Clarens – where to stay

I recently asked for recommended places to stay in Clarens as we are going there for a wedding soon, and tons of people asked me to share the recommendations, so here they are in a blog post – easy to come back to when you need to.


Please remember I haven’t personally stayed in any of these places, but all recommended by my community on IG.

Clarens is a small town situated in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains in the Free State province of South Africa and nicknamed the “Jewel of the Eastern Free State”. Source

The Andes: https://www.andesclarens.co.za

Cullen House: https://www.clarenscullenhouse.co.za

Kiara Lodge (recommended many times and said to be really nice for families): https://www.kiaralodgeresort.co.za

The Red Door: https://www.booking.com/hotel/za/the-red-door-clarens

Wild Horses for couples: https://www.wildhorses.co.za

Millpond House: https://millpondhouse.webs.com

Bokport: https://www.bokpoort.com

Neethlings Places: https://www.neethlingsplace.co.za

Periwinkle Blue: https://periwinklecottages.co.za

The Golf Course (ideal for family getaway)

Iona Lodge: https://www.infoclarens.com/accommodation/iona-in-clarens-2-bedroom-house-sleeps-4/

Omega Luxury Mountain Retreat: http://www.omegaclarens.co.za/accommodation/luxury-cabins/

Ridge Road Estate (sleeps 12): https://www.ridgeroad.co.za

Lola’s Luxury Self Catering: https://www.lolasluxury.co.za

Amour De Pierre Villa 221: https://www.clarenscountrystay.co.za/project/amour-de-pierre-villa-221-self-catering-accommodation/

Golden Gate: https://goldengatehotel.co.za

Clarens Retreat: https://www.clarensretreat.co.za

By the Way Guesthouse: https://www.bythewayguesthouse.co.za

Protea Hotel: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fcbcl-protea-hotel-clarens/

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We have booked at a cute AirBnb, which I will review after our stay.

Author: Shan Fourie

Shan Fourie is a busy mom of three, based in Ballito, and is a full-time lifestyle blogger/Content Creator. With over 14 years of experience in marketing, Shan began blogging in 2018, and embarked into full-time content creation in 2021. Shan uses her platform to share brands, businesses as well as to raise awareness and funds for causes and initiatives close to her heart. Somewhat of an activist, Shan has helped bring people together for multiple causes, including A21 Walk for Freedom, multiple Bone Marrow & Blood drives, a peaceful protest to stop NetCare Alberlito from closing its paeds ward, as well as other movements she is passionate about. Her biggest focus this year is on raising funds, alongside The Rise Up Movement, for a GBV safe house in Kwadukuza, along with a lab for facilitating rape-kits on site, instead of having to send them to Pretoria. Shan is an official Ambassador for (a) The SA Bone Marrow Registry, (b) the Red Movement (a movement intent on eradicating period poverty), and (c) and a partner of the Rise Up Movement - an NPO that stands against GBV, Child abuse, and Human Trafficking. Shan was a Mrs South Africa 2022 finalist, 2023 CANSA ambassador for Mrs South Africa, and Discovery Bank was her gold sponsor. Shan is also the official Wellness influencer for Gateway Theatre of Shopping and The Pencil Club Umhlanga. Shan believes that wellness is all-encompassing - mental, physical and emotional. She believes it is important to keep your life clean of toxicity. Self-care is super important to her.

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