About this property

Clarens Retreat offers elegantly furnished self-catering accommodations, just 5 minutes' walk from town square in Clarens. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is 13 mi from the property. The well-appointed units at Clarens Retreat are equipped with a fully equipped kitchen or kitchenette, and a private patio with BBQ facilities. Clarens Golf and Trout Estate is 0.6 mi away. Other activities in the area include hiking and river rafting. The Caledonspoort border post is a 30-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Roy
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly service. Great view. Good facilities. No noise during the night. Everything as promised.
  • Allison
    South Africa South Africa
    We were welcomed by the owner. Fully functional kitchen. Heated carpets. Modern finishing. Spacious bathroom. Great size of apartment. Great value for money
  • Portia
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is well situated in the heart of the town Hubby and I were able to walk to town and browse at ease.The rooms are lovely and the owner met my request to move me to room with better views and it was absolutely stunning Thank you for a...
  • Cheryl
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the location, cleanliness and privacy of the venue.
  • Junaid
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely cosy & very warm beautiful decor centrally located
  • Tumelo
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly staff, quite environment and awesome food at the resturant
  • Smith
    South Africa South Africa
    The facility was clean and bigger enough for the family Walking distance to the town and the place is calm
  • Michelle
    South Africa South Africa
    It was beautiful and clean, with everything you need to feel at home. Our hosts were friendly and accommodating, and made sure we were settled and felt loved and looked after.
  • Charlize
    South Africa South Africa
    Heated floor comes in handy in the winter. Generator for loadshedding. Amazing restaurant. Bit pricy but só worth it.
  • Ondela
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely place at the heart of Clarens. Definitely my go to place when I visit Clarens.

Managed by Gerrit and Francois

Company review score: 9.5Based on 468 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Neighborhood info

Clarens is a small yet vibrant town in the Eastern Free State of South Africa and boasts, amongst others, the following attractions: * ARTS - Galleries, Art Classes, Candle dipping, Mosaic Workshops, Creative Workshops, Tattoo Parlour * CULTURE AND HERITAGE - San Rock Art, Paleontology, Dinosaur Tours, Fertility Caves, Natural Rock Formations * EAT AND DRINK - Variety of eateries, bakeries, "watering holes", Wine Tasting, Micro Brewery, Coffee Roastery * OUTDOORS - Fauna & Flora, Horseback Riding, Quad biking, Abseiling, Hiking, River Rafting, Bicycle Rentals, Rock Wall Climbing, Zip Lining, Putt Putt, Hot Air Ballooning, Archery, Paintball, Clay Pigeon Shooting, 4 x 4 Routes, Birding, Stargazing, Camping, Scenic Drives, Photography, Game Viewing *RETAIL THERAPY - A wide variety of retail products from handmade chocolates, delicatessen specialties, cherry products, handmade knives, silver handcrafted jewellery, whimsical fashion, handmade candles, local and imported goose down products, green eco-goodies, bookshop and weekly farmer's market *SURROUNDING AREA - Alpine Ski & Snowboarding, Wine Farm, Cheese Farm, Ash River Outfall, Basotho Cultural Village, Katse Dam, Big Cat S

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Treat Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      French • Indian • Italian • Moroccan • Tex-Mex • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

House rules

Clarens Retreat takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Clarens Retreat of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 17:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

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

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.