Protea Hotel Clarens

Framed by majestic mountains and sandstone cliffs, this 4-star hotel is ideally located in the picturesque town of Clarens, Eastern Free State.

Protea Hotel offers state-of-the-art service and luxurious accommodation in the natural, rustic surroundings, at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Lesotho, and in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park.

Rooms are simply, yet luxuriously furnished to blend with the natural landscape. All rooms contain a shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, and safety deposit box.

Guests can take in the breathtaking scenery with sundowners on Protea Hotel Clarens’ terrace, enjoy fine dining or laze away the hours in luxury and comfort.

Protea's restaurant serves Buffet Breakfast along with an À la Carte menu for dinner and lunch. The bar serves a refreshing drinks or speciality coffees in an inviting atmosphere with views to the Maluti Mountains.

Protea Hotel is within easy driving access of Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein.

Rooms: 70

Hotel Chain: Protea Hotels

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Terrace – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests – Elevator – Heating – Luggage Storage – Gay Friendly

Activities

Golf Course (within 3 km) – Fishing – Spa & Wellness Centre – Hiking – Cycling – Horse Riding – Outdoor Swimming Pool

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Babysitting/Child Services – Laundry – Dry Cleaning – Ironing Service – Packed Lunches – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and charges are applicable.

Guest Parking

Free private parking is possible on site.

Travel information

Location:

Clarens – Eastern Free State, South Africa
- Protea Hotel Clarens is situated approximately 32 km from
Bethlehem
- 4 Hours from Durban
- 3 Hours from Johannesburg
- 3 Hours from Bloemfontein

How to get here:

BY AIR:
The closest airports are Bloemfontein International Airport and O.R. Tambo International airport in Johannesburg. Private charters can fly to Bethlehem.

BY ROAD:
From Johannesburg

- Take the N3 from Johannesburg to Durban.
- Take the R26 Frankfort road off the N3
- Turn off on the Villiers / Frankfort off ramp, just after the Engen One-Stop
- Turn right after the off ramp towards Frankfort (R26)
- Nearing Frankfort, at T–Junction turn right (R26)
- Turn left at Reitz / Bethlehem still on the R26 (after the bridge)
- Pass the town Reitz, en-route to Bethlehem
- 53 km from Reitz you will reach Bethlehem, continue straight through Bethlehem
- After Bethlehem follow signs for the R711/2 to the Golden Gate & Clarens (turn right), follow this road for approximately 30 km.
- Nearing the town, you will also see a sign board: “Protea Hotel Clarens”
- turn right into the town of Clarens, follow the road - We are situated in the main road.

FROM DURBAN:

- Take the N3 towards Johannesburg
- Turn off the N3 at the Winterton/Central Berg turn off just after the
Estcourt Ultra City
- Continue through Winterton and Bergville up the Oliviershoek Pass.
- Still on the R74 go past the Sterkfontein Dam on your left. You will
eventually get to a T-Junction. Turn left towards Qwa-Qwa (R712)
- Continue on this road. Do not turn off anywhere; go through the Qwa-Qwa and Golden Gate Park towards Clarens.
- Turn left into the town of Clarens. Follow the road; we are situated in the main road.

FROM DURBAN (alternative route):

- Take the N3 towards Johannesburg.
- As you approach Harrismith, take the Bethlehem off ramp to the left.
- Drive straight through Harrismith, en-route to Bethlehem
- As you approach Bethlehem, turn left at the R711/2 Golden Gate &
Clarens sign, then follow this road for approximately 30 km.
- Nearing the town, you will also see a sign board: “Protea Hotel Clarens”
- turn right into the town of Clarens, follow the road - We are situated in the main road.

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