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Country-Style Retreat Large, Family Resort, Full Service Hotel, Heritage Accommodation, and HotelSpecial Categories:
Birder-Friendly, Eco-friendly Accommodation, Family Friendly, and Wheelchair Friendly AccommodationGeo Co-ordinates:
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Total number of units available: 104
Rooms & Suites
Standard Thatched Room
These open-plan thatched rooms are ideally situated in the beautiful Hotel gardens and can accommodate 3 guests. Rooms feature a king-sized bed and sleeper couch and an overhead shower in the bath. Each en-suite room offers television, telephone, fan, heater, tea/coffee making facilities, a mini-bar fridge (stocked on request) and private veranda.
Standard Room
These very spacious & comfortable rooms can accommodate 2 guests in either twin or king-sized beds. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, television, fan, heater, telephone and private veranda.
Standard Inter-leading Room
These spacious rooms are able to accommodate up to 4 guests in either twin or king-sized beds. The suite comprises two comfortable double rooms separated by a glass cottage-pane sliding door and curtain. The first room is en-suite, both rooms have a television and second room leads out onto the private veranda. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities, a mini-bar fridge (stocked on request) fan, heater and telephone.
Superior Room
These modern rooms accommodate 2 guests in either twin or king-sized beds. Adjacent rooms have an inter-leading door for family requirements. Each room has an en-suite bathroom, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar fridge (stocked on request), flat-screen television, fan, under-floor heating, telephone and private veranda.
Executive Honeymoon Suite
No Children permitted and a maximum of 2 Adults
The well-appointed thatched Honeymoon/Executive rooms are set apart from the rest of the Hotel in secluded gardens and can accommodate 2 guests in either twin or king-sized beds. Each room has been furnished to enhance its appeal and create a luxurious, intimate ambience. These rooms all boast LCD television, telephone, stocked mini-bar fridge, electric fireplace, under-floor heating, and private veranda with breath taking mountain views.
Presidential Suite
No Children permitted and a maximum of 2 Adults
The exclusive Mponjwane Presidential Suite offers the ultimate in luxury accommodation boasting a gas fireplace, spa bath, steam bath, under-floor heating, two televisions with full DSTV, air-conditioning and electric curtains, opening onto a private veranda with spectacular mountain views. This Suite accommodates 2 guests in a king-sized bed. Guests are also provided with a golf cart for their exclusive use for the duration of their stay.
The spectacular Drakensberg mountains took their rightful place on the international tourism stage when the 243,000 hectare uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park was proclaimed a World Heritage Site (WHS) on 29 November 2000. In addition to recognising the unique natural beauty of the Drakensberg, the World Heritage Site title also focuses world attention on the mountain park’s rich collection of rock art, the last visible signs of the San Peoples. In order for any site to be included in the World Heritage List it must meet one or more of the Natural or Cultural Heritage Property criteria. The uKhahlamba Drakensberg satisfies two natural criteria and two of the cultural criteria.
International recognition was granted to its unique richness of biological diversity, its endemic and endangered species, its superlative natural beauty as well as its masterpieces of human creative genius in the form of tens of thousands of San rock paintings.
Within the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park there are some 600 rock art sites, collectively representing over 35,000 individual images. Remarkably the rock art in the Park is better preserved than any other region south of the Sahara. The oldest painting on a rock shelter wall in this Park is 2,400 years old while more recent creations date back to the late nineteenth century.
With an abundance of birds and plants, as well as some of the worlds’ most sunning scenery and rock art, the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park is one of South Africa’s premier tourist attractions and holiday destinations.
Please be aware that the route shown on your Navigation System may not necessarily be one of our recommended routes.
DIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG
Follow the N3 from JHB to Harrismith. Remain on N3 (bypassing Harrismith), pass the Engen “Bergview” One Stop (there is a Nando’s & other curio shops at Bergview).
+/- 5km from the Engen One Stop, you will see the offramp for Bethlehem/Phuthaditjiaba(N5). Take this offramp and head towards Bethlehem. Follow this road until you see a left turn off “Bergville/Phutaditjiaba(R712).
Turn left on to the R712 and follow the road until you turn left at the Bergville (R74) turnoff. This road takes you past Sterkfontein Dam, down Oliviershoek Pass, to Bergville.
Continue straight through 4 way traffic lights and +/- 1km past Bergville and take the first turn to the right after the bridge.
Continue on this road for another 18kms and turn right at the Cathedral Peak/Didima sign. This road leads to Cathedral Peak Hotel (30km) note the last 20km of this road is full of twists and turns & slow speed is recommended.
DIRECTIONS FROM DURBAN
Follow the N3 from DBN heading towards JHB.
Go through the Mooi Plaza toll gate. Once you have passed Estcourt Shell Ultra City, you will see a Cathedral Peak Hotel 66km sign on your left.
Take the left turn at the Bergville/Colenso turn off and turn left towards Bergville/Winterton (R74). Drive until you enter Winterton (20 km from turn off), and take the left turn marked “Central Berg” at the traffic lights.
Go over the railway tracks and +/- 1km, turn right at the “Cathedral Peak” sign. This road leads you to a T-junction where you turn right towards Bergville.
After 500m the first left turn is sign posted Cathedral Peak. This road leads to Cathedral Peak Hotel (30km) – note the last 20km of this road is full of twists and turns & slow speed is recommended.
Special Offers:
All specials are subject to availability, excludes Peak Periods, may not be used in conjunction with any other special.
Terms & conditions and errors & omissions apply.
Winter Wonderland Offer
Visit the Berg Hotel in a World Heritage Site and bask in the Winter sunshine. Enjoy hiking in this stunning region during the crisp mornings and sunny days.
- Stay 3 or 4 nights and receive 15% discount
- Stay 5 or more and receive 20% discount
- Welcome soft drink on arrival at the Hotel
Includes dinner, bed & breakfast, mid-morning and afternoon tea, coffee & fresh bakes
Free daily guided hikes (including Bushman paintings), bird spotting hikes, and highlighted walks with the novelty of tea, coffee & rusks
Free tennis, lawn bowls, gym & steam room, heated splash and paddling pools, mountain bike trails and much more
9 hole golf course, with alternate tees for 18 hole game, golf trolleys and carts available for hire
Trout & Bass fishing, permits and rods available at the Hotel.
Valid during June, July and August / Terms & Conditions apply / Subject to availability.
School Holiday Specials
01 November 2015 to 31 October 2016
* Stay 3 or 4 nights and receive 15% discount
* Stay 5 nights or more and receive 20% discount
Excl Peak Periods. Children under 12 receive FREE T Shirt.
Please note the above specials are NOT VALID during the following CHECK-IN dates:
**Peak periods and minimum booking dates from 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2016
21 Dec 2015–02 Jan 2016 (min 3 nights); 18–20 March (min 3 nights); 24-27 March (min 4 nights Easter); 29 Apr–01 May (min 3 nights);16-18 June (min 3 nights); 05-08 Aug (min 3 nights)
Golden Oldies Getaway Special
Valid until 31 October 2016
Stay Sunday to Friday and pay R4475 per person sharing a Standard Room (R5495 single).
Includes DB&B & Lunch & full entertainment programme.
Come to the Cathedral Peak Hotel, relax & enjoy the stunning mountain view, play bingo, and test your general knowledge at our quiz evenings. Feast on our scrumptious buffet breakfast and dinner… Round of 9 hole golf, guided scenic hikes with the novelty of tea/coffee and rusks in the mountains and much more!
Click here for the full programme
For the over 60’s! Rates are nett and non-commissionable. Subject to availability.
Birthday Special
Celebrate your birthday with your family and friends at Cathedral Peak Hotel and receive 20% discount off Hotel rack rates.
Discounted rate from R1135 per person sharing per night, includes dinner, bed & breakfast, mid-morning tea,coffee and bakes.
Includes:
- 50% discount off venue hire
- Welcome non-alcoholic fruit punch and canape’s for all your guests at your party.
- Free babysitting available in the Children’s Dining Room
applicable if you book 30 or more of your birthday guests at Cathedral Peak - Hotel for weekend or mid-week.
Wedding Special
Celebrate your union with us
Set against the rugged backdrop of the Drakensberg mountains in tranquil and peaceful surroundings, this world-renowned Hotel provides the ideal venue for your Special Day.
Book 30 or more of your wedding guests at Cathedral Peak Hotel for weekend or mid-week and your guests receive 30% discount
- Free use of the Chapel and Reception Room, including white tablecloths, white linen chair covers, crockery and cutlery, dance floor, waiters and barmen.
- Complimentary Honeymoon Suite for the bridal couple on your wedding night with romantic rose petal turn down.
- Welcome non-alcoholic fruit punch and canapé’s for all your guests at your reception.
- Free babysitting available in the Children’s Dining Room.
- Voucher for you to spend during your first anniversary at the Hotel
Resident Wedding Co-Ordinator available to assist with menus, music and all your wedding day requirements. One baby sitter for every 5 children – ages and number of children to be discussed in the morning meeting and baby sitters booked at the meeting. Baby sitting fees to be charged to F&B casuals.
3 OR 4 NIGHT SPECIAL
* Stay 3 or 4 nights and receive 15% discount
Excl Peak Periods
5 NIGHT OR MORE SPECIAL
Stay for 5 nights or more and receive 20% discount
Excl Peak Periods
HONEYMOON SPECIAL
STAY 4 NIGHTS – PAY FOR 3 ONLY. Honeymoon & Presidential suites only
Honeymoon package includes complimentary bubbly & fresh fruit basket on arrival.
Please note this special EXCLUDES FRI, SAT and CHECK IN DATE MAY NOT BE one of the following dates:
**Peak periods and minimum booking dates from 1 November 2015 to 31 October 2016
21 Dec 2015–02 Jan 2016 (min 3 nights); 18–20 March (min 3 nights); 24-27 March (min 4 nights Easter); 29 Apr–01 May (min 3 nights);16-18 June (min 3 nights); 05-08 Aug (min 3 nights)
First two people in a room are charged adult’s sharing rate, regardless of age Minimum 2 nights stay applies on weekends.
**Peak periods and minimum booking dates from 1 Nov ’14 to 31 Oct ’15:
21 Dec ’15 -04 Jan ’16 (min 3 nights); 18-20 March (min 3 nights); 24-27 March (min 4 nights Easter); 29 April -01 May (min 3 nights); 16-18 June (min 3 nights); 05-08 Aug (min 3 nights); 23-26 Sep (min 3 nights).
**Peak periods and minimum booking dates from 1 Nov ’16 to 31 Oct ’17:
19 Dec ’16 – 3 Jan ’17(min 3 nights); 17-20 March (min 3 nights); 14-17 April (min 4 nights Easter); 27 Apr -01 May (min 3 nights); 16-18 June (min 3 nights); 05-08 Aug(min 3 nights); 22-24 Sep (min 3 nights).
Above tariffs are PER PERSON DAILY and inclusive of DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST,
MID-MORNING and AFTERNOON TEA and 14% VAT.
Tariffs are subject to alteration without notice and exclude Tourism and KZN Conservation Services levies. Children may eat in the Adult dining room between 18:30 – 20:00. Full tariff will be charged for children eating in the Adult dining room outside of these hours.
Consumption of own liquor on these premises is not permitted. No pets are allowed. Right of admission is reserved.
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Indoors Activities
Cathedral Peak Hotel’s many indoor facilities include table tennis, a games room, fully equipped gym with steam bath. The Peak Performance Vitality Centre is available nearby.
The elegant hotel dining room offers an extensive buffet of superb culinary creations at both breakfast and dinner. All meals are personally overseen by the hotel’s team of top-class chefs. A separate children’s dining room provides younger children with nutritious meals, toys and entertainment and the opportunity of Gymmeeting new friends (babysitters are available on request).
After dinner, enjoy a game of pool, darts or sport on the big screen in the well-known Harry’s Bar or relax in the comfort of Albert’s Cocktail Bar with the ambience of a roaring log fire complete with separate smokers’ lounge.
The stylish Hotel Lounge offers a quiet refuge from the day’s activities.
Outdoor Activities
Cathedral Peak Hotel guests enjoy free daily guided hikes (including walks to Bushman paintings and beautiful waterfalls). There are a choice of 18 different walks and hikes, ranging from gentle river-side ambles suitable for the whole family to the challenging hike and climb to the summit of Cathedral Peak itself. Bird-spotting enthusiasts can tick off some of the 121 resident species recorded. In addition there is archery, horse and pony rides, mountain bike trails, a marked jogging route, Tennis, squash, bowls, outdoor chess, beach volleyball, badminton, floodlit mini-adventure golf, a 10m climbing tower, heated & cold outdoor swimming pools and, fly fishing, Quad & mountain bike riding, Archery and helicopter sightseeing flights are available nearby.
The immaculate 9-hole golf course situated on the hotel property offers alternate tees for an 18-hole game. The club house boasts rest rooms, a lounge area, pub (Philip’s Pholy) and a terrace with panoramic Drakensberg mountain views – the perfect 19th hole. The length of the course is 5542m and the course is graded a par 70.
Cathedral Peak Hotel is also a welcome family retreat with a host of children’s facilities including pony rides, a children’s playground, jumping castle, heated paddling pool and trampoline.
There is an abundance of activities at Cathedral Peak Hotel to suit both young and old.