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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

3.0 star property

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Garden
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View
Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Off Route 600, Cathkin Park, Central Drakensberg, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Place, Drakensberg Boys Choir School
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Maloti-Drakensberg Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a bedside table, a lamp, and a picture on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a mirror.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with two single beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, and a framed picture on the wall.

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an outdoor tennis court, spa services, and dry cleaning.
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel offers 56 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Cathkin Park hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.
During your stay at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel, you'll be close to Drakensberg Boys Choir School. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to body scrubs, massages, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, supervised childcare, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court, a playground, and archery
  • 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 5.9 mi (9.4 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly The Nest Drakensberg Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Cathkin Park hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

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 staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 2000.0 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 10:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lodewyk Stephanus De

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was fine...really had a good time
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was accommodation during a Congress at a nearby Hotel group and was well received, enjoyed the full experience of breakfast and dinners
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

The nest hotel is the best hotel

It was very relaxing and well managec
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Nice retreat near Drakenberg Park

A good family option for staying in central Drakenberg near the park hike to Sphinx. The hotel has cabins; ours was a round traditional with thatched conic roof. Good food and a few option and views from the complex. A bit outdated but with a traditional old hotel aura.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Moloko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean perfect only shower spilling water down through curtain
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend Getaway

Our room above the conference venue was amazing however the lighting outside, leading to our room at night was lacking. Meals were average , but generous. All in all a good relaxing weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

mireille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ne sais pas
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prachtige locatie, wel wat verouderd. WiFi werkt slecht. Heel attente medewerkers
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff, well, organised, efficient check-in.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The scenic vieuw and the food was verry good. Nice room .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was great. Location central to all area highlights.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Prettige sfeer Uitzichten over de Drakensbergen In de omgeving was veel te doen Ontbijt, lunch en avondeten goed verzorgd Kamer ruim en had uitzicht over de Drakensbergen Boardingpassen werden goed verzorgd Een aanrader
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nette Lodge

Etwas in die Jahre gekommen, aber ein schöner Ort und Ausgangspunkt in die drakensberge. Gutes Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Three nights in the Drakensbergs

Our room was a good size and clean with a comfortable bed, however the style and decor was a bit dated, the outlook did not provide any view to speak off and WiFi was only available in the hotel lounge. The highlight of staying here was the meals which were very good and with excellent service and friendly staff. The location of the Nest is ideal for visiting the area and it's site.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Barrierefreies u. freundl Afrika zum guten Preis

Wir hatten ein behindertengerechtes Premium Bungalow mit Vollpension gemietet. Für uns war dies mit Rollstuhl gut zu benutzen: begehbare Dusche ohne Schwellen. Haltegriffe an der Toilette. Keine Stufen zum Zimmer oder Speiseraum. Das Essen war sehr gut. Mehrgängiges Mittag- und Abendessen. Das Personal war sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich. Die Chefs haben sich persönlich bei uns vorgestellt und mehrfach gefragt ob alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit ist. Die Anlage ist trotz des Alters sehr schön. Der Garten liebevoll angelegt. Und durch die Rundhütten mit Strohdach kommt echtes Afrikagefühl auf.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Stay

Excellent food and friendly staff. The games room needs to be upgraded. We had two cold showers as the geyser did not heat up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Isidro

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