Nestled in the heart of the Drakensberg lies 4-star family-owned Cathedral Peak Hotel. For over 80 years they have been providing premier accommodation, sumptuous buffet meals and an exceptional outdoor leisure experience surrounded by the magnificent peaks of some of the World Heritage Site’s most iconic mountains.
Accommodation at Cathedral Peak Hotel
There are six luxury accommodation options at Cathedral Peak Hotel.
The spacious and comfortable Standard Rooms are suited for two or three. They are ideally-situated in the hotel’s beautiful gardens and are all equipped with a King-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities, bar fridge, a TV, fan, heater, telephone and private veranda.
The Standard Thatched Rooms are open-plan thatched units that can accommodate two adults and two children on a sleeper couch. These rooms are all equipped with a King-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities, bar fridge, a TV, fan, heater, telephone and private veranda.
You can also opt for the spacious Standard Interleading Rooms, which accommodate up to four guests and are furnished with either Twin or King-sized beds. The suite is comprised of two comfortable double rooms separated by a glass cottage-pane sliding door and curtain.
The first room offers an en-suite bathroom, tea and coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge (stocked on request) both rooms have a television and the second room leads out onto the private veranda.
The Superior Rooms are elegantly-furnished with either a King-sized bed or Twin beds and suited to two or three guests. Each room features an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee-making facilities, a bar fridge, TV, under-floor heating during winter months, overhead fan, telephone and a private veranda. Adjacent rooms have an inter-leading door for families.
Their well-appointed Thatched Honeymoon / Executive Rooms are set apart from the rest of the hotel in tranquil, secluded gardens. The rooms have been re-furbished to create a luxurious, intimate quality. Expect in each room a King-sized bed, television, telephone, stocked bar fridge, electric fireplace, under-floor heating and a private veranda with breath taking mountain views.
For the ultimate in luxury accommodation for two, the Mponjwane Presidential Suite should be your choice. It features a King-sized bed, a gas fireplace, spa bath, steam bath, under-floor heating, two televisions with full DSTV, air-conditioning and electric curtains that open onto a private veranda with spectacular mountain views. Guests in this suite are provided with a golf cart for their exclusive use at the hotel.
Most of their rooms can accommodate children.
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Activities and Facilities at Cathedral Peak Hotel
If you’re looking for entertainment, adventure or relaxation, look no further than Cathedral Peak Hotel.
With unrivalled access to the Drakensberg mountains 18 different walks and hikes leave directly from the Hotel, ranging from gentle riverside strolls to the summiting of Cathedral Peak itself. Complimentary daily guided hikes are offered including guided birding and San Art walks.
Those looking for more speed will revel in mountain bike trails, jogging routes, horse rides, quad biking and a helicopter for nearby sightseeing flights. Other on-site facilities include tennis, beach volleyball and badminton courts, bowling green, children’s playground, mini golf course, a climbing tower and both heated and cool swimming pools.
For Golfers, the hotel has their very own 9-hole golf course, with alternate tees for an 18-hole game, ranging a glorious 5542m through the valley and ending at a beautiful clubhouse with panoramic mountain views.
Those wet weather days are taken care of with a games room, table tennis, squash and a fully-equipped gym. If you’re seeking inner peace, look no further than a pamper session from professional therapists at the hotel’s Wellness Centre.
Watch the sunset over the mountains at the Albert’s Cocktail Bar whilst you enjoy your favourite drink or cocktail or enjoy big screen TV, pool or darts at Harry’s Bar.
A team of top-class chefs ensure a delicious array of culinary delights, with extensive buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
You will find the Cathedral Peak Hotel the perfect venue for conferences and meetings as well as weddings and honeymoons.
Reviews from previous guests
“We had a fabulous weekend break at the Cathedral Peak Hotel, the hotel is ideal if you want to get away from it all. Beautiful surroundings with willing and friendly staff. Our room extremely comfortable with a Mountain View. The food was excellent with many options, morning and afternoon tea with delicious cake and biscuits being a real treat.” wrote penny541 on their TripAdvisor page.
Philip D added; “After previously visiting the hotel in 1996, we decided to spend four nights at Cathedral Peak Hotel for our 40th wedding anniversary. We were not disappointed. The buffet meals were excellent and offered a wide variety of foods catering for all tastes. Their trout was especially delicious. There is a wide variety of activities available for all ages and fitness levels. This includes numerous hiking trails commencing at the hotel, although the paths are maintained by KZN Wildlife. We stayed in a Standard Thached Room which was excellent. Although it did not have aircon, the large “ceiling” fan was quite adequate, despite the warm weather. We certainly hope to return soon”
Cathedral Peak Hotel is located 45km’s outside of Winterton, in the Drakensberg. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 (0) 36 488 1888; email reservations@cathedralpeak.co.za or visit them online www.cathedralpeak.co.za. Follow them on Facebook HERE.
