartament.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 5 nights
Can't think about what I didn't like-everything was perfect.
The apartment was located in quiet surroundings, very clean and spacious, contemporary design. Good location - within walking distance to all local shops and restaurants. Beach could be reached by walking or by 2-3 bus stops.
Stayed in October 2023
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Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Jacinta
Ireland7 reviews9.0“Joan was super helpful & organised, great host. Enjoyable stay in a great apartment opposite local shop & pharma”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spotless & Air Conditioning was great. A local well stocked shop & pharmacy were just across the road.
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Mark
United Kingdom2 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
The host Joan was brilliant and could not have been more helpful , after being dropped off at the wrong location she kindly came to collect us and even booked our taxi back to the airport as we had no phone signal. The bedding was changed midway through our stay,the apartment was immaculate through out with lovely clean comfortable beds and all the equipment you could need for self catering. The two double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms make this an excellent place for 4 adults. I will certainly recommend The Pines to everyone. +10*.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 18 May 2023
Nikoletta
Hungary2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Joan was very supportive. The apartment was close to the centre. We enjoyed all moments in Malta.
Stayed in May 2023
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Reviewed: 26 September 2022
Răzvan
Romania2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The place is situated in a quiet part of the city, it has a supermarket right in front of the building (less than a 1 minute walk), the beach is pretty close(Saint Thomas bay) , around 1-1.5km and on the way to the beach there are many restaurants and places to eat and bars. The apartament was very clean and the host was very friendly and helped us with everything we needed.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025
Andrew
Australia2 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Nice place but location wasn’t good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 10 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location , parking
2 bedrooms , 2 toilets
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 24 August 2024
Gustaf
Malta11 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Agnieszka
United Kingdom17 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 7 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Neoptolemos
Greece2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 4 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Lazar
Serbia4 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Deniss
Latvia7 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Two-Bedroom Apartment
- • Stayed 2 nights
There are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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