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A room with a large glass door leading to a scenic mountain view. Inside, there are two chairs and a stone floor. - Cathedral Peak Hotel (Giant's Castle Game Reserve)
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a table. There are two lamps on the table and a chandelier on the ceiling. The room has large windows with curtains and a view of the outdoors. - Cathedral Peak Hotel (Giant's Castle Game Reserve)
A patio area with outdoor seating and a statue, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background. - Cathedral Peak Hotel (Giant's Castle Game Reserve)
A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop. - Cathedral Peak Hotel (Giant's Castle Game Reserve)
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background. - Cathedral Peak Hotel (Giant's Castle Game Reserve)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Upscale family-friendly hotel

Take advantage of free self-serve breakfast, a golf course, and a poolside bar at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Adventurous travelers may like the racquetball/squash, horseback riding, and hiking/biking at this hotel. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap, and a facial at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like beach volleyball. In addition to a terrace and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a bathroom visible through a glass door.

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon)

  • Mountain view
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room (Thatched)

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a nightstand, and a view of the outdoors.

Standard Room (Thatched)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room Single Use

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a green sofa, a patterned coffee table, and a TV on the wall.

Standard Double Room Single Use

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, a green sofa, a patterned coffee table, and a TV on the wall.

Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

A traditional room with a bed, wooden furniture, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a television on a cabinet, a chair, a lamp, and a large window offering a view of a lake and hills.

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside lamps, a wooden nightstand, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Giant's Castle Game Reserve is home to Cathedral Peak Hotel. Didima San Rock Art Centre is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Champagne Castle. 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 Giant's Castle Game Reserve travel guide
Map
1 Cathedral Peak Drive, Giant's Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340

What's nearby

  • Didima San Rock Art Centre
    9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Winterton Museum
    59 min drive - 34.5 miles

Restaurants

  • Harry's Bar
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ZAR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1939
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • Destination fee: ZAR 80.00 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: ZAR 30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
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
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Frequently asked questions

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Cathedral Peak Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for ZAR 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Cathedral Peak Hotel located?

This family-friendly Giant's Castle Game Reserve hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Cathedral Peak. Didima San Rock Art Centre is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Cathedral Peak Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 169 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our brief stay despite the weather. Hats off to the chef for his delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Paradise for families & hikers alike. Wonderful location, beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is set in the one of the most beautiful places in the world - with some lovely hikes that are not too challenging. The buffet style meals are outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with friendly attentive staff, excellent food and tremendous access to hiking trails. That we were able to get petrol on the property was such a welcome surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lovely location, good buffet options at meal times. Tea time offerings could be better. Courteous staff. Place could use some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location!! Hospitality, service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cathedral Peak hotel is a delight to stay at with great rooms, tasty food and excellent service from the staff. The mountains and trails are amazing and the whole experience 5 stars. Plan your visit to arrive before sunset since road to the hotel can be challenging but perfectly safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reminder of the best of a bygone era

Amazing setting, ever helpful staff, food, food and more food. Fortunately lots of activities to burn the excess calories.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning location

After taking a long slow drive to get to the hotel, the views of the mountains made it all worth it! Everything about the hotel and service were excellent. Will definitely try to come back here in future and try the loads of activities I did not have time for this time around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Still amazing

Cathedral is the absolute best of the Berg. A truly special place and so grateful to have been able to stay on my way up to Johannesburg. Amazing walks on the doorstep, which are required to ensure the extra kilograms put on by the amazing food is limited. Will definitely be back next time I'm in ZAR.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely stay at Cathedral peak

Fantastic hotel. Opened 85 years ago and has developed iver time but stillhas a lovely feel to it and fits really well into the natural landscape of the Drakensberg. The staff are plentiful and all very friendly and welcoming. The whole operation is organised really well. The activities and guided walks are excellent. The guides themselves professional, helpful and friendly. You can do plenty of walks yourself as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful and worth a visit

Beautiful location in the Berg. Rooms are a little tired and could do with some TLC. Didn't have a working plug in our bathroom and asked three times for it to be looked at but nobody came - so made a plan ourselves! Other than that, it is an amazing place and worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. The staff are friendly, welcoming and the service was very efficient. The room was very clean and had plenty of space to store clothes and belongings. We both enjoyed the food and there was plenty of meat options. My partner is pescatarian and would have welcomed some vegetarian sausages options at breakfast. Otherwise the food was good quality and well presented. Overall a super hotel, great location and a very relaxing time. When we booked our room said limited views of the berg but that want quite true. Standing on the balcony we had almost unlimited views!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stunning place, excellent food and an amazing location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice hotel - perfect for hikers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very relaxing time spent surrounded by stunning scenery. Wide selection of food options and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and safe walks for all abilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming old style Hotel with excellent buffet. The Property is dated but consistent with South Africa. If its walks you want then this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience! Thank you to all the staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the view from the room was exeptional. the roomvery comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff. Plentiful meals. Great schedule of activities. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022