Accommodation

A delightful Drakensberg family getaway at the Nest Hotel

Located in the Champagne Valley of the Central Drakensberg Area of KwaZulu Natal, The Nest Hotel is a delightful resort that keeps families coming back year after year.

The Nest is wheel chair accessible and is one of the few hotels in South Africa that still offers a Table d’Hote menu. This long multi course menu offers a number of options for each course and includes vegetarian options.

Morning and afternoon tea and eats are included in the rates and are served on the terrace, where an a la carte lunch menu is also available.

Accommodation at The Nest Hotel

The Nest is a beautiful country hotel and offers a variety of accommodation options, all set in the beautiful gardens. There are garden rondavels, family garden units, mountain view rooms and family mountain view rooms.

All the rooms are neatly appointed, cosy and comfortable with tea/coffee facilities, ensuite bathrooms, a ceiling fan, and TV. Selected rooms have Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a patio and underfloor heating.

Conferences

The Nest is a favourite conference destination and offers stunning views of the majestic Drakensberg Mountains.

The modern double volume Conference Centre features underfloor heating, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and a private bar. Conference packages are offered for delegates from ten to one hundred, which include accommodation, meals and all standard conference equipment.

The hotel is a great place for team building exercises and offers a variety of activities on site and nearby.

Weddings

Located half way between Johannesburg and Durban, the Nest is an ideal location for a wedding.

The hotel offers a full package including an outdoor venue under a stretch tent for the ceremony and a double volume reception area that can host up to 110 guests.

Included in the package are after the ceremony canapes and a four-course wedding menu. Waiters and management are there to assist and manage the day. The Nest can also assist with suggestions for wedding suppliers such as a D.J. Florist, photographer, etc. The package also includes a honeymoon suite for the bride and groom.

Activities

There are enough adventure activities to keep the whole family entertained – tennis, table tennis, volleyball, bowls on championship greens, a spa, swimming pool, quad biking, hiking and mountain biking and many more.

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

Contact Details

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

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel may be found at Drakensberg R600, Winterton, KwaZulu Natal. Find them on Google Maps.

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