L.S. 409.11(R) Regolamenti dwar Postijiet għall-Btala Imħassrin bl-Avviż Legali 92 tal-2026

(1)requires - Interpretation. In these regulations, unless the context otherwise "Act" means the Malta Travel and Tourism Services Act; Cap. 409. "farmhouse" means a holiday premises which is constructed and finished to represent a typical Maltese farmhouse, located in an area compatible with a farmhouse environment; "holiday premises" has the same meaning as assigned to it in the Act and shall include apartments, studios, villas, maisonettes, townhouses and terraced houses and other accommodation as the Authority may approve to fall within the said category.

(2)Words and expressions used in these regulations which are also used in the Act shall, unless the context otherwise requires, have the same meaning as in the Act.

1. Holiday premises shall be classified, prior to being licensed, according to the criteria established according to the Second Schedule with regard to holiday premises and according to the Third Schedule with regard to farmhouses. Classification.
2. Holiday premises shall be classified by the Authority in three grades, "Standard" "Comfort" and "Superior" with "Standard" denoting the lowest grade and "Superior" denoting the highest grade. Classification of holiday premises. 5.

(1)The holiday premises category shall include: I. apartments (to be classified as "Standard" "Comfort and "Superior"); II. studios (to be classified as "Standard" and "Comfort); III. villas (to be classified as "Comfort"); IV. villas with exclusive swimming pool within premises (to be classified as "Superior").

(2)The classification grades of these categories shall also apply to similar accommodation properties such as townhouses, maisonettes and terraced houses, as the Authority may deem appropriate. *These regulations have been repealed by Legal Notice 92 of

1. Properties falling within the holiday premises category. 2 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Classification of farmhouses.
2. Farmhouses shall be classified by the Authority in two grades, either a "comfort" grade or a "superior" grade with "comfort" denoting the lower grade and "superior" denoting the higher grade. Compliance to classification standards.
3. Persons licensed by the Authority to operate holiday premises shall ensure that their properties comply with the standard requirements as shown in the Second Schedule, with regard to holiday premises and in the Third Schedule with regards to farmhouses. 7A. The Authority and, or any other Authority appointed to carry out the duties contained in these regulations shall, on receiving a request, communicate all the data in relation to the holiday premises to the Local Council where the holiday premises are situated, for the purpose of enforcement of these regulations and to ensure the best upkeep and sanitary conditions of the locality where the holiday premises are situated. Communication of data by the Authority. Added by: L.N. 221 of
4. Alternative services and amenities. 8.

(1)Notwithstanding any service and amenity requirement contained in these regulations, the Authority may, in exceptional circumstances, for the purpose of classification of any holiday premises, accept alternative services and amenities instead of those set out in these regulations as the Authority may deem appropriate.

(2)The Authority may, at any time, after giving reasonable notice, withdraw the concession of accepting alternative amenities or services in lieu of amenities and services specified in the classification regulations, as referred to in subregulation

(1). Offences and penalties. 9. Any person who fails to comply with any of the provisions of these regulations shall be guilty of an offence, and shall be liable to the fines and penalties as indicated in articles 43 and 45 of the Act. Saving. 10. Any licence issued under the Guesthouses and Holiday Furnished Premises Regulations, 1994, repealed by these regulations, and which is in force immediately before such repeal, shall, subject to compliance with the provisions of the Act and to the regulations made thereunder, continue to be in force thereafter as if it were a licence granted under the Act and the regulations made thereunder. [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES FIRST SCHEDULE 3 Substituted by: L.N. 86 of 2005. Explanation to symbols used in the Schedules to these Regulations Information components Meaning GUEST BEDROOM States the title of a MAIN AREA of the holiday premises Bed States the title of a SUB AREA (within the main area of assessment: for example "bedroom") 1. Minimum bed size: 85 x 190 cm. for single; 135 cm. x 190 cm. for double Description of a standard. Standard Sh ows th e cl a s s if ic a t ion o f the ho li da y premises below which are specified the compulsory requirements relating to that class. • Cell with grey background indicates that standard is compulsory. • In this case the standard is compulsory for all categories and shall be considered as one of the minimum requirements for all categories in this type of accommodation. Comfort Superior • Cell with white background means that the facility or service does not apply. • Cell with a a white background followed by grey cell indicates that the standard is compulsory only for the upper category ("superior"). These symbols are used for all types of accommodation and category levels. 4 [ S.L.409.11 Substituted by: L.N. 86 of 2005. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 HOLIDAY PREMISES SECOND SCHEDULE Holiday Premises Detailed standards Standard 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS Each holiday premises shall have separate and independent access Each holiday premises to be clearly numbered or named Kitchen facility Bedroom (separate from kitchen if not studio unit) Minimum of one bathroom for every 6 persons One Bedroom with adjoining en suite bathroom All bedrooms with an en suite bathroom Living room/area Telephone directory Hair dryer Safe deposit box Telephone for direct external call in unit Accessible telephone facilities for direct external calls situated within the premises/complex housing the unit if not available in unit Internet access port Colour TV with adequate reception Colour TV with adequate reception in Bedroom and Living Room Iron or ironing system in each holiday premises Information on services at least in English Fully detached premises (applicable for individual villas) Emergency exit sign on the back of the entrance door if unit forms part of a block consisting of more than one floor Adequate emergency lighting An inventory list of furniture, appliances, and cost for replacement to be available Full length mirror Smoke detector One fireproof ashtray 2 BEDROOM 2.1 Bed 1 Minimum bed sizes: 85 x 190 cm for single; 135 cm x 190 cm for double (*) 2 Bed linen: 2 sheets, pillow sheet, blanket and cover 3 One pillow per person Comfort Superior [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Standard 4 Additional blanket per person (applicable during period from 1st November to 31st May) 5 Additional pillow per person 6 Duvet (*) An exception is allowed only for "standard" category: 85 x 180 cm / 130 x 180 cm 2.2 Furniture and Comfort 1 Wi n d o w / b a l c o n y al l o w i n g na t u r a l l i g h t a n d ventilation into each bedroom 2 A blackout curtain (shutters or similar may be considered as alternative to blackout curtains) 3 One dressing table, mirror and one chair or armchair 4 One bedside table in case of single beds or two bedside tables in case of double beds 5 Bedside carpets (applicable to tiled floors) during period from 1st November to 31st May 6 One wastepaper basket 7 Wardrobe with 5 similar clothes hanger per person 8 Heating 9 Air conditioning 10 Fan (ventilation system) if air-conditioning is not available 11 Individually controlled bedside reading light 12 Continental electric socket or adapter 13 Adequate drawer space 14 Sheers for curtains 2.3 Additional services 1 Availability of cot on request 2.4 Cleaning and general state of bedroom 1 G o o d st a t e o f m a t t r e s s a n d m a t t r e s s s u p p o r t : unbroken, body resistant 2 Good state of pillow slip: no head stains, burns, smears, marks or similar 3 Good state of bed sheet: spotless, no burns, smears, marks or similar 4 Good state of bed cover: no stains, burns, smears, marks or similar 5 Good state of walls: evidence of regular maintenance 6 Good state of floor: evidence of regular maintenance 7 Good state of furniture: sound construction, little or no signs of ageing, wear and tear 8 Cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning 9 All lights in good functioning order 10 Emergency light in good functioning order 11 Air conditioning system to be in good operating conditions if available Comfort 5 Superior 6 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Standard 3 BATHROOM Bathroom walls and floor covered with impervious material or tiled 2 Bathroom with ventilation (window or extractor) 3 General lighting to enable correct vision in all bathroom areas 4 Continuous supply of cold and hot water for all sanitary ware, bath and/or shower 5 Water closet with lid 6 Wash-hand basin 7 Vanity unit with double wash hand basin 8 Shower cubicle 9 Bath tub (1,40m length minimum) 10 Bath with hand shower 11 Shelving or facility for holding toiletries 12 Mirror 13 Magnifying / Shaving mirror 14 Disposal bag for sanitary towels 15 Sanitary / waste bin 16 Bath / shower mat 17 Towel rack 18 Towel ring or rail 19 Two towels per person (hands and bath) 20 Three towels per person (hands, bath and another one) 21 Towel changed once a week 22 Towel changing: shorter term or on guest request 23 Clothes hook 24 Two drinking glasses 25 Chair or stool 26 Two toilet paper rolls (provided on arrival) 27 Wrapped soap or similar (provided on arrival) 28 Shampoo (provided on arrival) 29 Wrapped bath soap or similar (provided on arrival) 30 Shower cap 31 Box of tissues 32 One bathrobe per person 33 Heating 3.1 Cleaning and general state of bathroom 1 Cleaning of bathroom after check-out of any customer or at least once a week 2 Good state of each sanitary facilities: no wear, cracks and chips or similar 3 Good state of shower curtain or similar: no burns, stain or similar 4 Good state of walls: no chipping, stains or similar 1 Comfort Superior [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES 7 Standard Comfort Superior 140 ltr 140 ltr 140 ltr 140 ltr 140 ltr 230 ltr 140 ltr 230 ltr 230 ltr 5 Good state of floor: no marks, stains, evidence of water damage 6 Good cleaning of sanitary ware: without water stains, or similar 4 KITCHEN Separate area from bedroom and bathroom (except for studios) 2 All appliances running on electricity or gas 3 Vent ilation or f orced ventilati on by means of extraction hood 4 Two fire burners 5 Oven 6 Microwave oven 7 Dishwasher 8 Kitchen refrigerator with at least 10% freezer space as per the following minimum approximate specifications: (

1. a)One bedroom premises (
2. b)Two bedroom premises (
3. c)Three bedroom or more 9 Kitchen unit with sink and draining board 10 Table service: (
4. a)1 set per person (knife, fork, big & dessert spoon, soup standard & dessert plates, coffee cups & plates, 1 glass) (
5. b)Same as before but 2 sets of glass per person (
6. c)Same as before but 2 sets of cutlery, glasses and standard plates 11 Kitchen utensils: one kettle, one casserole and one frying pan (
7. a)Kitchen utensils: more casseroles and frying pan (
8. b)Small kitchen utensils: 1 big cutting & 1 small cutting knives, 1 soup serving spoon 12 1 big spoon, 1 skimming spoon, 1 tweezers, 1 colander, 1 tea strainer 13 Bread toaster 14 Can-opener 15 Cork-screw 16 Bottle opener 17 Coffee pot and teapot 18 First Aid Box properly kitted 19 1 Fire Extinguisher 20 1 Fire Blanket 4.1 Cleaning and general state of kitchen 1 Cleaning of kitchen after check-out of any customer or at least once a week 1 8 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Standard 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Good state of walls: no flaking paint, no cracks, patches, signs of damp or similar Good state of floor: sound overlay, no cracks, no wear or similar Good state of furniture: sound construction, little or no wear and tear Good cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning Provision of cleaning utensils in each holiday premises Good state of kitchen appliances: no cracks, chips or similar Kitchen appliances in good working order Good state of crockery and cutlery: no wear damage, cracks, chips or similar Lights in good functioning order Emergency lights in good functioning order 5 DINING/LIVING ROOM AREA Window or balcony allowing natural light and ventilation into room 2 One dining table 3 One coffee table 4 Chairs commensurate with the number of occupants 5 Sofa or armchairs 6 If extra beds are to be available (bed, sofa or similar), maximum equals 2 persons 7 Heating system 8 Air conditioning system 9 Fan if air conditioning is not available 10 Sheers for curtains 5.1 Cleaning and general state of living room/living area 1 Cleaning of living-room after check-out of any customer 2 Good state of walls: no flaking paint, cracks, patches, signs of damp, blistering or similar 3 Good state of floor: good underlay, no marks, stains, no wear or similar 4 Good state of furniture: sound construction, little signs of damage, wear and tear 5 Good cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning 6 All lights in good functioning order 7 Air conditioning system to be in good functioning order if available 1 6 COMMON AREA (IF APPLICABLE) Comfort Superior [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Standard 1 Good state of walls: no flaking paintwork scratches, patches or similar 2 Good state of floor: good underlay, no marks, stains, no wear 3 Good state of ceiling: no peeling paintwork, patches no stains 4 General lighting in good functioning order 6.1 Lifts (if applicable) 1 Lifts required to service all floors if premises consists of more floors higher than ground, first and second floors 2 Good state of lift: no flaking paintwork, scratches or similar, regular maintenance 6.2 Maintenance and other services 1 Maintenance service on call 2 Doctor service on call 3 Refuse collection service 4 Maid service available on a weekly basis 5 Additional maid service provided on request 6 Baby sitting service (on request) 7 Pool cleaning service (if applicable) 7 POOL AREA (IF APPLICABLE) 1 Open-air swimming pool for exclusive use 2 Facilitated swimming pool access (ladders or stairs) 3 Depth marks clearly visible 4 Diving prohibition signs prominently displayed where water is less than 1.5m 5 Life-ring' buoyancy aids complete with rope, clearly visible and sited 6 Swimming pool with adequate lighting 7 Sun terrace (non slip tiles/material) 7.1 Terrace / pool area furniture 1 1 table or similar 2 Chairs or similar 3 Deck chairs/sun-beds 4 BBQ facilities 5 Parasol or shaded areas 7.2 Cleaning and general state of pool and pool area 1 Good state of floor 2 Good state of handrails, no sign of corrosion 3 Lighting in good functioning order 4 Good state of furniture: sound construction, little signs of wear and tear 5 Records of cleaning and chlorine/pH testing 6 Efficient pool filtration system Comfort 9 Superior 10 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Standard 8 MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES 1 2 3 Comfort Laundry lines available Washing machine Tumble dryer 9 FIRE SAFETY (applicable to corridors and public areas in holiday premises situated within an apartment block) 1 Emergency lights in good functioning order 2 Emergency exit luminous signs in corridors and passages, stairs and exit routes Superior HOLIDAY PREMISES [ S.L.409.11 THIRD SCHEDULE Farmhouse Accommodation Detailed standards Substituted by: L.N. 86 of 2005. Comfort 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS Each farmhouse accommodation with separate and independent access Each farmhouse accommodation to be clearly numbered or named Kitchen facility Bedroom (separate from kitchen) Minimum of one bathroom for every 6 persons One Bedroom with adjoining en suite bathroom All bedrooms with an en suite bathroom Living room/area Telephone directory Hair dryer Safe deposit box Telephone for direct external calls Internet access point Colour TV with adequate reception Colour TV with adequate reception in Bedroom and Living Room Semi detached premises Adequate emergency lighting An inventory list of furniture, appliances, and cost for replacement Full length mirror Smoke detector One fireproof ashtray 2 BEDROOM 2.1 Bed 1 Minimum bed sizes: 85 X 190 cm for single; 135 cm x 190 cm for double 2 Bed linen: 2 sheets, pillow sheet, blanket and cover 3 One pillow per person 4 Extra blanket per person (between 1st November and 31st May, otherwise available on request) 5 Additional pillow per person 6 Duvet 2.2 Furniture and Comfort 1 Window / balcony allowing natural light and ventilation into each bedroom 2 A blackout curtain (shutters or similar may be considered as alternative to blackout curtains) 11 Superior 12 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Comfort 3 4 One dressing table, mirror and one chair or armchair One bedside table in case of single beds or two bedside tables in case of double beds 5 Bedside carpets (applicable to tiled floors during period from 1st November to 31st May) 6 One waste paper basket 7 Wardrobe with 5 similar clothes hangers per person 8 Adequate heating 9 Fan (ventilation system) if air-conditioning is not available 10 Individually controlled bedside reading light 11 Continental electric socket or adaptor 12 Adequate drawer space 13 Sheers for curtains 2.3 Additional services 1 Iron or ironing system in each farmhouse accommodation 2 Information on services at least in English 3 Availability of cot or request 2.4 Cleaning and general state of bedroom 1 Good state of mattress and mattress support: unbroken, body resistant 2 Good state of pillow slip: no head stains, burns, smears, marks or similar 3 Good state of bed sheet: spotless, no burns, smears, marks or similar 4 Good state of bed cover: no stains, burns, smears, marks or similar 5 Good state of walls: evidence of regular maintenance 6 Good state of floor: evidence of regular maintenance 7 Good state of furniture: sound construction 8 Cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning 9 All lights in good functioning order 10 Emergency light in good functioning order 11 Air conditioning system to be in good operating conditions if available 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 BATHROOM Bathroom walls and floor covered with impervious material or tiled Bathroom with ventilation (window or extractor) General lighting to enable correct vision in all bathroom areas Continuous supply of cold and hot water for all sanitary ware, bath and/or shower Water closet with lid Wash-hand basin Vanity unit with wash hand basin Shower with curtain or similar Bath tub (1,40m length minimum) Superior HOLIDAY PREMISES [ S.L.409.11 13 Comfort Superior 140 ltr 140 ltr 140 ltr 230 ltr 10 Bath with hand shower 11 Shelving or facility for holding toiletries 12 Mirror 13 Magnifying/Shaving mirror 14 Disposal bag for sanitary towels 15 Sanitary/waste bin 16 Bath/shower mat 17 Towel rack 18 Towel ring or rail 19 Two towels per person (hands and bath) 20 Three towels per person (hands, bath and another one) 21 Towel changed once a week 22 Towel changing: shorter term or on guest request 23 Clothes hook 24 Two drinking glasses 25 Chair or stool 26 Two toilet paper rolls (provided on arrival) 27 Wrapped soap or similar (provided on arrival) 28 Shampoo (provided on arrival) 29 Wrapped bath soap or similar (provided on arrival) 30 Shower cap 31 Box of tissues 32 One bathrobe per person 33 Heating 3.1 Cleaning and general state of bathroom 1 Cleaning of bathroom after check-out of any customer or at least once a week 2 Good state of each sanitary facilities: no wear, cracks and chips or similar 3 Good state of shower curtain or similar: no burns, stain or similar 4 Good state of walls: no chipping, stains or similar 5 Good state of floor: no marks, stains, evidence of water damage 6 Good cleaning of sanitary ware: without water stains, or similar 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 KITCHEN Separate and enclosed area from bedroom and bathroom Ventilation or forced ventilation by means of extraction hood Two fire burners Oven Microwave oven Dishwasher Kitchen refrigerator with at least 10% freezer space as per the following minimum approximate specifications: (
9. a)One bedroom premises (
10. b)Two bedroom premises 14 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES (
11. c)Three bedroom or more Kitchen unit with sink and drain board Table service: (
12. a)1 set per person (knife, fork, big & dessert spoon, soup & standard & dessert plates, coffee cups & plates, 1 glass) (
13. b)Same as before but 2 sets of glass per person (
14. c)Same as before but 2 sets of cutlery, glasses and standard plates 10 Kitchen utensils: one kettle, one casserole and one frying pan (
15. a)Kitchen utensils: more casseroles and frying pan (
16. b)Small kitchen utensils: 1 big cutting & 1 small cutting knives, 1 soup serving spoon 11 1 big spoon, 1 skimming spoon, 1 colander, 1 tea strainer 12 Bread toaster 13 Can-opener 14 Cork-screw 15 Bottle opener 16 Coffee pot and teapot 17 First Aid Box properly kitted 18 1 Fire Extinguisher 19 1 Fire Blanket 4.1 Cleaning and general state of kitchen 1 Cleaning of kitchen after check-out of any customer 2 Good state of walls: evidence of regular maintenance and repair 3 Good state of floor: sound overlay, no broken tiles, evidence of regular maintenance 4 Good state of furniture: sound construction, in good condition 5 Good cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning 6 Provision of cleaning utensils in each farmhouse accommodation 7 Good state of kitchen appliances: no cracks, chips or similar 8 Kitchen appliances in good working order 9 Good state of crockery and cutlery: no wear damage, cracks, chips or similar 10 Lights in good functioning order 11 Emergency lights in good functioning order 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 DINING/LIVING ROOM Window or balcony allowing natural light and ventilation into room One dining table One coffee table Chairs commensurate with number of occupants Sofa or armchairs If extra beds are to be available (bed, sofa or similar), maximum equals 2 persons Comfort 230 ltr Superior 230 ltr HOLIDAY PREMISES [ S.L.409.11 Comfort 7 Heating system 8 Fan if air-conditioning is not available 9 Sheers for curtains 10 Open or closed fire place, stove or similar 5.1 Cleaning and general state of living room 1 Cleaning of living-room after check-out of any customer 2 Good state of walls: evidence of regular maintenance and repair 3 Good state of floor: no broken tiles, evidence of regular maintenance 4 Good state of furniture: sound construction, in good state of repair 5 Good cleaning of furniture: evidence of thorough cleaning 6 All lights in good functioning order 7 Air conditioning system to be in good functioning order if available 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 MAINTENANCE AND OTHER SERVICES Maintenance service on call Doctor service on call Refuse collection service Maid service available on a weekly basis Additional maid service provided on request Baby sitting service (on request) Pool cleaning service (if applicable) 7 POOL AREA Open-air swimming pool for exclusive use Facilitated swimming pool access (ladders or stairs) Depth marks clearly visible Diving prohibition signs prominently displayed where water is less than 1.5m 5 Life-ring buoyancy aids complete with rope, clearly visible and sited 6 Swimming pool with adequate lighting 7 Sun terrace (non slip tiles/material) 7.2 Terrace / pool area furniture 1 1 table or similar 2 Chairs or similar 3 Deck chairs or sun-beds 4 BBQ facilities 5 Parasol or shaded areas 7.3 Cleaning and general state of pool and pool area 1 Good state of floor. no broken tiles, cracks or similar 2 Good state of handrails, no sign of corrosion 3 Lighting in good functioning order 4 Good state of furniture sound construction, little signs of wear and tear 1 2 3 4 15 Superior 16 [ S.L.409.11 HOLIDAY PREMISES Comfort 5 6 Records of cleaning and chlorine/pH testing Efficient pool filtration system 8 MISCELLANEOUS FACILITIES 1 Laundry lines available Superior