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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

3.0 star property

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
View from room
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Children's play area - outdoor

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Off Route 600, Cathkin Park, Central Drakensberg, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Drakensberg Mountains
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • 1076 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Duplex, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 1615 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

3-star Cathkin Park hotel with restaurant
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. 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, The Nest Drakensberg Hotel features an outdoor tennis court and an outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This family-friendly hotel also offers spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elmarie

Business traveler
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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Gustav

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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