Cathedral Peak Hotel
Nestled in the heart of the Drakensberg lies 4 star family-owned Cathedral Peak Hotel. For over 80 years they have been providing premier accommodation, sumptuous buffet meals and an exceptional outdoor leisure experience surrounded by the magnificent peaks of some of the World Heritage Site’s most iconic mountains.
Guests are accommodated in 104 spacious and well-appointed rooms, ranging from standard and family rooms, to superior rooms, the beautifully appointed Honeymoon Suites and elegant Mponjwane Presidential Suite providing the ultimate in luxury.
With a staggering array of facilities, activities and adventures on your doorstep, you’ll never want for entertainment. From a heated swimming pool to mountain bike trails, a jogging trail, squash and tennis courts, helicopter flips, horse rides, quad bike rides, a 9-hole golf course with alternative tees, gym, wellness centre, daily guided hikes and so much more.
A team of top-class chefs ensure a delicious array of culinary delights, with extensive buffets at breakfast, lunch and dinner. And once the day is done, guests can relax and reminisce at Albert’s Cocktail Bar, or keep the party going long into the night in Harry’s Bar with pool table, dart board and big screen TV’s.
For idyllic mountain weddings, our charming 120-seater stone-and-thatch chapel is set in beautiful natural gardens, and has an expansive window behind the pulpit boasting breath-taking views of some of the Drakensberg’s most magnificent mountains. Revel in stunning views as you say your vows and begin your new life together with an unforgettable wedding.
Year-end functions, team-building adventures and professional conferences are all catered to with comprehensive equipment, unforgettable experiences and a stunning environment that will leave your attendees feeling energised and excited.
Whether you’re looking for a family get-away, a romantic wedding or honeymoon, or a motivating conference, our dedicated team look forward to welcoming you to the Ultimate Drakensberg Experience.
Listing Details
-28.947381, 29.206419
Standard Thatched Room
Standard Room
Standard Inter-leading Room
Superior Room
Executive Honeymoon Suite
Presidential SuiteDIRECTIONS FROM JOHANNESBURG
(approximately 400kms)
Follow the N3 from JHB to Harrismith. Remain on N3 (by-passing 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 off-ramp for Bethlehem/Phuthaditjiaba(N5).
Take this off-ramp and head towards Bethlehem. Follow this road until you see a left turn off “Bergville/Phutaditjiaba(R712). Turn left onto 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
(approximately 250kms)
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.