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Lake Clarens Guest House

Guest House

Review Summary

4.3 out of 5from 67 reviews for Lake Clarens Guest House
Cleanliness
4.0/5
Service
4.3/5
Location
4.7/5
Safety
4.3/5
Value for money
4.1/5
Stefan V - Sep 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Stefan V
Family with teenagers

Vriendelik, gasvry en heerlike ontbyt.

Heerlik baie moeite gedoen. Lekker gesneeu plekkie was heerlik warm.

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Friendly, hospitable and delicious breakfast.

Great effort put in. Nice snowy place was deliciously warm.

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Chantelle L - Jul 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Chantelle L
With friends

Beautiful stay close to town centre.

The house is old, but many modern features have been added to make it comfortable. An abundance of heaters and an electric blanket on the beds make it warm and toasty during the cold nights. The proximity to the town centre makes it super easy to walk to the stores and enjoy your time browsing the surrounding stores and eateries. Staff were super friendly.

Richard O - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Richard O
With partner

Wonderful.

Happy friendly staff, beautiful room and surrounds. Will be back with the hounds next time.

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Richard,
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and certainly look forward to welcoming you and your furkids in the future.

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Willma L - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willma L
Family with young children

Heerlik!

Ons het heerlik gebly en die ontbyt was uit die boonste rakke!

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Delicious!

We had a wonderful stay and the breakfast was top notch!

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Ina V - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ina V
Family with teenagers

Ontspannend en sielsverrykend.

Dit is 'n lieflike plek met die mooiste uitsig. Dit is skoon en netjies, maar dit is wel bietjie verouderd binne. Dit het egter nie afgebreek aan ons verblyf daar nie. Die gasvrou het ons hartlik ontvang en ontbyt elke oggend was keurig voorberei. Dit was baie goeie waarde vir geld.

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Relaxing and soul-enriching.

It is a lovely place with the most beautiful view. It is clean and tidy, but it is a bit dated inside. However, it did not detract from our stay there. The hostess received us warmly and breakfast every morning was carefully prepared. It was very good value for money.

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Elmien T - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmien T
Family with young children

Loop die ekstra myl vir gaste.

Baie lekker gebly. Uitstekende ligging.

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Go the extra mile for guests.

Very nice stay. Excellent location.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Elmien
Dankie vir die terugvoering. Ons was bly ons kon julle akkommodeer. Ons probeer altyd ons beste om na ons gaste se behoeftes om te sien. Ons is bly julle het die tyd by ons geniet.

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Sandra O - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sandra O

Nice stay, friendly staff.

Nice stay, friendly staff. An outside bin would have been nice and a full-size fridge, but I only stayed one night, so it was not a problem.

Denise P - Aug 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Denise P
With friends

A comfortable stay for 2 days.

A lovely weekend in Clarens. The rooms were comfortable if a bit dated. A tasty breakfast was provided.

Dawn M - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Dawn M
With partner

Very nice location and a very pleasant stay.

It was a very good experience. The staff were exceptionally helpful. The service was great, and the breakfast was delicious. The location was good, and there were plenty of restaurants nearby. It was very cold, but there were heaters and electric blankets provided for our comfort. We couldn't ask for more.

Casandra L - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Casandra L
With partner

Perfect for a weekend getaway from the city. Your own piece of paradise.

My husband and I (along with our 2 Dachshunds) really enjoyed our stay at Lake Clarens Guest House. It is situated at the entrance to Clarens and our cottage was cute and cozy. It had a beautiful enclosed garden for our dogs to enjoy. It was clean, had ample space and a very useful kitchenette. It is also close to an awesome walking trail with beautiful walkways and bridges. We will recommend it to any couple, family with kids or people with dogs.

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Dear Casandra,
Thank you for staying with us and for your lovely feedback. We are pleased you and the pups enjoyed your stay and that you took advantage of the nearby trail walks.
We look forward to welcoming you back.

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Bernard T - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Bernard T
With friends

Great break at the end of a hectic day.

Wonderful. Excellent facilities. Pet friendly indeed.

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Dear Bernard
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay.

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Bridget B - Nov 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Bridget B
With partner

This could be a lovely place to stay, if attention was paid to reviews.

With all the accommodation available in Clarens, this place needs some updating to keep up. Although very spacious and having what we needed, there were things mentioned in previous reviews that have not been attended to, such as the very old school TV which we never mastered, the mattress and tatty voile curtains in the main bedroom, small fridge and dusty surfaces. The biggest negative for us was the advertised 'secure parking' was in fact parking on the street. As we travel in an overland vehicle, containing expensive equipment, we (in our 70s) had to cart everything into the unit in the pouring rain on our own and then back to the car the next morning. That said, it was amazingly peaceful and located away from the hustle and bustle of town. Sadly we could not have breakfast as we needed to leave early.

Anonymous Guest - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Breakfast was very good.

Overall cleanliness on bathrooms and carpets can be worked on. Mattress on bed is very old and faded.

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Erika K - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Erika K

Rustig. Pragtig.

Kliëntediens is bo verwagting uitstekend.

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Restful. Beautiful.

Customer service is excellent beyond expectation.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Erika
Baie dankie vir jou terugvoering. Ons is baie bly julle het jul tydjie saam met ons geniet. Ons hoop om julle in die toekoms weer te verwelkom.

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Gavlin T - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gavlin T
Large group

Dit voel soos om by die huis te wees, net op 'n ander plek, baie rustig en die ontbyt is lekker!

Het die sport geniet en die braaigeriewe, daar is ook vriendelike personeel. Die gastehuis is ook perfek geleë om die natuur te besigtig.

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It feels like being at home, just in a different place, very peaceful and the breakfast is delicious!

Enjoyed the sport and the braai facilities, there are also friendly staff. The guest house is also perfectly situated for nature viewing.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Gavlin. Baie dankie vir jou deeglikke terugvoering en mooi resensie. Dit was lekker om jul gesin vir so paar dae by ons te he. Ons is baie bly julle het die tyd saam met ons geniet.

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Karien J - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Karien J
Individual traveller

Heelnag na die paddakoor geluister!

Puik! Mooi uitsig met pragtige naggeluide by die water oorkant die gastehuis.

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Listened to the frog ear all night!

Great! Beautiful view with beautiful night sounds by the water opposite the guest house.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Karien
Dankie vir jou mooi terugvoering. Ons is bly jy kon die wiegeliedjie van die natuur geniet. Die stilte van die platteland bied so baie vir mens se welstand. Ons hoop om jou in die toekom weer te verwelkom.

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Annerie M - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annerie M
With partner

Heerlik rustig, pragtig.

Stil omgewing, pragtige ou huis, lekker ontbyt, vriendelike personeel.

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Wonderfully peaceful, beautiful.

Quiet surroundings, beautiful old house, nice breakfast, friendly staff.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Annerie
Dankie vir jou wonerlike terugvoering. Ons is baie bly dat julle lekker by ons gebly het en ons natuurskoon en ontbyt geniet het.
Ons hoop om julle in die toekoms weer te verwelkom.

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Elmarie V - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie V
With friends

Heerlik.

Vriendelike personeel. Gerieflike blyplekkie. Heerlike ontbyt. Waarde vir geld. Ons kom weer.

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Delicious.

Friendly staff. Comfortable place to stay. Delicious breakfast. Value for money. We come again.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Elmarie
Baie dankie vir jou wonderlike terugvoering. Ons is baie bly julle het die tydjie saam met ons geniet. Dit was lekker om julle as gaste te he. Ons sien uit om julle weer te verwelkom.

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Antoinette F - Feb 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Antoinette F
With partner

Baie vriendelike ontvangs, heerlike koffie en ontbyt!

Die kamer en badkamer is baie ruim, pragtig gedekoreer. Die huis met sy sandsteen buite en houtvloere binne het 'n warm atmosfeer.

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Very friendly reception, delicious coffee and breakfast!

The room and bathroom are very spacious, beautifully decorated. The house with its sandstone exterior and wooden floors inside has a warm atmosphere.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Antoinette,
Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoering.
Ons is bly julle het die tydjie saam met ons geniet.
Ons antieke decor is om in te pas en ook om gaste hartlik te verwelkom en tuis te laat voel.
Ons hoop om julle in die toekoms weer te verwelkom.

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Miguel Jose T - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Miguel Jose T
With partner

Relaxing.

Beautiful views of the lake.

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hi Miguel
Thank you for staying with us. We are glad you could enjoy our hospitality and beautiful view. We hope to welcome you again for a longer stay in the future

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Madelein B - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Madelein B
Family with young children

Snoesig, tuis gevoel, mooi.

Ons was baie vriendelik verwelkom. Die kamer was lekker warm en snoesig met die ondervloerse verhitting en die bedverwarmers in die koue Clarens. Ons het alles tot ons beskikking gehad. Die ontbyt was uit die boeke uit en lipleklekker. Ons was baie tevrede met ons verblyf.

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Cuddly, feeling at home, beautiful.

We were welcomed very kindly. The room was nice and warm and cozy with the underfloor heating and the bed warmers in the cold Clarens. We had everything at our disposal. The breakfast was out of the books and lip smacking. We were very satisfied with our stay.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Madelein
Baie dankie vir mooi resensie. Ons is baie bly julle het so lekker by ons gebly en ons ontbyt geniet. Dis vir ons lekker om gaste tuis te laat voel. Ons hoop om julle weer in die toekoms te verwelkom.

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Caroline N - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Caroline N

We enjoyed the visit to Lake Clarens Guest House self catering apartment.

Peaceful, restful stay. Was a time of reflection after a frenetically paced year. Ideal location for finding peace. Cottage was private and very pleasant.

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Dear Caroline,
Thank you for staying with us for a few days. It was lovely to host you. We are pleased you could enjoy our hospitality and setting to unwind at the end of the year. We hope to welcome you back in the future.

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Colette B - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Colette B

Pragtige ou herehuis met 'n uitsonderlike uitsig oor berge.

Vriendelike diens en troeteldiervriendelik.

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Beautiful old mansion with an exceptional view of mountains.

Friendly service and pet friendly.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Colette, dankie dat julle by ons gebly het en vir die terugvoering. Ons is bly dat julle en die woefs die kon geniet. Ons hoop om julle weer te sien.

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Melanie B - Mar 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Melanie B
With partner

Comfortable, spacious, convenient.

The suite was well-equipped and comfortable with plenty of space for our overnight stay. The shower was a disappointing narrow stream - a new showerhead would make a huge difference!

Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hi Melanie,
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you had a comfortable stay with us.
I'm sorry to learn about the shower. We'll definitely look into it.

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Rene W - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Rene W

Aangenaam.

Personeel was baie gaaf en verwelkomend. Dankie vir die ekstra moeite met my ma se verjaarsdag en die akkomodering van ontbyt. Dit word waardeer!

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Pleasant.

Staff were very nice and welcoming. Thank you for the extra effort on my mother's birthday and the accommodation of breakfast. It is appreciated!

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Rene
Dankie vir jou terugvoering. Dankie dat julle ons gekies het vir jou ma se vrejaarsdag wegbreek

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Johan O - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Johan O
With partner

Wou die sneeu kom beleef, maar toe het die weer nie saamgespeel nie.

Ek en my vrou het die naweek vanaf Johannesburg gereis om onder meer 'n bietjie sneeu te kom beleef. Alhoewel dit toe nie gesneeu het nie, het ons lekker ontspan in die natuur en 'n heerlike ete geniet.

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Wanted to come and experience the snow, but then the weather didn't cooperate.

My wife and I traveled from Johannesburg at the weekend to experience some snow, among other things. Although it wasn't snowing at the time, we had a great time relaxing in nature and enjoying a delicious meal.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Johan
Dankie vir jou terugvoering. Ons is bly julle kon ons mooi omgewing geniet al het dit nie gesneeu nie.

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Marina H - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marina H
Family with teenagers

Ons het heerlik gebly by Lake Clarens - selfs my hondjie se belange is op die hart gedra.

Lake Clarens is 'n heerlike tuiste in die hartjie van die dorp - ons het baie lekker gebly.

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We had a wonderful stay at Lake Clarens - even my dog's best interests were taken care of.

Lake Clarens is a lovely home in the heart of town - we had a great stay.

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Riaan V - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Riaan V
With partner

Een van my lekkerste wegbreek-naweke ooit.

Ek sal enige tyd weer daar tuis gaan. Hulle is gasvry, kamers is skoon en netjies. Ontbyt is uit die boonste rakke.

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One of my best getaway weekends ever.

I would go home there again anytime. They are hospitable, rooms are clean and tidy. Breakfast is top notch.

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Albert T - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Albert T
With partner

Mooi skoon en netjies.

Heerlike verblyf. Baie dankie.

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Nice clean and tidy.

Great stay. Thank you very much.

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Caylum V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Caylum V

Fantastic.

Overall the stay was very pleasant, we will definitely book here again as everything including the ladies making the breakfast were fantastic. We didn't feel overwhelmed or crowded even with the other room downstairs. The view from the rooms and porch are amazing and the guest house is just off the main road so you don't have constant traffic coming past. Very quiet and tranquil.

Colette B - Mar 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Colette B

N Stukkie ou-wêreld in die hartjie van Clarens.

Ons was al 'n paar keer by Clarens. Daar is vir ons nie nog 'n plek soos Lake Clarens nie. Die pragtige huis met asemrowende uitsig oor die berge voel soos 'n stukkie paradys. Die personeel is vriendelik en jy voel altyd welkom. Hoop om gou weer te gaan kuier.

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A piece of the old world in the heart of Clarens.

We have been to Clarens a few times. There is no place like Lake Clarens for us. The beautiful house with a breathtaking view of the mountains feels like a piece of paradise. The staff is friendly and you always feel welcome. Hope to visit again soon.

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Tiaan R - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Tiaan R
With friends

Goeie waarde vir geld.

Presies gekry wat ek verwag het. Maklik gewees om 'n ekstra persoon by die bespreking te sit. Vriendelike wagte wat voertuie oppas.

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Good value for money.

Got exactly what I expected. It was easy to add an extra person to the reservation. Friendly guards looking after vehicles.

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Diana J - Jun 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Diana J
Family with young children

Vadersdagnaweek in Clarens saam met my man en seuntjie.

Lake Clarens Guest House is baie netjies en in 'n pragtige sandsteengebou. Naby aan die middedorp. Ons het heerlik gamaklik hier gekuier, sou net dalk beter matrasse voorstel, maar andersins is dit regtig 'n heerlike plek om te bly.

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Father's Day weekend in Clarens with my husband and son.

Lake Clarens Guest House is very neat and in a beautiful sandstone building. Close to the town centre. We had a great time here, would only suggest better mattresses, but otherwise it's a really lovely place to stay.

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Clare C - Feb 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Clare C
With partner

Beautiful view, friendly staff but left a little wanting.

The view was spectacular and the breakfast and ladies making it were amazing, but the unit was rather in need of maintenance and a proper clean. It is a pity because the location is great.

Kobus V - Sep 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Kobus V
With partner

Goeie rustige en lekker verblyf.

Daar kan wel na die volgende gelet word: ontvang van gaste. inligting rakende ontbyt tye ens. by aankoms ens. Kamer was ruim maar stowwerig ens. Die kamer was moontlik laas skoongemaak met laaste gaste se vertrek wat miskien voor lockdown was. Die klein boonste venstertjie van hoofvenster kon nie toemaak nie.

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Good peaceful and nice stay.

The following can be noted: receiving guests. information regarding breakfast times etc. on arrival etc. Room was spacious but dusty etc. The room was possibly last cleaned with the departure of the last guests which may have been before lockdown. The small top window of main window could not close.

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Anton V - Jan 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anton V
With partner

Nie wat ons verwag het nie.

Foto's nie geloofwaardig nie.

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Not what we expected.

Photos not credible.

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Kathe W - Dec 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Kathe W
With partner

Very good value.

Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, delicious breakfast.

Willien F - Jun 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Willien F
Individual traveller

Heerlik snoesig in die koue Vrystaat met warm gasvryheid.

Die ligging van die gastehuis met tafels buite - sjoe wat 'n wonderlike uitsig op die Skepping van God. Die personeel is vriendelik en warm gasvryheid beleef.

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Deliciously cuddly in the cold Free State with warm hospitality.

The location of the guest house with tables outside - wow what a wonderful view of the Creation of God. The staff are friendly and experience warm hospitality.

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Gillian D - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Gillian D
With partner

What a fabulous guest house, perfect location to enjoy beautiful Clarens.

Thank you to our perfect host Bruce for accommodating our dog and children who popped in rather wet and muddy during the Lush festival. Your hospitality is delightful. We shall be back.

Megan T - Apr 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan T
With partner

Wonderful place! Beautiful views!

We had a lovely stat at the guesthouse! Friendly staff, lovely breakfast with beautiful views! Extra little treats that were great! Thanks guys!

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Wonderlike plek! Pragtige uitsig!

Ons het heerlik gebly! Vriendelike personeel, lieflike ontbyt met pragtige uitsigte! Die ekstra bederfies was heerlik. Dankie julle!

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Sean J - Nov 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Sean J
With partner

A wonderful experience, quiet, peaceful.

We had a wonderful experience, very scenic view of the mountains from where the guest house is situated. Friendly and helpful staff, that we adored, service was great. Good access to everything, and not far from stores and restaurant. Accommodation very good. Would go back in a heartbeat.

Colette B - Mar 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Colette B

Pragtige uitsig. Heerlike ontbyt.

Pragtige ou huis sentraal geleë in Clarens. Mooi tuin en uitsig oor berge.

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Beautiful view. Delicious breakfast.

Beautiful old house centrally located in Clarens. Nice garden and view of mountains.

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Anonymous Guest - Jul 2019
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Not what we expected from a 4 star rating

We expected much more for the price we paid and for a 4 star rating. It felt more like someone's outdoor room a few decades back. The photos on their website and on Lekkeslaap are slightly misleading, and the place just needs some maintenance and updating, especially a new bed and new and clean bedding. A few other things that bothered us, but we are grateful for the warm place to sleep in the cold.

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Pierre C - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Pierre C
With partner

Kan nie vir beter vra nie.

Alhoewel ons in die somer daar was en uitstekende diens ervaar het, sou ek die instansie definitief aanbeveel vir in die winter, ondervloerse verhitting, elektriese komberse, die TV was buitewerking, maar dis nie einde van die wêreld vir ons gewees nie. Fantastiese ontbyt en vriendelike personeel wat omgee.

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Can't ask for better.

Although we were there in the summer and experienced excellent service, I would definitely recommend the establishment for the winter, underfloor heating, electric blankets, the TV was out of order, but it wasn't the end of the world for us. Fantastic breakfast and friendly, caring staff.

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Monique S - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Monique S
Individual traveller

Dit was definitief die moeite werd.

Ek het gegaan met my hondjie en hulle het uit hul pad gegaan om ons tot die beste van hulle vermoë te help. Toe ek bespreek, was daar mense wat net voor my die woonstel bespreek het en hulle het 'n alternatiewe opsie gegee sodat ek en my hondjie steeds kan gaan en ten minste die meeste van die aande in die woonstel kan wees. Die woonstel kan doen met 'n bietjie opgradering sodat die oond werk ens, maar dit sou nie my stop om weer soontoe te gaan nie. Die mense was baie vriendelik en ten spyte daarvan dat kamer 5 (vir die laaste aand) langsaan die restaurant is, was daar nie geraas tot laat in die aand nie. Ek was wel bekommerd oor veiligheid oor kamer 5 net 'n skuifdeur het en nie 'n tralie hek nie, maar daar is ook 'n wag wat daar rondloop en die karre, ens. kyk.

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It was definitely worth it.

I went with my puppy and they went out of their way to help us to the best of their ability. When I booked there were people who booked the apartment just before me and they gave an alternative option so me and my puppy could still go and at least be in the apartment most of the evenings. The apartment could do with a bit of upgrading so the oven works etc but it wouldn't stop me from going there again. The people were very friendly and despite the fact that room 5 (for the last night) is next to the restaurant, there was no noise until late in the evening. I did worry about security about room 5 only having a sliding door and not a barred gate, but there is also a guard walking around there and the cars etc. look.

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Neil O - Dec 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Neil O
Family with teenagers

Ontbyt was heerlik!

Die tweede keer wat ons hier bly. Altyd 'n vriendelike verwelkoming en baie goed geleë. Diens en ontbyt was uitstaande.

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Breakfast was delicious!

It was the second time we stayed here. Always a friendly welcoming and a good location. Excellent breakfast and service.

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Colette B - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Colette B

Altyd 'n vreugde om Clarens toe te gaan!

Lake Clarens is pragtige gastehuis reg oorkant 'n dam. So rustig met 'n ongelooflike uitsig oor die berge. Troeteldiervriendlik en verskaf 'n heerlike ontbyt.

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Always a joy to go to Clarens!

Lake Clarens is beautiful guest house right across from a dam. So peaceful with an incredible view of the mountains. Pet friendly and provides a delicious breakfast.

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Corne T - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Corne T
With partner

Baie gerieflik en die mooiste uitsig op die berge tydens ontbyt.

Ons wil graag die personeel bedank dat hulle agteroor gebuig het om ons by te staan in 'n moeilike situasie. Ons wil ook graag die eienaar, Bruce, bedank vir die pad Pretoria toe wat hy aanbeveel het - dit was 'n plesier om die pad te ry!

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Very comfortable and the most beautiful view of the mountains during breakfast.

We would like to thank the staff for bending over backwards to assist us in a difficult situation. We would also like to thank the owner, Bruce, for the road to Pretoria that he recommended - it was a pleasure to drive the road!

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Anonymous Guest - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
3/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
4/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Nice stay close to all the activities of Clarens.

Excellent location and breakfast. The rooms could do with a little TLC.

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Tom R - Feb 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
1/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
3/5
Tom R
With partner

Nie so goed as verwag nie, maar dis altyd lekker om in Clarens to kuier.

Daar was niemand om ons te ontvang nie, 'n skoonmaker het ons naam gevra en dan sonder woorde ons na die woonstel gevat. Dit was netjies and skoon, maar nie 4-ster nie. Baie outyds. Die nagwag was baie vriendelik en het ons veilig laat voel.

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Not as good as expected, but it's always nice to visit Clarens.

There was no one to receive us, a cleaner asked our name and then wordlessly took us to the apartment. It was neat and clean, but not 4-star. Very old fashioned. The night guard was very friendly and made us feel safe.

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Milka E - Oct 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
1/5
Milka E
With partner

Kamer was erg verwaarloos.

Kamer 5 was nie in die gastehuis nie maar in 'n aangrensende gebou en erg verwaarloos. Die plafon in die badkamer was besig om uit te val agv reënskade. Mat en beddegoed was vol vlekke. Vier-ster-geld betaal vir een-ster-gehalte. Die eienaar was bereid om ons te skuif maar het nie ander akkommodasie beskikbaar gehad nie en het hy R500 terugbetaling gedoen. Ontbyt was uitstaande dus 4 ster werd.

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Room was badly neglected.

Room 5 was not in the guest house but in an adjacent building and badly neglected. The ceiling in the bathroom was falling out due to rain damage. Carpet and bedding were full of stains. Four-star money paid for one-star quality. The owner was willing to move us but had no other accommodation available and he refunded R500. Breakfast was outstanding therefore worth 4 stars.

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Susan S - Apr 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
2/5
Susan S
With partner

Goed geleë, maar baie oud binne.

Die huis is goed geleë en kamer lekker warm. Die enkelbed het egter so geraas as my seun op dit beweeg het, dat dit moeilik was om te slaap. Meubels is oud en badkamer kort 'n opgradeer, baie koud. Spinnerakke in die hoeke van die kamer en badkamer. Ons het nie ontbyt daar geëet nie, ons was nie seker of dit ingesluit was nie.

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Well located, but very old inside.

The house is well located and the room nice and warm. However, the single bed made so much noise when my son moved on it that it was difficult to sleep. Furniture is old and bathroom needs an upgrade, very cold. Cobwebs in the corners of the room and bathroom. We didn't have breakfast there, we weren't sure if it was included.

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Elsabé V - Dec 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elsabé V
With partner

Verwelkomend en huislik.

Dankie vir skoon en netjiese geriewe. Die ontbyt was 'n bonus en ons het die klavierspel terwyl ons ontbyt genuttig het, baie geniet! Sal beslis weer by Lake Clarens tuisgaan.

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Welcoming and homey.

Thank you for clean and tidy facilities. The breakfast was a bonus and we really enjoyed the piano playing while we had breakfast! Will definitely stay at Lake Clarens again.

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Susan A - Oct 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan A
With friends

Lekker

Alles uitstekend. Moet net noem dat jy automaties aanneem kamer 1 & 2 is langs mekaar, terwyl kamer 1 op die grondvloer is en kamer 2 op die eerste verdieping. Kamer een is baie mooi, maar die feit dat dit uit die eetkamer uit loop maak dit iewat ongemaklik - jy kan nie die kamer geniet met die deur oop nie en dit kry ook heelwat lawaai, wanneer die veiligheidswag deur die nag in en uitkom, en ook in die oggend wanneer die personeel begin met voorbereidings vir ontbyt.

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Great!

Everything excellent. Just need to mention that you automatically assume that room 1 and 2 are next to each other, while room 1 is on the ground floor and 2 on the first floor. 1 is very beautiful, but the fact that it's right next to the dining hall makes it awkward - you can't enjoy the room with the door open, and there's lots of noise when the security guard walks in and out at night and in the mornings when the staff starts preparing breakfast.

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Lester C - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lester C
With friends

Basic accommodation but the friendliness of the staff and breakfast is excellent.

Central position to the tourist attractions in Clarens.

Enna R - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Enna R
With friends

Die kamer was ruim en gerieflik en die diens was vriendelik en doeltreffend.

Sien gradering.

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The room was spacious and comfortable and the service was friendly and efficient.

See grading.

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Brenda S - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Brenda S
Individual traveller

Beautiful friendly hospitable.

Lovely accommodation, great location.

Altha F - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Altha F
With partner

Baie lekker.

Het ons kuier baie geniet. Diens was goed en ontbyt heerlik.

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Very nice.

We really enjoyed our time there. Excellent service and delicious breakfast.

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Petrus W - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Petrus W
With partner

Baie lekker en rustige omgewing.Oggend kar was is bonus.

Die omgewing is lekker rustig. Ontbyt was heerlik veral met uitsig oor die berge.

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Very nice and peaceful environment. Morning car wash is a bonus.

The environment is nice and quiet. Breakfast was delicious especially with a view over the mountains.

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Alessandro P - Nov 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
2/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Alessandro P
Individual traveller

Once again the owner is on vacation.

Once again the owner is on vacation. Of course we are not all Brad Pitt but in my country when you go on vacation you temporarily close your business. The person in charge of managing the business does not seem to be the most reliable.

Erika V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Erika V
With partner

Vriendelike personeel en mooi omgewing.

Die kamer was baie skoon en netjies, maar bietjie afgeleef. Die foto's het 'n ander indruk geskep. Heerlike ontbyt met 'n lieflike uitsig. Skoon motor was 'n aangename verrassing.

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Friendly staff and beautiful surroundings.

The room was very clean and tidy, but a bit tired. The photos created a different impression. Delicious breakfast with a lovely view. Clean car was a pleasant surprise.

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Johan D - Jun 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
2/5
Location
4/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Johan D
With partner

Lekker en koud.

Van die breekware was vuil. Shower vloer is afgedop. Koue water kraan in shower maak baie moeilik oop. Warm water loop baie stadig uit. Was teen 'n nagklub. Baie geraas.

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Nice and cold.

Some of the crockery was dirty. Shower floor is flaky. Very difficult to open the cold water tap. Just a trickle of hot water. Next to night club. Very noisy.

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Lake Clarens Guest House 's response

Hallo Johan

Ons vra om verskoning oor breekware in die kamer wat vuil was.

Dinge was uiters moeilik die afgelope tyd met nuwe personeel, en ons sal seker maak om te kyk na die breekware op die skinkborde in die kamers. Dit lyk my daar is nie gekyk of die breekware skoon is nie - wat dit behoort te wees. Elke dag.

Ons het nuwe teëls vir die stort gekoop, ons wag net vir die persoon om die teëls te kom lê. Dit is jammer dat dit nog nie gedoen was toe julle hier was nie.

Ons sal kyk na die koue kraan in die stort en die warm water. Ons het baie probleme met waterdruk in Clarens - veral ook dat dit so koud is. Ons het juis 'n gebarste pyp gehad, van die koue, en ons het uitgevind dat daar sand in die pyp gekom het, wat ons nou skoongemaak het. Dankie dat jy ons daarop gewys het.

Die kamers wat julle bespreek het, is ons 2 standaard kamers, 4 en 5, wat langs die gastehuis geleë is - ongelukkig ook naby ons restaurant op die perseel. Ongelukkig was dit oor die lang naweek en ons het baie mense in die restaurant gehad met meegaande geraas. Dit is darem nie gewooonlik so nie. Hierdie 2 kamers se tariewe is ook laer as die 3 kamers in die hoof gastehuis en is baie gewild, net jammer van probleme wat mag opduik.

Ons vra regtig om verskoning en dankie vir konstruktiewe kritiek.

Kieta Weyer

LCGH

Lake Clarens Guest House
Pine P - Mar 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Pine P
With partner

Ons het nie die akkommodasie gebruik nie.

Uiters teleurstellend vir 'n sogenaamde 4-ster-gastehuis. Die kamer is baie, baie beknop, met 'n stokou televisiestel. Mens stap direk uit die ontvangslokaal in die kamer in, dit voel of daar geen privaatheid is nie. Daar is nie lugversorging of 'n waaier in die kamer nie! Die plek verdien volgens my nie meer as drie-ster-gradering nie.

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We didn't make use of this accommodation.

Extremely disappointing for a so-called 4 star guesthouse. The room was very confined with a very old TV set. The reception area leads directly into our room so it felt like we had no privacy. No aircon nor fan in the room! In my opinion the place does not deserve any more than a 3 star grading.

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Sjoerd S - Sep 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
1/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
1/5
Sjoerd S
With partner

Disgusting, dirty, backyard-rooms, no view, not in accordance with brochure, dark alley, filthy bathroom, no toilet paper, no light in bathroom, shower door does not close, etc.

I was travelling with overseas visitors. Owner rather aggressive when pointed out some of the deficiencies. I requested preferably single beds. It was not pointed out that the beds were double.

Eduan N - Nov 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Eduan N
Individual traveller

Presies wat ek wou gehad het.

Ek kan geen negatiewe kommentaar oor Lake Clarens Gastehuis lewer nie; my verblyf was net ’n vreugde. Ek het die Donderdagnag onderweg na Lesotho daar deurgebring, en met my terugkeer Sondag het ek nie geskroom om weer daar tuis te gaan nie (die laaste kamer voor ’n ander reisiger weggeraap). Die tweede keer was net ’n 4 ster-kamer beskikbaar – R150 meer as die een waar ek Donderdagnag geslaap het. Elke sent werd. Baie dankie.

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Exactly what I wanted.

I can't say anything negative about Lake Clarens Guest House - the accommodation was such a pleasure. I stayd there the Thursday night on my way to Lesotho, and didn't think twice to stay there again on Sunday on my way back (just managed to grab the last available room). They only had a 4 star room available on my way back - R150 more than the room I booked on the Thursday. Worth every cent. Thank you very much.

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V D - Sep 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
V D
With partner

Baie goed. Was aangenaam verras.

Kamer was goed geleë, smaakvol gemeubeleer en goed toegerus. Ontbyt netjies en goed voorberei.

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Very good. Was pleasantly surprised.

Room was well located, tastefully furnished and well equipped. Breakfast neat and well prepared.

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Anonymous Guest - Aug 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
3/5
Anonymous Guest
With partner

Accommodation in annexe not the same as the rooms in the house, but breakfast and hospitality were fantastic.

Sorry we couldn't get a room in the house. Bruce and his team are very hospitable and breakfast was fantastic.

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  • Free cancellation up to 1 week before your stay!
  • Capacity: 14 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 17:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 401 Lake Clarens Drive, Clarens, 9707, Free State
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