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Antbear Drakensberg Lodge

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A stone building with a wooden deck and a hammock chair. - Antbear Drakensberg Lodge (Umtshezi)
A room with a bed under a canopy, a wooden cabinet, a small table, and a refrigerator. - Antbear Drakensberg Lodge (Umtshezi)
A rustic cabin with a large deck, surrounded by dry grassland and trees, featuring a water tower and a small tower structure. - Antbear Drakensberg Lodge (Umtshezi)
A view through a window with a unique wavy frame design, offering a landscape view of fields and distant hills. - Antbear Drakensberg Lodge (Umtshezi)
A rustic wooden interior with a dining area, wooden staircase, and a view of the outdoors. - Antbear Drakensberg Lodge (Umtshezi)
At Antbear Drakensberg Lodge, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and an arcade/game room.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Room options

View all photos for Luxury Cave

A stone building with a wooden deck and a hammock chair.

Luxury Cave

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, wooden furniture, a nightstand, and a lamp.

Garden View Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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A cozy attic bedroom with a sloped ceiling, wooden flooring, two beds, a chair, and a small table.

Mountain View Suite

  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Umtshezi is home to Antbear Drakensberg Lodge. Notable landmarks in the area include Wagendrift Dam and Nelson Mandela Capture Site Monument. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Umtshezi travel guide
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P171 Moor Park/Giants Castle Road, Central Drakensberg, Umtshezi, KwaZulu-Natal, 3310

What's nearby

  • A calm lake reflecting red rock formations and a clear sky.
    Maloti-Drakensberg Park
    38 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Moor Park Nature Reserve
    22 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Wagendrift Dam
    44 min drive - 17.5 miles
  • Mooi River Country Club
    47 min drive - 21.4 miles
  • Fort Durnford Museum
    48 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR)
    174 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wimpy
    21 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (1,076 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

  • 15 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Antbear Drakensberg Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Antbear Drakensberg Lodge located?

Set in Umtshezi, this family-friendly lodge is 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from Wagendrift Dam.

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Reviews

Antbear Drakensberg Lodge Reviews

7.0

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place in the Berg!

Esme, Andrew & Conny’s hospitality was amazing! We stayed for 5 nights in 2 different rooms, the standard room then the Luxury cave suite (both were great but the cave suite is out of this world! Jason, the chef is so passionate about food & that really comes through in the meals, the food here is truly lovely. All staff were so friendly & the local tips provided by Andrew set us up to ensure our time was spent perfectly whilst staying in Drakensberg. The farm has loads of cute animals, such as donkeys, 2 pet pigs (R2 & D2), sheep (Neo comes running when called) horses, a mule & cows! Oh & not forgetting all the cats! We loved it here & were sad to say goodbye. I can’t recommend Antbear Lodge enough & will defo stay again. Thanks all!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and creative room in amazing environment

Great and very personal service. Stunning environment. Very spacious and cozy room, with a relatively small bed. Food was fresh but rather ordinary. Very child-friendly establishment: baby-sitting can be offered, there are animals to pet and the friendly and service-minded staff really made sure to cater to our son's every need. The room price is a bit hefty, but the environement is truly amazing. Recommended!
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4/10 Poor

JUERGEN

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

kaum Hinweisschilder zur Lodge

Keine befestigten Wege. Keine Klimaanlage, kein WLAN, , kein TV, kein Duschbad. Preis nicht gerechtfertigt.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Herbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Deshnee

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ZHI XIAN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort