Set in the breathtakingly picturesque foot of the grand Maluti Mountains, Kiara Lodge borders the Golden Gate Highlands National Park and is a short drive to the quaint village of Clarens. Kiara Lodge is an all-encompassing lifestyle retreat, and boasts state-of-the-art facilities including the heated indoor pool, a children’s playground, a dam which is the centre of fun water activities, Body Bliss Day Spa for maximum relaxation, as well as an adventure centre that will set you up with fun activities for the rest of your stay.

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Facilities

  • @Ease Lounge
  • Abseiling
  • Archery
  • Arcade games
  • Babysitting
  • Bar
  • Bicycle Hire
  • Bird Watching
  • Board Games
  • Body Bliss Day Spa
  • Boma
  • Chess - outdoor
  • Chill Zone
  • Climbing Wall
  • Coffee Shop
  • Convenience Store
  • Dam
  • Darts
  • Fishing
  • Games Room
  • Games Room - kids
  • Games Room - teens
  • Giant Chess - outdoor
  • Gorge Swing
  • Guest Laundry - self service
  • Guided Hike
  • Guided Quad Biking
  • Guided Scenic Reserve Drive
  • Gym *
  • Hiking Trails *
  • Indoor Pool Complex
  • Jumping Pillow
  • Jungle Gym
  • Maluti Melt Restaurant
  • Padel
  • Paint Ball
  • Pedal Boat
  • Playground
  • Pool Table
  • Putt 'n Play *
  • Restaurant
  • River Rafting
  • Seasonal Entertainment
  • Splash Pad
  • Swimming Pool - temp controlled
  • Table Soccer
  • Table Tennis *
  • Tennis *
  • Trampoline
  • Waterslide
  • Zipline
  • 100MB free WiFi per day. Additional vouchers for sale at reception. Please bare with us, the resorts remoteness limits our speeds
  • * = Available with FREE ACCESS PASS

Book direct for a FREE Access Pass!

Make the most of your holiday and all that this awesome resort has to offer by purchasing an Access Pass for only R100. This pass gives all the occupants of your unit unlimited access to the specified facilities listed on the Pass for the entire duration of your stay. ­ For online bookings done directly from our site, this Access Pass is included FREE of charge.

Area Attractions

  • Golden Gate Highlands National Park
  • Clarens shopping and Eatery District
  • Ash River White Water Rafting
  • Dinosaur Tours
  • Clarens Golf Course
  • Die Busstop Horse Rides
  • Kiara LEAP Adventures
  • Clarens Brewery
  • Highland Coffee Roastery
  • Basotho Cultural Village
  • Art Route
  • Royal Natal National Park

Amenities

  • Braai Area
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Linen
  • Lockup Safe
  • Serviced - incl Publ Hol/Sun

Location

R712, Dihlabeng, Free State, 9701
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    Reviews

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    Nearby activities: Malulti Outdoor Adventures

    Frikkie Koen, September 2025
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    My child always enjoys the pool facilities and Kiara suited all my family's needs.

    Anonymous, September 2025
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    Awesome place and experience

    Frikkie Henning, September 2025
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    Absolute 5 star quality and service. Definitely going back. Quality at its best.

    Sugan Moodley, September 2025
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    The location is great and room is big and comfortable

    Anonymous, September 2025
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    Lovely place and super friendly and helpful staff. Excellent for families with kids.

    Brent Bragge, August 2025
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    Perfect facilities for young families.

    Beth, August 2025
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    It was so comfortable and relaxing. The planned activities were very cool! Lots to do in the area and at the lodge

    Tamlyn, August 2025
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    Great location in the middle of Drakensberg. Short distance from the cozy city of Clarens and a lot of hikes. Very friendly personnel. A lot of things to do on premise and with Leap Adventures

    Tom Boermans, August 2025
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    We had such a lovely time at Kiara Lodge. This is a kids haven. So much to do for the whole family. Rooms: The rooms were comfortable and clean. Safety: The Lodge is very safe. Always felt safe walking and playing on the premises.

    Yolande Etsebeth, August 2025
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    The location was accurate. I enjoyed the food👌and paddle boat

    Kedibone, August 2025
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    We will visit again. Great destination!!!

    Suzanne Louw, August 2025
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    Nearby activities: Not much around the area. Food & drinks: A bit overpriced

    Livhuwani Matidza, August 2025
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    By far the nicest resort ever. They really go that extra mile for you. Very friendly staff and loads to do. Thank you

    Lizelle Boshoff, August 2025
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    The reception staff was friendly and the bed was comfortable.

    Roelia, July 2025
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    Well kept resort with awesome views and hiking trails.

    Kyle, July 2025
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    That it had a outside area with a braai

    Deist, July 2025
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    Great place Rooms: Comfy. Nearby activities: Allot of activities for big and small. Safety: Very good. Walkability: Walking mountan climbing etc. Food & drinks: At the restaurant good

    The Adventurer, July 2025
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    Loved how well children were catered for and how nice the staff were when working with my young kids! The numerous activities available for families to do together.

    Anonymous, July 2025
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    Wonderful lodge very close to Clarens market. There is a lot to do in the lodge itself for kids including a warm water pool and jacuuzi

    Prafu Sandeep, June 2025
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    enjoyed my stay

    Hellmut, June 2025
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    Facilities was excellent for a family and to keep the kids entertained. Restourant was fantastic and the spa great

    Engelbrecht, June 2025
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    Heated indoor pool is always a win

    Quincy, June 2025
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    Lots to do and amazing views

    Mantjhoto, May 2025
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    Great facilities for kids.

    Anonymous, May 2025
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    The Scenic views.

    Arthur, May 2025
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    The swimming pool was absolutely amazing. The food was some of the best.

    Laas, May 2025
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    We didn't expect to like it that much!! Try it out for yourself.

    Quintin, May 2025
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    overall the place was nice

    Janice, May 2025
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    The rooms and Kiara at large. Child friendly 😍

    Lebo, May 2025
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    Family friendly and nice envornment.

    Felile, May 2025
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    Zeer goed verzorgd resort. En de faciliteiten die ze aanbieden waren geweldig! Aanrader.

    Gerrit, May 2025
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    It's most child friendly hotel we've taken our family too so far. There's a great indoor temperature controlled pool which is bath water warm. Food & drinks: Great on site restaurant. Noteworthy details: Indoor temp controlled pool.

    Joshua Pinkerton, May 2025
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    Everything was great

    L, April 2025
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    Amazing for kids

    Rosemary, April 2025
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    My kids had fun swimming and playing

    Limakatso, April 2025
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    That's not exactly what I expected. I booked a wrong suite without understanding that is what I was booking.

    Tshepo, April 2025
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    Clarens is one special place and the accomadation is just perfect for families you cant really ask for more

    Barteldt, April 2025
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    I love the location!

    Michael, April 2025
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    VERY luxury room. Nice restaurant

    Johan, April 2025
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    We loved everything about Kiara Lodge!!

    Constance, April 2025
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    Facilities are great

    Shiren, March 2025
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    This resort is aimed entirely at families with children. It was amazing to know our kids were able to entertain themselves all day in a safe and happy environment

    Anke, March 2025
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    A great place to stay. Good food. Great views. Fun activities.

    Hein “Warky”, March 2025
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    Amazing experience. Very peacful

    Huzaifa Kathrada, March 2025
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    Grosses Zimmer und wunderschöne Lage

    Patrick, March 2025
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    Spacious and Clean

    Robyn, March 2025
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    Such an awesome setting. What is not to like ❤️

    Eloise, March 2025
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    Lekker rustige atmosphere om te rus en gesins kuiers te hou. Baie lekker gebly. Rooms: Groot vertrekke. Food & drinks: Heerlike kos teen bilikke pryse

    cornelia trollip, February 2025
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    Really a nice place to visit.

    Anonymous, February 2025

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    Excellent resort excellent service well maintained staff friendly all round 5star worth a revisit

    ABDULLA MAYAT, February 2025
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    The Spa treatment was great. Cleanliness around the property and the peace.

    Matsego, February 2025
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