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A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central chimney. - aha Alpine Heath Resort (Jagersrust)
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Luxury
4.0 star property
8.0

Very good

Upscale family-friendly hotel in the mountains

You can look forward to a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at aha Alpine Heath Resort. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, volleyball, and racquetball/squash at this hotel. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial, and a body wrap at the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and international cuisine. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like fishing and horseback riding. In addition to a free daily manager's reception and shopping on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

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

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Room options

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A room with two beds, a large window with a view of green hills, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Deluxe Chalet

  • Mountain view
  • 45 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Jagersrust, aha Alpine Heath Resort is in the mountains and in a national park. All Out Adventures and Amphitheatre Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Rugged Glen Nature Reserve. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with ziplining, ecotours, and horse riding. Visit our Jagersrust travel guide
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D119, Old Cavernberg Road, Northern Drakensberg, Jagersrust, KwaZulu-Natal, 3354

What's nearby

  • A calm lake with a tree in the foreground, surrounded by rolling hills and distant cliffs.
    Royal Natal National Park
    23 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • All Out Adventures
    10 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Amphitheatre Golf Course
    17 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre
    40 min drive - 19.4 miles
  • Driekloofdam Pier
    44 min drive - 21.0 miles

Restaurants

  • Andrew's Chicken Shed
    24 min drive
  • Caterpillar and Catfish
    35 min drive
  • Ginger Beer Bar
    17 min drive
  • cave bar
    19 min drive
  • Coyote Cafe
    31 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 195 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Gruyéres restaurant
  • Pizza inferno

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Shopping
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • High chair
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Living room
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (3,358 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • 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.
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1996
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with satellite premium channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Separate dining area
  • Stovetop

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Early check-in subject to availability

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 150.0 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 195 for adults and ZAR 100 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 150.0 per stay

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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 aha Alpine Heath Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is aha Alpine Heath Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at aha Alpine Heath Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at aha Alpine Heath Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is aha Alpine Heath Resort located?

This family-friendly Jagersrust hotel is located in a national park, within 3 mi (5 km) of All Out Adventures and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Amphitheatre Golf Course and Kilburn Dam are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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

aha Alpine Heath Resort Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Larno

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for a stopover between Gauteng and Natal/coastal region.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Katlego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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4/10 Poor

Corali

Liked: Communication

Disappointing Stay in a beautiful resort

The stay was an utter disappointment. Very very noisy guests, loud music, screaming and shouting and loud parties. Impossible to relax and enjoy the mountains. Some guests were even driving up and down with music blasting from their cars. Check in was good and security at the gate very friendly. Depending on your unit you have to carry your luggage from your car a fair distance to the chalet. They should get golf carts to assist with this. The resort should really clamp down on noisy guests day and night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Awesome Berg destination

Absolutely awesome tym. Will differnately do it again. Kids had an amazing tym. Thoroughly e joyed by all
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

A Q Noor

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

cleanliness and power issues aside from others

not so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Cyrilene

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

fantastic retreat

Truly amazing so much to do with kids and the resort is well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Marie-Josee

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cockroaches and spiders

Within 15 min of checking in our cottage, we found 3 monster cockroaches roaming around the kitchen, bathroom and entrance. There were also big spiders in their web, which means the cottage hadn’t been properly cleaned before we checked in. Furniture was broken, there was no AC and the bedroom ceiling fans hardly ventilated the room, so It was very hard to sleep comfortably at night. For a 4 star resort, this was below average for my expectations. Check out time was 10am, we asked for an 11 am check out and reception agreed. At 09:30 am, the housekeeper was standing outside our cottage, watching us, waiting for us to leave. I had to go speak to her to tell her we were not leaving until 11 am. She was stunned and appeared to not know what to do. I had to tell her 3 times that we were not leaving the room for another hour and a half.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A size of room for family fit with us. Proper distance between rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marion

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

Séjour trés agréable

Séjour très agréable, beaucoup d'espace, les petites maisons sont bien équipées et bien entretenues. L'extérieur donne directement sur les montagnes, et le parc du Royal Natal est accessible en voiture en une quinzaine de minutes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Ram

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

heavenly location shadows all other aspects

This is a classic location, location, location resort. Not that its other aspects are bad. The cottages are really nice and comfortable, but the location is so amazing that everything else is shadowed by it. We enjoyed a lot both the horse riding session and the walk to the nearby falls. The only weak spot is the food. Resisting buffets (which did not seem too tempting), we had to eat all our meals (which were pretty mediocre) in the charmless cafe. One night we ordered steaks which came out too done and tasteless. The two of us who protested, received excellent steaks as replacement - and I wonder why one needs to protest in order to receive good food. Other than the food, I would give it 5 stars, so perhaps this is ideal for self catering families.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Santosh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing, amazing staff, venue - AWESOME!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay was ok. Chalet had been full of flies and was really uncomfortable. Aircons are needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The trails and very scenic. Lodges comfortable and proximity to other areas of interest
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The chalet are nice and clean. Reception ladies friendly and helpful. Only complain we're some waiters at breakfast and dinner. incompetent
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

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

Very scenic

Enjoyed stay
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Renovations taking place - noisy! Could have been delayed until after the school holidays. The shop and restaurants are over priced.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raja

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Berg stay

Excellent service from staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

Beatiful outdoors weekend

Beautiful views, great comfortable accommodation. Check in was quick and efficient. Fabulous child friendly and family resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Perfect for familys

This hotel is very good for kids. The location is beatiful and there is a lot things to do around!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We booked for the mothers day lunch at 12.30 however after having our starter and soup when we got to the main course all the vegetables were finished, the chef did bring us roast potatoes but nothing else. We were advised that you were expecting a large party but I feel that this lunch was under catered and certainly not worth R165,00. When we were leaving I asked if there was somebody who could help us get our luggage to the car as we were 3 elderly ladies and it was difficult for us to carry and pull our cases over the grass, nobody arrived. Other than the above we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and felt that the chalet was very comfortable and well appointed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Imraan

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Nice stay

It was a great vacation except the 1 chalet we had (booked 3) the downstairs toilet had a really terrible stench. We could not even walk past it if the door was open. Had to call maintenance and only the next morning did they sort out as it was late. I also had a problem with the cleaner in my chalet who had a terrible attitude. Infact it stank more than the toilet so to speak. When we spoke to her she just totally ignored us. I had to call the supervisor who I must say came very promptly and apologized. Other than that everything else was just perfect and we really had a great time. The resort is spot on when it comes to entertainment especially for the kids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hasan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome holiday gad by all young and old...Alpine team are great friendly efficient and helpful people. Keep it up..see you again soon
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice holiday with family

Good place with family. Thanks
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Horrendous Resort

The most terrible treatment we have ever come across from any Resort or Hotel that we have been to. We were first allocated to a most horrendous and filthiest room. Then the service from all sectors of this Resort was pathetic. There was this particular lady by the name of Smangele at the breakfast restaurant who was extremely rude and unhelpful for the entire stay. She does not have any personality or any hospitality at all, she is full of bad attitude. The quality of food was an absolute disaster. We will never set our feet on this horrible Resort. We had an awful stay, period.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Nice to get away to the outback

We have stayed two years now. so we must like it