Corner of Lake Clarens Drive and Church Street, 9707 Clarens, South Africa
#40 of 46 B&Bs and Inns in Clarens
Guests' ChoiceBased on 193 hotel reviews
8.0Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
8.1
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 November 2023
Hans-jurgen
South AfricaNOTHING, a R 1020,oo a day is a rip-off
the breakfast had no cheese (although several Cheeseries around) no cold Meat, no Bread-Rolls, no other Bread, no danish, no warm Food except eggs and beacon, only on last day we had fruit- salad, the breakfast was a barren afair.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Thabiso
South AfricaNothing
The view,politely and calm
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 1 October 2023
Nikki
South AfricaRooms and facilities need an upgrade. Carpets are old and over used. Furniture, beds, curtains and styling very dated. It was a booking.Com excellence award in 2014 - nearly 10 years ago and it’s still on the wall - sadly it’s not that any longer.
Location, heritage building, friendly and had the facilities we needed including a bath and hair dryer as requested after a long hike.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Dassault
South AfricaAbsolutely nothing
Location was perfect. Close enough to the center of town to walk, but far enough to not be be relaxing in a calm beautiful environment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Cecil
GermanyBreakfast was okay, but far from perfect.
On arrival, we had to figure out how to get the keys, there was no note no nothing. Bruce that we thought would welcome us is not alive any more. We were hoping to get some insides and information about Clarens from Bruce or somebody that feels responsible, but we never get to see somebody that was acting as a host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 July 2023
Nthamaga
South AfricaIt's historic and rustic in line with the Clarens ambiance. The service was top notch and the unit was massive
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Aiden
United KingdomPlace is a bit in need of a good renovation, doors of hinges etc.
the position of the guest house is great, with a good breakfast. beds were comfortable with electric blanket for warmth.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Lizanne
South AfricaCould not sleep, the mattress was HORRIBLE No water
Location Friendly staff
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Justin
South AfricaThat we didnt stay longer
It was reallly homely with the most amazing staff
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Maitland
Francenone
lovely relaxing place and a lovely home the staff are very friendly, nice and enjoy morning breakfast and the plus a nice car wash before departure time without asking for it
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Vos
South AfricaFriendly staff. Nice room. Good breakfast
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 May 2023
Lebohang
LesothoThe whole accommodation setting. uncomfortable bed
Nothing, everything was not so good
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 April 2023
Leeuw
South AfricaThe wifi has very bad connectivity and you can only use it when at reception.
The breakfast was great. The staff was amazing and even washed our cars for free. Not too far from the center. It's next to a restaurant.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 20 April 2023
Gouws
South AfricaNothing
The location is perfect, can walk into the village. The staff was very friendly and helpful. You park your car in front of the guest house and there was a security guard looking after the cars at night. Lovely room and the breakfast was great!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 29 January 2023
Jones
South AfricaOur room door was 2 metres from the closest table in the dining area, pleanty of foot traffic noise and staff prepping for breakfast.
Nice location
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2023
Ollewagen
South AfricaThere were only 2 rusks and rooibos teas provided for the week, which didn't appear to be topped up throughout the stay, and there was no microwave in the room to heat up food for lunch etc. But the place was honestly beyond what we expected! So overall a fantastic experience.
The fact that laundry is included as well as a car wash. The fact that the place was close to Clarens square.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2023
Wilma
South AfricaNo complains
It was more than we could imagine. Nono was the kindest and the car was washed before we left. Breakfast was the best we had in years. We will go back for sure. Thanks
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 1 January 2023
Tamblyn
South AfricaRoosters waking us up at early hours 🙈
Overall stay and breakfast was superb.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 30 December 2022
Andrew
South Africapeople were amazing.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 23 December 2022
Port
South AfricaI was 'welcomed' by one of the cleaners/kitchen ladies- the manager was not there despite having let them know my check in time. The unit is in bad need of an upgrade- the bath has limescale, some of the lightfittings are missing and others are filthy. The fridge is tiny and kitchen area is cramped. The plug point that is advertised as being next to the bed is a multiplug under the bed that requires acrobatics to get it. It's such a pity as with some tlc this could be a stunning place.
The view from the garden is absolutely gorgeous.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 19 December 2022
Olga
South AfricaLovely guesthouse. Very clean, friendly and helpful staff and host. Walking distance to the square as well as to cx extreme adventures (zipline, rafting) so very well located with a stunning view Breakfast really delicious and filling, highly recommended, we will be back.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Esme
South AfricaThe water was a bit brown!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 27 October 2022
Peter
South AfricaNothing
Location, location, location
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Ina
South AfricaThe rooms. That we were in are very old and the bathroom Def needs a upgrate. Doesn't think it's the worth the money that we paid
When we arrived we were booked into the wrong room. So luckily someone came to assist us to move to the other room. After we drove nearly 370km and just relax we were told we are in the wrong room That was a anticlimacs. Don't know if it's all the same price. They could inform use about loadshedding. The personnel was super and the breakfast. Did order some take away salad from the restaurant. There was no salt or Saladdressing with.
Stayed in October 2022
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