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Clarens Retreat

3.5 star property
Holiday home in Clarens with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Mountain view
Breakfast, lunch and brunch served
Standard Cottage, Mountain View | Private kitchen
Standard Cottage, Mountain View
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
411 Main Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Clarens Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Clarens Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Clarens Nature Reserve
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Studio

Standard Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio

Studio

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Studio (First Floor Studio (6))

Standard Studio (First Floor Studio (6))

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Heating
Kitchen
Fridge
LCD TV
Premium bedding
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Romantic Apartment, Mountain View

Romantic Apartment, Mountain View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Clarens

At Clarens Retreat you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Clarens Brewery and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Highlights at this holiday home include a restaurant, and in-room kitchens and free WiFi. .You can enjoy LCD TVs with satellite channels, and all 4 soundproofed homes feature furnished balconies or patios, separate baths and showers and coffee/tea makers. Room service is available and kitchens come with fridges, microwaves and stovetops, so in-room dining is easy. Additionally, premium bedding, irons/ironing boards and desks are available. .The restaurant, Treat Restaurant, is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. At the holiday home's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a garden and barbecues. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Clarens holiday home include Art and Wine Gallery and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grouse & Claret - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Artists Cafe - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Clarens Retreat

Holiday home in Clarens with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Clarens Retreat. Self parking is free.
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Clarens Retreat offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Children stay free (see details)

Restaurants on site

  • Treat Restaurant

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 125 for adults and ZAR 125 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Limited room service

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Blackout drapes
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 4 units
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Individual furnishings
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately ZAR 125 for adults and from ZAR 125 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children aged 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Clarens Retreat Hotel
Clarens Retreat House
Clarens Retreat Clarens
Clarens Retreat Private vacation home
Clarens Retreat Private vacation home Clarens

Clarens Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was a great stay. The host made us very comfortable and the breakfast was delicious. She even made us early morning coffee. I would highly recommend this stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great place to stay

Well situated. Comfortable rooms. Wonderful restaurant on-site
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

10/10. Definitely worth it.

What an amazing place to stay! Owner is so friendly. The place is nice and clean. Restaurant right next to the accommodation. I would definitely be back here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wouter

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

excelent

highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andre

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great stay in Clarens

Brilliant, clean and more than expected. Friendly and very accommodating. Conveniently located.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Katlego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible service and hospitality. The restaurant on the property has second to none cuisine!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Do yourself a favour, visit here

Nothing but praise for the excellent hospitality and standards maintained by Francois and Gerrit. A lovely small town with reliance on tourism and facilities to please the whole spectrum. The Re Treat is high grade in most respects but not cost. If ever we go back that way this is where we'll head for.
Nearby Golden Gate NP.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay, amasing resturant. There was nothing that was not perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is kitted out with good quality linen towels and furniture. The owner was very helpful and the chef went out of his way to prepare food suitable for my dietary requirements. Very clean and well run establishment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not to be missed

Excellence on every level
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

christie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing in comfort

Wonderful unit with attention to small details that made the trip fabulous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

A warm welcome, nicely laid out unit, the bedroom a little small, and I personally found the bed a little soft. However, overall very comfortable, and a place I would visit again in the future. A special touch was a delivery of 5l of water as there had been a water problem in the whole town.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sheldon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Claren's stay

Awesome little gem. Very comfortable and close to all that claren's has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Toby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is an excellent choice for anyone staying in Clarens. The studio was very comfortable and peaceful, as well as being located within a pleasant walk of the town, and being in a lovely setting. I had booked at short-notice, but the owner made me feel very welcome and made sure my studio was ready for me when I arrived.

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyne

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Impeccable et hôte charmant

Chambre agréable avec tout ce qu'il faut, même un barbecue abrité. Restaurant sur le site bien pratique
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wir erhielten ein Upgrade für Unit 6. Das Apartment war sehr schön eingerichtet und absolut sauber. Jeden Tag wurde es gereinigt. Leider gab es im Außenbereich außer einer Steinbank ohne Lehne keine gemütlichen Sitzmöglichkeiten. Das war schade.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort