By The Way Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

By The Way Guesthouse offers accommodation in Clarens. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms have a TV and certain units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find tea-and-coffee-making facilities in the room. Each room has a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • BBQ facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

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

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Nthabiseng
South Africa South Africa
“It was so amazing, I was away from home but By The Guesthouse made it feel as if i am actually at home. The view from the balcony was so nice and chilled. Would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes peace and quiet”
Phindile
South Africa South Africa
“The staff was friendly and the house was very neat and clean”
Christiaan
South Africa South Africa
“We booked here for the Cape2Clarens wine festival. We stayed in “Haze”. We had everything we needed. The fridge wasn’t cooling but they fixed it quickly. We slept comfortably and enjoyed the rain on the roof through the night.”
Gerald
South Africa South Africa
“Well located very close to town and a perfect little place just what you need to break away”
Boitumelo
South Africa South Africa
“It was as advertised. Accessibility to all places of interest. I like the vintage aesthetic”
Natalia-alexandra
Greece Greece
“The place was very nice and clean!! The owner is very polite!! The location was perfect, we didn't need the car at all!”
Colin
South Africa South Africa
“The breakfast was amazing, delicious and wholesome. Ideal location. Will defibook again, thank you”
Patrick
South Africa South Africa
“Cassandra was very friendly and communicated really well.”
Moodley
South Africa South Africa
“The host was amazing and so were the staff. They all very pleasant. The host made a point to come meet us 🥰which was very heart warming. The location is perfect, very convenient. Place was clean and neat. Everything was on point. Loved every...”
Lebo
South Africa South Africa
“Everything about the property was perfect, friendly stuff too”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Cassandra Korb

Company review score: 9.1Based on 418 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

At By the Way, we do everything to make sure our guests enjoy their stay. I am truly passionate about what I do and I believe that shows. I love hosting and catering to the needs of my guests is so very important to me; whether its for reservations, suiting dietary needs or doing something nice for a special occasion nothing is to big of a problem, our main goal is to make every guest feel like they are getting the royal treatment!

Neighbourhood information

Clarens is without a doubt one of the most special towns in the world. The locals are fun loving, beer drinking, unpretentious people who welcome traveler to the town each week. Surrounded by mountains and natural beauty Clarens appeals to the thrill seekers and chill seekers. There are hundreds of things to do in Clarens whether you want to shop and party or hike and enjoy the surrounding sites a weekend will never be enough time to see it all!

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

House rules

By The Way Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform By The Way Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.