Casa Bonavita
Hidden behind the limestone walls of Attard, one of Malta’s historic Three Villages, Casa Bonavita is an 18th-century house turned intimate 17-room hotel, created by The Rug Company founders Christopher and Suzanne Sharp. Restored over several years with a deeply personal eye, the property feels more like an elegant Mediterranean home than a traditional hotel, filled with antiques, art, textiles and original architectural details. Surrounded by lush gardens and citrus trees, it offers a quieter, more considered way to experience Malta.
The Hotel
No two rooms at Casa Bonavita are alike. Spread across the Main House and Dower House, each has its own character, combining original 18th-century features with hand-selected furnishings, artwork and distinctive decorative details. Rooms range from 24-square-metre Standard rooms to spacious Suites, while the standout Folly Suite occupies its own historic oval-shaped building within a private gated garden, complete with its own swimming pool.
Amenities
The house revolves around its gardens and dining spaces, with a restaurant set within an exquisitely frescoed room and opening onto a flagstone courtyard beneath orange trees. Mediterranean cooking takes a contemporary approach, with seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a strong emphasis on simplicity and freshness. There is also a spa with sauna, cold plunge and treatments, alongside two swimming pools and quiet garden spaces designed for lingering.
Much of Casa Bonavita’s charm lies in its sense of discovery – a tucked-away courtyard here, a frescoed room there, or an unexpected piece of art around the next corner. With its intimate scale, highly individual interiors and residential atmosphere, Casa Bonavita feels less like somewhere you check into and more like being invited into an exceptionally stylish Maltese home. It is a particularly compelling choice for travellers looking beyond the island’s larger resorts and seeking somewhere with genuine character, creativity and a strong sense of place.
