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By the Way Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Clarens with a restaurant and a bar

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Meadow Suite
Haze Suite | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Studio | Living area
Moss | Balcony

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Moss | Living area

Moss

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pebble

Pebble

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Petal

Petal

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Clarens is home to By the Way Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clarens Nature Reserve and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail, while Richard Rennie Art Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
898 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grouse & Claret - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Highlander Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Artists Cafe - ‬8 min walk

About this property

By the Way Guesthouse

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar at By the Way Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Concierge services, barbecue grills, and coffee/tea in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at By the Way Guesthouse include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
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 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Way Guesthouse House Clarens
Way Guesthouse Clarens
Way Guesthouse
Way Clarens
By the Way Guesthouse Clarens
By the Way Guesthouse Guesthouse
By the Way Guesthouse Guesthouse Clarens

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at By the Way Guesthouse?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at By the Way Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at By the Way Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is By the Way Guesthouse located?

Situated in Clarens, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Clarens Brewery, Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail, and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Art and Wine Gallery and Clarens Nature Reserve are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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By the Way Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was comfortable and very pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Mariaan

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

24hours stay

Was a pleasant stay love the unit is beautiful and spacious and our host friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

Beautiful and Charming with Delicious Breakfast

We couldn't have asked for a better stay at By the Way Guesthouse. This beautifully decorated lodge is cozy and charming. The owners were very welcoming and helpful and the breakfasts, which can be delivered to your room, were to die for. I hope to return and stay in some of the other rooms - it was hard to choose just one!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, beautiful touches in the unit. The full size stove/oven was a great help. Dining table, comfy sofa and bed with a warm vibe were all wonderful. Host was kind and responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Earl

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

My stay

My stay at By The Way was amazing even though I stayed for a night only but the place comfortable and relaxing I’m looking forward to comeback and stay for a weekend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Uns hat es im By the Way gut gefallen. Lediglich die nahe Fernstrasse/Kreuzung kann am Morgen bisschen laut sein.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast baskets were an absolute treat, and we looked forward to them each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rezeption ist nicht ständig besetzt und es empfiehlt sich ein benutzbares Mobiltelefon dabei zu haben. Wenn niemand im Haus ist muss man anrufen. Ansonsten gab es keine Beanstandung. Das Haus liegt gleich an der Abzweigung nach Clarens und in die Ottsmitte sind es ein paar hundert Meter zu Fuss. (Grösstenteils kein Fussgängerweg vorhanden)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Akofang

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

Great hosts & great facilities, thank you!!!

The guesthouse is ideally located next to sites where you can enjoy various activities, it's easy to find right at the entrance of Clarens. We enjoyed the service, very flexible and friendly. I would recommend this guest house whether for business or leisure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very pleasant owner

Helpful, walking distance from centre of activities. Large apartment with nice balcony. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Candice

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

A little treasure in Clarens

What an amazing find! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay and found the accommodation charming. We especially enjoyed the picnic baskets served to your room, allowing us to enjoy the welcome luxury of having breakfast in bed. A delightful, great value stay - highly recommended!!! Thank you so much to the chef owner who also accommodated our complicated dietary requirements - really very appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

A bit of England in Africa

Had a great time. So close to the activity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017