Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

Property highlights

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About this property

Set on a ridge overlooking the northern and central Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Mountain Retreat features an indoor swimming pool, library, shared lounge area and conference facilities. Each room at Drakensberg Mountain Retreat has an en suite bathroom, and complimentary toiletries are provided for your comfort. Guests can enjoy home-cooked meals in the dining room. They can also relax by the swimming pool or in the garden. The games room offers darts and a billiards table. Free Wi-Fi access is available in public areas. Drakensberg Mountain Retreat is located 30 km outside of Bergville and is 35 km from the Amphitheatre Golf Club. Harrismith is 40 km away and Royal Natal National Park is 50 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Armand
Australia Australia
“Awesome location Fantastic hosts Great food Lovely walks Great place to relax and unwind”
Al
South Africa South Africa
“Quiet and peaceful , just what we were looking for!”
Naidoo
South Africa South Africa
“The hosts Paul and Patricia was phenomenal 👏 the staff looked after us so well and the food was exceptional. We felt like it was home away from home .. Sarah the cook even baked me a cake on my birthday which I had the great pleasure of spending...”
Nxumalo
South Africa South Africa
“The view of the Drakenberg mountains .Clear skies and clean air. Peace and tranquility”
Davis
South Africa South Africa
“All meals were excellent quality, tasty, varied and well prepared. Hosts were excellent, very attentive and helpful. Fantastic views from the lodge and nice walks in the area.”
Basson
South Africa South Africa
“Beautiful surroundings, well-maintained and very relaxing”
Johannes
South Africa South Africa
“The owners were super welcoming and very helpful. The food was exceptional - Best that I have ever had”
Etter
Jordan Jordan
“We really enjoyed the peaceful location with it's stunning views of the Drakesberg. We were very fortunate with the weather. The hosts really made us welcome and it was just what we needed to unwind and relax. The food was delicious. We also...”
Mel
Germany Germany
“Very nice location with some hikes around the property, lovely views, good food, very comfortable beds!”
Steve
South Africa South Africa
“The location was superb, incredible views of the Drakensberg mountains. Paul and Patricia were very welcoming and made sure we were well informed about the area and introduced us to the estate horses, even provided carrots. A delight. Evening meal...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

Company review score: 9.4Based on 232 reviews from 2 properties
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Property information

Situated high on a ridge overlooking the Drakensberg and the Maluti Mountains, both accommodation options share unsurpassed, breathtaking views. The two accommodation options situated apart from each other but within a comfortable walking distance. You may want to plan a conference or family get away and stay at the barn house but splash out on a wonderful fully catered dinner at the Lodge. Speak to us about your requirements and we will try make it work perfectly for you.

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,Xhosa,Zulu

Property surroundings

House rules

Drakensberg Mountain Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 19:00 and 04:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 14 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Drakensberg Mountain Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.