Carelse is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Adriaan Carelse (born 1995), South African rugby player Brent Carelse (born 1981), South African football player Gawie Carelse (1941–2002), South African rugby player Glen Carelse, South African politician Martin Carelse (born 1980), South African football player Ramsay Carelse (born 1985), South African high jumper Winston Carelse (born 1945), South African cricketer Zeenat Carelse (born 1966), South African judge