10 Self-Catering Accommodation In Clarens, South Africa - Updated 2024

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Planning a trip to Clarens must be very exciting as your to-do list includes enjoying a couple beer at Clarens Craft Brewery or seeing a relaxing sunset from the Maluti Viewpoint. But have you had a chance to calculate your trip expenses? Yes, it’s a bit over the budget to stay in a hotel, eat out and pay for washing your own clothes for the entire two-week trip. Have you had a look over a self-catering accommodation in Clarens? A self-catering holiday house indicates a property offering a neat, comfortable, and very well-equipped accommodation for travelers like you. The visitors are also provided with the advantage of cooking their own meals, washing their own clothes and even enjoying a holiday program of their choice. Look forward to staying in one of the recommended self-catering accommodations in Clarens:

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.

1. Clarens Retreat (from USD 55)

This property provides a luxuriously furnished and a very well-equipped and decorated self-catering accommodation. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while walking to the town square in 5 minutes. Not only is their kitchen well supplied for cooking regular meals but it also is ready for barbecue parties. Clarens Retreat offers free-of-charge Wi-Fi services and fully free parking spaces. It is the first place that should come to mind when you mention a couple’s holiday. It also has very welcoming and cozy rooms, especially for families. You can find nearby activities like Clarens Golf and Trout Estate, hiking and river rafting just by walking a kilometer with your family or partner. You can also find Caledonspoort by driving 30 minutes away from Clarens Retreat.

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Golden Gate National Park Golden Gate National Park

This accommodation is only a 15-minute drive from Golden Gate National Park, which is known for golden, ochre, and orange sandstone cliffs that have been deeply eroded, such as Brandwag rock. You will also find caves and shelters with San rock art.

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Clarens Retreat

Wifi Available

Address: 411 Main Street
18.92 km (11.8 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Restaurant Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing Family rooms Free parking

2. Golden View Luxury Self Catering (from USD 79)

This modernly furnished guest house, featuring a panoramic view over the mountains, comprises three bedrooms and two cottage bedrooms. You have a private entrance, a completely stocked-up kitchen, and a fireplace. Outdoor deck with grilling and barbecue tools are offered so you can enjoy the great scenery of the Golden Maluti Mountains, a warm gathering, and the lovely food you cook together. Attractive shops, charming art galleries, and exquisite restaurants are only five minutes’ walk away from the cottage rooms. Clarens Brewery and Clementines are just a few steps from the property. Basotho Cultural Village and Clarens Village Conservancy are picturesque places that you would want to visit.

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Golden View Luxury Self Catering

Wifi Available

Address: 235 Bester Street
19.12 km (11.9 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Family rooms Free parking

3. Kiara Lodge (from USD 114)

The drive time between Kiara Lodge and Clarens is 14 minutes. It is found in the middle of the Maluti Mountains where each apartment consists of two or three bedrooms, a living room with a flat-screen TV, an en-suite bathroom, a bathtub, a balcony with barbecue utensils, and a fully equipped kitchen. A perfect place to cook your favorites. Kiara Lodge provides a heated indoor pool, a spa, a fitness center, and a play area for kids. Surprisingly, this inclusive guest house includes a tennis court, billiards table, table tennis, and mini golf area. Free parking is available at the property during your stay. A unique feature that differentiates Kiara Lodge from other guest houses is its proximity to the Golden Gate Highlands National Park and a quick 30 minutes’ drive to the Phuthaditjhaba.

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Kiara Lodge

Wifi Available

Address: R712 Clarens , Golden Gate Road
5.65 km (3.6 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Restaurant Bar Tennis court Fitness centre Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing

4. Mont Rouge (from USD 50)

Mont Rouge is located in the heart of all the action, only a five-minute walk from the center. Chalets and bungalows in Mont Rouge have a balcony opening up to a mesmerizing Red Mountains view, a kitchen that offers everything you need, and a living area that contains a fireplace. You get free access to barbecue facilities and a bonfire in the garden. You can walk to several art galleries that are five minutes away. Restaurants like Clementines, Highlander and Gosto, cafes like Grous and Claret, Friends, and supermarkets like Saverite are all within 1.5 kilometers (about a mile).

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Mont Rouge

Wifi Available

Address: 152 Bester Street
19.56 km (12.2 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Room service Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Family rooms Free parking

5. Fairview Cottages (from USD 26)

This property is located 600 meters (1968 feet) away from NG Church Clarens and 200 meters (656 feet) away from Outrageous Adventures. It has a terrace, a garden, barbecue facilities, and free WiFi access. The apartments offer the luxury of a TV with selected satellite channels, an eating area, mini kitchens with microwaves, and a private wash/shower-room. Walking tours, bird watching, hiking, and cycling are among the different activities that you can enjoy. Restaurants like Clementines and Mosaic Pizzeria are within walking distance. Grouse & Claret cafe and Superette are also very closeby.

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Fairview Cottages

Wifi Available

Address: 4 van Zyl Street Clarens
19.27 km (12.0 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Pets allowed 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms

6. Eddies Self Catering or B&B (from USD 33)

Eddies Self Catering or B&B is located on the main street of Clarens. You can take a five-minute talk-walk with your partner to shop, eat, or even visit nearby galleries while enjoying the gorgeous scenery. It offers a sweeping view of the Maluti Mountains, nearby river, lake, and other mountains. The apartments include a fully equipped kitchen, showers in each bathroom, and extra free toiletries. Some apartments have a fireplace and other single rooms are provided with a mini kitchen, a mini-fridge, a microwave, and an electronic kettle. You are permitted to use the barbecue utensils and enjoy some quality time on the terrace, in the garden or the picnic area. Restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets are all at a short distance. The wellness center offers a relaxing full body massage or even body part-specific massages. Pub crawls, free WiFi and parking, and TV channels for kids are also available.

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Clarens Eddies Guest house

Wifi Available

Address: 176 Main Street
19.38 km (12.1 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking 24-HOUR FRONT DESK Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing

7. Knock Out View Clarens (from USD 41)

Just about 200 m (656 feet) away from Artistic Village and only a 5-minute drive away from the golf center, this accommodation literally offers a knock-out view of the area. The guest house contains two bedrooms, a fireplace, a private bathroom with a shower, and an equipped kitchen to enable self-service. If you are not up to cooking on a particular day then Cafe Moulin and Clementines Restaurant are a short walk away from Knock Out View Clarens.

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Knock Out View Clarens

Wifi Available

Address: 175 Main Street
19.38 km (12.1 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Non-smoking rooms Fishing Family rooms Ironing service Free parking

8. Lake Clarens Guest House (from USD 43)

Lake Clarens Guest House, 300 meters (984 feet) away from the main square, is uniquely characterized with a whole view of the Maluti Mountains. All of its rooms have a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box, and an electronic kettle. The private rooms are fully equipped with free toiletries and a blow dryer. The kitchen is fully equipped with a stove and an oven. You can enjoy fishing from the terrace or even throw a barbecue party. The guest house offers a restaurant where you can rejoice their a la carte meals. Free WiFi access is available during your stay. Facilities are easy to find, with markets located nearby, within 0.1 km (.06 mi) only. Clarens Lake, Clementines Restaurant & Bar, and 15 other restaurants along with Clarens Brewery are a short walk away.

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Lake Clarens Guest House

Wifi Available

Address: Corner of Lake Clarens Drive and Church Street
18.96 km (11.8 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Golf course (within 3 km) Garden Terrace Non-smoking rooms Fishing Babysitting/child services Laundry

9. The Courtyard (from USD 47)

Not only does The Courtyard provide accommodations in the center of Clarens but it also offers free WiFi and parking during your stay. The Courtyard has a cafe (opens at 08:00 am) where you can enjoy the delicacy of breakfast and brunch. Pastries and baked goods are offered in a bakery just below The king and queen rooms come with a modern-style TV, a small fridge that is supplied with water and milk, and a kettle with tea and coffee packets. The rooms have their private bathroom fully prepared with hot towels and extra toiletries. This two-bedroom unit provides a completely equipped kitchen that includes a fridge/freezer, microwave, stove, and oven. The rooms have their own heaters and electric blankets for the beds. Some restaurants are available nearby like Highlander, Gostos, and Clementines. Saverite is a close supermarket which is a short walk away. Clarens Brewery and Artists Cafe are also nearby. If you want to exercise while enjoying some of the natural beauties, you can visit Mount Horeb or Titanic Rock Mountains which are only a 2-km (1.2 mi) walk away.

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The Courtyard Guest House

Wifi Available

Address: 324 Market Street East
19.09 km (11.9 mi) from Golden Gate Highlands National Park

Parking Tennis court Golf course (within 3 km) Non-smoking rooms Fishing Family rooms Free parking Internet services

10. Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets (from USD 66)

The Golden Gate Hotel and Chalets, 18 kilometers (11 miles) away from Clarens, is located in Golden Gate Highlands National Park. Each chalet, suite or room has a private washroom that includes a shower and a bathtub, a flat-screen TV, and a well-equipped kitchen offering barbecue facilities. It also offers a snack bar, darts, a laundry specific-area, a fully equipped and serviced business office, free parking, WiFi access, and an on-site restaurant. Activities like hiking, horse riding, canoeing, and tennis are popularly practiced. Golden Gate Highlands National Park is 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) away while Basotho Cultural Village is 13.3 kilometers (8.3 miles) drive away.

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Heart of Clarens

The self-catering homes in Clarens are excellent, luxurious, and affordable. Thinking about a vacation that goes by your plan? Whether it is an exciting discovery or a relaxing barbecue with family and friends, you have it all here in Clarens. It delivers what happiness is.

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