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By the Way Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Guesthouse in Clarens with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Meadow Suite
Haze Suite | Private kitchenette
Deluxe Studio | Private kitchenette
Moss | Balcony
Deluxe Studio | Living area
By the Way Guesthouse offers a tranquil escape with its beautiful gardens and inviting bar. Travelers can enjoy breakfast each morning, connect using the in-room WiFi, and benefit from express check-out that streamlines their departure.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$59
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

Room options

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Petal

Petal

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pebble

Pebble

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Moss | Living area

Moss

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Studio

Luxury Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Separate bath and shower
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Clarens is home to By the Way Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Clarens Nature Reserve and Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail, while Richard Rennie Art Gallery and Art and Wine Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing.
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Map
898 Sias Oosthuizen Street, Clarens, Free State, 9707

What's nearby

  • Clarens Brewery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Richard Rennie Art Gallery - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Clarens Golf Club - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Clarens Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Clementines Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Clarens Brewery - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Artists cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Gosto - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Posthouse Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

By the Way Guesthouse

Property highlights
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar at By the Way Guesthouse. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and express check-in
  • Concierge services, barbecues and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at By the Way Guesthouse include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, kitchenettes and fridges

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  • Free WiFi
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children 15 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 15 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Children 15 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Way Guesthouse House Clarens
Way Guesthouse Clarens
Way Guesthouse
Way Clarens
By the Way Guesthouse Clarens
By the Way Guesthouse Guesthouse
By the Way Guesthouse Guesthouse Clarens

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at By the Way Guesthouse?

Self-parking is free at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at By the Way Guesthouse?

As of 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at By the Way Guesthouse on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$58.5, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at By the Way Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM.

What time is check-out at By the Way Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is By the Way Guesthouse located?

Situated in Clarens, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Clarens Brewery, Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail and Richard Rennie Art Gallery. Art and Wine Gallery and Clarens Nature Reserve are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

By the Way Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was comfortable and very pleasant.

10/10 Excellent

Mariaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

24hours stay

Was a pleasant stay love the unit is beautiful and spacious and our host friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful and Charming with Delicious Breakfast

We couldn't have asked for a better stay at By the Way Guesthouse. This beautifully decorated lodge is cozy and charming. The owners were very welcoming and helpful and the breakfasts, which can be delivered to your room, were to die for. I hope to return and stay in some of the other rooms - it was hard to choose just one!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome, beautiful touches in the unit. The full size stove/oven was a great help. Dining table, comfy sofa and bed with a warm vibe were all wonderful. Host was kind and responsive. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Earl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My stay

My stay at By The Way was amazing even though I stayed for a night only but the place comfortable and relaxing I’m looking forward to comeback and stay for a weekend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Angenehmer Aufenthalt

Uns hat es im By the Way gut gefallen. Lediglich die nahe Fernstrasse/Kreuzung kann am Morgen bisschen laut sein.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast baskets were an absolute treat, and we looked forward to them each morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rezeption ist nicht ständig besetzt und es empfiehlt sich ein benutzbares Mobiltelefon dabei zu haben. Wenn niemand im Haus ist muss man anrufen. Ansonsten gab es keine Beanstandung. Das Haus liegt gleich an der Abzweigung nach Clarens und in die Ottsmitte sind es ein paar hundert Meter zu Fuss. (Grösstenteils kein Fussgängerweg vorhanden)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Akofang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hosts & great facilities, thank you!!!

The guesthouse is ideally located next to sites where you can enjoy various activities, it's easy to find right at the entrance of Clarens. We enjoyed the service, very flexible and friendly. I would recommend this guest house whether for business or leisure.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant owner

Helpful, walking distance from centre of activities. Large apartment with nice balcony. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A little treasure in Clarens

What an amazing find! My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay and found the accommodation charming. We especially enjoyed the picnic baskets served to your room, allowing us to enjoy the welcome luxury of having breakfast in bed. A delightful, great value stay - highly recommended!!! Thank you so much to the chef owner who also accommodated our complicated dietary requirements - really very appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A bit of England in Africa

Had a great time. So close to the activity.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017