Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Destination

Clarens

Framed by majestic mountains and sandstone cliffs, this 4-star hotel is ideally located in the picturesque town of Clarens, Eastern Free State.

Protea Hotel offers state-of-the-art service and luxurious accommodation in the natural, rustic surroundings, at the foothills of the Maluti Mountains, Lesotho, and in close proximity to the Golden Gate National Park.

Rooms are simply, yet luxuriously furnished to blend with the natural landscape. All rooms contain a shower, air conditioning, hairdryer, and safety deposit box.

Guests can take in the breathtaking scenery with sundowners on Protea Hotel Clarens’ terrace, enjoy fine dining or laze away the hours in luxury and comfort.

Protea's restaurant serves Buffet Breakfast along with an À la Carte menu for dinner and lunch. The bar serves a refreshing drinks or speciality coffees in an inviting atmosphere with views to the Maluti Mountains.

Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens Amenities

Accommodation comprises of 70 bedrooms, with the following room configuration:Standard King bedded rooms - 55 rooms with showers and 1room with separate bath and shower Deluxe King bedded rooms - 6 Shower only Superior Deluxe King bedded rooms - 4 en-suite bath and shower Executive King bedded rooms - 2 shower only Physical Disabled rooms - 2 shower only

Directions To Protea Hotel by Marriott Clarens

Within easy driving access of Johannesburg, Durban or Bloemfontein this 4 star hotel is located in the exclusive town of Clarens, Eastern Free State. This artist haven is situated near the Golden Gate National Park and the various array of activities this area has to offer.

Area Attractions

Bushmen Paintings : the only known painting of a dassie on Schaapplaats Farm, a 20min walk from Kiara Lodge Fertility Caves : This is the biggest overhang in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a spiritual gathering place for various tribes and religions for over 800 years - People go there to pray and the area is considered as one of South Africa’s most sacred places. Golden Gate National Park : The park derives its name from the brilliant shades of gold cast by the sun on the park's sandstone cliffs, especially the imposing Brandwag rock, keeping vigil over the main rest camp. This 11 600 hectares of unique environment is true highland habitat, providing home to a variety of mammals & birds. Ribbokkop, the highest point in the park, reveals a breathtaking tapestry of red, yellow and purple hues as its warm shades merge with the cool mountain shadows towards evening. Definitely a hiker’s paradise! Mushroom Rock : Situated on the Clifton Farms a mere 3km from Clarens on the Fouriesburg Road Qwa Qwa National Park and Basotho Cultural Village : The village showcases the traditional Basotho tribe and takes you on a historical journey through the years of the South Sotho tribe. The National Park is mainly a hiker's world, but this park of 22 000 ha not only has a diversity of fauna, but also offers the discerning bird-watcher a rich variety of species. Indigenous fauna adorns the rolling, grassy plains, while Eland, Zebra, black Wildebeest, Blesbuck, red Hartebeest and Springbok go their way undisturbed. The abundance of veld flowers in Spring and Cosmos in Autumn makes a visit more than worthwhile. Surrender Hill : Surrender Hill is a historical site where more than 4000 Boers, under General Marthinus Prinsloo, surrendered to the British during the Anglo-Boer War. Surrender Hill is a memorial to fallen British soldiers & Boers. Situated about 10km from Clarens on the Fouriesburg Road. Titanic Rock : Clarens was incorporated as a town in 1912, the same year that the 'unsinkable' Titanic was launched. Tragically, the Titanic did sink and the event was a major topic of discussion for many months. During this time, a resident of the newly established Clarens, looking north from the little town towards Naauwpoort Nek, saw the prominent rock feature there and suggested that it looked like the Titanic, which is what it has been called ever since. Titanic Rock stands, sentry-like, to welcome and protect all who visit the village. Ash River Outfall: Forms part of the award-winning Lesotho Highlands Water Project – that supplies parts of Gauteng with sufficient water and forms part of the Vaal River System. The project also generates hydropower to meet the needs of Lesotho.