Ash River Lodge

723 Van Reenen street, 9707 Clarens, South Africa – Great location - show map

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8.5
Scored 8.5
Very Good
Rated very good
511 reviews
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Ash River Lodge

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Offering garden views, Ash River Lodge in Clarens features accommodations, a garden, a tennis court, and a shared lounge. This bed and breakfast is 16 miles from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 28 miles from Basotho Cultural Village. The bed and breakfast also offers free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. Overlooking the mountain, rooms in this bed and breakfast are accessible via private entrance and comprised of a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hair dryer. The rooms are fitted with a kettle, while some have a terrace. At the bed and breakfast, the units are fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests can also warm up near the outdoor fireplace after a day of cycling. Popular points of interest near the bed and breakfast include Clarens Golf Club, Art and Wine Gallery on Main, and Blou Donki Gallery. The nearest airport is Moshoeshoe International Airport, 114 miles from Ash River Lodge.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.8
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mukhethwa
    South Africa South Africa
    “Staff was lovely and breakfast was really nice. Beautiful views, room had all accessories and more.”
  • Matsoso
    Lesotho Lesotho
    “The location of the facility and security was very good.”
  • Erasmus
    South Africa South Africa
    “Owner is friendly and caring. The rooms are beautifull,clean and provides more than needed. The view on the mountains are stunning. Even the breakfast area is perfect. Breakfast is great. Ill recommend this venue anytime. Thanks for a great stay....”

Managed by Lallies Delport

Company review score: 8.8Based on 505 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Commanding spectacular views of Mount Horeb & the Maluti's and a sandstone's throw from around 20+ restaurants, Ash River Lodge B&B offers accommodation for 22 guests. The stylish, understated elegance of the Ash River Lodge B&B; represented by the passionate and nature loving Mike Botha; offers: 7 x en-suite Bedrooms with Queen Beds 3 x en-suite Bedrooms with King Beds (or 2 single beds by arrangement) 1 x honeymoon suite with king bed, kitchenette, full DSTV & sitting room All rooms are en-suite, have private entrances & are equipped with coffee & tea facilities and more. Electric blankets for the challenging winter temperatures in Clarens. Outside seating available to soak up the Clarens environment. We pride ourselves on unpretentious, comfortable and affordable accommodation. We have resisted a star rating, believing that word of mouth is a far better reference. Come and relax on the sprawling 100sqm deck with magnificent mountain views & a central fireplace, make use of the communal lounge with full DSTV & large fireplace or choose from our extensive library. A full English breakfast & more included in the rate.

Neighborhood info

Clarens is the "Free State Jewel" and "Art Capital" of South Africa and offers a myriad of activities and sights in the immediate area: Choice of 20+ Restaurants, coffee shops & Pubs. The Highlander Artist Cafe Clementines Gosto Shopping to satisfy most tastes. Visit more than 20 art galleries with a wide selection of original art on show. Scenic Horse Rides 18-hole Golf course. Wellness Centre & various other Spa's Golden Gate National Park Hiking Trails Zip line Bushman paintings Quad Bikes Archery White River Rafting Fishing Basotho Cultural Village Etc.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Ash River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Archery
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Tennis equipment
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Executive lounge access
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 800 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. That's about USD 44. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 9 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Ash River Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ash River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of ZAR 800 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by bank transfer. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Ash River Lodge

  • Ash River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Walking tours
    • Archery
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at Ash River Lodge include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at Ash River Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at Ash River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at Ash River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • Ash River Lodge is 2,450 feet from the center of Clarens. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.