Thirtyseven Gozo

Rooms

There are 10 rooms and suites split between the original guesthouse and Thirtyseven.two, a newer addition.

Thirtyseven’s original guesthouse has 4 rooms and suites. The Shanghai Junior Suite is a separate poolside bungalow with a private rooftop terrace, and beautiful Chinese-styled decor. Barambura (‘pigeon coop’) has alcoves in the walls - hence the name. The Palm Room and The Garden suite have pared-down decor, and both open onto private patio gardens filled with a blaze of plant colour, so these would be our top choices.

Thirtyseven.two was the second farmhouse to be converted, and its rooms are larger and sleeker, with a more contemporary style. Ulysseus, the only single room, is located next to Calypso, which adjoin so could be great for a family. The cave-like Ghawdex has a romantic feel and opens onto the pool terrace. The Colonial Suite has 2 single Keralan-teak, four-poster beds (and a grand bathroom) while the minimalist, airy Tokyo Penthouse has a terrace with breath-taking views. The pick is the chic Loft Suite, where a glass wardrobe separates the bed from the sofas (although there’s no outdoor space).

Each wing has its own pool and lounge (couples are often in one wing and families in the other to maintain the 'right' atmosphere).

Features include:

• Bathrobes
• Fan
• Hairdryer
• In-room treatments available
• Safe box
• WiFi

Eating

The continental breakfast (not included in the rates) is rich in delicious local produce: cheeses, meats, pastries, just-squeezed juices teas and coffees; some hot options are available too. Each wing has a winter dining room with a long glass table and chic, bright chairs under an exposed-stone arched ceiling. But whenever it’s warm enough, which is often, everyone eats at thirtyseven.two's outdoor dining area.

No other meals are formally served, but they are available on request (and be aware that Patti prefers guests not to bring food and drink from outside onto the premises). Patti is a great cook, specialising in Mediterranean, Italian, Moroccan and Asian cuisine. So do ask.

There are some great restaurants dotted around Gozo - as it’s so small, it’s easy to reach anywhere on the island. Patti and Giuseppe offer plenty of excellent recommendations.

Features include:

• Breakfast
• Dinner by arrangement
• Lunch by arrangement
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• Relax by the pool or book a massage in the small treatment room
  
• Head to Xlendi for walks, swimming in the sea, and scuba diving in crystal-clear waters
  
• Take a day trip to the beautiful, barren island of Comino and swim in the Blue Lagoon
  
• Wander along the cliff tops at Ta’Cenc and enjoy the thrilling sunset views, or explore the wonderful countryside of Gozo by taking a coastal walk on one of the island’s many winding paths
  
• Laze on the beaches at red-sand Ramla and San Blas bays
  
• Visit Xaghra’s mysterious Ggantija Temples. There are some very good restaurants here, too; ask Patti for her recommendations
  
• Head to Victoria to see its walled citadel, polychrome-floored cathedral and fascinating Museum of Archaeology

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Cooking classes
• Hiking
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Scuba diving
• Snorkelling
• Swimming
• Well being

Kids

All children 4+ years are welcome and but other than the pool there is nothing to keep them entertained. We think the hotel is better suited to older children as the atmosphere is very peaceful and grown-up.

Best for:

Children (4-12 years)

Family friendly accommodation:

Although most rooms can hold extra beds, we recommend the suites as they are more spacious. Note that Patti and Guiseppe will assign families to the wing which they think will best suit them at the time of booking; couples will be placed in the other wing to maintain a romantic atmosphere. Families with older kids should request the Calypso and Ulysseus rooms as they are next door to each other. The Loft is not suitable for children.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

Thirtyseven Gozo is on the small island of Gozo, 6km off Malta and currently only accessible by ferry. The Maltese islands lie 93km south of Sicily and 288km north of Africa.

By Air:
Fly to Malta International Airport, then take public transport or drive to reach Gozo.

By Public Transport
There are express buses from the airport to Malta's ferry port at Cirkewwa, from which you take the ferry (25 minutes) to the Gozitan port of Mgarr. See Gozo Channel for timetables. From here there are taxis and buses.

By Car:
We recommend hiring a car to explore during your stay, it's a 45-minute drive from Malta airport to the ferry port and, once you reach Gozo, there's plenty of free parking in the village.

By Boat:
You can also reach Malta by catamaran from Sicily, a 1.5-hour journey. See Virtu Ferries. You'll then need to take the ferry to Gozo.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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