Maria Giovanna Guest House
Rabat Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Delicious breakfast and cappuccino”
“Excellent breakfast and nice jams and cake, but moreover, Anna and Sonia really …”
“The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind, and always ready to help”
“great host, breakfast, etc”
“Everything was perfect : The room, the place, the personnel, the breakfast”
“Tea / coffee facilities in the room as well as fridge if needed”
“The location is perfect, just 20 meters from the beach”
“Lovely people, beautiful place, perfect location and excellent breakfast that go…”
“The house was beautiful and exceptionally clean, and the breakfast was absolutel…”
“It was a great weekend, very clean room, friendly staff, great and abundant brea…”
“Parking is in the vicinity”
Overview
Set just off the beach, Maria Giovanna is in Marsalforn Bay on the laidback island of Gozo. This family-run guest house offers elegantly decorated rooms with air conditioning and a balcony. Run by 2 sisters, Maria Giovanna Guest House takes its name from their mother and grandmother who managed the property before them. One of the sisters is a pastry chef and prepares homemade cakes for breakfast each morning. Rooms feature elegant furniture and wrought iron beds. Each one has a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer and toiletries. Some have a view of the Mediterranean Sea. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and there is an internet point in the lobby. Marsalforn is the island's most popular tourist resort, with plenty of restaurants, bars and beaches. Gozo Ferry Terminal for ferries to Malta is 10 minutes' drive away.
Traveller reviews
doghri
solo_traveller
June 3, 2026
I had a fantastic stay at this guesthouse. The location is perfect, just 20 meters from the beach. The staff were incredibly welcoming, kind, and always ready to help. The house was beautiful and exceptionally clean, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious with a great selection of options. Overall, a five-star experience. I highly recommend this guesthouse and would happily stay here again!
Cyril
couple
May 31, 2026
“Exceptional guest house. Our trip wouldn’t be that great without.”
Everything was perfect : The room, the place, the personnel, the breakfast
Johanna
couple
May 26, 2026
“amazing”
great host, breakfast, etc
Marta
couple
May 25, 2026
It was our second time in Maria Giovanna and we are very happy to visit this wonderful place again. This is the place with soul and family mood. Delicious breakfast and cappuccino. Perfect service and atmosphere.
Filip
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
wonderful atmosphere and great food
Chris
couple
May 13, 2026
“Fantastic stay - Would happily go back!”
Lovely people, beautiful place, perfect location and excellent breakfast that goes beyond what you might expect.
Marianne
solo_traveller
May 7, 2026
“It feels good to be here.”
Excellent breakfast and nice jams and cake, but moreover, Anna and Sonia really make you feel at home.
Rennie
solo_traveller
May 3, 2026
It was a great weekend, very clean room, friendly staff, great and abundant breakfast.
Kinga
couple
April 30, 2026
I found a second home on Gozo
Daniel
solo_traveller
April 14, 2026
“Great guesthouse in the heart of Marsalforn”
Breakfast, lift, AC and great TV channels. Parking is in the vicinity. Tea / coffee facilities in the room as well as fridge if needed. Great restaurants nearby.
Sharon
couple
April 10, 2026
Beautiful guest house with authentic Maltese features and furniture. Lovely, very welcoming host. Very good breakfast with homemade food, cakes and jams. Great location right in the middle of Marsalforn.
Zuzi
solo_traveller
April 9, 2026
Sonia is very friendly and helpful. She gives good tips and she treats you like family. Breakfast was really home made and delicious! It is right on the bus stop to the harbour and beach and restaurants around the corner. Walkable to everywhere.
Tanvi Rao
solo_traveller
April 7, 2026
I had an excellent stay. First of all, the location was excellent. I didn't fully comprehend how close everything was to the property before actually reaching Gozo. Everything you need (restaurants, shops, the bus stop, the seafront, dive schools) are a < 5 minute walk away. The room was impeccably clean and well furnished. The single bed was very large (more like a 3/4) and the pillows and mattress were very comfortable. The cookies in the room on check in were such a nice touch! The breakfast was incredible, with fresh fruit, a hot cooked egg option everyday, cheeses, meats, and homemade cakes and jams. My only regret is that I couldn't eat more! The hosts are warm and welcoming, and truly make you feel at home. This place really lives up to all its brilliant reviews! I'll definitely be back.
MariaClara
couple
April 5, 2026
The rooms were very nicely decorated and clean. It is located in the center of the little village by the sea. Sonia was very kind, thoughtful and caring with us. The breakfast was delicious, with fresh fruit salad, yogurt, home made cakes, muffins, fresh cheese, fresh orange juice, home made marmalades an jams: everything good and fresh you can imagine! I would strongly recommend it.
Alexandra
couple
March 30, 2026
“Truly lovely to stay here”
Breakfast was lovely and the room was beautiful and very comfortable. The team were also very lovely.
Linda
couple
March 26, 2026
Everything was excellent, the hosts made us feel welcome and made sure our stay is pleasant and comfortable. Thank you for the delicious biscuits ❤️
Mariella
couple
February 16, 2026
The place was really cosy and very clean. Breakfast was delicious. Host made sure we were always comfortable. Definitely recommend.
Anita
couple
February 15, 2026
“Simply wonderful!”
The host, location, room and breakfast :)
Alexandra
couple
January 31, 2026
“Lovely room, delicious breakfast and perfect host!”
We actually stayed at Casa Gemelli in Victoria due to damage at the guest house in Marsalforn. My rating is therefore of Casa Gemelli. Sonia was welcoming and provided lots of helpful advice about what to see and do on Gozo. The room was very clean and nicely decorated. The breakfast was unbelievable generous and delicious and included fruit, homemade bread and baked goods plus scrambled eggs with all the trimmings. Sonia was the perfect host and we really enjoyed our stay.
Catriona
couple
January 30, 2026
“Fabulous!”
Sonia was charming and so helpful, finding ferry and bus times and giving information on best places to go. The breakfast was amongst the best I have had in any hotel anywhere. Home made yoghurt, bread and jam; freshly fruit salad and freshly squeezed juice. And a full cooked on top! And delicious little homemade cakes to takeaway (because we were so full!) Outstanding.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails
Activities
Diving, Horse riding, Snorkelling, Fishing, Canoeing, Cycling, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Bicycle parking, Facilities for disabled guests, Lift, Safety deposit box, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle, Room service, 24-hour front desk, Babysitting/child services, Laundry, Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Tour desk, Packed lunches, Car hire
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Double or Twin Room
Rooms have a classic design with antique furniture and wrought iron beds. All have a balcony. Please specify bed-type preference when booking.
Superior Double or Twin Room with Partial Sea View
Spacious air-conditioned room with free Wi-Fi and seating area.
Superior Triple Room with Partial Sea View
Spacious air-conditioned room with free Wi-Fi and seating area.
Single Room
The single room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower and a hairdryer. The single room offers a wardrobe, a tiled floor, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as a quiet street view. The unit has 1 bed.
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