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By the Way Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Clarens with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Meadow Suite
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Moss | Balcony
Meadow Suite | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$74
includes taxes & fees
31 Mar - 1 Apr

Explore the area

Map
898 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707
  • Clarens Brewery
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Clarens Golf Club
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

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Moss | Living area

Moss

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pebble

Pebble

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Petal

Petal

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Clarens

At By the Way Guesthouse you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Clarens Brewery and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, and in-room kitchenettes and free WiFi. .The guest house's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and coffee/tea in a common area. Breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Clarens guest house include Richard Rennie Art Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery.
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What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Art and Wine Gallery - 11 min walk - 1.0 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

Guesthouse in Clarens with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden are also featured at By the Way Guesthouse. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Clarens guest house.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
By the Way Guesthouse offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Accommodation at this 3.5-star guest house has kitchenettes with fridges and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This Clarens guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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

  • 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

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.
  • 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; cash is not accepted
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 15 years old and younger aren't allowed 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

Is parking available at By the Way Guesthouse?

Yep, By the Way Guesthouse has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at By the Way Guesthouse?

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By the Way Guesthouse on 31 Mar 2025 start from NZ$74.22, 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.

Does By the Way Guesthouse serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is offered daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at By the Way Guesthouse?

No, By the Way Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at By the Way Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at By the Way Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at By the Way Guesthouse?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

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

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!

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

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