Kiara lodge is a lovely resort. Set in the valley of the Maluti mountains mean you get breathtaking views. It is a place where there are activities for all ages. They even have tennis courts. The self catering units are very comfortable and are set with all your home comforts. Cleaners come daily to freshen up and replace toiletries. Staff are. reserved but helpful. It is so peaceful out in the fresh mountain air. Rooms: The unit is self catering. It has a gas hob and electric oven. The furniture is very comfortable. The bedrooms are comfortable with lovely cotton bedding. There are built in cupboards with hangers. There are fans in all the rooms. Bathrooms are well laid out and comes with hand wash and body wash. They change towels every second day. They have all crockery and cutlery required. Sufficient pots and pans for cooking. There is a gas heater and an indoor braai and fireplace. Nearby activities: There are quite a few activities. There is a kids play area with climbing frames and trampoline. There is a comfortable games room with arcade style games, Lego. Snooker, foozeball and table tennis. Then there is an adult lounge area with darts. Then there are trails to hike, an indoor pool and peddling boats on site. Then leap adventure across the road has quad bikes, a gorge swing and archery. 15 minutes drive is the Golden Gate Highlands Nature reserve with scenic views. Safety: The resort is absolutely safe and has security and access control. They do however advise guests to lock their units when they leave. Walkability: The resort is perfect for daily walks. The meandering pathways make this an ideal activity. There is also a gym on site if you prefer a treadmill. Food & drinks: There is a convenience store on site to purchase food items. They also have a restaurant called Maluti Melt that has a full service menu as well as a bar. They also have a self-braai option for groups who would like to do it themselves. Noteworthy details: There is a lovely coffee shop and gift shop five minutes drive called Sugar & Cinnamon. About 30 minutes into the Golden Gate reservation is the Basuthu Cultural Village which is an interesting site to see. There are bunny rabbits hopping throughout the resort which is super cute. There is an awesome putt-putt course and giant chess. There is two jacuzzi’s at the indoor pool complex. The temperature of the water a just off the cold. Bring your own swimming towels.

lamise inglis, February 2026

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I liked everything about my stay there and your staff is well trained they make sure when you get there you enjoy your stay. Just wanna say shout out to Eric the security guard that guy is very friendly and welcoming. He's very good at what he does

Tseki, February 2026

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Place is super clean, no air pollution, rooms are worth the money, service is 100% rooms have all the necessary equipment and accessories. I'm impressed with the activities as well.

Thulani, February 2026

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Nice and coveniently clos to both Clarens and Golden gate. The resort is well looked after except for loner optimistic baboon stealing food from the chalets Nearby activities: Clarns 15 km Golden gate 5km. Safety: Felt very safe. Food & drinks: On site restaurant. Noteworthy details: Hiking trails on site

Johan Grobler, February 2026

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The views and the drive, Clarens town has a lot of coffee shops.

Mohammed, February 2026

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Most beautiful place. Love it

Trix Van Blerk, February 2026

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Rooms: Units are like a townhouse & fully equipped with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Nearby activities: Close to Clarens, a quaint arty village, which is packed with interesting shops, restaurants & coffee shops. Walkability: Take walking shoes with for hikes around the lodge & to the peaceful dam area. Food & drinks: Good restaurant on the premises. Noteworthy details: Perfect family resort with lots for kids & adults to do

Beverly Heine, February 2026

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I would have liked an outdoor cold pool to cool off in as it was 30 degrees. Getting into a 35 degree pool in that heat was a no no for us.

Henri, February 2026

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Did not take breakfast. Sorry

Aardt, February 2026

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So beautiful and relaxing with lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy ❤️ can't wait to go back

Janine Brown, February 2026

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Excellent, Beautiful, unexpected Gem! If you have young kids and enjoy the outdoors, this place is perfect. It started from driving in from the Harrismith side in the late afternoon, the colours reflected off the mountain left me speechless. Scenic parking spots along the way to enjoy the view. Animals were seen along the roadside from cows and horses to antelope, zebra and birds. Except for Harrismith, the quality of the roads was mostly good, well repaired potholes and a few uneven surfaces. Beware of the blinding sun while driving. Kiara's location is central to exploring the area. The accommodation was clean, spacious and well apportioned. While the units were a bit too close for my comfort, we did enjoy some privacy. Playground for the kids with bunnies hopping around. Planned entertainment activities daily for children, adults and families. Lots of activities in and around Kiara, most incredible is the affordable costs of paid for activities compared to other holidays and tourist areas. Free Hiking routes that are easy for young and old, hot water pool with jacuzzi, small practical gym, pedal boats. Paid for small gorge swing, horseriding from between R100 (Clarens Town) and R250 (Golden Gate Park) /hour, catch and release fishing. Explore the mountains, waterfalls, dams. Weekends are very busy in the area with day trippers and weekenders, I found it to be much more pleasant midweek if you prefer quiet and peace. Others mentioned No lifeguards, but there was always one on duty while we were there. The heated pool is deep, about 1,7m off the second step and does not have any indicators of depth. It seemed that most complaints that I saw on the reviews were addressed by Management. Quite commendable. Rooms: Spacious, Well proportioned with spacious bathrooms. shower with rails and seat for handicap and elderly. Nearby activities: Hiking, horse riding, trout fishing, explore Clarens town. Safety: Seemed quite safe, resort had many security guards, fenced in design, cameras and helpful staff. Walkability: Great area for walking and hiking. Food & drinks: On-site shop and restaurant with bar.

Sayed Family, February 2026

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Excellent facilities as well as well kept clean premises. Friendly staff all around.

Melony, February 2026

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Great tranquility and hospitality all the time just menu needs to be changed and have a karaoke area Rooms: Tops. Nearby activities: Great. Safety: Tops. Walkability: Great. Food & drinks: Great. Noteworthy details: Tops

kreson govender, February 2026

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room clean and welcoming

School, January 2026

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Great place ,pity about large willow branches blocking what would be an awesome mountain view from balcony..Room 10c

Roberto Venturi, January 2026

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Rooms: Awesome. Nearby activities: Great for a few days. Safety: Very safe. Walkability: Anywhere. Food & drinks: Expensive but worth it. Noteworthy details: Heaven on earth

Pieter de villiers, January 2026

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The location was so unique

Dilahlwane, January 2026

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This is the best place to go whenever I need a breakaway, whether it is to rest or to go wild on the many other activities. Located in the most beautiful and scenic area of the Eastern Free State, it is easily reachable and lends the best atmosphere for chilling. Neatly kept lawns and pathways allow you to walk around with joy. The units are amazing and beautifully kept, as I've stayed on different ones over the years. What a joyful to stay here.

Hadley G, January 2026

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Restaurant /Escallant. Security very good with controled access. Photo's taken will definitely expose the beauty of Kiara Lodge.

Derick, January 2026

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