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898 Sias Oosthuizen Street
Clarens
9707
Free State
021 344 2440
14:00-19:00
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-28.51129177558
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By the Way Guesthouse
By the Way Guesthouse
By the Way Guesthouse
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The suites have been individually designed to cater for our guests every need by offering secure parking, large TVs, full en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces and luxury finishes throughout. By the Way Guesthouse offers two fabulous suites.
Stroll to town and enjoy our charming village with shops, galleries, outdoor activities and restaurants to delight anyone’s interest. Mountain walks are closely situated and easy to find. Our guesthouse staff are more than willing to make any reservations you may require.
The suites have been individually designed to cater for our guests every need by offering secure parking, large TVs, full en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces and luxury finishes throughout. By the Way Guesthouse offers two fabulous suites.
Stroll to town and enjoy our charming village with shops, galleries, outdoor activities and restaurants to delight anyone’s interest. Mountain walks are closely situated and easy to find. Our guesthouse staff are more than willing to make any reservations you may require.
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Reviews (92)
92 guests' feedbackOvernight one night. Neat accommodation with spacious room with everything you need. Walking distance from all shops and restaurants. Secure parking.
It was very nice. Beautiful view.
We live in a modern age. WiFi that doesn't work at all and only Netflix can improve. Otherwise thank you.
Lovely and tidy accommodation. Spacious room with everything you need. Walking distance from all shops and restaurants in Clarens. Secure parking.
Dylan and Sam were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely make use of By the Way Guesthouse if we're in Clarens again.
Maybe look at the toaster to be replaced and the toilet may need maintenance. More TV channel options would also go a long way.
The accommodation is nice, clean and tidy. There were a few maintenance problems: the towel rails were loose, the toilet seat was loose and the TV's remote control batteries were dead. The accommodation is close to the main street which causes a bit of noise here and there, but it wasn't a big problem for us.
The TV didn't work, but that's probably due to load shedding.
Everything was perfect and neat. Plenty of blankets and the fireplace was warm and cozy. Plenty of space for 4 people.
Location in high traffic business area. Cars drive past forever, where there is a balcony. Place is on top of businesses. Self-care inventory is poor.
Our unit was serviced every day, if we ran out of milk or cookies it was topped up. We were provided with fresh drinking water. You feel very safe and have enough privacy.
Fabulous stay in a friendly town.
Very nice place. Accommodation clean and stunning.
Felt safe, could walk to places to eat, slept well in beautiful clean room with clean bathroom, as well as day hikes in the area, will definitely come again. Thank you very much.
The stay was top notch. Clean and beautiful. Everything in place. Nothing was lacking. Will definitely go again.
I wish we could have spent a few more nights with you.
We booked late and were contacted continuously to confirm arrangements.
Clarens excellent for resting, visiting and just about everything.
I give the guesthouse 100%.
The self check-in was very good. Contact from owner via WhatsApp was professional and very friendly. The room was pretty clean. Nice hot water in the shower. Decor is beautiful.
Very nice place, almost in the heart of Clarens. Nice view, very nice detail. Love the self check-in.
The guesthouse is slightly outside of the main amenities, but certainly within walking distance to the main centre.
Pleasantly surprised with the size of the units. Check-in method is very well thought out and is very easy to understand.
Apartment was very tidy with everything we needed for our weekend getaway.
Ideal for a weekend stay, great position in town.
Modern, comfortable and romantic atmosphere. Clean and tidy and very friendly hostess.
We had a good stay. Our place was clean, neat and beautifully furnished. The fireplace was also perfect for the cold weather. Good walking distance from everything too. Definitely what I needed to forget about the Gauteng stress.
Went to great lengths to make arrangements. Is cozy and well furnished. Will definitely stay there again.
Lovely getaway for the weekend, nice and central to just walk to visit the village. The fireplace brought its side and of course the cute blinds in front of the windows, to keep the Free State cold outside.
Got more than we expected, a whole apartment and not just a single room!
It was very homey. People are friendly and helpful. Love the floral theme and everything is easily available. Nice bonding time.
By The Way Guesthouse is situated in an easy to find location. The staff are friendly and informative. The room was spacious and homely. We loved our stay!
Still close to the heart of town where everything happens.
This is a very good guest house to sleep over and explore the village. Friendly service received.
We tried to book again on our way back home (7 January) but sadly By The Way was fully booked. Will certainly make use of this Guesthouse.
The overall visit was peaceful and was able to make use of all the self-catering facilities. Lauren's customer service is excellent! They carry the client on their hands and the call and communication before the arrival was excellent.
Traffic on the road was quite noisy.
The room was so beautiful! I just wanted to pack some of the paintings. Unfortunately it was too close to the main thoroughfare for us, but it was lovely to be within walking distance of everything!
Easy sign up procedure. Good location, clean and tidy, tastefully furnished. It's walking distance to shops and restaurants. Various options for breakfast and can be served in room. Had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay there again.
Very nice and well located. DStv very limited, breakfast not value for money.
Neat place. Clean. Value for money. Walking distance to everything in Clarens.
This was our last stop after 4 weeks of traveling through our wonderful country. Spent two nights in By the Way Guesthouse, the suite was fully equipped with a kitchen. The room was spacious and big. The owner Amy really put in a lot of effort. The fresh herbs from their own garden were also special.
Beautiful view, sufficient snacks, will go back and stay longer next time.
Was a pleasant stay. The rooms are wonderfully warm in winter, even if you don't make a fire. Of course we made a fire in the fireplace. It was cozy! Breakfast was nice. Maybe just offer alternative breakfasts not the same every day. Will definitely go again.
By The Way Guesthouse really went out of their way to accommodate us. Amy's service is top notch! The room is cleaned daily and everyone is friendly. You just feel how all the stress disappears when you sit on your balcony and look out over the mountains. Breakfast is included which is always a bonus. Thank you very much for the unforgettable experience!
Ek kan nogal regtig picky wees wanneer ek verblyf soek, lees eers almal se resensies voor ek besluit. By The Way het verseker my stoutste verwagtinge oortref. Dit was nat en koud in Clarens, ons kon 'n gesellige kaggelvuur met sjampanje geniet het. Die ontbyt was baie lekker. Die gasvrou is baie vriendelik en selfs haar skoonnmaakspan ook. Nee wat, verseker kry hulle 120 uit 100 by my.
We were pleasantly surprised by a nice spacious room and no traffic noise, even though the guest house is located near the main road. Delicious breakfast and safe parking.
Meadow and Haze rooms are very spacious and were beautifully clean with a refreshing smell that welcomed you. The rooms were well-equipped for self-catering. The rooms were serviced daily and were a welcome homecoming after a day of sightseeing. Breakfast every day was excellent and then there was also a delicious home-baked bread to finish it off.
Thanks for making our accommodation so pleasant!
Breakfast baskets are a hit!
Fantastic choice of accommodation. Will definitely recommend it.
It's a beautiful place, equipped with everything you'd need. Very good service.
A few of the things we loved: The size of the rooms. The bed was so comfy. Extended DStv package. Breakfast was amazing. Easy to find and close to town centre. Staff were all very friendly and efficient.
We were received very kindly. Slept very well and enjoyed breakfast in a delicious picnic basket on our own balcony. I would recommend fans in the rooms, but you will definitely see us again.
Spacious, clean, beautiful and highly recommended! Amazing breakfast, friendly staff and safe parking.
Very neat and the staff was very nice.
We were warmly welcomed. The safety is tops, the car is locked behind the building. The place is very tidy and the cleaners come up every day and wash your dishes, which was very nice. We were very happy, thank you.
Friendly reception, beautiful stylish accommodation, delicious breakfast. Amy is a wonderful hostess, who went out of her way to make us feel welcome!
We had a great time. Our place was clean, neat and beautiful. Fireplace was perfect for the cold weather. The breakfast was lovely! We'll definitely recommend it!
Everything was perfect. The room was clean, nicely furnished and decorated, large and very comfortable. Breakfast, delivered on time to the door, was a real treat! Reception by Amy and staff as a whole was very friendly.
The stay was very pleasant.
Amy and team were fastastic. By the Way Guesthouse's location is perfect and the guesthouse itself is clean, tidy and picture-perfect. Breakfast of the highest quality and very tasty. Enjoyed our stay so much. By the Way, see you again in July.
Love the room, great service! Will be back!
Really enjoyed my stay, the room is beautiful and tasteful. There is fresh milk which is always a bonus. Kinda looked out for a biscuit that wasn't there. The only concern for me was that the WiFi was not very good, and you need a new code every time if yours no longer works. and a different code for each device. Furthermore, I would recommend the place to everyone.
Beautiful guest house. Nice decor. Reception was friendly and efficient. Made an effort to accommodate our early check in. Thank you very much. Stay was lovely. Clean, tidy, well equipped and just a nice walk to the town centre. Breakfast every morning was a lovely surprise! Can definitely recommend it.
The owner moved our room from a second floor room to a first floor and promised us lunch as compensation, this was never delivered. I wouldn't bother in a ground floor room, you are sort of in everyone's business and the cell and wifi signal was really poor. If you can't get a 2nd floor room, I would rethink coming. Asked for a braai and saw one, but wasn't told if I could use it or not. The breakfast in the room was really nice.
Breakfast was delicious every morning. The room is beautiful. Beautiful plates and glasses, really a pleasure to use everything there.
See stars.
Very good service, I can recommend it to anyone.
Very comfy and cosy.
You leave By the Way guesthouse full of love in your heart. They really put in effort to make your stay one to remember. Would recommend it to anyone.
Kindly received. Clean and tidy accommodation. Delicious breakfast. Helpful staff. Definitely worth a visit!
I can only say everything was perfect. We got so many extras that we actually felt bad just receiving them all the time. Amy is a very good hostess and our breakfast was a surprise every morning. We had such a good time there.
Amazing, alles waarvoor jy kan vra en meer. Uitstekend en vriendelike diens. Goeie idee vir 'n ontbyt in die bed.
Would definitely recommend By the Way Guesthouse.
Hostess immediately made us feel at home. Food is delicious and one can see that they prepare it specially for the guest. Would recommend this guesthouse to any traveller.
The guesthouse is excellent! The staff are friendly, helpful and make you feel at home. The rooms are very well laid out and it feels like a 5 star hotel. They seem to specialize in "breakfast in bed", but I think they are the specialist when it comes down to it. The food is honestly the best I've ever had at a guest house. I will definitely stop by "By the way" again when we are in Clarens.
Value for money, stylish, and cozy.
Stylish room, excellent service, highly recommended.
Amy may be new but she knows just what a traveller needs.
It was really a very nice night. Will definitely visit the guesthouse again.
Enjoyed a lot. Friendly service. Been clean and tidy and gift cards and WiFi is a good idea, especially if you are staying there and have business to do.
Feel free to see the stars.
Feel free to see the stars.
We had a wonderful time, with the most helpful staff. The food was so good!
Stunning room and delicious breakfast! We really enjoyed staying at By the Way, it is round the corner from all the activities in the square. Amy was a wonderful host and the breakfast was super delicious! Amy really puts in the effort to make you feel spoiled. The rooms are amazing and looked exactly like the pictures as advertised on the website. The setting was very peaceful and relaxed with a view of the mountains. I would recommend this guest house to anyone who wants to visit Clarens.
Thanks Amy, the breakfast alone would make us return! Other than that, the stay was definately worth it. A great place to stay over away from the rush of life.
Loved the place so much! Cutest units, very homely and friendly place to stay.
It has been a very good experience.
The location might just be too noisy but at least only during the day. Amenities within the unit available to you are all worth it. Amy quickly made us feel at home and informed us well about where to eat and what to do where. Thank you!
Decor beautiful. Love breakfast food basket idea. I reckon when Amy finishes making the changes she can do something about the garden. The living units are beautiful. Love the decor.
The unit is too close to the street and unfortunately it is a problem if you sit on the porch. Furthermore, we enjoyed the stay and would recommend the unit.
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This suite comprises a king bed or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. Other amenities include a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, a living room with a fireplace and DStv, a breakfast basket delivered to your room and a private balcony with table and chairs.
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This suite comprises a king bed or twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. Other amenities include a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, a living room with a fireplace and DStv, a breakfast basket delivered to your room and a private balcony with table and chairs.
Haze Deluxe Suite
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This suite comprises a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. Other amenities include a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, a living room with a fireplace and DStv news channels, and a private balcony with table and chairs.
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This suite comprises a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. Other amenities include a fridge, toaster, kettle and microwave, a living room with a fireplace and DStv news channels, and a private balcony with table and chairs.
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Classic 4-sleeper suite with a queen-size bed in the bedroom and 2 single beds which can be converted to a king-size bed in the open-plan lounge.
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We regret no children under the age of 16 years.
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Classic 4-sleeper suite with a queen-size bed in the bedroom and 2 single beds which can be converted to a king-size bed in the open-plan lounge.
The suites have been individually designed to cater for our guests every need by offering secure parking, large TVs, full en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces and luxury finishes throughout. By the Way Guesthouse offers two fabulous suites.
Stroll to town and enjoy our charming village with shops, galleries, outdoor activities and restaurants to delight anyone’s interest. Mountain walks are closely situated and easy to find. Our guesthouse staff are more than willing to make any reservations you may require.
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