Set in the heart of Clarens, a village at the foot of the Maleti Mountains, this guest house is great for exploring South Africa’s Free State province. Built in Neo-Colonial style, Red Mountain House features 8 comfortably furnished guest units. Relax in front of the fireplace in your seating area or take in magnificent views from the comfort of your balcony. Persian carpets, four-poster beds and turn-of-the-century antiques complement each of the rooms. Next to an on site restaurant, Red Mountain House includes an in-house shop selling African and local art. Choose a number of beautiful souvenirs for your family or friends. With the village market square just a short walk away, you can also opt to explore nearby stores.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    South Africa South Africa
    Perfectly located on the square and within walking distance to good restaurants. Reception staff very helpful in accommodating us at short notice.
  • Tom
    South Africa South Africa
    The hotel is wonderfully situated on the Clarens Square close to all the attractions & eateries. Great check with very helpful receptionist who went out of her way to help with reserved parking at a very busy time for Clarens. Great room, clean...
  • Usenal
    South Africa South Africa
    The place is very nice and close to everything ....it is very cool...loved it ❤️
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.3
9.3
Host review score
Host review score

We are always looking to add to the little touches in the rooms for our guests. We have recently added handmade scatter cushions for the beds and on out coffee tray there are locally handmade ginger biscuits.
We enjoy welcoming people from wherever they come and hearing their stories especially people from far afield and and as to how they have come to visit this small village
There area wealth of restaurants both in and around Clarens, many art galleries and so many activities to do like white water rafting on the Ash river outlet which is the outlet for the water from the Lesotho highlands. Hiking, cycling, golf can all be enjoyed surrounded by stunning views
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Italian

Facilities of Red Mountain House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Fireplace
Media & Technology
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Luggage storage
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Wellness
    • Spa and wellness centre
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Red Mountain House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 17:00

    Check-out

    From 10:00 to 11:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Red Mountain House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

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

    Please note that only bookings of 2 nights or more are possible over the weekend.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Red Mountain House

    • The prices at Red Mountain House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Red Mountain House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Spa and wellness centre
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Check-in at Red Mountain House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Room options at Red Mountain House include:

      • Double
      • Apartment

    • Red Mountain House is 350 yards from the centre of Clarens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Red Mountain House has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1