Luxury outdoors! and other Drakensberg, South Africa Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

This place is wonderful. really comfortable accommodation, brilliant hosts, hot water, the lot...

Unique Qualities: Hereś a list:
Stunning views
Unique atmosphere
Amazing hiking
Outstanding service

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 036 438 6000
Address: Northern Drakensberg, the Cavern turnoff
Directions: Turn off left just before the Cavern hotel, your vehicle will stay secure, and youĺl be taken up to the camp in $x4
Website: www.sungubala.za.net

This hotel has been family run & owned for the last 65 or so years, and has developed a fantastic atmosphere. A new swimming pool has just been installed, they have 4x4 trips, hiking, horse riding, tennis, & a disco every Saturday night. The service is always friendly and laid back, but proffesional at the same time.

Unique Qualities: The best thing about this hotel is the wide variety of hikes on offer. Everything from a short 1/2 hour walk to a full 8 hour ,Big 5 hike, is available. And the views from the hikes are breathtaking, so don?t forget your camera!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 036 438 6270
Address: Northern Drakensberg
Directions: Follow the Northern Drakensberg signs from bergville, then take a left at The Cavern sign, follow the road to the end...
Website: www.Cavernberg.co.za

Although relatively new, this hotel has quite a variety of activities on offer, from Horseriding & hiking to trapezing (Yes, you read correctly).

Unique Qualities: Very comfortable accommodation in self-catering units (there is a restaurant), a wonderful pool, and mountian bike trails add to the character of this resort.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 036 438 6243
Address: Northern Drakensberg
Directions: head right after the tower of Pizza, travel for about 5km´s, hit right again, then again the first right after the low bridge.
Website: www.Montusi.za.net

Ok, technically i stayed here for three months, while i was working as a receptionist and entertainment manager. I hate saying it, but this hotel has gone to pot. It used to be one of the best in the Drakensberg, but now its lost its charm.

Maybe its cause the owners never want to spend money it, who knows. You can still have a pretty good stay here, dont get me wrong, its got lots to offer, but its not near as good as it used to be. Pity.

Unique Qualities: Ok, here is whats good, and not -
Good pool
Decent golf course
Rubbish tennis courts (last time i checked)
Nice Bowling greens
Decent hiking trails
Decent Horse rides

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Phone: 033 702 1320
Address: Himeville, Southern Drakensberg
Directions: Travel towards Underberg from Pietermaritzburg, then on to Himeville. Just passed Himeville turn left onto a dirt road. 10km down the line is the hotel.
Website: www.Sanipasshotel.co.za

Ok, just got back from spending the weekend at the campsite, and again i had the most fantstic time! The Self-catering chalets are top class, sleeping 6 very comfortably. The campsite is also very comfortable, with electricity and everything.

Unique Qualities: The views of the amphitheatre are awesome, there is a great little bar, with big screen TV (see "A quiet night out?" tip) They also have a wonderful 9 hole golf course. The Campsite communal bathrooms have lovely hot water, which comes at high pressure too!

My only issue with the Resort is that the shop and office close ridiculously early, at about 4pm every day.

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Theme: Campground
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: 036 438 6308
Address: Northern Berg
Directions: Head towards Royal Natal National Park, turn right just after the tower of Pizza, then first left again.
Website: www.Hlalanathi.za.net