About Parap Village Apartments
Parap Village Apartments offers spacious two and three bedroom serviced apartments surrounding by lush tropical gardens, and is located close to the central business district and George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens.
Each apartment features air-conditioned bedrooms, ceiling fans and a private balcony. In addition, a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious living space and laundry area are standard. Other amenities include a flat screen TV with DVD player, direct dial telephone and an iron with ironing board.
Parap Village Apartments has two saltwater pools, a children’s playground and a tour desk. In addition, there is Wi-Fi throughout the property, ample off-site parking and an on-duty resident manager. Dry cleaning services are available as well.
Guests have access to four barbecue areas, and the apartments are setup for self-catering. In addition, several restaurants and bars are located close by.
Fannie Bay Race Course and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory are easily reachable.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Centrally located
Many guests say that the property is conveniently located close to premier shopping and dining precincts and provides easy access to Charles Darwin National Park and Fannie Bay Gaol, a former prison which is now a museum. Others add that Darwin International Airport is nearby, and mention that Mindil Beach, Lake Alexander and the Darwin Military Museum are a short drive away.
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Spacious and modern apartments
Several guests love the large living area, spacious rooms and modern furniture in the deluxe apartments, and say that the tiled flooring is exquisite. Others add that the apartments have modern stereo systems, and the kitchens are stocked with enough cookware, dishware and cooking utensils to prepare a large family dinner.
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Friendly and accommodating staff
Many guests appreciate that the staff is friendly, the check-in process is smooth, and the resident manager is accommodating with requests for changes in bookings. Others add that advice on tour planning is helpful, and say that the staff eagerly assists guests in making reservations to recommended restaurants.
Negative Reviews
negative:
No on-site dining service
Some guests mention that breakfast, lunch and dinner are not served at the property, and there is no coffee or tea service in the common areas. Others add that there are no vending machines on-site, and note that room service is not available.
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Limited Internet access
A handful of guests say that Wi-Fi signals are weak in several areas of the apartments, and the connection drops frequently. Others add that the Internet connection is slow, and comment that there is poor access in the outdoor areas, the Internet service is not free, and the router is offline for long durations.
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Accessibility issues
Some guests mention that the three bedroom apartments have townhouse-style layouts with internal stairs, and say that there is limited wheelchair access.