4 Star Hotel

Protea Hotel Clarens

Corner Main & Van Der Merwe Streets, Clarens, South Africa View Map

$135 nightly

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Protea Hotel Clarens

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Framed by majestic mountains and sandstone cliffs, this 4-star hotel is ideally located in the picturesque town of Clarens, Eastern Free State. Protea Hotel offers state-of-the-art service and luxurious accommodations in the natural, rustic surroundings, at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Lesotho, and in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park. Rooms are simply, yet luxuriously furnished to blend with the natural landscape. All rooms contain a shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, and safe. Guests can take in the breathtaking scenery with sundowners on Protea Hotel Clarens’ terrace, enjoy fine dining or laze away the hours in luxury and comfort. Protea's restaurant serves Buffet Breakfast along with a menu for lunch and dinner. The bar serves a refreshing drinks or specialty coffees in an inviting atmosphere with views to the Maluti Mountains. Protea Hotel is within easy driving access of Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein.

652 Reviews

8.6Very Good
Cleanliness
9.1
Staff
9.3
Location
9.4

What Guests Say

  • “The cleaners are always there and helpful.The hotel is close to a lot of activities”
  • “Clean and pleasant property. Wonderful staff and delicious food.”
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Top Amenities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view1/4

Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view

173 sqft • 1 King

  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
Larger Guest room, 1 King1/4

Larger Guest room, 1 King

270 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Superior Deluxe, Larger Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view, Balcony1/4

Superior Deluxe, Larger Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view, Balcony

173 sqft • 1 King

  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • Baby Cot
Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)1/4

Guest room, 2 Twin/Single Bed(s)

227 sqft • 2 Single

  • Air conditioning
  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
Larger Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view, Balcony1/4

Larger Guest room, 1 King, Mountain view, Balcony

270 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning
Guest Room, 1 King1/4

Guest Room, 1 King

140 sqft • 1 King

  • Accessible by lift
  • Adapter
  • Additional toilet
  • Air conditioning

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    What Guests Loved

    8.6
    Very Good

    Based on 652 reviews

    Location

    9.4

    Cleanliness

    9.1

    Staff

    9.3

    Overall Quality

    8.7

    Pros +

    • The cleaners are always there and helpful.The hotel is close to a lot of activities
    • Clean and pleasant property. Wonderful staff and delicious food.
    • Location & staff were great

    Cons -

    • We had no water on news day and the hotel didn’t provide us with water. The waiting time at the restaurant is too long for both dinners and breakfast. The hotel should prioritise the people who have booked the hotel than day visitors for breakfast and the pool
    • This place is great!
    • Not enough 3 prong plug outlets (there was only one) and location of shower within the room was very poor
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    7TshifhiwaPosted on: 1-6-2026

    The cleaners are always there and helpful.The hotel is close to a lot of activities

    We had no water on news day and the hotel didn’t provide us with water. The waiting time at the restaurant is too long for both dinners and breakfast. The hotel should prioritise the people who have booked the hotel than day visitors for breakfast and the pool

    10DavidPosted on: 1-2-2026

    Clean and pleasant property. Wonderful staff and delicious food.

    This place is great!

    8SusanPosted on: 1-2-2026

    Location & staff were great

    Not enough 3 prong plug outlets (there was only one) and location of shower within the room was very poor

    8BobPosted on: 10-21-2025

    Great breakfast, clean rooms

    Pool very small, a bit pricy, restaurant service could be more efficient

    8Ntombikayise M.Posted on: 9-22-2025

    The staff was very friendly, and the food was great. This was actually our second time visiting Clarens. Our first experience in the town wasn’t pleasant, but we later discovered that there’s a Protea Hotel. We decided that on our next visit, we would stay there because we trust the Protea standard—and it did not disappoint. We had a wonderful weekend.

    It was the friendly people that made us feel welcome, along with the spacious, spotless room. The shower was large enough for two, the bed was big and comfortable, and the room included a bar fridge with plenty of cupboard space. I especially liked that the toilet was separate. The housekeeping staff were excellent and really impressed us with their attention to detail.

    3SifisoPosted on: 9-1-2025

    Beautiful location - Clarens, a small, picturesque town.Hotel, a beautiful establishment, courteous staff.

    The room allocated had a very bad smell!!!

    10NthepaPosted on: 6-25-2025

    The view and the swimming pool though it was cold

    Cold water in the swimming pool... I love swimming even in winter

    8JosePosted on: 5-21-2025

    Room rate included a FANTASTIC breakfast and the location of the Hotel was perfect! Staff was very friendly and accommodating.

    Shower had mold all in the grout which caused me to have terrible allergic reaction and headaches. They came to clean it up once I showed them the pictures of the shower, but it was too late for me.

    8TebohoPosted on: 4-25-2025

    Easy to locate, walking distance to restaurants, room had very good Mountain views. Enjoyed the breakfast a lot. Very good chefs and very nice waiters and waitresses.

    7AntamariePosted on: 4-17-2025

    LocationIneterior

    Slow service waited 15 min for coffee. Asked 3 times

    9NondabulaPosted on: 4-8-2025

    The property was clean, and the location was central to all the activities. Be it entertainment, hiking , parkrun, and all the restaurants. Everything was within walking distance.

    8GeorgePosted on: 3-31-2025

    Proximity to the town center.

    Room is very compact. Toilet needs more thorough sanitization.

    7RatshilumelaPosted on: 3-27-2025

    There was an issue with omelet. There is no mechanism to check if eggs are fresh

    The dinner was very bad.

    10NqobilePosted on: 3-24-2025

    I will visit again with my family! Breakfast was delicious, room was perfectly clean. The location is the best! I will highly recommend it to friends and relatives.Dinner was very nice!

    9JadePosted on: 3-23-2025

    The location is great, we were able to walk to the town square at any given time without feeling like our hotel was miles away.The room was very comfortable and cozy and the staff were super friendly.

    10AlmariPosted on: 3-23-2025

    Excellent meal options at breakfast and dinner. Very friendly staff. Lovely location close to all the shops in the town of Clarens.

    For ease of showering a hand held shower head as an option in the bathroom would be very handy.

    10JeanifferPosted on: 3-21-2025

    The scenery was relaxing with beautiful ambiance. The staff attitude was welcoming and professionalism. Breakfast was delicious. The bed was comfortable with a neat and clean spacious rooms.

    8KylePosted on: 3-13-2025

    Excellent views, well furnished rooms, great bar and lobby. Friendly and helpful staff. Clarens itself is a great destination and the hotel is very centrally located, close to the main square.

    Some room fittings aren't great. The lights on the central air con hub above the bed disturbed our sleep and the door to the bathroom was extremely squeaky.

    4DonovanPosted on: 3-13-2025

    Location was excellent. Breakfast very good

    Shower in the room, not in a separate bathroom, not great. Small rooms, pool was green!!!

    9ShirleyPosted on: 3-11-2025

    Beautiful location. Hotel staff were very helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Food was very good. Will definitely revisit.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Swimming & Soaking

    • Swimming Pool
    • Outdoor pool

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Kid Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 2:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 12 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 2 stay free with cot.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Location

    Protea Hotel Clarens

    Corner Main & Van Der Merwe Streets, Clarens

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