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29 Hill Street
Clarens
9707
Free State
021 344 2440
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Il Castello
Il Castello
Il Castello
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Accommodation is provided in a 3-storey home with 10 elegantly decorated rooms and 1 annexe room. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and feature air-conditioning, kettles, sitting areas, and flat-screen TVs. There are 5 rooms that have fireplaces. The rooms are well insulated from outside noises.
On-site facilities include secure parking, 24-hour security, a communal lounge area, and a wine cellar and shuttle service. The generator ensures that the property has backup power in the event of load shedding and the property has its own water supply. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi.
The on-site Limoncello Restaurant is open every day for the convenience of the guests and offers room service, and a Full English breakfast is served daily. There is also a spa available with treatments on the property. The garden has outdoor furniture ideal for guests looking for a tranquil place.
Accommodation is provided in a 3-storey home with 10 elegantly decorated rooms and 1 annexe room. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and feature air-conditioning, kettles, sitting areas, and flat-screen TVs. There are 5 rooms that have fireplaces. The rooms are well insulated from outside noises.
On-site facilities include secure parking, 24-hour security, a communal lounge area, and a wine cellar and shuttle service. The generator ensures that the property has backup power in the event of load shedding and the property has its own water supply. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi.
The on-site Limoncello Restaurant is open every day for the convenience of the guests and offers room service, and a Full English breakfast is served daily. There is also a spa available with treatments on the property. The garden has outdoor furniture ideal for guests looking for a tranquil place.
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67 guests' feedbackJust as beautiful as in the photos. It was a very nice weekend away!
The facilities were maintained well, and the staff was professional. The room had everything you would need. 10/10—If I had to complain about something, it would be the pillows on the bed. The restaurant on-site was amazing, and the breakfasts were out of this world. I would return to Il Castello without hesitation.
Il Castello was a breathtaking experience. Photos cannot capture it. This is a "bucket list" item for sure. I look forward to visiting again.
Our stay was exceptional and we had a great time.
See stars.
Thank you for the wonderful hospitality during our stay at Il Castello. In 2022 I was spoiled by my husband for my 50th at your hotel, and the service was outstanding. Now 2 years later, once again on 2nd June, I enjoyed my 52nd birthday. Your staff are so professional and friendly. Il Castello is on my top list for overnight stays. Well done and keep it up.
Wonderful relaxing overnight stop.
Was delicious. Beautiful place! Very nice breakfast. Location perfect. Staff very friendly and helpful!
Beautiful rooms, beautiful view and the friendliest service. Definitely come back again.
It was a peaceful getaway.
Absolutely spoiled feeling.
Food, staff, spa treatment everything was off the books.
An enclosed bathroom would be a huge improvement.
The staff, stay, and everything else was fine. The dinner at the restaurant was a disaster. My wife had pork pasta and the pork was off. I had a steak and it was thick on one side and thin on the other, therefore it wasn't cooked properly. Our guests' food was also not good. The curry was more like a soup stew with no curry flavour, and the starters were very small.
Super chilled, staff very friendly.
The stay was very good. Neat and clean. Very friendly service!
The hotel is very nice and the view from our room was also very nice. The breakfast was also very good. The maintenance could be better. The windows are full of varnish and in the bathroom the silicone at the shower was not in good condition.
Nice view of the town and mountains.
Stay was nice and met my expectations.
Firstly, the rooms are not well insulated as advertised. I had to complain after sleeping poorly the first night, and we got moved to a different room, which was a bit better. The food was an absolute disaster; it took forever to be served. The staff also lacked consistency. When I inquired about the included breakfast, I was initially told it consisted of cold meats and breads. However, upon asking again, we were provided with the hotel guest menu for breakfast selection. The following morning, we were given the regular menu instead of the hotel guest menu, and when we asked about it, the waiter rudely claimed ignorance. The outdoor tables were dirty, and the table linen inside the restaurant was also soiled. On our last morning, we had to fetch our utensils ourselves, and our toast for the South African breakfast never arrived. Our last dinner with steaks was a mess - I strongly advise against ordering steaks. The meat was not cooked as requested and very tough. The only consistently friendly staff members were Brandon and Steve. The rest did not greet us at all, and when asked something, they seemed annoyed.
Complaints submitted on the evaluation form to give management an opportunity to deal with them. No contact.
It was wonderful. Would recommend to family and friends.
Beautiful surroundings and beautiful view. The service was remarkable. We struggled a bit with the sound of the restaurant in our room, the music and chairs being moved, but otherwise it's a really special place!
The service was great and I was pleasantly surprised.
Incredible experience, a piece of paradise in the beautiful Free State.
Will definitely go again.
Service is excellent and staff are very friendly and helpful. Will come back again.
Friendly and helpful. Rooms are done morning and evening. Food is excellent and good prices, even for drinks.
The staff are exceptionally friendly. Reception, restaurant, cleaning and garden staff all went out of their way to greet us and serve us. The surrounding mountain views are really spectacular. We'll be back.
Coldest place and people with the warmest hearts.
II Castello is great and highly recommended. The staff are super friendly and make you feel at home. From arrival to departure we were taken care of. The room was specially decorated with balloons for my birthday and champagne was served upon arrival. We are very excited and look forward to our next visit with you.
From the moment of arrival, the staff go out of their way to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as possible. The quality of the customer service and professionalism can certainly compete on an international level. The food is top notch and the options they offer to eat and drink are unlimited and make your choice "difficult". It was my birthday weekend and from the moment I made the reservation, efforts were made to find out what they could do to make it special. Finally - Mieke, the receptionist, has a lot of potential to go far in her profession. She radiates a passion for her work and does not hesitate for a moment to help and/or satisfy you.
The service was next level from when I arrived, my bags were collected. Very friendly and efficient lady at the front desk and Jeff looked after anything I needed. I had dinner that evening and the food was incredible. I will be back.
Would definitely recommend II Castello to anyone, the service was great, the breakfast was top notch, incredibly friendly and extremely helpful, I can't wait to go to Clarens again. II Castello will be the place where we will stay again then.
Receptionist, friendly and helpful. All meals were off the books. Compliments to the chef. Go experience Il Castello, worth it!
The hospitality was great, the restaurant food was delicious. Views were divine, awesome place to stay.
The place is beautiful and located away from the busy life of the village. Very friendly staff and go out of their way to make your time pleasant. Wonderful experience.
IL Castello is a beautiful hotel where the staff are hospitable and helpful. The food is delicious and the view over the village and mountains breathtaking. I would highly recommend this hotel to guests who have a peaceful and romantic atmosphere in mind.
Indulge yourself in tranquil lush gardens and luxurious rooms. The views were breathtaking and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was like being in a real Tuscan Style Villa.
Il Castello is outright the best value for money you can get! We enjoyed it so much! Service was friendly and rooms beautiful!
May, I just say I recommend the place to anyone, it is for sure the nicest cleanest guest house. Well done Il Castello your service is great! Good day.
I felt like I was part of a Magic world. Had an awesome stay!
The staff were very friendly and accommodating towards our requests and needs traveling with a young baby. We enjoyed our stay at Il Castello.
Nice big rooms, good customer service, delicious breakfast and very nice restaurant where we enjoyed dinner.
Especially with the breakfast, which was slightly cool, but the staff still served it in the open air.
Would highly recommend Il Castello and go back again!
From the time we arrived until the time we left, we were pampered and looked after by awesome staff. The restaurant is divine with amazing food being served. The views from the balcony are simply breathtaking.
It was our 25th wedding anniversary. It was our first time ever in Clarens. We really can't fault anything. The staff were so helpful and friendly. From the lady at reception who welcomed us (sorry I didn't get her name), Lizwi, Tarzan (you were amazing), the man who was on duty that night (sorry didn't get his name) and then the rest of the staff. Thank you so much for making our wedding anniversary so special. This is definitely one to remember.
The people at Il Castello are very friendly and helpful. The facilities and food are excellent. I would recommend them to anyone.
We had a wonderful stay - from reception throughout to our departure. Friendly and helpful staff. Nothing you ask is too much trouble and everyone tries to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
Il Castello has a beautiful view over Clarens and the surrounding mountains. Our room was a bit small and didn't have a fridge which is why I only give 4 stars for value for money. Furthermore, our stay was unbeatable. There are different options for breakfast available that will suit any person's taste. Furthermore, breakfast is served in different places indoors or outdoors. Everyone goes out of their way to accommodate guests and the service is unsurpassed and always with a smile. A big bonus is the shuttle service available. This is one of the most beautiful places we have ever stayed.
The view was wonderful. The service was excellent and the restaurant's food was delicious!
For our recent Clarens visit, we decided on II Castello again, because the first time was such a pleasant experience. The service of all the staff is excellent, everything is neat and stylish, and breakfast was beautifully served. The only thing I would have liked in the room was a chair on which I could sit and read or sit and work on my laptop by the little table. We will visit II Castello again and recommend it to family and friends.
Excellent place. The dirt road is just unpleasant.
I would definitely recommend Castello. However, I chose a room with a fireplace when booking. The fireplace was outside and not in the room and because it is now winter, we could not use it. Big disappointment. Room also refers to mountain view and it was almost not visible at all.
Beautiful accommodation with a lovely view. Good service and tasty food.
I specifically chose Castello because we wanted to celebrate my daughter's birthday with a spa treat. Disappointingly, Castello could no longer help us with the spa treatments at short notice. I could have booked at another spa with cheaper accommodation for more value for money. We were the only guests.
Friendly staff, tasty breakfast, quality bedding, and definitely worth every cent.
Safe and beautiful views.
Lovely room! Nice electric blanket on the bed. Fridge well stocked with water, soft drinks and chocolates which was appreciated as it's a bit out of town and we didn't think to buy.
Very nice place, friendly staff and very good and affordable restaurant. Our room, Gabriella had a bad musty smell which was not pleasant. Other rooms were great. Will visit again.
What a pleasant experience. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. The rooms are comfortable, beautiful and neatly maintained.
It was a lovely experience ─ will certainly be going back.
Could not have asked for better!
Incredible customer service! Picture perfect! Felt like home!
When I travel to Clarens I know I'm staying at Il Cadtello. Food, service, rooms, coffee, view and the whole idea of a castle is great. The service we received from the staff was the best. They are so friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend Castello to everyone I know that would visit Clarens. Loved it. Thank you.
Incredibly friendly staff. Rooms were very clean. Free shuttle service! Delicious breakfast!
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Unfortunately not pet-friendly.Limoncello restaurant is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00 and room service is available from 11:00.
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Elle Amber
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The room is furnished with a double bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room also features air-conditioning, a coffee machine and flat-screen TV.
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The room is furnished with a double bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower. The room also features air-conditioning, a coffee machine and flat-screen TV.
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Santorini is furnished with a queen-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. Santorini also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV.
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Santorini is furnished with a queen-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. Santorini also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV.
Nicholai
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Nicholai offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Nicholai also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
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Nicholai offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Nicholai also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
Guiseppe
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Guiseppe offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Guiseppe also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
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Guiseppe offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Guiseppe also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
Gabriella
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Gabriella offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Gabriella also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private patio.
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Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.
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Gabriella offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Gabriella also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private patio.
De Angelo
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De Angelo is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. De Angelo also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
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De Angelo is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. De Angelo also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
Lucca
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Lucca offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Lucca also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
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Lucca offers mountain views and is furnished with a king-size bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a spa bath. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Lucca also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV and a private balcony.
Mona Lisa
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Mona Lisa is the presidential and honeymoon room, with a mountain view. This room is furnished with a king-size bed and offers an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Mona Lisa also features a private balcony and a private rooftop terrace.
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Mona Lisa is the presidential and honeymoon room, with a mountain view. This room is furnished with a king-size bed and offers an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Mona Lisa also features a private balcony and a private rooftop terrace.
Donatello
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Donatello presidential suite offers a mountain view and is furnished with a king-size bed and offers an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Donatello also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV. This unit has a large balcony overlooking Clarens.
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Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.
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Donatello presidential suite offers a mountain view and is furnished with a king-size bed and offers an en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower. The seating area features a gas fireplace. Donatello also has air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making facilities and a flat-screen TV. This unit has a large balcony overlooking Clarens.
Valentino
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This family unit comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms and a separate lounge area. The main bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and offers an en-suite with a shower and a bath. The second bedroom has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and a bath. This ground-floor unit has a terrace with seating, to enjoy the views.
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Unfortunately not pet-friendly.
Limoncello restaurant is open daily from 07:00 to 21:00 and room service is available from 11:00.
The complimentary breakfast is available daily from 07:00 to 10:00.
Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.
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This family unit comprises 2 bedrooms, 2 en-suite bathrooms and a separate lounge area. The main bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed and offers an en-suite with a shower and a bath. The second bedroom has a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom fitted with a shower and a bath. This ground-floor unit has a terrace with seating, to enjoy the views.
Accommodation is provided in a 3-storey home with 10 elegantly decorated rooms and 1 annexe room. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms and feature air-conditioning, kettles, sitting areas, and flat-screen TVs. There are 5 rooms that have fireplaces. The rooms are well insulated from outside noises.
On-site facilities include secure parking, 24-hour security, a communal lounge area, and a wine cellar and shuttle service. The generator ensures that the property has backup power in the event of load shedding and the property has its own water supply. Guests have access to free Wi-Fi.
The on-site Limoncello Restaurant is open every day for the convenience of the guests and offers room service, and a Full English breakfast is served daily. There is also a spa available with treatments on the property. The garden has outdoor furniture ideal for guests looking for a tranquil place.
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