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Protea Hotel Clarens

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Cnr Main & Van der Merwe Streets | PO Box 220, Clarens 9707, South Africa
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Protea Hotel Clarens
Ranked #2 of 4 hotels in Clarens
3.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
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London
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Enjoyed a great stay in this centrally located hotel, which is within walking distance of all the town’s attractions. The modern rooms were very well appointed with great views and large beds with good quality linen, pillow’s and duvet. Although there was no bath in the room, there is an excellent rainfall shower with good quality toiletries available. However the... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This hotel gives a tired traveller warm cozy welcome on entry. The staff is friendly and the rooms are nice and crisp with a warm feeling. Breakfast offers a good variety and does not have that over crowded feeling often experienced at a Protea hotel. Definitely one of the best Protea hotels I have stayed at

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Vereeneging
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I found this hotel to be very close to everything in clarens but, what surprised me more, was the good, superb quality of the food, especially the breakfast. I was pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of the breakfast and how, they set everything for the guest view. The hotel is lovely, I would recommend, that if you can, ask... More

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Bedfordview, South Africa
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Spent a very pleasant weekend in Clarens. Not too many highly rated accomodation options were available so chose the Clarens Protea. The hotel seems new, very well positioned withion walking distance of everything in the village. The exposed parking underneath the hotel spoils a pleasant sandstone theme. The standard room we stayed in overlooked the car park and was strangely... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

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Amsterdam
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
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My partner and I stayed at the hotel for two nights in February on our road trip from Joburg to the Cape. The hotel is centrally located near the main square. The design of the hotel is beautiful with lots of stone and wood. We had a mountain facing superior deluxe room. The rooms are well deisgned and tastefully decorated,... More

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Alberton, South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Booked at the protea as all other accomodation was full due to beerfest. It's a really nice hotel and the service has definitly improved in the last year, but I still think it's a bit overpriced at R1500 per room per night. I think R1000 would be a reasonable rate. Besides the rate, it's was a good stay.

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 January 2012
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My husband and I decided to go away for the weekend to the Protea hotel in Clarens for a short break from the rat race after looking at it's website. Upon arrival we were stunned by the central location in walking distance to all the sights and shops and amazed at the architectural beauty of the hotel. It almost felt... More

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jhb
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37 reviews 37 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

My husband and I have just returned from a weekend getaway to Clarens.We stayed at the Protea Hotel.Our check in was easy and quick, but the receptionist was not very forthcoming regarding amenities available, breakfast times etc.The room was compact but had everything one would require, tv, coffee/tea,etc.The bed was extremely comfortable with lovely puffy pillows,and nice ,clean, crisp, linen.Be... More

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Lee-Ann Benney, Manager at Protea Hotel Clarens, responded to this review
30 November 2011

Thank you for staying at Protea Hotel Clarens! We would also like to say thank you for taking the time to post your review on Trip Advisor! I have handed your feedback over to our Front Offic Manager in order for to take furhter action and preventing your situation from happening again with another GUEST.We look forward to welcoming you... More

Pretoria, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 August 2011

We've stayed at this hotel before and having enjoyed our stay, decided to stay here again rather than in one of the many B&B's in town. We weren't disappointed. The staff member at the reception desk was competent and friendly, the room was perfect and the buffet breakfast was yummy - ask the chef to prepare your favourite omelette :)... More

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Cnr Main & Van der Merwe Streets | PO Box 220, Clarens 9707, South Africa
Price range (per night):* 117 AUD - 198 AUD

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