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The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

Property class: 3

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A traditional house with a thatched roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with a stone bench and a small table.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.
A rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a metal fence, with a grassy area in the foreground and trees in the background.
A playground with wooden structures, including a slide and climbing net.
A building with a thatched roof and multiple windows.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$117
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct

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

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

A building with a thatched roof and multiple windows.

Family Triple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 150 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

A two-story house with a grey exterior, white window frames, and a number '21' on the wall.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with chairs, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a view of the outdoors.

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, and framed pictures on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

A room with a bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Basic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed

About the area

Cathkin Park

A family-friendly stay in Cathkin Park awaits you at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel. You'll be 9.3 km (5.8 mi) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 9.4 km (5.9 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A day of pampering can include hot stone massages, body scrubs and mani/pedis. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and pool loungers as well as access to hiking/biking trails and a playground. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a games room and a terrace. Each morning free buffet breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Cathkin Park hotel include Drakensberg Canopy Tour and Winterton Museum.

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Drakensberg Canopy Tour - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 50 min drive - 49.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dragon Peak Pub - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dragon View Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Thokozisa - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Inkungu Lodge - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel

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.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
The Nest Drakensberg Hotel offers 56 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

The on-site spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, body scrubs, body treatments and manicures and pedicures.

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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
  • Laptop workspace
  • 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

MastercardVisa

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Yep, The Nest Drakensberg Hotel has a free self car park.

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

As of 22 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel on 22 Oct 2026 start from AU$117, including 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 there a spa on site at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body scrubs and body treatments, as well as hot stone massages.

Does The Nest Drakensberg Hotel have a pool?

The Nest Drakensberg Hotel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

Is The Nest Drakensberg Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as supervised childcare, a playground and an arcade, it's no surprise that The Nest Drakensberg Hotel is a hit with families.

Does The Nest Drakensberg Hotel serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary buffet breakfast is available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

No, The Nest Drakensberg Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Nest Drakensberg Hotel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

mireille

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

8/10 Good

Isidro

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