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Opuntia Stricta - Bajtra 1 - Luxury Apartments

Sliema, Malta

Sleeps 42 bedrooms2 beds1 bathroom

Experience authentic Sliema living in this stylish 1-bedroom apartment. Designed with modern comfort and sleek finishes, it features a bright open-plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a cozy Maltese-style enclosed balcony — perfect for relaxing after a day by the sea. Just steps from cafés, shops, and the promenade, hosted by Solea Holiday Homes.

✨ Stay in Style in the Heart of Sliema ✨ Welcome to our brand-new boutique block in St. Helen, Sliema – a stylish retreat designed with comfort and local charm in mind. Once an old Maltese maisonette, the property has been beautifully restored and extended into four modern apartments that blend homely warmth with a refined holiday atmosphere. Inspired by the "Maltese cactus - Bajtra", the building’s design embraces soft green hues and earthy tones that reflect the island’s natural beauty – from the limestone textures to the tranquil coastal palette. Each unit features: 🔑 Smart locks & keypads for easy self check-in 🛋 New furniture & fittings with a clean, modern feel 🌞 Bright, squarish layouts – no wasted space, just comfort & function 🛏 Premium mattresses chosen for optimal support – ideal for guests with sensitive backs or chronic pain 🌙 Ergonomic pillows, including memory foam options, for a restful night’s sleep 🧵 Pure poly-cotton sheets for breathable comfort year-round 🛌 Extra pillows and blankets for every season, ensuring your stay is cozy no matter the weather 📺 Smart TVs so you can stream or download your favourite shows 🏡 A perfect balance of island-inspired design and modern comfort. Situated in the heart of Sliema, you’re just steps from the seafront promenade, cafés, shops, and transport links – making it the perfect base whether you’re here for a short break or an extended stay. 🤝 Interaction with Guests We like to give our guests full privacy and space to enjoy their stay. At the same time, we’re only a message or phone call away if you need anything at all. Our team is always available to help with: Quick support during your stay (check-in, amenities, or local tips) Emergency assistance if something unexpected comes up Recommendations for food, shopping, or getting around Malta You’ll have self check-in with a smart lock, so you can arrive at your own pace, while knowing there’s always someone nearby should you need us. Please note: We reserve the right to request a refundable damage deposit. This may be applied in cases where house rules are breached, or where damage, loss, or misuse occurs. For security and compliance, we use a trusted third-party verification system which includes guest identity verification and the signing of a short rental agreement covering potential damages and acknowledgment of house rules.

Amenities

  • AC
  • Baking Sheet
  • Beach Access
  • Beach Essentials
  • Bed Linens
  • Blender
  • Body Soap
  • Cleaning Before Checkout
  • Cleaning Products
  • Clothes Drying Rack
  • Coffee
  • Coffee Maker
  • Conditioner
  • Cooking Basics
  • Crib
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes And Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Freezer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • High Chair
  • Hot Water
  • Hot Water Kettle
  • Iron
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laptop Friendly Workspace
  • Long Term Stays Allowed
  • Luggage Dropoff Allowed
  • Microwave
  • Mosquito Net
  • Oven
  • Patio
  • Private Living Room
  • Refrigerator
  • Room Darkening Shades
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower Gel
  • Single Level Home
  • Smoke Detector
  • Stove
  • Street Parking
  • Toaster
  • Travel Crib
  • TV
  • Walk In Shower
  • Wardrobe Or Closet
  • Washer
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wine Glasses

Guest reviews

4.97 out of 5 · 29 reviews

  • KatharinaSeptember 2026

    Die Unterkunft war super einfach zu finden (das Team hat sogar Videos zur besseren Orientierung geschickt). Zu Fuß kommt man super zu einigen tollen Stränden und direkt zur Fähre nach Valletta oder zur Schnellfähre nach Gozo. Es sind Supermärkte und Cafes sowie Restaurants in direkter Nähe. Die Klimaanlage hat super funktioniert und alles war sehr sehr sauber! Danke liebes Solea Team - auch dass wir unser Gepäck nach Checkout noch unterstellen durften war einfach super gastfreundlich! 🧡 🌊 🏖️

    Response from the host

    Thanks so much for your kind review, Katharina — I’m glad our videos and location made getting around easy and that our apartment was clean and comfortable. It was a pleasure to host you, and you’re always welcome back anytime if we can help with luggage or anything else.

  • TerrySeptember 2026

    Very homely, clean and well presented apartment. Had a great stay and the owner was very helpful throughout the stay.

    Response from the host

    Thanks Terry — I’m glad you found our apartment homely, clean and well presented and that you had a great stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and you’re always welcome back whenever your travels bring you to Sliema.

  • NathanSeptember 2026

    Super logement, nous avons passé un bon séjour Je recommande

    Response from the host

    Thanks Nathan — I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and recommend our apartment. It was a pleasure hosting you and you’re welcome back anytime.

  • NicolaSeptember 2026

    Amazing stay, beautiful apartment with everything you need! Great communication by host and great location.

    Response from the host

    Nicola, thank you for the lovely review — I’m glad our apartment, location and communication hit the mark. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.

  • KassyAugust 2026

    Notre séjour était excellent ! L’appartement est magnifique, propre et parfaitement conforme aux photos. Les hôtes nous ont transmis toutes les informations nécessaires et ont été très disponibles. Tout était impeccable du début à la fin. Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe séjour !

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Kassy — I’m glad our apartment met your expectations and that the information and support were helpful throughout your stay. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime when your travels bring you to Malta.

  • MariaAugust 2026

    Bardzo udany pobyt! Mieszkanie było czyste, wygodne i dokładnie takie, jak na zdjęciach. Jest w nim wszystko, czego potrzeba podczas wakacji, a lokalizacja jest naprawdę świetna. Gospodarz bardzo miły i pomocny, kontakt bez żadnych problemów. Czuliśmy się tam swobodnie i chętnie wrócilibyśmy ponownie. Zdecydowanie polecam! 🤍

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Maria, for your kind feedback! We’re thrilled you found our apartment clean, comfortable, and perfectly located, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.

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  • PeterAugust 2026

    Thank you

    Response from the host

    Glad you enjoyed your time in our apartment, Peter. Safe travels and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!

  • GrantAugust 2026

    Great stay at the house, the accommodation looked better than the photos and was very clean, quiet and everything worked perfectly. Check in was easy and clear and very good communication from the host via the AirBNB app. Location wise it was on a quiet street but only a 10 min walk to the waterfront, water taxi and restaurants in the area. All in all a good stay and good value for the area.

    Response from the host

    Thank you Grant — glad to hear our apartment exceeded expectations and that the check‑in and communication made your stay easy. We’ll keep working to maintain and improve the experience, and would be happy to welcome you back next time you’re in Sliema.

  • BerkayJuly 2026

    sehr sauber

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Berkay, for highlighting how clean our apartment was. It’s wonderful to know you felt comfortable, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!

  • MajaJuly 2026

    We had a great stay! The apartment was super clean, beautifully decorated, and exactly as described. Everything was just as it should be, which made our stay very comfortable and stress-free. The host was also very responsive and helpful. We would happily stay here again and definitely recommend it!

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Maja, for your kind words about our apartment and service. I’m delighted everything was comfortable and stress-free for you. We look forward to welcoming you back anytime!

  • MariaJuly 2026

    Excellent location and clean Highly recommend it

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Maria — I’m glad our apartment’s location and cleanliness worked well for you. I appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Sliema soon.

  • SharJuly 2026

    We absolutely loved our stay! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a comfortable, clean, and convenient place to stay in Sliema. In addition to the place being decorated beautifully, the place was clean and had all the amenities needed to feel right at home. We were there during a heat wave so the A/C and washing machine was much appreciated. The place was even stocked with a few laundry detergent tabs which came in handy. Check-in was a breeze and I loved that we didn’t have to carry around a key as the unit had digital keypad entry. The unit is well located. You are just a few minutes walk from restaurants, activities, and public transportation options. I’ve traveled to over 60 countries and used Airbnb quite a lot and this place is definitely in my top five Airbnb stays. Many thanks to the hosts for their thoughtfulness and responsiveness throughout our stay.

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Shar — we’re so glad our apartment hit the mark and helped make your Malta visit comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you; your kind words mean a lot and we’d be happy to welcome you back to Sliema anytime.

  • AlessandroJuly 2026

    This was the perfect retreat from our days spent at sea!!! The house was super amazing I would definitely come back gladly!

  • AlexJuly 2026

    I cannot recommend this place highly enough. The space is immaculate and the bed was very comfortable. The area is not too busy but is a short walk to Balluta Bay and shopping and dining. Overall, when I come back to Malta I will only stay here!

  • LeoJuly 2026

    Very nice place!!

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Leo — I’m glad you enjoyed your time in our apartment. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you’re always welcome back whenever you’re in Malta. Safe travels and hope to see you again soon!

  • MelanieJune 2026

    We cannot recomend this apartment enough, we had everything we needed and much more! Super thouthfull hosts that made us feel right at home! The apartment is situated in a new elegantly designed block, which in its self is flawless, spotlessly clean and everything is of the highest quality, with a special mention to the beds, which are extremely comfortable ensuring a perfect nights rest everytime. We found the location super convenient as its a 5min walk away from the promanade and a 10min walk to the ferry that will take you to Valletta, it was also very close to numerous good restaurants and bars. Thank you very much for making our stay one to remeber!

    Response from the host

    Thanks so much for the lovely words, Melanie! Really glad the beds lived up to expectations and that you found the location worked well for exploring Sliema and Valletta. It was a pleasure hosting you, and you're always welcome back at our apartment!

  • SahiraJune 2026

    We really enjoyed our stay here. The apartment was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The location was not far from main areas, shops and restaurants.

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Sahira, for taking the time to share your experience. I’m delighted to hear our apartment felt spacious, clean, and comfortable, and that you found the location convenient. It was a pleasure hosting you, and I hope to welcome you back soon!

  • LinseyMay 2026

    Beautiful apartment with everything you need. The staff were excellent and the owner, who we met by chance, was welcoming and shared lots of helpful local information. Would definitely recommend.

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Linsey, for your kind words and recommendation. Delighted you found our apartment well-equipped and enjoyed the team’s support and local tips. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

  • SeanApril 2026

    Nice apartment. Be warned though, checkout time is 9am which is way too early!

    Response from the host

    Thanks for staying with us, Sean — we’re glad you enjoyed the apartment. We’re sorry the 9am checkout felt too early; it’s set to allow enough time to prepare for incoming guests, but we’re always happy to offer a later checkout when availability allows. We’ll make sure to highlight this more clearly so guests know they can ask. Safe travels, and we’d be happy to host you again.

  • DieterApril 2026

    Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Für uns war die Lage perfekt und ruhig.

    Response from the host

    Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Dieter! I'm delighted to hear that you felt comfortable during your stay and that the location worked perfectly for you. The peaceful atmosphere combined with being in the heart of Sliema is exactly what we aim to provide. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family, and you're always welcome back at our apartment!

  • EnochApril 2026

    If you’re looking for a clean, cosy and quiet place with a lovely aesthetic, this is it. The property looks even better than the pictures, and the kitchen is well-equipped with high quality appliances. The team is very friendly and responsive, and they addressed any issues promptly. Highly recommended! As for the location, it’s near the seaside, though I’d suggest to get around by Bolt if travelling with older ppl as many of the roads—especially those leading down to the coast—are quite steep (which is common in Malta).

  • MaggieApril 2026

    My friend and I had the best stay and felt right at home. Thank you for a wonderful stay

    Response from the host

    Thank you so much, Maggie! It was wonderful hosting you and I'm delighted you both felt at home in our apartment. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back to Malta anytime!

  • SethMarch 2026

    Nice Airbnb

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Seth, for choosing our apartment and for your kind words. Safe travels!

  • BarbaraMarch 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at this Airbnb in Malta. The apartment was absolutely spotless — one of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed in. The location is perfect: everything is within easy walking distance, yet the area itself is calm and quiet, which made it very relaxing. The host was extremely helpful and responsive, making the whole experience smooth from start to finish. We truly felt well taken care of. Highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Malta — we would definitely stay here again!

    Response from the host

    Thanks so much, Barbara — I’m really glad you found our apartment spotless and enjoyed the peaceful yet central location. It was a pleasure hosting you; we appreciate the recommendation and would be delighted to welcome you back anytime.

  • JamesMarch 2026

    Fantastic stay at the apartment. Apartment is in great condition, the provided amenities are very good - fully equipped kitchen, bath towels, etc. Really good to see that there is also laundry tablets and basic cooking supplies. The welcome package was appreciated. Extremely good communications, quick to answer any questions we had. Fully recommended!

    Response from the host

    Thanks so much, James! I’m delighted you enjoyed our apartment and found the kitchen essentials, laundry supplies, and welcome package helpful. Your recommendation means a lot, and we look forward to hosting you again soon.

  • MalgorzataJanuary 2026

    Rezerwacja przebiegła błyskawicznie. Milo spędziłyśmy czas. W okolicy są sklepy, piekarnia i przystanki komunikacji miejskiej. Apartament jest bardzo ładny, czysty i dobrze wyposażony. Dziękujemy

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Malgorzata, for your kind words – I’m glad you found our apartment clean, well-equipped, and enjoyed the nearby shops and transport. It was a pleasure hosting you and I hope to welcome you back soon.

  • GilyanaJanuary 2026

    One of the best Airbnb experience, perfect new apartment

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Gilyana — I’m so pleased our apartment gave you a great stay. You’re always welcome back whenever you’re in Sliema.

  • AnthonyDecember 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay at Solea Homes! Honestly, it felt less like an Airbnb and more like a home away from home. The space was spotless, stylish, and had everything we needed to relax after a long day of exploring Malta. Communication was super easy, and The Solea Team went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable. If you’re looking for a stress free, secure, beautiful place to stay, I can’t recommend this spot enough. Would definitely come back

    Response from the host

    Thank you, Anthony — we’re really glad our apartment felt like a home away from home and that communication was smooth. We’ll keep maintaining the space and service, and would love to welcome you back anytime.