Protea Hotel Clarens

In Clarens' historic district, an upscale Art Deco hotel sits in the foothills of the Maluti Mountains. It’s a short walk from the Clarens Brewery and the Clarens Kloof Mountain Trail, and close to Golden Gate National Park and the Mountain Kingdom of Lesotho.

This four-star retreat blends sleek Art Deco design with mountain-inspired touches and a terrace with sweeping scenic views. The property has 70 air-conditioned rooms with plasma TVs and satellite channels, rainfall showerheads, in-room safes, hair dryers and phones. Room service is available during limited hours and a buffet breakfast is served daily for a fee.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or lounge on the terrace with pool-side views and a bar/lounge nearby. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas (room Wi-Fi available for a surcharge), plus free self-parking and complimentary valet parking, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and a guest computer station. Wake up to crisp mountain mornings and step straight onto nearby trails.

Well-equipped business center with conference space and meeting rooms that can seat up to 100 delegates—perfect for conferences, team-building and corporate retreats.

Adamo Restaurant serves guests with a bar and lounge and pool views. A daily buffet breakfast is offered for a fee.