The Calypso is a modern, six-storey seafront hotel with an adjacent sandy beach, sited three kilometres from Victoria, the island's historic capital city. The 112 guestrooms extend to balconies and have modern decor and furnishings. All include direct-dial phones, satellite TV, clock radios, minibars, safes and complimentary bottled water. Bathrooms include hair dryers and shower/tub combinations The hotel's three restaurants offer views across the bay and serve Chinese, Mediterranean and Italian dishes. Those guests with a taste for adventure should head for the hotel's scuba-diving centre. Energetic guests can challenge one another on the sports complex's squash and tennis courts. Afterwards, guests can relax over drinks in the hotel bar, sunbathe on the roof terrace, browse the complimentary newspapers or swim in the outdoor pool. Those wishing to catch up on e-mails or surf the web can take advantage of the hotel's internet access facilities. Light meals are available from the room- service menu. Multilingual front-desk staff can arrange babysitting or dry-cleaning services and exchange foreign currency. The Ggantija Temples, which date back to 3600 BC, are five kilometres from the hotel. Mgarr Harbour, from where guests can take boat trips and day cruises, is six kilometres away. Malta International Airport is 22 kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 50 minutes followed by a 25-minute ferry ride.
