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4.9/5

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Review Summary

4.9 out of 5from 29 reviews for The Gate Guesthouse
Cleanliness
5.0/5
Service
4.9/5
Location
4.8/5
Safety
5.0/5
Value for money
4.9/5
Lucien V - Jun 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lucien V
Family with young children

Beste blyplek in Clarens. Mooiste uitsig en heerlike bederfies by The Gate.

Fantasties, onvergeetlik.

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Best place to stay in Clarens. Most beautiful view and delicious treats at The Gate.

Fantastic, unforgettable.

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Beatrix C - Feb 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Beatrix C
With partner

Fantasties.

Dit was 'n pragtige plek gewees. Netjies en gerieflik. Ons sal definitief weer kom oorslaap.

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Fantastic.

It had been a beautiful place. Neat and comfortable. We will definitely stay again.

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Ons sien uit daarna om julle weer hier te he.

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Elmarie K - Dec 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie K
With partner

Hoogs aanbeveelbaar!

Die Gate Guesthouse het 'n pragtige tuin en ons is hartlik verwelkom deur die eienaar, Charl. Die Pearl-eenheid was presies soos die foto's: kunstige dekor, silwerskoon met alles netjies en in plek! Dis geleë in 'n stil area en reg by die heerlike staproete al langs die riviertjie en die restaurante en winkels is binne stapafstand. Net een probleem: dit was ontsettend warm in Clarens met ons aankoms en die lugversorger is te klein om 'n verskil te maak. Die eienaars kan dink aan 'n staanwaaier of dalk 'n beter tipe lugversorger vir die eenheid. Maar ek kan hierdie plekkie baie sterk aanbeveel!

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Highly recommendable!

The Gate Guesthouse has a beautiful garden and we were warmly welcomed by the owner, Charl. The Pearl unit was exactly like the photos: artful decor, spotless with everything neat and in place! It is located in a quiet area and right by the lovely walking route all along the river and the restaurants and shops are within walking distance. Only one problem: it was extremely hot in Clarens when we arrived and the air conditioner is too small to make a difference. The owners can think of a standing fan or perhaps a better type of air conditioner for the unit. But I can highly recommend this place!

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Alida P - May 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alida P
Individual traveller

Die eenheid is skoon en netjies met alle geriewe en die WiFi was baie nuttig.

Het baie lekker gebly. Die gasheer en gasvrou is baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig. Die ligging is goed by die wandelpad en binne loopafstand van die dorp en eetplekke.

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The unit is clean and tidy with all facilities and the WiFi was very useful.

Had a great stay. The host and hostess are very friendly and helpful. The location is good by the walking path and within walking distance of the town and places to eat.

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William K - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
William K
With partner

Would recommend the Gate Guesthouse to friends.

Well located with easy walking distance into town. All amenities were available to make the stay comfortable. Host was available to greet us on arrival.

Maryke L - Apr 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
5/5
Maryke L

Gerieflike ruim byplek naby aan alles.

Ons het heerlik gebly, alles was gerieflik, die plek was ruim en veilig en naby aan alles.

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Comfortable spacious annex close to everything.

We had a great stay, everything was comfortable, the place was spacious and safe and close to everything.

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Rudi B - Aug 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rudi B
With partner

Baie aangenaam. E-fietse 'n bonus.

Netheid, diens, ens. is puik. Wil net aanbeveel dat die beddens in die Mosaic-eenheid vervang word.

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Very pleasant. E-bikes a bonus.

Cleanliness, service, etc. is great Just want to recommend replacing the beds in the Mosaic unit.

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Santie V - Jul 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Santie V

Ons het welkom gevoel en lekker warm geslaap.

Gasheer en -vrou het ons baie welkom laat voel. Die Mosaic-kamer is perfek vir oornag of 'n naweek se kuier in Clarens.

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We felt welcome and slept nice and warm.

Host and wife made us feel very welcome. The Mosaic room is perfect for an overnight stay or a weekend visit in Clarens.

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Renet M - Jun 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Renet M
Individual traveller

Heerlike, gerieflike verblyf in ń pragtige gastehuis!

Lieflike gasvrou en-heer. Ligging is eksie-perfeksie en die verblyf was super aangenaam!

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Delicious, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful guest house!

Lovely hostess and gentleman. Location is perfection and the stay was super pleasant!

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Michele B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Michele B

Wonderlike geseënde naweek.

Mariaan was wonderlik, vriendelik en behulpsaam. Plekkies is pragtig skoon met sonliggies, warm waterbottels, komberse,opsie vir gas heaters as die krag afgaan. Keurig gemeubileer en heerlik stil en veilig. Baie dankie.

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Wonderful blessed weekend.

Marian was wonderful, friendly and helpful. Places are beautifully clean with solar lights, hot water bottles, blankets, option for gas heaters if the power goes out. Nicely furnished and wonderfully quiet and safe. Thank you very much.

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Annamarie L - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annamarie L
With partner

Spiekeries!

Wonderlik! Ligging is ideaal vir toegang tot verskeie staproetes, o.a. die natuurreservaat. Mariaan is 'n goeie gasvrou. Ons sal ongetwyfeld weer daar oornag.

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Spiekies!

Wonderful! Location is ideal for access to various walking routes, including the nature reserve. Mariaan is a good hostess. We will undoubtedly stay there again.

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Rene B - Apr 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Rene B
Family with teenagers

Waarde vir geld.

Baie netjiese plek. Sal die plek enige tyd aanbeveel.

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Value for money.

Very neat place. Would recommend the place anytime.

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Mary-ann J - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Mary-ann J
Family with teenagers

Lovely, clean and comfortable accommodation. Well-equipped.

Lovely stay, with opportunities for some hiking.

Marius B - May 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marius B
With friends

Baie gerieflik, skoon en netjies. Toegang is gemaklik met genoeg parkering.

Personeel is vriendelik. Reëlings is gemaklik.

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Very comfortable, clean and tidy. Access is easy with ample parking.

Staff is friendly. Arrangements are comfortable.

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Magda M - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Magda M
With partner

Baie lekker en gerieflik.

Pragtige geriewe. Aandag aan fynste detail.

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Very nice and comfortable.

Beautiful facilities. Attention to the finest detail.

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Johannes D - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Johannes D

Uitstekende verblyf.

Uiters smaakvol en baie, baie netjies en skoon. Enigste nadeel was dat die WiFi nie gewerk het nie.

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Excellent stay.

Extremely tasteful and very, very neat and clean. Only downside was that the WiFi didn't work.

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The Gate Guesthouse 's response

Dankie Johan. Ons is besig om die wifi sein te versterk. Ons slaan oor na "fibre".

The Gate Guesthouse
Jolanda O - Dec 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jolanda O
Family with teenagers

Lieflike plek, baie lekker gekuier.

'n Lieflike plekkie, goed ingerig. Ons het so lekker gerus.

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Lovely place, had a great time.

A lovely place, well furnished. We rested so well.

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Yolanda B - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Yolanda B
Family with teenagers

Home away from home.

Baie dankie Mariaan vir jou gasvryheid. Ons sal definitief weer by jou kom bly wanneer ons weer Clarens toe kom.

The Gate Guesthouse 's response

Baie dankie. Sal lekker wees.

The Gate Guesthouse
Dirk V - Apr 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Dirk V
With partner

We had a very nice three-night stay. Highly recommended.

Clean, comfortable and well maintained. Will definitely return.

Marietjie J - Dec 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Marietjie J
With partner

Heerlik ontspan rustig.

Ons het lekker daar gebly, het baie gereën. Die braaigeriewe op die dek kon dalk bietjie van 'n afdak gehad het teen reën, aangesien daar nie kookgeriewe was behalwe 'n microwave en steamer maar was maar net ongelukkig geen tyd.

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Great relax in peace.

We had a nice stay there, it rained a lot. The braai facilities on the deck could have had a bit of a roof against rain, as there were no cooking facilities apart from a microwave and steamer, but unfortunately there was no time.

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The Gate Guesthouse 's response

Hierdie kamer word baie duidelik geadverteer as net 'n kamer met koffie geriewe. Dit is nie 'n selfsorg eenheid nie. Daar is 'n Weber op die dek vir as iemand wil braai en die weer dit natuurlik toelaat.

The Gate Guesthouse
Elmien P - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmien P
With friends

Naweek-kuier saam met volwasse kinders.

Dit is binnekort ons 40ste huweliksherdenking. Ons het besluit om dit te vier saam met ons kinders in Clarens verlede naweek. Ons verblyf was uitstekend! Dit het baie goed gewerk vir ons vier. Ons het baie lekker gebly en gekuier saam met ons kinders.

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Weekend visit with adult children.

It will soon be our 40th wedding anniversary. We decided to celebrate it with our children in Clarens last weekend. Our stay was excellent! It worked very well for the four of us. We had a great time staying and visiting with our children.

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The Gate Guesthouse 's response

So lekker om julle te kon ontmoet.

The Gate Guesthouse
Annemarie D - Sep 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annemarie D
With friends

Gasvry en vriendelik.

Dis die tweede keer dat ek daar tuisgaan en dit is veilig. Naby staproetes en pragtig.

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Hospitable and friendly.

It's the second time I've stayed there and it's safe. Close to hiking trails and beautiful.

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Les G - Apr 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Les G
With partner

Peace and quite. Wonderful hosts.

We had a wonderful stay. Mariaan is a friendly and fantastic host and we would highly recommend her place. Walking distance to the town square and the nature trails are literally outside the gate. Wishing her luck with her wet driveway due to the newly discovered fountain. Hope to visit again soon.

The Gate Guesthouse 's response

Thank you for your kind words Les! hope to see you guys again soon.

The Gate Guesthouse
Gerrie S - Nov 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Gerrie S
With partner

Puik

Baie baie lekker gekuier.

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Great

Very very nice visit.

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Sonja S - May 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Sonja S
With partner

Baie lekker gekuier in 'n warm woonstel ten spyte van bitter koue buite.

Pragtige woonstel en baie vriendelike gasvrou.

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Had a great time in a warm apartment despite the bitter cold outside.

Beautiful apartment and very friendly hostess.

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Lynne W - Dec 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lynne W
With partner

Our stay was too short!

Lovely place, would definitely recommend

Megan V - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Megan V
With partner

Fabulous peaceful comfort!

A lovely private apartment with gracious hosts who gave super advice on places to eat and to visit. Beautifully appointed unit in tranquil surroundings. A wonderful weekend.

Daisa G - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Daisa G
With friends

Alles perfek, heerlik gebly en pragtige, mooi skoon plek.

Baie mooi, skoon, smaakvol!

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Everything perfect, wonderful stay and beautiful, nice and clean place.

Very beautiful, clean, tasteful!

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Andre R - Aug 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Andre R
With partner

Baie lekker, rustige bestemming.

Was baie lekker, die eenheid het so bietjie van 'n parkeringsprobleem en ek sou 'n heater geniet. Maar kan nie die netheid kritiseer nie. Was baie lekker. Dankie.

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Very nice, peaceful destination.

Was very nice, the unit has a bit of a parking problem and I would appreciate a heater. But can't fault the cleanliness. Was very nice. Thank you.

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The Gate Guesthouse 's response

Hi Andre, baie dankie vir jou kommentaar op die Blou kamer. Ek is baie jammer jy het nie verwarmer in die kamer raakgesien nie.
Dis so skuins agter die geel stoel, 'n verkoeler en verwarmer in een. So jammer julle het koud gekry.
Kan jy asb meer uitbrei oor die parkeer probleem wat julle ondervind het.
Ek hoop om dit dan in die toekoms te vermy.
Vriendelike groete
Mariaan

The Gate Guesthouse
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  • Capacity: 9 people
  • No children allowed
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 20:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 2 Naude Street, Clarens, 9707, Free State
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