THE LAZY LAPA

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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Elegant Accommodation: THE LAZY LAPA in Magaliesburg offers a guest house with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. The property features a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the premises. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can enjoy an outdoor fireplace, play area, seating, and picnic areas. The swimming pool provides stunning views, complemented by a terrace and patio. Barbecue facilities enhance the outdoor experience. Comfortable Living: The living room includes a sofa, parquet floors, and a work desk. The kitchen is equipped with a coffee machine, dining table, and modern appliances. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to various needs. Convenient Location: Located 58 km from Lanseria International Airport, THE LAZY LAPA is near attractions such as the Cradle of Humankind (22 km) and Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens (49 km). Free on-site parking is available. Highly rated by guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free cot available on request

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Free parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Francois
    Namibia Namibia
    “Two bathrooms, large comfortable couches in the living area, quiet setting, close encounters with wildlife - baboons and bats.”
  • Renishka
    South Africa South Africa
    “Beautiful peaceful location. Excellent customer service from uncle Jan. Great value for the money spent. All consumables including daily drinking water was provided.”
  • Thusanang
    South Africa South Africa
    “Perfect getaway!! Quiet and comfortable. Host was so welcoming and attended to our needs.”
  • Carly
    South Africa South Africa
    “It was a little piece of heaven tucked away from everything and we loved it!”
  • Kuvi
    South Africa South Africa
    “Quite different...old school vibe...very peaceful...”
  • Da
    South Africa South Africa
    “I love vintage and Boho style stuff, as well as Whimsical Art and re-purposing, and am also a huge sentimentalist aso being surrounded by it the whole long weekend was most enjoyable to me. I like that it's tucked away on a quiet private space,...”
  • Carin
    South Africa South Africa
    “We really enjoyed the Lazy Lapa, the outside Lapa with the couches were perfect to just sit and relaxed the whole day. The place is perfect for a quite relaxing weekend”
  • Thuli
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place is isolated, away from the noise, but easy to navigate to, and the house is beautiful. If you need to recharge away from the city, it's a go-to place. The host was extremely nice, Oom Jan made out stay good.”
  • Craig
    South Africa South Africa
    “An artists dream..... The decor is unique. Loved the open plan lounge and dining room inside, although we mainly sat outside under the lapa, when eating meals.”
  • Lizane
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    “Comfortable accommodation with nice pool and bbq area”

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.

Hosted by ODETTE

9.2
Host review score
ODETTE
The Lazy Lapa is a quirky semi-detached self-catering house with artistic, antique finishes, nestled on a small farm in the beautiful Magaliesburg, a quaint village which is only an hour away from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Lazy Lapa offers peace and tranquility, with the sound of birdsong and the chirping of crickets. A quiet and restful escape, surrounded by nature. A charming farm-style setting, with our roaming rooster, chickens, and tortoises. The uniquely decorated open-plan house offers: • A main bedroom, with double bed, wardrobe and desk, with big barn doors for privacy. • Two single beds in the open-plan lounge/ dining area. • The passage leads to the two bathrooms, one with a bath, the other with a shower. • The kitchen is fully-equipped with a small bar fridge, a microwave, 2-plate gas stove, 2-plate electric stove with rotisserie, electric wok, toaster, and a tea and coffee station. • Dining and lounge area, with wood-burning fireplace. • The spacious outdoor thatched lapa features a long rustic table and comfy sofas. • There is a hammock, and a lovely farm-style splash pool. • There is a large braai/barbeque area. Gravel road 600m
I love entertaining and I also love crafting. Feel inspired by mosaics all around you, and see beautiful folded books in the main bedroom. Also, browse the antiques and collection of crockery on display in grandma's kitchen cupboard. All guests are personally welcomed by myself or my husband, Jan. Although we live on the same property, privacy for our guests is ensured, and we are happy to communicate via texting and email.
In the surrounding area: • Magaliesburg has long been known as a quaint village to visit. • There are many places of interest, including boutique and budget restaurants, near Hartebeespoort Dam, Cheese Farm, Elephant Sanctuary, Monkey Sanctuary, Rhino and Lion Park, Vulture restaurant, cable cars, hot air ballooning, historic sites, and more. • Close to the Cradle of Humankind • Close to famous venues such as Black Horse Brewery, De Hoek Boutique Hotel, Mount Grace, etc. • A stunning array of eateries in close proximity. • Hiking, cycling and running trails nearby, and many other outdoor activities. • On route to Sun City, Rustenburg, Botswana, Hartebeespoort.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

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House rules

THE LAZY LAPA takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 150 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform THE LAZY LAPA 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.