Where to Stay When Visiting Clarens

Accommodation in Clarens, Jewel of the Free State

Nov 16, 2009 Yolande Pienaar

Accommodation in the town of Clarens in the Free State province of South Africa includes camping, backpackers, B&B accommodation, lodges and hotels.

Clarens in South Africa affords the tourist on a South Africa vacation the opportunity to explore a myriad of tourist attractions in one of the most picturesque towns of the country. Nestling in the foothills of the Rooiberge Mountains and a mere 20 kilometers from the famous Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Maluti Mountains, tourists can fly-fish for trout, hike in the Maluti Mountains, view local artists at work, enjoy a pint of locally brewed beer, do white-water rafting, go hot-air ballooning and much more.

Choosing accommodation to stay in when visiting Clarens can be a daunting task. Due to the popularity of the town, the influx of both local and international tourists caused the sudden development of numerous lodges, guesthouses, B&B accommodation and hotels. Clarens provides accommodation for all budgets.

Camping Accommodation at Clarens, South Africa

Several lodges in the Clarens area provide camping facilities to tourists. These facilities are mostly basic as the height of the tourist season in Clarens falls in the winter months and camping are not in great demand during these months. Snow frequently blankets Clarens and the surrounding mountains during the winter months and most of the tourists prefer more protection against the elements.

Places in and around Clarens that offer camping facilities are:

• Bokpoort Horseback Adventures: The establishment provides camping for eight guests with one communal ablution building. Guests taking part in paid horse rides may camp free on the day of the horse trail, but tourists must enquire about this facility in advance.
• Bergwoning Adventures: Approximately 16 kilometers from Clarens, this 3-star establishment offers camping facilities to a maximum of 25 guests. The campsites overlook a farm dam and views of the Maluti Mountain surround the sites. All campsites have power points.

ClarensTourism.com provides helpful information to both campers and backpackers.

Self-Catering Accommodation in and around Clarens

Due to the popularity of the town of Clarens and the myriad of accommodation available in the area, accommodation in self-catering chalets and guesthouses, are all reasonably priced between R200-00 and R500-00 per person per night. Tourists should rather look at the activities the resort or establishment offer, to decide where to reserve accommodation for the holiday in South Africa.

Both Bokpoort Horseback Adventures and Bergwoning Adventures offer self-catering accommodation in chalets housing from 2-16 people each.

Self-Catering Accommodation in Clarens includes:

• Amazing Graze: Situated in the center of town and within walking distance to the central Market Square where art galleries and restaurants attract thousands of tourists, this house accommodates six people.
• Alberry Cottages: Also situated in Clarens town and within walking distance of the major tourist attractions in Clarens, the cottage can accommodate a maximum of 14 guests.

Various other establishments offer self-catering accommodation and tourists should properly research the venue before making a decision.

Hotel and Lodge Accommodation around Clarens

Guests not concerned about a restrictive budget have a choice of accommodation in luxury hotels and spas. Two of the most well known in the area are:

• Maluti Mountain Lodge, which overlooks the town of Clarens and offer accommodation in 8 standard suites, 3 luxury rondawels and 10 luxury family suites. Two conference facilities cater for 35 - 60 delegates and the restaurant on the premises ensures the epitome of comfort.
• Mont d'Or Hotel and Conference Center offers 23 rooms with views over the Clarens golf course. The conference facility can host 100 delegates and the hotel caters for weddings with their own chapel and ability to accommodate 80 wedding guests during the wedding reception.

Whatever the preference of tourists on holiday in South Africa is, Clarens caters for all budgets and tastes.

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Accommodation in Clarens, South Africa

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