S1356, District Clarens, Free State, 9725 Clarens, South Africa
#12 of 12 hotels in Clarens
Guests' ChoiceBased on 235 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 October 2023
Johan
South AfricaCould have a cafe or at least some meat or something one could buy, far from nearest town and did not know about almost 6km very rough gravel road
No breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Wayne
South Africayou have to pay to do everything on the farm, wifi, hike, rides, 4x4 trak, adventure track , no toilet paper, have to pay poeple to clean braai area,
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Clifford
South AfricaAlmost everything
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Estian
South AfricaEverything was fantastic
Love the fact that each unit has its own fence.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Sanet
South AfricaFact that you have no internet connection and have to buy data which was extremely expensive
Location awesome, surrounded by maluti mountains. Affordable accommodation. Lovely hiking trails
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 August 2023
Andre
South AfricaVery quiet and peaceful. Just what we wanted.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Sarah-kay
South AfricaThe house/hideout we stayed in was terrible. Nothing like the photos. Only a single bed blanket on the double bed and it was freezing! The kitchen looks like it came out of the 70’s. Electricity kept tripping-microwave has no plate.
View and farm is beautiful and breathtaking.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Benke
South AfricaIn the dry season, keep an eye out so ensure you stay on the correct road if you have a standard vehicle. We missed it and ended up on the 4x4 track with lots of rocks for grip in the wet season. When we did find the correct path, it was much better, but I would really recommend that you make use of their shuttle service in the wet season or if you have a lower or standard car.
The views wereincredible, the hikeshad the mostbeautifulsights, the nature was just unmatched, the staff were super helpful and went out of their way to help us, the animals are so cute and friendly. The clean fresh air was so nice to breathe as well the amazing fresh spring water on the farm.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Sagin
BelgiumWe booked a chalet and afterwards received late a confirmation of having booked a cabin with no facilities. In the same email we only saw the day after when it was too late, it said we needed a 4x4 to reach the place. With our city car, we couldn't reach the place without damaging the car. It was a terrifying route in the dark. Wish we had this info from the start. Then we wouldn't have booked it. We even had to pay extra to get a "upgrade " from cabin to chalet while we had booked a chalet. This was how it was indicated in booking.com but according to the host, that's a mistake from booking. We didn't really believe that but we were so exhausted from the dangerous drive up there, we just agreed so we could go to sleep. It's a real shame because we never had any problems or inclarities with booking. Com so far.
Only thing we liked is the view..
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Caryn
South AfricaThe road to the lodge needs more maintenance, we struggled with our vehicle. The chimney in our chalet had holes in it, so there was a lot of smoke when we had to light the fire for warmth
The views we're amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Rethabile
South AfricaThey charge lot of extras when you get to the facility. Extra for wifi, extra for firewood, extra for walking to the river and the adverts on the side gives a false impression that all amenities are available and yet when you get there there's no toilets, showers and blankets. We then have to upgrade on the spot.
The kitchen was organized and clean.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 21 June 2023
Andries
South AfricaThe cabin we were assigned to was not cleaned when the previous guests left. We slept in a different one, was very cold, with just a bed sheet and juvet, no proper blankets, no heater. the morning just wouldn't come fast enough for us to leave
The location is perfect, a very beautiful valley on the border of Lesotho, with great views of mountains. The Cabin we stayed in is at a high point of the Lodge, which allows for great views of the surroundings
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Janine
South AfricaA heater would have been nice, an electric blanket perhaps. Bitterly cold and the fireplace in the bungalow was not sufficient to warm the place properly
Location was lovely, peaceful. The road however to the farm was very poor, really bad
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Dawn
South AfricaToo little blankets, gravel road too rocky Not enough hot water to shower 11 people No indication on website to bring extra blankets
The area was beautiful
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 21 March 2023
Mike
South AfricaAccess a bit rough but so are the roads in the whole of South Africa except Western Province
Enjoyed the breakfast I made.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 1 March 2023
Gary
South AfricaTHERE WAS A SHORTAGE OF UTENSILS eg: SHARP KNIFE , BRAAI TONGS, WINE OPENER ETC. THE BEDS WERE UNCOMFORTABLE.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 27 February 2023
John
United KingdomRoad to the location was a little difficult for a small hire car. Having said that, it increased the sense of adventure.
Gorgeous location in the hills. Great walks. Clear night skies for seeing the stars. Wood and bbq facilities. Indoor wood burner. Loads of nature to see as well as domestic donkeys and horses. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 20 February 2023
Andre
South AfricaThe mattresses were worn out.
Nice location with a stunning view
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 31 January 2023
Phekonyane
South AfricaClean air
The views and energy.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 3 January 2023
Fernandes
South AfricaThe accommodation was not great, very old and not well maintained.
The view is beautiful and it has beautiful drives (for 4 x 4) enthusiasts it is an experience
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2022
Alexandra
South AfricaSet in such a scenic place!
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 20 November 2022
Ingrid
South AfricaThe road at night is a bit scary.... 4x4 is a must have
The place to go if you want inner peace... Will definitely go there again
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 12 October 2022
Amelia
South AfricaNothing
It is a beautiful place, on the way there you drive through a mountain pass. It is breath taken. The views from our cabin was amazing. The cabin was perfect. The bed comfortable and clean. The stoep was so relaxing, with a pictures view all around.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Xandre
South Africa-Poor / false advertising. Activities listed on their website are false as there were none available except hiking. For every activity / facility there is a excuse of why it's unavailable. -Reception poor. No information given upon arrival. Not informed about loadshedding, so I'm paying to sit in the dark every night. (Not informed on day of booking). Had to enquire for everything the following day and to come to the conclusion that everything that was advertised is not working or is not there anymore. FALSE ADVERTISING. Definitely not worth what I paid for. Not close to what they advertised. Definitely won't be visiting there again. Very dissatisfied and disappointed.
The room was comfortable.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Leandri
South AfricaAbsolutely everything
Stayed in September 2022
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