Top Accommodation in Drakensberg Gardens

top accommodation in Drakensberg

Find top accommodation in Drakensberg ranging from luxury hotels to budget accommodation. Excellent guesthouses & country hotels provide luxury to farm-style and there is plenty of good self-catering and B&B establishments.

The Drakensberg also boasts some larger hotels and resorts which may not be as intimate as the smaller places but offer facilities that will keep you and the kids entertained for the entire stay.

There are several scenic campsites & caravan parks, some situated right inside the UKhahlamba Drakensberg Park. You don’t get closer to nature than this!

Activities in the Drakensberg range from adventure activities to casual activities that are suitable for all ages and family members. Most hotels offer a variety of activities on site and are also able to organise nearby activities in the surrounding Drakensberg area.

This is the part of the Drakensberg that benefits from all the flowing rivers that flow down the sides of the mountains, making the valleys rich with rivers, lakes and streams, filled with some of the most gorgeous plants, flowers and grasses and rich with hikes.

If you’re not sure of which hotel or resort suits you best, have a look at Home Food & Travel’s list of  top accommodation in Drakensberg below;

Malachite Manor – Accommodation type: Hotel

Malachite Manor

Malachite Manor is situated in one of parts of the country, the Southern Drakensberg.

No matter what the season, the Drakensberg is stunning. In summer the mountains and valleys seem to radiate life and everything, from the grass to the trees is emerald green.

The Orchid Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Our Chefs pride themselves on South African cuisine. 

The elegant mix of dark wood, grey slate and tin roofing fits in perfectly with the surroundings. The contemporary décor, crisp white linen, magnificent views and open veranda make this a very enjoyable place to stay…Read More

Telephone 083 645 2026. Make a reservation, click here.  Get there, click here.  Find out more, click here.

Antbear Lodge – Accommodation type: Lodge

Antbear Lodge

If you love traveling and are always looking for a new experience then Antbear Lodge near Giants Castle, in the Drakensberg, should be on your list of places to stay. They have accommodation with a difference – a cave!

Not any cave, but a cave that is cosy and comfortable. There is a Jacuzzi spa bath, a lounge with fire place and there is even has rock art on the walls.

The wonderfully designed glass doors open onto a veranda with its hammock chairs. Unfortunately, there is only one cave, but there are also a variety of other very comfortable suites…Read More

Telephone 076 441 2362. Make a reservation click here. Get there, click here. Find out more, click here.

Khotso Lodge & Horse Trails – Accommodation type: Lodge

Khotso is your basecamp in the mountains whether you want to hike till you drop, ride out on horseback, or relax by the fire with a cold beer under the stars next to the braai. If you’re looking for the most incredible group accommodation in the mountains, this stunning Log Cabin has been built just for you.

Lovingly made with beautiful yellowwood timber with a vast thatched roof, the Log Cabin features a gigantic open-plan downstairs living area, complete with kitchen and full timber bar counter, dining area and a comfy seating area.

There’s also a large standing braai area and a wide deck to the front of the building for cooking under the stars, watching the mountains, and relaxing with a beer as the sun goes down.

Telephone 082 412 5540. Make a reservation, click here.  Get there, click here.  Find out more, click here.

Fairways Drakensberg Resort – Accommodation type: Guest House

Fairways Drakensberg Resort

Situated on 860 acres of World Heritage site, Fairways has spectacular view of the only 18 hole golf course in the Southern Berg. Spectacular contrasts of the seasons are particularly breath-taking! 

With a luxurious Fairways three bedroom chalet, the whole family can experience the magic and wonders of Fairways Drakensberg without compromising on comfort. 

Beautifully appointed and offering spectacular views of the majestic mountains and golf course, our Fairways chalets offer unparalleled tranquillity and service for you and your family.

Telephone 031 701 1275. Make a reservation, click here.  Get there, click here.  Find out more, click here.

Sani Valley Lodge and Hotel – Accommodation Type: Lodge

Top Accommodation in Drakensberg Gardens

Sani Valley Lodge is a private nature lodge only 2 hours from Durban. It sits within the dramatic Drakensberg mountain range, borders a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the closest luxury lodge to the famous Sani Pass. 

The reserve has a very limited number of secluded luxury lodges designed to accommodate couples, families and small groups, all with the choice of full/ self-catering.

Within the valley sits one of the largest privately owned lakes in South Africa. The lodges are scattered on the edge of the lake which is surrounded by a variety of antelope, zebra, baboons and other wildlife.

Telephone 033 702 0203. Make a reservation, click here.  Get there, click here.  Find out more, click here.

Giant’s Cup Wilderness Reserve – Accommodation type: Hotel Resort

Giants Cup Wilderness Reserve™, the premier wild-trout flyfishing destination in Southern Africa, is a registered site of Conservation Significance (site no 49).

Home to prolific wildlife and waterfowl, it has been called “one of the most beautiful fly-fishing destinations on the planet” (R. Kirby).

With the Umzimkulwana river and a lake full of wild-spawning rainbow and brown trout, Giants Cup Wilderness sets the standard for authentic wilderness angling in spectacular mountain scenery

Telephone 072 582 7635.  Make a reservation, click here.  Get there, click here.  Find out more, click here.

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Actually, Home Food and Travel offers a lot more than just reviews of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.  We also visit great destinations, receive advice from interior designers and stop to smell the roses and taste the coffee.

Our team of journalists are seasoned travels and love visiting the myriad of exciting places around South Africa.  Whether it is off the beaten track or in the heart of the top attractions of the country, we’ll be there,

Home Food and Travel advice on finding the right accommodation

So what is the right accommodation?  Well more often than not, it’s your travel budget that dictates the type of accommodation that you choose. 

Expensive is not always better.  Our team at Home Food and Travel will tell you that they have camped in areas with limited ablutions and had a wonderful holiday.  They have also spent a night in a five star hotel only to be disappointed because their expectations exceeded the experience.

The reason for your travels will also affect your choice.  A business trip requires different amenities to a beach holiday. 

Our articles, reviews and experiences can certainly help you make your decision.

Restaurants with a good mix of service, food and ambiance

To my mind a great restaurant offers three things – excellent service, great food and a wonderful ambiance.  Of these, service is the most important. 

No matter that the food is delicious and the setting delightful, poor service can ruin the occasion.  However, great service combined with mediocre meal and a plane jane restaurant can still be a pleasant night out.

We’ve eaten in restaurants that are really dirty but with incredible food and couldn’t help but give a rave review.  We’ve also hardly noticed what we ate because the setting was just amazing.

However, the best restaurants come with the best of service, food and ambiance.

Spas are the ultimate relaxation aid

How do you know when you have had a great spa experience?  The answer, of course, is when you doze off on the treatment table. 

Well that’s our theory anyway.  It also doesn’t take a grand location with enormous facilities for a spa to be really good

A small, personal spa that is owner run can result in the best massage you have ever experienced.  However, the grand spas in five star hotels offer unsurpassed facilities in an environment that just makes the stress in your shoulders and neck melt away before you even finish checking in.

Adventure!

You don’t have to be an adrenaline junky to enjoy an exciting experience.  In fact, what are commonly termed adventure activities usually have incredibly high safety standards and unblemished safety records.

Ziplining, bungy jumping and shark cage diving are all very safe.  It’s just that our mind tells us we are craaazzzzyyyy to be doing this.

On the road to great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities

If you’re driving, be safe and make use of all the wonderful farm stalls that populate South Africa’s open roads.

If you overhear somebody asking a lot of questions or see someone taking photos of empty bedrooms chances are it’s one of our Home Food and Travel team members.

We’re out looking or those great places of accommodation, restaurants, spas and adventure activities.

See you on the road!

 

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