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Situated in Paarl and only 4.5 km from Boschenmeer Golf Course, The Skinny Expat features accommodation with mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated apartment is located 30 km from Stellenbosch University and 38 km from Jonkershoek Nature Reserve. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The 2-bedroom apartment features a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with bathrobes. 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. Guests are welcome to eat in the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. There is a garden with a barbecue at this property and guests can go cycling and pub crawls nearby. Heidelberg Golf Club is 47 km from the apartment, while Boschenmeer Golf Estate is 5.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Cape Town International Airport, 47 km from The Skinny Expat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

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
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
7.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Paarl
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  • Georgine
    South Africa South Africa
    Extremely well equipped with lots of unexpected little extras.
  • Tommie
    South Africa South Africa
    Location, value for money, modern furniture, loved the wireless phone charging bedside table
  • Amanda
    South Africa South Africa
    The apartment was absolutely lovely and fully equipped with everything you would ever need, including toiletries, washing Capsules, and even a hair straightener. It was very neat and clean, and beds were excellent. The manager Adele was also amazing.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by The Fat Expat

Company review score: 9.5Based on 233 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, aircon and free wifi and private outside braai

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
5 restaurants on site

  • Bossa Nova
    • Cuisine
      Local • South African
  • Hennies
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Black Jack
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
  • Roca mamas
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Knus
    • Cuisine
      South African

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

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • 5 restaurants
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    Good free WiFi 23 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Coffee machine
    • 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
    • Pants press
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by elevator
    • 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
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
      Off-site
    • Live music/performance
      Off-site
    • Happy hour
      Additional charge
    • Walking tours
      Additional charge
    • Movie nights
      Additional chargeOff-site
    • Pub crawls
    • 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
    • Garden view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Private apartment in building
    Transport
    • Bicycle rental
      Additional charge
    • 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
    • Barber/beauty shop
    Miscellaneous
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • 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 Skinny 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

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please inform The Skinny 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.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    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.

    FAQs about The Skinny Expat

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

    • The Skinny Expat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

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

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

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

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

    • The Skinny Expat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Water park
      • Live music/performance
      • Pub crawls
      • Horse riding
      • Walking tours
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Happy hour

    • The Skinny Expat has 5 restaurants:

      • Hennies
      • Roca mamas
      • Knus
      • Bossa Nova
      • Black Jack