About our Guesthouse

Owners Charl and Mariaan extend a genuine, warm welcome

The Gate Guesthouse offers cosy rooms with en-suite shower-rooms, flat screen TVs, luxury toiletries, free parking and free Wi-Fi. All guest suites at The Gate offer a private patio and all rooms come with a seating area. The convenient location means you have easy access to the town square and scenic walks in the area. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and guests can rent mountain bikes for adults and children.

Owners Charl and Mariaan extend a genuine, warm welcome and invite you to feel completely relaxed, comfortable and at home during your stay. We are passionate about ensuring that all guests have the best possible experience and are on hand with advice and helpful tips to get the most out of your visit to beautiful Clarens. Not only does Charl know every trail, and can advise you on walks both long and short, but he will also give insider knowledge on where to eat and what to see.

Built in 1989 by the engineer who built the Katse Dam tunnel, The Gate Guesthouse is a magnificently renovated building set in three hectares of mature gardens. Traditional period features blend seamlessly with contemporary décor and elegant furnishings throughout, and we’ve also taken care of every detail in your room. With beds up to king size, all featuring luxurious mattresses, dressed with crisp white Egyptian cotton linen and a selection of pillows, a restful night’s sleep is assured. Enjoy the complimentary coffee or a cup of tea from our coffee corner, whilst indulging in the extravagance of locally handmade rusks from Mariaan’s secret family recipe.  Our bathrooms offer sumptuous extra-large towels and luxury aromatic toiletries.

 

For best prices we always suggest you book directly with us. Phone Mariaan on 0842009440.

We are passionate about ensuring that all guests have the best possible experience and are on hand with advice and helpful tips to get the most out of your visit to beautiful Clarens.

 The Pearl Room

The Pearl Room has a mosaic of 'The Girl with the Pearl Earring' by Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer. This room sleeps either a couple in a king-size bed or two single beds. This room has a coffee corner as well as a small fridge and microwave.

The Magnolia Room

The Magnolia Room has a wallpaper print of the 'Chinese Girl' by Vladimir Tretchikoff. This room sleeps either a couple in a king-size bed or two single beds. This room has a coffee corner as well as a small fridge and microwave. This room has a spiral staircase to the guestroom on the first floor.

 The Mosaic Room

The Mosaic Room has various mosaic pieces by Mariaan Wessels. This is a family apartment that can sleep two adults on a double bed and two children on a sleeper couch. This apartment has a small kitchen and dining area.

 The Flamingo Room

The Flamingo Room has a vintage print of a flamingo as it's theme. This room sleeps either a couple in a king-size bed or two single beds. This room has a coffee corner as well as a small fridge and microwave.