About this property

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Comfortable Accommodation: Clarens Retreat in Clarens offers a 4-star apartment with a garden, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. Guests enjoy amenities such as a patio, private bathroom, and garden views. Dining Experience: The modern restaurant serves lunch and dinner with vegan options. Cuisines include French, Indian, Italian, Moroccan, Texmex, and South African. Outdoor seating and barbecue facilities enhance the dining experience. Convenient Location: Located 25 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 2 km from Clarens Golf Club, the apartment is a short walk from Blou Donki Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery on Main. Nearby attractions include Basotho Cultural Village at 44 km. Guest Services: The property features free on-site private parking, housekeeping, electric vehicle charging, and family rooms. Guests appreciate the restaurant, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

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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


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Trudie
    South Africa South Africa
    This was an amazing experience with excellent and clean accommodation very well located and within walking distance to all the shops in Clarens. Gerrit was very helpful and friendly. We will definitely go back.
  • Dirk
    South Africa South Africa
    Well equiped and clean. No steps. Basically the same level as your parking spot.
  • Johanna
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is a definite treat. Cozy and overall amazing. Bonus is Treat restaurant which serves amazing food.
  • Danie
    South Africa South Africa
    The cleanness, the friendly staff, awesome warm underfloor heating everything was great
  • Danny
    South Africa South Africa
    Great location, room clean. Ample secure and safe parking locked.
  • Riaan
    Belgium Belgium
    Beautiful view, great location, and warm feeling of a family home.
  • Wayne
    South Africa South Africa
    Very nice place to stay. Close to town. The unit has all the facilities you need for a weekend. Highly recommended.
  • Maliba
    South Africa South Africa
    The garden was gorgeous, we woke up to a beautiful view every day. We had a lot of privacy and the venue was close to the town and other attractions. We will definitely stay there again.
  • Mamatooase
    Lesotho Lesotho
    The security measures, including a gated entrance and CCTV surveillance, gave me peace of mind throughout my stay.
  • Naidoo
    South Africa South Africa
    Reception was friendly, courteous and professional. Very helpful. Provided lots of information about the town and surroundings. Enjoyed the breathtaking mountain view as I sipped my morning tea.

Managed by Gerrit and Francois

Company review score: 9.5Based on 519 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Gerrit and Francois, the Owners of Clarens Retreat, have a combined experience in the Hospitality Industry of more that 25 years. In 2015 they decided to buy property in Clarens with the aim of setting up a Guesthouse. Clarens Retreat came to life shortly thereafter. Their passion for people and attention to detail ensures a warm welcome and a pleasant and comfortable stay.

Property information

Clarens Retreat is situated in the Main Street in the picturesque town of Clarens. Various events and festivals are regularly hosted in town, making it quite "buzzy" all-year round. In addition, the beautiful geology of the surrounding mountains, a rich cultural heritage and a stunning landscape is what prospective guests have to look forward to.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Clarens Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Electric blankets
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge

Activities

  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Outdoor & View

  • Garden view

Building characteristics

  • Semi-detached

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules
Clarens Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 09:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 17:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Clarens Retreat 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 17:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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.

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

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), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

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

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