Set within 2.8 km of University of Malta and 4.7 km of Love Monument, Rivotorto Retreat House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Birkirkara. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a children's playground. The guest house also offers free WiFi, free private parking and facilities for disabled guests. At the guest house, the units come with a desk. Some of the units feature a satellite flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. At the guest house, the units include bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with fresh pastries, fruits and juice are available every morning at the guest house. For visitors looking to embark on day trips to nearby landmarks, Rivotorto Retreat House features a selection of packed lunches. Sightseeing tours are available close to the property. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the accommodation. Bay Street Shopping Complex is 5.1 km from Rivotorto Retreat House, while Portomaso Marina is 5.4 km away. Malta International Airport is 7 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
4 single beds
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.5
Location
8.4
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Birkirkara
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Andriana
    Greece Greece
    The hotel was even better than what we had expected. The cleaning service was amazing. The staff was more than friendly and helpful. Even though the checkout was supposed to be at a specific time, they allowed us to use the room with no extra...
  • Brienna
    Australia Australia
    Everything. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast is very good and well priced! The rooms were very clean and were tended to every day. Very comfortable beds with a large TV in the rooms. The location is quiet but well within walking...
  • Demetriou
    Cyprus Cyprus
    The staff there were amazing always there to help and they were so sweet. Everyday they cleaned the room and we had new towels everyday. The air condition was perfect and we needed for the summer. In the television we had netflix and prime...
  • Detlef
    Germany Germany
    Extremely friendly ladies serving the breakfast, different kinds of fresh eggs every morning. Fresh towels every morning - not really necessary
  • Cf
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Very nice receptionists, quiet area for rest after Camino walked. Very nice garden to take a rest, bus stop for many lines nearly-by to go anywhere in Malta.
  • Krisztián
    Hungary Hungary
    Nice bedroom for good price. Cleaning every day. 0.5l water prepared for us.
  • Rita
    Portugal Portugal
    Super clean, and very quiet area, perfect to rest! Very nice terrace.
  • Paulína
    Slovakia Slovakia
    clean large room with breakfast for a good price, kind and helpful staff, great location with good access to public transport to all parts of Malta, tea, coffee and water for free in the dining room every day, thank you :)
  • Dora
    Greece Greece
    ☆ I'm a solo traveler, I got ill and felt like couldn't go out in the check out day. They were so kind to let me stay in the room till I get better. I really appreciate people helping you in need. Being alone and sick in another country makes...
  • Βασιλειος
    Greece Greece
    Excellent staff, very friendly and extremely clean facilities. The garden with the fountain at the front is very beautiful and relaxing!

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Dalia Kandalaft, General Manager

Company review score: 9.7Based on 360 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Rivotorto Retreat House is a welcoming guest house, of the Conventual Franciscans, very suitable for a quiet, clean and home-feel stay. Very gentle and helpful staff. Every guest is our special guest and we try to satisfy all her/his needs or desires. The house does not have a 24hrs reception. The reception is open from Mon to Fri: 8.30-19.30/Sat-Sun and public holidays: 8.30-14.30. That is why we ask our gentle guests to specify their arrival time so we can guarantee the presence of someone to welcome them and avoid any disappointments. The house has a common area equipped with a fridge, hot water kettle and a microwave available for each guest, and all the necessary to make a cup of tea or coffee. All this is free of charge. Rivotorto Retreat House is 9Km away from the airport and 6Km from the capital city Valletta. We can provide airport pick-up with a private taxi at an extra cost. We can also provide tourist guide and transport upon request with an extra cost. Bus stops to all main locations is at a walking distance from our house. Guests can also enjoy quite a selection of restaurants and snack bars in the near neighborhood.

Neighbourhood information

Rivotorto Retreat House is situated in a quiet residential area in Birkirkara, next to Saint Francis Church called Ta' Paris. Birkirkara is a town in the Central Region of Malta. It is the most populated town on the island, with 22,247 inhabitants as of March 2014. The city consists of four autonomous parishes: St Helen, St Joseph, Our Lady of Mount Carmel and St Mary. The city's motto is "In hoc signo vinces" and its coat of arms is a plain red cross, surmounted by a crown. There are many places of interest in Birkirkara, amongst them the Old Railway Station which is today located within a public garden. Trains were used as means of transportation across the island until the Railway's closure happened in 1931. Other town features include the Wignacourt Aqueduct built in the 17th Century, and St Helen's Basilica, housing Malta's largest church bell. Birkirkara's main religious feast is that of St Helen which is celebrated on 18 August if it falls on a Sunday, or on the first Sunday after that date. Another beautiful place to visit in Birkirkara is Sant'Anton Garden.

Languages spoken

Arabic,English,Italian,Maltese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rivotorto Retreat House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Children's playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Fast free WiFi 65 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Baby safety gates
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Chapel/shrine
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • Arabic
  • English
  • Italian
  • Maltese

House rules
Rivotorto Retreat House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardJCBMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Rivotorto Retreat House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: GH/0020

FAQs about Rivotorto Retreat House

  • Room options at Rivotorto Retreat House include:

    • Single
    • Twin
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
    • Twin/Double

  • Rivotorto Retreat House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Children's playground
    • Bicycle rental

  • Yes, Rivotorto Retreat House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Rivotorto Retreat House is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at Rivotorto Retreat House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Rivotorto Retreat House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • Rivotorto Retreat House is 950 yards from the centre of Birkirkara. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.