"Jovali is a great stay if you wish to get out of Gauteng. It is so quite that you can hear yourself recharge. You are staying outside of Clarens but it is not that far that you can't drive in for dinner. Aukeline is friendly and made sure everything is in order. Her rusks are to die for. We had a..."

"Jovali is a great stay if you wish to get out of Gauteng. It is so quite that you can hear yourself recharge. You are staying outside of Clarens but it is not that far that you can't drive in for dinner. Aukeline is friendly and made sure everything is in order. Her rusks are to die for. We had a great stay and we are planning to return in the winter next year."

"My hubby, myself and our 4 month ild baby stayed here for 6 nights and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Comfortable, stunning, warm, super friendly hosts, delicious rusks ect ect. We enjoyed going out for MTB cycles and afternoon runs!

Definitely recommended to those needing to get away from the hustle a..."

"My hubby, myself and our 4 month ild baby stayed here for 6 nights and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! Comfortable, stunning, warm, super friendly hosts, delicious rusks ect ect. We enjoyed going out for MTB cycles and afternoon runs!

Definitely recommended to those needing to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.

Thank you for an amazing stay!!"

"A tastefully decorated sc unit, lovely and warm during our very cold stay, underfloor heating, electric blankets, heaters, even in bath room, dstv, wifi, home made rusks, koeksisters, etc, had a lovely stay, will def recommend Jovali we stayed there for 4 nights"

"What an amazing self catering getaway, the unit had everything we needed and so much more. We were greeted with a warm welcome and felt right at home.Beautiful scenery so tranquil and private. We have already recommended this lovely place and we will definitely be back again "

"Very well equipped unit and the small things like milk and cherry in the unit was great"

"We had an amazing stay at Jovali! The facilities exceeded our expectations - neat, clean, tastefully decorated and stocked with everything one might need in a self-catering apartment. The attention to detail is outstanding and the natural surroundings breathtaking. A place to which you will definite..."

"We had an amazing stay at Jovali! The facilities exceeded our expectations - neat, clean, tastefully decorated and stocked with everything one might need in a self-catering apartment. The attention to detail is outstanding and the natural surroundings breathtaking. A place to which you will definitely want to return!"

"We stayed for two nights and had a wonderful time. The host is very friendly and accommodating, the view from the front stoep unbelievable and the interior decorating stylish and welcoming. It is close to Clarens and the Golden Gate National Park."

"We had a lovely stay at Jovali! Really enjoyed the setting of being out in the fields and mountains surrounding us. Jovali has a well equipped kitchen. I agree with other comments - the rusks are delightful! Good to know there is internet connect there if needed for emergency work."

"Great room, bed, underfloor heating, self catering setup and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend!"

"A excellent stay while exploring the Drakensberg. Will most definitely recommend."

"It was a very nice lodge to stay, me and my family had a wonderful time there. "

"Lovely place with wonderful view! Very friendly hosts and we enjoyed our stay. Aukelines rusks are delicious."

"We enjoyed our stay very much! The unit was clean, well kept, very comfy. The views are beautiful and our hosts very friendly and professional.

Thanks for a great stay!"

"The setting is beautiful and tranquil and Aukeline is a charming hostess. The unit is tastefully decorated with many special touches.

However, we found the unit extremely small. We were advised to keep the windows and door closed at night to keep the insects out which made one feel a tad boxe..."

"The setting is beautiful and tranquil and Aukeline is a charming hostess. The unit is tastefully decorated with many special touches.

However, we found the unit extremely small. We were advised to keep the windows and door closed at night to keep the insects out which made one feel a tad boxed in. We definitely did not like the scrunching gravel underfoot and the very uncomfortable chairs on the patio.

We also found privacy to be minimal and we tended to talk in whispers for fear of causing a disturbance to the owners residing just above.

Regrettably, all in all not a very comfortable stay."

"The apartment is beautiful, spacious and clean and not far out of town. Attention to detail makes it special and the treats like koeksisters and rusks made us feel welcome. Beautiful views and surroundings. "

"We really enjoyed our stay at Jovali. The place is stunning. The rusks, koeksisters etc. was much appreciated. This is affordable luxury accommodation. Beautiful view! We will be back soon!"

"The stay at Jovali was absolutely fantastic. The attention to detail and luxurious rooms are one of a kind! Beautiful view!! "

"If Clarens is the jewel of the Free State the Jovali the jewel of Clarens. Of all the places we have booked through SafariNow, this has to be the most amazing place. This is truly affordable luxury right down to the bath soap resting on two fresh cut Ivy leaves, rusk and Koeksisters. We will be back..."

"If Clarens is the jewel of the Free State the Jovali the jewel of Clarens. Of all the places we have booked through SafariNow, this has to be the most amazing place. This is truly affordable luxury right down to the bath soap resting on two fresh cut Ivy leaves, rusk and Koeksisters. We will be back soon. Thanks."

"Beautiful, breathtaking surroundings! Very stylish and well equipped rooms. Thank you for the wonderful reception, we will definitely recommend Jovali to our friends and family."

"All together a very good experience."

"Ons het heerlik gebly en als was so 'stunning'!

We had a pleasant stay and everything was so stunning!"

"We arrived on Friday 30 December 2011, body and mind drop-dead tired and tapped out after a difficult and tiresome year. We left rejuvenated and reluctantly left on Saturday 7 January 2012.

We were met by Aukeline and John and immediately felt at home. The peace, tranquillity and beauty of ..."

"We arrived on Friday 30 December 2011, body and mind drop-dead tired and tapped out after a difficult and tiresome year. We left rejuvenated and reluctantly left on Saturday 7 January 2012.

We were met by Aukeline and John and immediately felt at home. The peace, tranquillity and beauty of the area ensuring an instant shutdown from the hustle and bustle of living in a metropolitan area.

The unit is well equipped with attention to detail which shows care and attention from the artist that Aukeline is. The location is just breathtaking! Walking onto the patio was an experience not easily forgotten. Surrounded by the magnificent Maluti Mountains with the peace and quiet of nature, it was easy to relax with just the sound of birds singing, jackal howling and roosters crowing. To watch the sunrise and sunset brought new meaning to one's life.

It was really an unforgettable experience and we highly recommend Jovali to anyone looking for peace and tranquillity; a place where you can get close to nature and God.

Not only were our bodies rested, our souls were touched and prepared for the year ahead. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!"

"Thank you for great accommodation in a beautiful setting. Will definitely spread the word!"

"Nice place. Will go back there. Lovely rusks."

"We found the rooms to be very clean and well equipped. The rusks that were provided went down very well with our morning coffee! When we mentioned this to Aukeline she supplied us a freshly baked batch!"

"To John and Aukeline, thank you so much for an absolutely stunning weekend. The views are fantastic, the peace and tranquility is out of this world. The standard of the rooms are top class with beautiful finishes. And then there's the small little extras that show you care for your guests. I will de..."

"To John and Aukeline, thank you so much for an absolutely stunning weekend. The views are fantastic, the peace and tranquility is out of this world. The standard of the rooms are top class with beautiful finishes. And then there's the small little extras that show you care for your guests. I will definitely return and will highly recommend you to all my friends and family."

"The perfect peaceful location for a long weekend away to switch off and forget the hustle and bustle of the city. Facilities modern, clean and more than we could have asked for. The views were breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks for a fantastic time."

"I had a very nice stay, it was in the wilderness which made it very peaceful. The rooms were clean and well appointed. I will recommend them to others."

"We stayed at Jovali for two nights. It was raining and cold on the second evening, but the room was so nice, cozy and warm!

Friendly staff, wonderful views, many little treats, clean! We really did not want to leave this piece of heaven. As I am writing this review I am back in the "rat rac..."

"We stayed at Jovali for two nights. It was raining and cold on the second evening, but the room was so nice, cozy and warm!

Friendly staff, wonderful views, many little treats, clean! We really did not want to leave this piece of heaven. As I am writing this review I am back in the "rat race" and longing for the peace and tranquility. Oh, and the little river flowing past the guest house is absolutely wonderful.

Absolutely no complaints, just great memories!

Thanks Jovali. "

"A BIG thank you for a wonderful stay. Peaceful and spoilt for our honeymoon.
We can recommend this guesthouse for all couples that need time away from the hustle and bustle or just that romantic breakaway.
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"Baie dankie vir al die moeite om ons huweliksherdenking onvergeetlik te maak. Dit is so rustig en ons het heerlik ontspan. Aukeline, baie dankie vir al jou moeite, ons sal beslis weer kom inloer.


RoomsForAfrica translated:

Thank you for all the effort in making our anniversary..."

"Baie dankie vir al die moeite om ons huweliksherdenking onvergeetlik te maak. Dit is so rustig en ons het heerlik ontspan. Aukeline, baie dankie vir al jou moeite, ons sal beslis weer kom inloer.


RoomsForAfrica translated:

Thank you for all the effort in making our anniversary unforgettable. It was so peaceful and we enjoyed relaxing. Aukeline, thank you for all your effort, we'll definitely come and visit again.

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"Beautiful place,I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and will definitely return.The decor is so beautiful and the place is so stylish.Thank you for a stunning stay."

"We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful, cozy, fragrant room! The small details and delicacies made us feel so welcome and blessed! A wonderful couple with the absolute gift of hospitality! We will definitely return! "

"We spent a week at Jovali, and experienced a peaceful, bliss break away. I strongly recommend the establishment for romantic get aways. All our needs were attended to, and the attention to detail was astounding. Stunning!"

"Very nice and cozy. Very clean, very neat and close to town. Great accommodation for a weekend away. "

"The room is very luxurious and the view is amazing! All round loved it."