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A delightful mountain resort for the whole family – The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Nestled in the picturesque Champagne Valley of the Central Drakensberg Area The Nest Drakensberg Hotel is a charming family run resort and a perfect location for a wonderful and relaxing holiday.

The Nest is wheelchair accessible and since opening its doors in 1933, is still one of the few hotels in South Africa that offers a Table d’hote menu – a multi course meal with a number of options for each course.

Breakfast and dinner are served in the elegant main restaurant, while an a la carte lunch menu, and morning and afternoon tea may be enjoyed on the terrace.

Early dinners for young children can also be arranged on request.

Accommodation at the Nest Drakensberg Hotel

This lovely country hotel set in beautiful gardens, offers a range of accommodation options. Guests can choose from garden rondavels, family garden units, mountain view rooms, and family mountain view rooms. Each room is well-appointed, cozy, and comfortable.  Features include tea/coffee facilities, ensuite bathrooms, ceiling fans, underfloor heating and a tv.

Conferences

A popular destination for conferences, The Nest Drakensberg Hotel provides a modern, double-volume Conference Centre featuring underfloor heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a private bar. Conference packages are available for groups of ten to one hundred delegates and include accommodation, meals, and standard conference equipment. The hotel is ideal for team-building exercises, offering various on-site and nearby activities.

Weddings at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Conveniently located halfway between Johannesburg and Durban, the hotel is an ideal location for a wedding.  With breathtaking mountain scenery, The Nest offers a comprehensive wedding package, featuring an outdoor venue under a stretch tent for the ceremony and a double-volume reception area for up to 110 guests.

The Nest Hotel can also assist with recommendations for wedding suppliers such as DJ’s, florists, and photographers. Additionally, the package includes a honeymoon suite for the bride and groom.

Read more about their wedding offerings on Wedding and Function HERE.

Activities

The Nest offers numerous activities to entertain the entire family, including tennis, table tennis, volleyball, bowls on championship greens, The Revive Spa, a swimming pool, quad biking, hiking, mountain biking, and more.

Off-site activities include canopy tours, river rafting, helicopter flights, and many other adventures.

Contact Details

For more information or to make a reservation, call 036 468 1068 or email reservations@thenest.co.za.

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel is located at Drakensberg R600, Winterton, KwaZulu Natal. Find them on Google Maps.

Facebook: @TheNestHotel

Instagram: @the_nest_hotel

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