Best Five

The Observer

National Newspaper

The Guardian and its sister newspaper The Observer featured Indulgence Divine amongst their 5 best accommodations in Malta and Gozo. 

Derek Guthrie was impressed by the narrow lanes of the historic city, as yet unspoilt by the tourist industry.

Aptly named

The Sunday Times

National Newspaper

Those in search of a historic stay are increasingly choosing Birgu/Vittoriosa and its favourite Indulgence Divine - "Renaissance-inspired 16th-century property, aptly named Indulgence Divine, is a vibrant mix of ancient and modern tucked into Birgu’s labyrinth of medieval streets."

Top Choice

Lonely Planet

Travel Guide

Lonely Planet's new Malta and Gozo guide marked Indulgence Divine as Top Choice, emphasising the amount of space guests get for their money. It speaks of the accommodation for two in the 450 year old house, its flamboyant colours, striking white kitchen, minimalist dining area and lauds the sunny roof terrace.

A historic haven

The i newspaper

National Newspaper

Travel writer Abigail Blasi recommends Indulgence Divine to those who, after a first visit want to explore those more authentic places in the less trodden parts of  Malta - "here you can drink in the atmosphere at a 16th-century townhouse, with tapestries, a chapel bedroom and spiralling staircases".

Incredible history

travelandlust.com

travel website

Travelandlust.com is one of the few websites which insists its writers stay. It's the only way to a thorough review. It was also adamant that "If you want to experience living in a converted traditional Maltese house, this is the place for you... the house itself is 450 years old, you are completely surrounded by an incredible history"

Elegant solution

Urlaubs-architektur

A Guide to Architectural Retreats in Europe

We were flattered to be featured in this guide to European architectural retreats with essays by writers such as Alain de Botton. It mentions Indulgence Divine's "sensitive reconditioning of the fabric of the building" and "the tasteful and playful combination of bespoke furniture and original art... in s rather elegant solution."

Skillfull blend of old and new

Brigitte

Women's Magazine

Indulgence Divine features in an insert on Valletta within the pages of German women's magazine Brigitte. The insert describes Indulgence Divine as a skillful blend of new and old, an explosion of style, shapes and colour.

Among best retreats in Europe

Irish Independent

National Newspaper

The Irish Independent's magazine Weekend asked holiday specialist Welcome Beyond to pick the 10 best rustic retreats in Europe. Amongst them was Indulgence Divine - with its appeal to couples and the 16th century house's historic location.

History
and design 

Bell’Europa

Travel Guide

Italian travel magazine Bell’Europa featured Indulgence Divine in a wonderful feature on Malta.

It described Indulgence Divine as the ideal blend of history and contemporary design.

Like having a boutique hotel all to yourself.

Flair

Interior Design Magazine

Interior design magazine Flair, edited by the much loved late journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, featured its favourite interiors. We were stunned to see our bedroom on its front cover.

"Most holiday rentals make you want to spring out of bed and hit the road right away," writes Flair "but this one is like having a boutique hotel all to yourself”

one of Europe's most desirable rental properties

we-heart.com

Design Website

Influential design website weheart.com fell in love with the "deliciously retro beauty" of our accommodation. It wrote - "A home away from home for two, Indulgence Divine is a perfectly chic residence from which to explore this decidedly up-and-coming island", but the best compliment comes at the end of the piece - "Gattaldo's house conversion may just be one of Europe's most desirable rental properties..."

think Alice in Wonderland meets Vittoriosa

Homeworks

Interior Design Magazine

Interior design magazine Homeworks featured Indulgence Divine in its Colour Confidence issue The title ran "Welcome To The House Of Fun"

“Rather than do away with centuries of history and culture, Gattaldo and Mike have cleverly intertwined such rich themes into their design process, resulting in a contemporary style that is distinctly unique.”

Malta is for Lovers

GG magazine

Property Magazine

GG magazine's 25th anniversary issue dedicated three spreads to the island with "turquoise waters, craggy cliffs and impressive buildings". GG magazine also recommended staying at Indulgence Divine where "The ultra-modern furnishings fit in perfectly with the apartment's historical limestone architecture".

Time travel

Global Travel Media

Travel website

Travel writer Robert La Bua stayed at Indulgence Divine and found the accommodation welcoming -"The wow factor already takes effect one step inside the front door.  That step back in time and into the future simultaneously greets guests upon entrance through the pretty front door of this beautiful property in Birgu"