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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Upper House Guest house in Clarens offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and amenities such as bathrobes and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a garden, outdoor seating area, terrace, and patio. The property provides free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, ski equipment hire, and live music. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is available, including vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, kosher, and other dietary options. Prime Location: Located 16 mi from Golden Gate Highlands National Park and 1.6 mi from Clarens Golf Club, the guest house is near attractions like Blou Donki Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery on Main.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
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2 twin beds
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Johnson
    South Africa South Africa
    The place was very clean and neat and was close to all amenities.
  • Angela
    Lesotho Lesotho
    Stacey warmly welcomed me to Upper House. I booked months in advance in anticipation of the Clarens Arts Festival. It was a fantastic location and beautifully decorated room. The breakfast was scrumptious and changed daily. Plenty of hot water for...
  • Yves
    France France
    Large and confortable room. A space outside looking the garden for the very good and various breakfast. The staff and the attention if Stacey.
  • William
    South Africa South Africa
    Very clean and comfortable. Stacey was very friendly
  • Mariette
    South Africa South Africa
    Good location - 5 min walk to restaurants and town centre. We booked a room with a fireplace, as it was in the middle of winter - fantastic feature. Lovely breakfast served in the room.
  • Dinzo
    South Africa South Africa
    The host and cleaners were very healthy and helpful. The breakfast was very nice and fresh. The fireplace in the room its really good especially now because it's winter.
  • Bronwyn
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The breakfasts were delicious and beautifully presented. Lovely looking out of the huge windows at the garden and all the happy birds in eating from the bird feeders.
  • Govender
    South Africa South Africa
    Location and breakfast was extremely good.Liked that the breakfast was served in the room.
  • Karin
    South Africa South Africa
    Breakfast was lovely - the bacon omelet was delicious! It was served in the room/patio - We had water refills every day, which was great and filter coffee with cold milk in fridge. The fresh flowers added a home away from home touch and the room...
  • Natalie
    South Africa South Africa
    Located very close to the main square. A very comfortable bed with cosy bedding. The breakfast was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Managed by Stacey Reid

Company review score: 9.6Based on 493 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Like many travelers to Clarens, I fell in love with this little town upon my arrival. Making Clarens my home has been a privilege and being able to share it with every traveler passing through the doors of Upper House is a wonderful experience. I hope that every guest takes home a piece of the warmth and breathtaking beauty that Clarens has to offer, and that their stay with us is an extension of this positive experience.

Property info

Every time we welcome a guest to Upper House, we welcome them to a home. We believe that we have created a cozy ambiance with a luxury feel. Every detail has been chosen to make sure that you enjoy your time with us. Our discerning breakfasts, well thought out suites and all the special touches are there to make your stay very special.

Neighborhood info

Upper House is situated within walking distance of the town square which offers a variety of wonderful restaurants, quaint stores, art galleries, pottery painting and the very unique Clarens Perfumerie. The town hosts a variety of annual festivals, outdoor markets specialist workshops. Guests are able to easily access hiking routes into the Clarens Conservancy Nature trails. Clarens is a short drive away from the mighty Golden Gate National Park which offers more hiking trails and romantic sunset drives and the spectacular Kgodumodumo Dinosaur Interpretation Centre, a state-of-the-art facility showcasing the region's paleontological and geological history, with a focus on the oldest known dinosaur embryos discovered in the area. For the adventure seekers, the town offers various outdoor activities at the Clarens Extreme.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,Greek,English

Area info

House rules

Upper House Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 550 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Upper House Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 10:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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