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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Children's play area - outdoor
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden
Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 100 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Off Route 600, Cathkin Park, Central Drakensberg, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 15 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 18 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Winterton Museum - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Bergville Mosque - 45 min drive - 30.6 miles
  • Wagendrift Dam - 56 min drive - 35.2 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Champagne Bistro - Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reception Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Scrumpy Jack's - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Family-friendly hotel
A free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the archery and hiking/biking at this hotel. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage, a body scrub, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a hair salon.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, supervised childcare (surcharge), and a vending machine
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
Room features
All 56 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Afrikaans, English, German, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000.0 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Nest Drakensberg Hotel Cathkin Park
Nest Drakensberg Cathkin Park
The Nest Drakensberg
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Hotel
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Cathkin Park
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Hotel Cathkin Park

Frequently asked questions

Does The Nest Drakensberg Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Nest Drakensberg Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Nest Drakensberg Hotel located?

Set in Cathkin Park, this family-friendly hotel is 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Injisuthi and Winterton Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

This was accommodation during a Congress at a nearby Hotel group and was well received, enjoyed the full experience of breakfast and dinners
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

A good family option for staying in central Drakenberg near the park hike to Sphinx. The hotel has cabins; ours was a round traditional with thatched conic roof. Good food and a few option and views from the complex. A bit outdated but with a traditional old hotel aura.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10

Our room above the conference venue was amazing however the lighting outside, leading to our room at night was lacking. Meals were average , but generous. All in all a good relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10

Prachtige locatie, wel wat verouderd. WiFi werkt slecht. Heel attente medewerkers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

The Nest has an olde world charm that impresses both the young and Old. The best part is the central location of this resort that is close to all the attractions in the Berg.i stayed in the super luxurious executive room which had the most stunning Mountain View’s.The food was also excellent and is included in the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10

As they advertise, The Nest is reminiscent of the old style hotels, with Table d' Houte meals and white linen. There is an olde world charm. The rooms are comfortable but do not have air conditioning which makes them hot in mid summer. The best feature of the hotel is the friendliness and helpfulness of all staff and a family type atmosphere which is very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

The whole place is beautiful, the view of the mountains from the veranda is amazing. The food was stunning and staff were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

room is small , have a big bed and 2 small single bed upstairs . close to champagne castle . well , its simple like a guest house , but charge at a price like a 4 star hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

We arrived at the Nest and were completely blown away. Our room had its own patio looking at the Drakensberg Mountains. Sliding glass doors gave us that view all day. The room was spacious and modern with 2 sinks and a soaking tub. We could have used some bath salts! Meals were included in the price of the room and were served in the elegant formal dining room. The food was delicious. We missed the Sunday roast at lunch but got some leftovers as appetizers that night. Lovely grounds, very kid friendly and in a beautiful area called the Champagne Valley. We were so happy we stayed an extra night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10

The reception staff were accommodating in letting me change rooms to be closer to the lodge as I was travelling solo. This is an all inclusive resort (excl drinks) but note that if you arrive early (before 1pm) they invite you to have lunch while you wait. This is good if you haven't had any lunch yet but that also means that you won't be able to have lunch on your check out day. As my check out day was a Sunday I would have preferred to not have lunch on check in day and rather on the Sunday (a carvery). This was only communicated to me after I'd had lunch and checked in. The dining room staff were very attentive and accommodating. My waitron Gugu was great! My room (9) was well appointed and modern but no separate bathroom - all in the 1 space. The balcony had lovely views of the 'Berg. This hotel is central to all activities in the berg. I enjoyed my 1 night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10

Rooms a little tatty but service, location and food were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10

The room wasn’t checked before we got there. Fireplace was not working, one of the heated blankets were not working. The dstv remote was for another room, the aircon remote needed batteries. It took 4-5hrs before someone assisted to get everything working, so we had to sit in a cold room until they got there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10

Clean, friendly staff, well, organised, efficient check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

The scenic vieuw and the food was verry good. Nice room .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Everything was great. Location central to all area highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Prettige sfeer Uitzichten over de Drakensbergen In de omgeving was veel te doen Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten goed verzorgd Kamer ruim en had uitzicht over de Drakensbergen Boardingpassen werden goed verzorgd Een aanrader
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber ein schöner Ort und Ausgangspunkt in die drakensberge. Gutes Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10

Our room was a good size and clean with a comfortable bed, however the style and decor was a bit dated, the outlook did not provide any view to speak off and WiFi was only available in the hotel lounge. The highlight of staying here was the meals which were very good and with excellent service and friendly staff. The location of the Nest is ideal for visiting the area and it's site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10

Wir hatten ein behindertengerechtes Premium Bungalow mit Vollpension gemietet. Für uns war dies mit Rollstuhl gut zu benutzen: begehbare Dusche ohne Schwellen. Haltegriffe an der Toilette. Keine Stufen zum Zimmer oder Speiseraum. Das Essen war sehr gut. Mehrgängiges Mittag- und Abendessen. Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Die Chefs haben sich persönlich bei uns vorgestellt und mehrfach gefragt ob alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit ist. Die Anlage ist trotz des Alters sehr schön. Der Garten liebevoll angelegt. Und durch die Rundhütten mit Strohdach kommt echtes Afrikagefühl auf.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018