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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.

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.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

A patio area with outdoor seating and a statue, surrounded by lush greenery and mountains in the background.

1. Cathedral Peak Hotel

Giant's Castle Game Reserve

Peter

CA $333

CA $397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A mountainous landscape with a prominent rock formation and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A bar with a wooden counter, various bottles, and a wall decorated with beer labels.

A residential area with houses on rolling hills, surrounded by mountains.

A dining table set for two with a view of the sunset through large windows.

2. Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Maluti a Phofung

Martha

CA $206

CA $237 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A lodge with a thatched roof, a pond in the foreground, and a well-maintained lawn.

A spacious room with a high wooden ceiling, a fireplace, and multiple seating areas.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush green landscape and a thatched-roof building.

A pathway leading to a traditional house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

3. Little Switzerland Resort

Jagersrust

Kevin

CA $141

CA $165 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A rural landscape with a small cluster of houses surrounded by fields and a pond.

A wicker chair with a metal bucket and two glasses of wine on a table, with a scenic view of mountains in the background.

A hotel room with a large bed, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A serene outdoor pool area with a clear reflection of trees and the sky, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

4. Montusi Mountain Lodge

Jagersrust

Penelope

CA $427

CA $491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central chimney.

A buffet line with various dishes in metal serving containers, a window with a view of greenery, and overhead lighting.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick deck and trees.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a view of a green landscape through a window, and a wooden ceiling beam.

5. aha Alpine Heath Resort

Jagersrust

Larno

CA $387

CA $445 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bed with a pillow, a window with curtains, and a view of a building and trees outside.

A swimming pool with a view of a mountainous landscape.

A living room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a small table, and a vase of flowers.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

6. Ledges Retreat

Jagersrust

Paul

CA $116

CA $135 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A luxurious outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

A house with a large deck and a view of a lake and mountains.

A modern bathroom with a large window, a sink, and a towel hanging on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a fan, and a view of a grassy landscape with mountains.

7. Sasi Bush Lodge

Jagersrust

Claire

CA $405

CA $491 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A bar area with wooden stools, a horse sculpture, and a rope light fixture.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs and large windows, surrounded by well-maintained grass lawns and trees.

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with thatched-roof structures in the background.

A spacious living area with a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen in the background.

8. Mont Aux Sources Drakensberg Resort

Jagersrust

Mohamed

CA $114

CA $132 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a brass handle, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a black vase.

A hallway with white doors, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

A red brick building with a red roof, a door, and windows. There are pipes and a plant on the ground.

A two-story brick house with a red roof, a covered porch with columns, and a paved patio area.

9. Lethabo Mountain View Guest House Cheap

Maluti a Phofung

CA $31

CA $31 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A natural pool surrounded by rocky terrain and a mountain backdrop.

A natural water feature with rocks and greenery, a shaded area with a table and chairs, and a view of distant hills.

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large window with a view of the countryside, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

A man seated at a table with a view of green hills and a mountain range in the distance.

10. Dragonview Lodge

Cathkin Park

Thando

CA $300

CA $385 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a lake and hills.

A living room with a TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a view of a lake.

A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lake, a bed, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A massage therapy session on a wooden deck overlooking a river, with a scenic view of hills in the background.

11. Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Himeville

ZAMOKUHLE

CA $164

CA $189 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A tree in front of a building with a thatched roof.

A small, single-story building with a thatched roof, a porch, and a small front yard.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a white cabinet, and a window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a built-in oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

12. Windmill Farm

Jagersrust

Anonymous traveller

CA $90

CA $104 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and a well-maintained lawn.

A row of identical buildings with balconies, situated by a calm body of water, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a TV.

A pathway in a park with trees and a building in the background.

13. Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Cathkin Park

Dietlof

CA $124

CA $144 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a wooden deck.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A residential area with houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

14. Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

CA $156

CA $180 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A cabin with a wooden deck and a small dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by rolling hills.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view through the door.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden dining table, two wicker chairs, a sofa, and a small table with a placemat.

A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

15. Eland Valley Resort

Drakensberg Gardens

Ryan

CA $76

CA $76 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A house with a sloped roof, a porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the outdoors through a sliding door, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy field and distant mountains.

A house with a well-lit window, surrounded by a grassy yard and a small garden.

16. Dynasty Red Mountain Ranch

Clarens

Lephallo

CA $113

CA $131 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a mountain backdrop.

A rural setting with traditional thatched-roof cottages and a modern building with a sloped roof.

A dining table set for two with a mountain view through a window.

A view through a window of a house with a sloped roof, a visible number '123', and a red circular sign.

17. Fairways Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

CA $134

CA $154 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A wooden bridge with a railing, leading to a building with a stone facade and a fountain.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden dresser with a mirror, and a painting of roses on the wall.

A living room with a brown sofa set, a wooden coffee table, a clock, and a stone wall with a painting.

A wooden deck with a barbecue grill and a table, overlooking a lush green landscape and a thatched-roof building.

18. Mountain View Cottages Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

Vashil

CA $97

CA $112 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 4 - Nov 5

A thatched-roof building with a reception sign, a front door, and a small porch area.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, stone bar counter, and large windows with curtains.

A room with a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with a wooden deck and a metal railing.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the outside.

19. The Old Hatchery

Drakensberg Gardens

"The rooms are okay and they are perfect for the price. However, the host did not tell us we would be sharing the house with other guests abs this caused a startle with those we found in the house already. The gyser was not working and this was on a 9degree Celsius weather where we had to take a night and morning cold shower. Supper was a disaster: upon arriving at 7pm, we were told there’s no food as they had hosted a group of people earlier and couldn’t cater for us. We managed to get...

Nosipho

CA $76

CA $87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A traditional house with a thatched roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with a stone bench and a small table.

A playground with wooden structures, including a slide and climbing net.

A building with a thatched roof and multiple windows.

A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a metal fence, with a grassy area in the foreground and trees in the background.

20. The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Cathkin Park

Lodewyk Stephanus De

CA $100

CA $116 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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Stay near popular Drakensberg Mountains attractions

Basotho Cultural Village

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Basotho Cultural Village in Maluti a Phofung. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cathedral Peak

10.0/10 (18 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Drakensberg Boys Choir School

10.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the campus of Drakensberg Boys Choir School during your visit to Cathkin Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cathkin Peak

9.8/10 (8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathkin Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre in Jagersrust. Take in the entertainment venues and mountain views in this family-friendly area.

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Learn more about Drakensberg Mountains

Explore caves filled with ancient art, drive South Africa’s highest road, and camp out amid the extraordinary biodiversity and majesty of this vast mountain range.

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A village nestled in a valley with a prominent mountain range in the background.

Top Drakensberg Mountains Hotel Reviews

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"My second visit the place was clean and is cleaned on a daily basis. Amazing views and trails for walks. Staff is friendly and helpful. Started our fire in the evenings. It’s family friendly and a good breakfast"

Dragonview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"View from the hotel is stunning"

Sasi Bush Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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Montusi Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Montusi is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Ideal for hiking and enjoying nature. Restaurant is exceptionally good and staff are super friendly. Bungalows are very comfortable and have been modernised. Pool was enjoyed by the family. "

aha Alpine Heath Resort

8/10 Good

"Good "

Golden Gate Hotel

8/10 Good

"We spent 1 night in a “chalet.” It was spacious with a large shared terrace overlooking the mountains. The restaurant food was fine and the service was good. It was ideal staying inside the park and this is a good choice. "

More cheap stays in Drakensberg Mountains

Green Olive Residences

16 Kloof St Bethlehem Free State

CA $62

CA $62 total

Oct 13 - Oct 14

includes taxes & fees

Periwinkle Blue

382 Van Der Merwe St Clarens Free State

CA $68

CA $78 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

includes taxes & fees

eMkhosini Royal Sun

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CA $87

CA $87 total

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Monarca inn

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Douglas Drift

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Sani Lodge Backpackers

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Our top choices for Drakensberg Mountains hotels

1. Cathedral Peak Hotel

2. Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

3. Little Switzerland Resort

4. Montusi Mountain Lodge

5. aha Alpine Heath Resort

6. Ledges Retreat

7. Sasi Bush Lodge

8. Mont Aux Sources Drakensberg Resort

9. Lethabo Mountain View Guest House Cheap

10. Dragonview Lodge

11. Sani Valley Nature Lodges

12. Windmill Farm

13. Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

14. Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

15. Eland Valley Resort

16. Dynasty Red Mountain Ranch

17. Fairways Self Catering

18. Mountain View Cottages Self Catering

19. The Old Hatchery

20. The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Stay near popular Drakensberg Mountains attractions

Basotho Cultural Village

Cathedral Peak

Drakensberg Boys Choir School

Cathkin Peak

Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre

Learn more about Drakensberg Mountains

Top Drakensberg Mountains Hotel Reviews

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Dragonview Lodge

Sasi Bush Lodge

Montusi Mountain Lodge

aha Alpine Heath Resort

Golden Gate Hotel

More cheap stays in Drakensberg Mountains

Green Olive Residences

Periwinkle Blue

eMkhosini Royal Sun

Monarca inn

Douglas Drift

Sani Lodge Backpackers

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