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Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

4.0 star property

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Lounge
Terrace/patio
Lounge
Front of property – evening/night
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
5 July - 6 July

Explore the area

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Cnr Main And Van De Merwe Str, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Place, Clarens Brewery
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarens Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mountain View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Single Beds

Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

About the area

Clarens

A family-friendly stay in Clarens awaits you at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Clarens Brewery and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free valet parking. .The restaurant, Adamo Restaurant, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. 1475 square feet (137 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Clarens hotel include Clarens Nature Reserve and Fouriesburg Park.

What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Loch Lomond - 60 min drive - 51.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Clarens Kooperasie - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Clementines Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Posthouse Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1475 square feet (137 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Clarens hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 70 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • 1475 sq ft of conference space
  • 137 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2007
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens offers 70 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. An iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (ZAR 500 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: ZAR 210 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Adamo Restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 1,475 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Built in 2007
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 500
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for ZAR 150.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

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 buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 210 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: ZAR 500 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 500 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: ZAR 150.0 per night

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Clarens Protea Hotel
Protea Clarens
Protea Hotel Marriott Clarens
Protea Marriott Clarens
Protea By Marriott Clarens
Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens Hotel
Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens Clarens
Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens Hotel Clarens

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

As of 10 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens on 5 July 2026 start from AU$163, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

Yep, Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens has a free self car park and free valet parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens have a pool?

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens has an outdoor pool.

What makes Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens a romantic place to stay?

Pool-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens.

Is Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and laundry facilities, as well as childcare services and free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens is a hit with families.

Does Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens serve breakfast?

Yep, buffet brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

No, Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens?

No, pets are not allowed.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 53 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 171 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the trip there, the town and of course the hotel. From reception, which was quick and friendly to the bar and restaurant. Pity we didn’t have time for the pool which looked very inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nothemba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect from the friendly staff at reception to the cleanliness of the place. Room was clean, staff was very friendly and welcoming. Amenities were in great condition.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel and well kept up and great service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Wonderful property. Comfortable stay and great views. Close to town centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

DR D

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful setting , close to everything Room had a smell but settled after airing excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend in heaven

Awesome hotel with superb staff centrally situated close to all that matters in beautiful clarence.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannes

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

Excellent

It was amazing enjoy very much staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria L

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

Great hotel in great location

We stayed two nights in the nice and quiet village of Clarens. The hotel is comfortable and has nice service and breakfast. Very convenient for walking the little downtown, do the hikings around or drive to the Golden Gate National Park. Recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CHUNG WEI

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

Wonderful experience

A very wonderful experience. Nice breakfast and well room service.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

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

Great staff

The staff was very nice and helpful! They had a wheel Chair we could use the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would highly recommend the Protea in Clarens. It has a contemporary feel and the rooms are comfortable. It is also very well situated to explore the small town. The only downside was the very noisy air conditioning unit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derrick

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

Room with a view

Our welcome was perfect, and giving us a choice of room, assisting with the app, always greeting us with a smile! When my husband lost his driver's license, the staff was there to help us! A place to return to.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Completely Satisfied
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tshire

They didn’t have common SA known teas and served some cheap foreign black tea 😩 Their breakfast chefs seemed inexperienced and under trained. Overall excellent location for the hotel. They could also do with newer towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Raven

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

Average stay.

It was lovely to stay in Clarens and at the Protea Hotel but there are wayyyyyy better options available. The buffet breakfast was very good. But the rooms were small and there wasn’t much in the room itself. I would have wayyyy rather used that money somewhere else.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Isaiah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
My door didn't lock and when i informed the front desk, they told me they knew all about it and never disclosed this information with me. It was horrible
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No room with a view

The hotel is well-sited, and in good condition, but when we stayed was very empty, and they still put us in a room with no view. The chef (who, for some reason, helped us with our luggage) attempted to convince reception to put us in a better room, but they were having none of it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andries

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

Excellent service in Protea Hotel Clarens

We had a amazing time in this hotel. Friendly people. Service was excellent. We will definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location in the heart of the Village

This property has a great location in the village with an easy walk to all local attractions. Although it lacks the "charm" of the more authentic accommodation options, the level of facility and quality of rooms is in fact great and better than average in the area. The front desk staff seemed poorly trained and less than friendly and the restaurant was uninspiring but with so many local options it was really just a base to sleep at and from that perspective it is great and offers good value!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raveen

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

3 Night stay in Clarens

The hotel is well located on Main Street in Clarens, and a walking distance to all the popular spots within central Clarens. The check-in was quick, fast and efficient. The hotel team was always friendly and professional. Breakfast was included in our stay, which included a surprisingly delightful spread. I was really impressed with social distancing and Covid-19 measures taken by the Hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

WANXING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and environment
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaroslaw

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Protea Hotel Clarens

Our stay at the Protea Hotel in Clarens was amazing. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The room was clean when we arrived. Breakfast was very nice and tasty. Lots of variety every morning. We would recommend Protea Hotel Clarens.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful. A lovely hotel, clean and very friendly, helpful staff who couldn’t do enough for us. The room was clean and comfortable with great linen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Very hospitable staff. good location.Great views.

Staff very friendly and helpful.Breakfast was good.However found the rooms expensive.Need upgrade and to be better appointed.Seemed basic in view of the price!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020