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Ash River Lodge B&B

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Clarens with free breakfast

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom
Honeymoon Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living room
Front of property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$149
includes taxes & fees
13 Nov - 14 Nov

Explore the area

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723 Van Reenen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Place, Clarens Brewery
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarens Golf Club
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Clarens Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Comfort Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Clarens

At Ash River Lodge B&B you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Art and Wine Gallery and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas, a library and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Free full breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class Clarens B&B include Clarens Brewery and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Restaurants

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

About this property

Ash River Lodge B&B

Bed & breakfast in Clarens with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Ash River Lodge B&B. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Clarens bed & breakfast.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
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 hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Ash River Lodge B&B?

Ash River Lodge B&B offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Ash River Lodge B&B?

As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ash River Lodge B&B on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$149.18, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Ash River Lodge B&B?

Yep, Ash River Lodge B&B has a free self car park.

Does Ash River Lodge B&B serve breakfast?

Yeah, free full brekkie is available daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ash River Lodge B&B?

No, Ash River Lodge B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Ash River Lodge B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Ash River Lodge B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

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

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

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 traveller

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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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 traveller

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.