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Kiara Lodge

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 hot tubs and a full-service spa

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Five Bedroom Historic Farmhouse with Splash pool | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Children's play area - outdoor
View from room
Restaurant
Kiara Lodge balances adventure with relaxation in a mountain setting. Visitors can try rock climbing and spelunking, or enjoy mini golf while kids play at the playground. Amenities include a grocery store, coffee shop/cafe, gym, and Body Bliss spa for post-adventure recovery.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Two Bedroom Villa with Patio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Villa with Patio

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 58 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Studio with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 52 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Five Bedroom Historic Farmhouse with Splash pool

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
Kitchen
  • 299 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room with Patio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Double Room with Patio

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
In-room safe
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Luxury Studio with Patio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 75 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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One Bedroom Apartment with Patio | View from room

One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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Family Suite with Patio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Family Suite with Patio

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Four Bedroom Villa with Splash pool | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Four Bedroom Villa with Splash pool

Highlights

Yard
Furnished patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private pool
  • 209 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Villa with Patio | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Superior Villa with Patio

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Luxury Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
  • 49 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Chalet | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, individually furnished, bed sheets

Three Bedroom Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Ceiling fan
  • 99 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Clarens, Kiara Lodge is in the mountains and in a national park. Art and Wine Gallery and Clarens Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clarens Nature Reserve and Fouriesburg Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Golden Gate Road, Clarens, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Golf Club - 16 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Clarens Brewery - 17 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 17 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 18 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 19 min drive - 15.6 miles

About this property

Kiara Lodge

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
At Kiara Lodge, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, mini golf, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Body Bliss, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Maluti Melt, the on-site restaurant. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like spelunking and rock climbing. In addition to a garden and a playground, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, a billiards/pool table, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have amenities such as safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Maluti Melt

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Spelunking

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (7:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from July 28 2025 to December 12 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 1000 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's onsite restaurant is independently operated.
Units booked may not be sublet or split between separate guests during the duration of the booking. Fees are incurred if the number of guests checking in varies from the number established at booking.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Kiara Clarens
Kiara Lodge
Kiara Lodge Clarens
Kiara Hotel Clarens
Kiara Lodge Lodge
Kiara Lodge Clarens
Kiara Lodge Lodge Clarens

Frequently asked questions

Does Kiara Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Kiara Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kiara Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kiara Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kiara Lodge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Kiara Lodge located?

Located in a national park, this family-friendly lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Fouriesburg Park, Art and Wine Gallery, and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) away.

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