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Ash River Lodge B&B

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Exterior
Terrace/patio
View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
723 Van Reenen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Art and Wine Gallery
    8 min walk
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery
    8 min walk
  • Clarens Brewery
    10 min walk

Room options

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | View from room

Standard Double Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Clarens

With a stay at Ash River Lodge B&B in Clarens, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Art and Wine Gallery and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. .This bed & breakfast is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Drakensberg Mountains and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Clarens Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Art and Wine Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clarens Brewery - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Clarens Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grouse & Claret - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Artists Cafe - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Ash River Lodge B&B

Bed & breakfast in Clarens with free breakfast
Ash River Lodge B&B offers 11 accommodations with minibars and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This bed & breakfast also features a fireplace in the lobby and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
Room service is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Room service

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 5 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Ash River Lodge Clarens
Ash River Clarens
Ash River Lodge B&B Clarens
Ash River Lodge
Ash River Lodge B&B Clarens
Ash River Lodge B&B Bed & breakfast
Ash River Lodge B&B Bed & breakfast Clarens

Ash River Lodge B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
just fabulous, very friendly host, wish I could have stayed a bit longer, will definitely come back
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Emile

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor management with no customer care.
We were going for our anniversary and booked a room with a view. Turns out you can not see the mountian because the roof on the porch blocks it. That night was very cold and the electric blanket on the one side did not work. Then we found a stain on the duvet that looked like bird poop. Throughout the night the porch light was shining in through the window as the curtian was broken in the corner. Early the next morning "on our anniversary" we were woken up by a loid noise on the porch. Turns out they were fixing the porch "the only place with a good view" and where we planned to have our breakfast without informing us. When we confronted the owner she merely apologised with apathy and continued to gossip about us right outside our door.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A relaxing base
Great place to relax while visiting Clarens and the nearby areas such as Sentinel Peak. Comfy beds. The breakfast is nice, kitchen made a couple of good omelettes and a breakfast sammie, but when staff showed up with surprise vetkoeks every guest was smiling. The great room and terrace are lovely places to slowly have one last coffee before setting out on the day's adventure.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Gary

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very very tired property with ingrained dirt in shower cubicle with dangerous chipped floor tiles, door that cannot close and extractor fan the dirtiest I have seen in my life. Linen was clean. Animal poo under breakfast chair on veranda. The only redeeming feature was the exceptional view. We paid full price for room 2 (only guests) but if you checked the Expedia price on the night it was heavily discounted.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
From A to Z a perfect stay
From the check-in to the check-out - this stay was fantastic. Very friendly check-in, great tips what to do and where to dine. A wonderful room, very nice, with direct access to the terrace. Super organization, also for the time of load-shedding. A yummy breakfast in the morning sun, and then a check-out as smooth and friendly as at the beginning. This B&B is highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room with a view
Great place to stay!. Start to finish everything was tip top but the view off the terrace to the mountains was the winner.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a View
Wow, Wow, Wow. this was a great stay, friendly people, and awesome breakfast. AND THE VIEW!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Aydonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and comfortable.
Convenient and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Magauta

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacob Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for an overnight stay
Friendly staff. Rooms very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Liesl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice stay overall, but breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoy winter in Clarens
Very well situated in Clarens. Pleasant and quiet with great views and privacy. Very helpful accommodating staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best Accommodation
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! Hospitality 100%, Accommodation 100% and Views 100%.This is a gem will definitely be back. (Oh and breakfast was delicious)
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Friendly Service
Great, friendly service from Senzo and his team, Will definitely consider staying there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very happy with this guest house
Great guest house, great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth staying at!
Our stay was amazing and the breakfast just as good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Antoine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mike who manages the B&B is very friendly. The place is a wonderful place to relax and The Highlander is a great place to eat.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Our stay was pleasant breakfast was mediocre. The rooms had no Wi fi and no TV on a rainy day or if you can't sleep a TV in the room would have been great Extra towels and toilet paper had to be requested as the cleaning service missed these items

8/10 Good

Brenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great surprise
Awesome place, despite room being a bit stuffy.

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jewgenij

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles war gut. Personal nur bisschen zögerlich.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022