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Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

3.5 star property
Hotel in Drakensberg Gardens with full-service spa and golf course

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Sun deck
Body treatments, facials, manicures and pedicures
Garden
Interior
Buffet

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$178
includes taxes & fees
15 Jan - 16 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Place, Mkhomazi Wilderness area
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Underberg Country Club
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Chalet

Standard Chalet

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Single Beds and 2 Single Sofa Beds

About the area

Drakensberg Gardens

At Riverbend Chalets Self Catering, you'll be 0.4 km (0.3 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 32.4 km (20.1 mi) from Underberg Country Club. Highlights at this hotel include a full-service spa, a golf course and a restaurant. .A day of pampering can include massages, facials and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Riverbed, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Drakensberg Gardens hotel, you'll be 33 km (20.5 mi) from Underberg Studio and 33.5 km (20.8 mi) from Clocktower Centre.

What's nearby

  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Underberg Country Club - 44 min drive - 37.2 km
  • Underberg Studio - 45 min drive - 37.9 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 47 min drive - 39.7 km
  • Cobham State Forest - 58 min drive - 51.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Wine Knot - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Buck And Trout - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

Hotel in Drakensberg Gardens with full-service spa and golf course
Riverbend Chalets Self Catering offers its guests a full-service spa, a golf course, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business centre on site. A fitness centre, a sauna, and a library are also featured at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Drakensberg Gardens hotel.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Riverbend Chalets Self Catering offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Drakensberg Gardens hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Satellite televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Riverbed

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Tea bags/instant coffee
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 400 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking
Tax ID - 4030107611
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds and on-site parking. The tax ID number is 4030107611. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

Riverbend Chalets Self Catering Hotel
Riverbend Chalets Self Catering Drakensberg Gardens
Riverbend Chalets Self Catering Hotel Drakensberg Gardens

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Riverbend Chalets Self Catering offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

As of 24 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering on 15 Jan 2026 start from AU$178.38, 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 parking available at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Yep, Riverbend Chalets Self Catering has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and body treatments.

Does Riverbend Chalets Self Catering have a pool?

Riverbend Chalets Self Catering has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What makes Riverbend Chalets Self Catering a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

No, Riverbend Chalets Self Catering does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Riverbend Chalets Self Catering?

Yep, Riverbend Chalets Self Catering has an 18-hole golf course.

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