I really love this house and would highly recommend it to anyone who is thinking of booking. The house itself has everything you need - a large kitchen which is very well equipped, large communal areas, a pool and a large rooftop terrace. Importantly, you can work comfortably in your room as each room has a desk and desk chair, but if you prefer to work around others, there is also plenty of comfortable co-working space. The location is good too - only a few mins walk to a supermarket and you can walk / take a taxi very cheaply to other surrounding towns. The house is really clean, which surprised me given how many people are living there. The best part of staying here is the community - the people I've met here will be friends for life. It's so nice to be surrounded by like-minded people and always having someone around to join you exploring the island / partying / watching a movie / whatever you fancy. All in all - I would highly recommend staying here. I've already stayed twice and would happily return again.
I originally booked to stay at Evolve for a month and ended up staying 13 months! This was my first coliving experience and exceeded my expectations. It was exactly what I needed for moving to a new country without knowing anyone, and I would recommend this place to anyone else doing the same. The community is truly amazing. Everyone is so warm, friendly, and welcoming - within a week, it felt like I was part of a family. Some people stayed more long term like me, while others stayed just a month or two, which was a good mix. Many also returned because they enjoyed it so much the first time round. The vibe changes when people come and go but there was never a bad group. I've made lasting friendships and I really can't emphasize enough how incredible this experience has been because of the people. The location is great, mid way between Sliema and St Julians. You can walk 20ish minutes downhill to either if it's not the height of summer (note: uphill on the way back!). San Gwann is quiet and there are plenty of shops/cafes around, including supermarkets and grocery stores. There are several bus stops nearby. Bolt/Uber is good value and can even be cheaper than buses if you're in a big group. Cleaners clean the common areas 6 days a week, which is definitely necessary in a house of this size and with so many people. Personally, one thing I really appreciated was that I became a cat mom during my stay and Matt and Ola supported that. To give a well-rounded review, I also need to be honest about the negatives - nowhere is perfect. Things break a lot: dishwashers, laundry facilities, Internet, vaccuum cleaners, pool filter, jacuzzi, coffee machine, fireplace, air conditioners, electricity outages, rain through the windows... sometimes it felt like as soon as one thing is fixed, it sets something else off. This isn't Matt and Ola's fault - some of this is just how things in Malta are built and getting good labour to properly fix the issues is harder than you think, however it was frustrating over time. For internet, it's best to come with your own backup or get a good data package, just in case. Noise: the way the house is built means that noise really travels. The doors can slam and get really noisy, especially when it's windy. Also, beds so squeaky. So. Squeaky. Mosquitos: they love me; they also love the house. Winter is fine, but from May-November they are around. If you're prone to bites, make sure you keep your room windows and doors closed, especially early morning and evening/night, and pick up spray, burners, candles, plug-ins etc. Mosquito nets would be a great upgrade. Having experienced a full year, I can say that it's a very different experience in the winter vs summer but both were great and had their benefits. Summer was all about bbqs, pool dips, dancing on the roof, late night drinks etc. Winter was quieter with cozy movie nights, more shared meals, game nights, activities like lazer tag and escape rooms, and hiking on the weekends. Overall, I loved my stay at Evolve. I'll cherish the memories and friendships made, keep in touch, and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.
Truly amazing place. The villa is enormous, with plenty of facilities (large pool, Rooftop, jacuzzi, gym, decent Coworking areas), but the best thing about Evolve is the community. I initially planned to stay for one month here, but because of all the great people that I've met and shared so many experiences with, I extended my stay for 2 extra months. The people here are very warm, friendly and make you feel like home. Definitely recommend this place!
Everything below is already included in the price for Evolve. To the right is the cost that you would have to pay if you were to get normal accommodation and then pay extra for these things as an individual living in a one bedroom flat.
Enjoy a coworking space full of other ambitious and driven remote workers five seconds from your fridge and free coffee.
Amazing coliving community with incredible people, would highly recommend. Ola and Matt have created a warm and welcome atmosphere at the house, always on hand with any queries or issues I had, and made it easy to experience all Malta has to offer. There's a wide variety of amenities including office space, swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym area, table tennis and pool table etc Looking forward to my return visit!
After staying at EVOLVE for a year I can really say that the community itself is a highlight, you are guaranteed to meet a great bunch of people who will be friends for life. Malta and the house itself I recommend more as a summer destination, but if you look for a long stay over the winter expect a more chill movie/ board games vibe.
What a place!, I planned to visit Malta for 10 days. Then I heard about the house, after the first visit I decided to stay one month there, because why not? to Live and work in that awesome community. It was more than a place to stay, it was the perfect place for life balance, everyone there has a unique talent. I got inspired by the great people there and shared a lost of activities like cooking, Yoga, workout, hiking and a new ways to start your own business. Will definitely recommend it for everybody, specially digital nomads. Last but not least, Thank you Matt and Ola for creating such a good community 😍
The room category and length of stay determine the price. We also have a 30% discount between Dec - Feb.
Size
38-75m2
21m2
12-18m2
9m2
In Room Workspace
Community & Events access
24hr Coworking Space
24hr Pool & Rooftop Jacuzzi
1268m2 Of Shared Space
Private Seating Area
Private Terrace
En-suite
Private Kitchen
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It is shocking we have managed to stuff so much value in a package that only cost a little bit more than the old option of living in a room / flat or apartment by yourself or with whoever else the landlord has landed you with, fingers crossed they clean up!!
To live how we live, typically you have to work your way up the ladder and when you have the money to buy a place like this you're too old to enjoy it. And you don't tend to have a community of ambitious friends, like F.R.I.E.N.D.S who want to move in with you.
The value we have packed into our offer is astronomical when you tally up the costs of everything we offer. And that's before you consider the time & money you save by getting quick answers to business problems, or even the money you save by always having epic dinners prepared for you or simply not spending money on taxies, restaurants and bar priced drinks. We ask you... Can you afford not to colive?