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The Lazy Expat is a recently renovated apartment in Paarl, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a lift and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property provides paid airport shuttle service. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some fruits and chocolates or cookies. This apartment is allergy-free and non-smoking. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Paarl, like cycling. Barbecue facilities are included. Boschenmeer Golf Course is 4.4 km from The Lazy Expat, while Stellenbosch University is 30 km away. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 47 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.0
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Engela
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Was very impressed by the unit. The amenities exceeded our expectations and we loved the attention to detail. The host was very friendly. We loved the stay.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    location perfect. washing machine and air fryeruseful. Host was very helpful for places to visit
  • Wayne
    Australia Australia
    Location great, ease of access, kitchen facilities spot on.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Fat Expat Apartments

Company review score: 9.5Based on 231 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company information

The Fat Expat Team would like to welcome you to come and relax in some luxury and escape from your daily life. We love to spoil our guests with a few extra special things like some homemade camel soap and luxury bath goodies.

Property information

This bespoke apartment sleeps 4 and has 2 bedrooms. Furnished with a queen bed, single bed and sofa bed. The bathroom has a bath and shower. The apartment has a fully equipped open-plan kitchen and lounge with an inverter,air coolers, fan and free wifi.

Neighbourhood information

You are really walking distance from restaurants, bars, local grocery shop and even chemist's. We have a love coffee shop at the bottom of the apartment block called Toro. Paarl is a gem to discover from wine tasting to monuments. Something for everyone big or small Young or old.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
4 restaurants on site

  • Bossa Nova
    • Cuisine
      Pizza • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ • South African
  • Hennies
    • Cuisine
      South African
  • Jack Black
    • Cuisine
      South African
  • Rocca Mamas
    • Cuisine
      South African

Facilities of The Lazy Expat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • 4 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Good free WiFi 18 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Common areas
  • Chapel/shrine
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Off-site
  • Water park
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Off-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Off-site
Services & Extras
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Strollers
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

The Lazy Expat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

1 cot available upon request.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Lazy Expat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to ZAR 1,000 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Lazy Expat

  • Check-in at The Lazy Expat is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • The prices at The Lazy Expat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Lazy Expat has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Lazy Expat has 4 restaurants:

    • Hennies
    • Rocca Mamas
    • Jack Black
    • Bossa Nova

  • Yes, The Lazy Expat is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Lazy Expat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding
    • Live music/performance
    • Live sport events (broadcast)

  • The Lazy Expat can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Lazy Expat is 0.8 miles from the centre of Paarl. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.