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Kiara Lodge

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
The current price is $100
$87 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8

Explore the area

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Golden Gate Road, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Place, Clarens Brewery
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarens Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Clarens Nature Reserve
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Three Bedroom Chalet

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand, and a window with curtains.

Three Bedroom Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1068 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 807 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

A covered outdoor seating area with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush landscape with trees and mountains.

One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Double Room with Patio

A bedroom with a large bed, a wall clock, an air conditioner, and a window with curtains.

Double Room with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Studio with Patio

A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Family Studio with Patio

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite with Patio

A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a desk, and a mirror.

Family Suite with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Luxury Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a grey curtain.

Luxury Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Villa with Patio

A neatly made bed with a grey blanket, white pillows, and a decorative pillow. There are two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Villa with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luxury Studio with Patio

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a wooden table, and a grey curtain.

Luxury Studio with Patio

  • Garden view
  • 527 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Five Bedroom Historic Farmhouse with Splash pool

A stone building with a sloped roof, a porch with outdoor seating, and a well-maintained lawn.

Five Bedroom Historic Farmhouse with Splash pool

  • Mountain view
  • 3218 sq ft
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 1 Queen Bed, 3 King Beds and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Four Bedroom Villa with Splash pool

A bedroom with a bed, two wall-mounted lamps, a nightstand, a window with a view of the countryside, and a wooden headboard.

Four Bedroom Villa with Splash pool

  • Mountain view
  • 2250 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

A bedroom with two beds, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Family Studio with Patio Wheelchair Friendly

  • Mountain view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Two Bedroom Villa with Patio

A neatly made bed with a headboard, a bedside table, a wall-mounted air conditioner, a framed picture, and a wooden cabinet.

Two Bedroom Villa with Patio

  • Mountain view
  • 624 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and artwork on the wall.

One Bedroom Apartment with Patio

  • 624 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

APARTMENT WITH DOUBLE BED

  • Sleeps 10

View all photos for Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a painting, and a window with sheer curtains.

Two Bedroom Chalet with Patio

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Clarens

Located in Clarens, Kiara Lodge is in a national park, within a 15-minute drive of Fouriesburg Park and Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church. .This family-friendly lodge is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Clarens Brewery and 12.8 mi (20.6 km) from Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Nederduitse Gereformeerde Church - 18 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Clarens Brewery - 19 min drive - 14.2 miles
  • Clarens Golf Club - 20 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 20 min drive - 14.4 miles
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 24 min drive - 15.8 miles

About this property

Kiara Lodge

Kiara Lodge offers 38 accommodations with safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
2 hot tubs are on site along with an indoor pool. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include an outdoor tennis court and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Body Bliss Day Spa. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Stay in one of 38 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 hot tubs, an outdoor tennis court, and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite at Maluti Melt, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Maluti Melt - Onsite restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • 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

  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from August 13 2027 to October 15 2027 (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
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 massage services and 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
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

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

Kiara Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 76 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ADETTE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised. We had an awesome weekend and everyone at the lodge were so friendly and helpfull. Already made our next booking for Kiara Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Stop over

It’s a lovely place very family friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kaspar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ettiene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was hood
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Great stay at Kiara Lodge

I had a great two night stay at Kiara Lodge. My apartment was well appointed, clean and well serviced. Wi-fi and amenities all worked well. Recommended place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

M

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointing

We booked at Kiara Lodge because of the facilities they offered (cause no one just stay 12km out side of the nearest town) The hot water pools (which was supposed to be open on 1 Aug) was still closed on 13 Aug. The game room was disappointing. the xbox dont have remotes and if you have kids you know an xbox without a remote is usless. The other game console is a PS2 which is very out dated. The rest of the games in the game room was either broken or missing parts. There is absolutely no signal at this lodge and the "Free wifi" they advertise is only 100MB :( They (over) charge for absolutely everything. I am surprised that we did not get a bill for the oxygen we breathed over the weekend. This place is over rated and way over priced. Honestly we could have stayed at the Protea Hotel in Clarence and paid less.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joy

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

Great mid-week getaway for the family

Very unique and picturesque location with a quiet, comfortable feel. Children are safe to go to the play area while the adults enjoy a cappuccino at the restaurant. Many outdoor activities kept us busy all week. The accommodation was modern and clean and offered a cosy rest at the end of a long, busy day with a beautiful roaring fire. The staff are amazing, friendly and ready to assist. I am booking my next stay there very soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of activities, great for a family/friend get together. Very scenic and picturesque.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great resort but a bit disappointed that some facilities for kids like the jumping pillow was broken and there kids activities were not taking place .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Vickash

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Big Dissapointment

We saved for an entire year to be able to go to a nice place. The checking took a long time. We finally got to our unit and settled in... the Channels on the decoder was not working. The maintenance guy was not able to fix it, The wifi stopped working was never, The games room was locked, The jacuzzi in the pool area never worked. When we asked the pool guy he was very rude and said it comes on automatically, which it never did. None of this was rectified our entire stay. We spoke with some other familys and they had been there 2 or more days before us and they cinfirmed, that it was the same way since their arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlin

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

Awesome Weekend Break

Excellent Stay at Kiara Lodge, the facilities at the resort are excellent and the staff very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable, modern apartment

We enjoyed our stay here, despite the terrible summer weather! It was a family trip, and the 3 bedroom apartment we stayed in was very high quality with lots of new, modern fittings. Also appreciated the DSTV channels. On site restaurant was good, and enjoyed the walks on the property and mini golf. Clarens and the Golden Gate National Park are both a very short drive away. Only thing I would criticise is service levels could sometimes be lacking. But would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Die Bungalows sind hervorragend ausgestattet, das Bett war bequem, die Lage ist super nur das Wifi lässt zu wünschen übrig. Kostenfreie Datennutzung ist auf täglich 100 mb begrenzt und im Bungalow war gar kein Empfang.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The unit we stayed in was clean, modern and well furnished with just about everything one needs. The resort caters perfectly for families!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mmanko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best accommodation ever
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Izak

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

Happy 30 anniversaty

Good and clean friendly service ,very good at restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is located just outside the Golden Gate Highlands National Park, in a beautiful area. We stayed in a family chalet, that was really nicely furnished, clean and tidy. There was plenty to do for my 2-year-old niece - outdoor and indoor play areas, indoor swimming pools, and rabbits. We enjoyed nice walks in the area, BBQ facilities in or chalet and peacefulness.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christa

Great Location

Great Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Venessa

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

Picture Perfect

Gorgeous rooms, comfortable very modern. Loved the fire place and electrical blankets. Definitely going again soon, one of our favourite places. Beautiful views. Butternut soup was Devine! Close to the beautiful little town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Kiara Lodge review

Great weekend breakaway and quality time spent with family. Kiara always consistent in terms it top class facilities and service.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nabil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was great
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jane

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

Very pleasant stay

Very good resort, in lovely surroundings and close to attractive town of Clarins. Only complaint was that I emailed resort before arrival (having unsuccessfully tried to ring a couple of times) with a query and request and email was neither responded to or acted upon
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place we had was excellent .service was excellent too .facilities for little kids was excellent too bonus its indoor play area .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice location and units

We arrived for 2 nights, reception staff could not find our booking (they did eventually) The unit was clean nice amenities comfy bed etc our main issue was a leaking boiler necessitating a room move on day 2.No help moving all our stuff including fridge and groceries.No apology for the considerable inconvenience and no token of compensation. The wi fi was never available in the unit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Family Holiday

The Hotel was excellent and clean. Three facilities for family and children are great. The only downside was that there is no lifeguards as the pool area and no warning signs that the steps rapidly lead to a deep end. The last point was some of the reception staff are rude and some are racist, which has been a complaint from other patrons.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018