The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

3.0 star property
Comfortable hotel with full-service spa and free breakfast

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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Garden
Free daily buffet breakfast
Premier Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
The price is $100
$118 total
includes taxes & fees
May 2 - May 3

Explore the area

Map
Off Route 600, Cathkin Park, Central Drakensberg, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Popular LocationDrakensberg Mountains8 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrakensberg Boys Choir School13 min drive
  • Popular LocationFalcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre14 min drive
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Room options

Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Ceiling fan
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1615 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

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

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Cathkin Park

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel is located in Cathkin Park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park, while Winterton Museum and Didima San Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights. Explore all the area has to offer with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Mountains - 8 min drive
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 13 min drive
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 14 min drive
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 26 min drive
  • Cathedral Peak - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • Thokozisa - 10 min drive
  • The Waffle Hut - 16 min drive
  • The Waffle Hut - 14 min drive
  • Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - 6 min drive
  • The Fighting Trout - 16 min drive

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. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a massage, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. Enjoy onsite activities like archery and hiking/biking. 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 luggage storage
  • Newspapers in the lobby, smoke-free premises, 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

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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:

  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

As of Apr 26, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel on May 2, 2024 start from $100.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 within 6 mi (10 km) of Drakensberg Mountains, Drakensberg Boys Choir School, and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) away.

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Isidro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

naeem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning mountain escape
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 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stafand charmf
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 Excellent

Stuart, UK

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 Good

k

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place!
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 Good

Estelle

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great food and service.
Rooms a little tatty but service, location and food were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Can do better...
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