The Calypso is a custard-coloured Maltese building on Marsalforn's waterfront with 100 smart, bright rooms hued in warm natural tones. It has a handful of on-site restaurants, cafes and a sweet shop, plus a diving school, and a lovely pool, bar and sun terrace on the roof.
Calypso Hotel
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