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Ash River Lodge B&B

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Clarens with free breakfast

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Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels, TV
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom | Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access
At Ash River Lodge B&B, travelers enjoy full breakfasts before unwinding in the garden setting. The property offers practical amenities including WiFi access, barbecue facilities, and a well-stocked library. Previous visitors consistently praise this peaceful getaway.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tomorrow

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
723 Van Reenen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Clarens Golf Club - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementines Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Artists cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Posthouse Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Ash River Lodge B&B

Property highlights
At Ash River Lodge B&B, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to a library and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Multilingual staff, barbecue grills, and a TV in the lobby
  • A front-desk safe and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guestrooms at Ash River Lodge B&B offer amenities such as free WiFi, minibars, and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ash River Lodge B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Ash River Lodge B&B?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ash River Lodge B&B?

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

What time is check-out at Ash River Lodge B&B?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Ash River Lodge B&B located?

Situated in Clarens, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Art and Wine Gallery, Richard Rennie Art Gallery, and Clarens Brewery. Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and Clarens Nature Reserve are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Ash River Lodge B&B Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay. Excellent view from the patio. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Gary

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

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

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Thais

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

Jewgenij

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

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