The Gate Guesthouse

–Excellent location - show map
+50 photos
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Free WiFi

10
  • Apartments
  • Kitchen
  • Mountain view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Gate Guesthouse in Clarens offers a spacious apartment with a garden and terrace. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Modern Amenities: Guests can enjoy a kitchenette, patio with garden views, and a dining area. Additional features include air-conditioning, balcony, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Convenient Location: Located 26 km from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 3 km from Clarens Golf Club, the property is a short walk from the Art and Wine Gallery on Main and Blou Donki Gallery. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and comfortable rooms.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sandy
    South Africa South Africa
    “Comfortable, friendly, well decorated felt like home.”
  • Sean
    South Africa South Africa
    “Nicely situated - very well appointed and amazing hosts”
  • Van
    South Africa South Africa
    “Charl and Mariaan were excellent hosts, very welcoming. Rooms are tastefully decorated, clean and immaculate. Gardens are well maintained and beautiful. Definitely a must!”
  • Este
    South Africa South Africa
    “The place was amazing, the host was very friendly and helpful. The view from our bedroom was the highlight, we had a great stay and will definitely return again.”
  • Hilda
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location of the guesthouse is very good. Walking distance from Main Street. Clarens Nature Reserve and walkways just below property. The owner loaned us some E-bikes for riding around town. Very helpful and kind hosts. We had a lovely...”
  • Bathabile
    South Africa South Africa
    “The host communicated well in advance with us regarding our arrival and was very accommodating when we mentioned we'd be late. The room was beautifully decorated with modern and vintage pieces, very unique. The room was very big and comfortable...”
  • Hanlie
    South Africa South Africa
    “Really great place to stay in Clarens, walking distance from centre, quiet location, exceptionally comfortable bed.”
  • Miriam
    Germany Germany
    “Our favourite accommodation so far in South Africa!! Thanks so much to Charl for all his support and for being such a great host! We had an absolutely wonderful time in/ around Clarens :)”
  • Rheeders
    South Africa South Africa
    “Location very good, room decor very nice and comfortable bed, friendly host. Nice view from balcony.”
  • Dirk
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location is excellent and the privacy, lovely surroundings, facilities totally at 4star level and the friendliness and care of the hosts - all fantastic.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Mariaan Wessels

Company review score: 9.6Based on 147 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Mariaan and Charl Wessels enjoy welcoming guests to Clarens and helping them get the most out of the Clarens experience. Charl is able to assist with planning excursions and hikes in the area as well as in the Golden Gate National Park.

Property information

Free use of eBikes and mountain bikes for guests, subject to availability. Our guesthouse is situated in a beautiful, wooded garden filled with birdlife . Our guests come to enjoy the peace and quiet away from the city. The rooms are tastefully decorated and comfortable and we hope you will feel at home when you visit us. Many walking trails start just outside our gate and we are within walking distance of all the restaurants, coffee shops and art galleries.

Neighbourhood information

The Gate Guesthouse is situated on the edge of the Clarens Village Conservancy, a nature reserve with various walking and hiking trails. We are a short walk to the village square with numerous restaurants and shops. The shops include "The Emporium", a new shop where colour and creativity is celebrated. Guests are entitled to a 5% discount on all items from "The Emporium".

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Gate Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 20:00 and 06:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Gate Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Dear Visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 20:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.