The Nest Drakensberg Mountain Resort Hotel

"We enjoy returning to the quiet rustic charm of the hotel. Simple, lovely and homey. Its a good base to the Monks Cowl hikes. Its a little retreat and not bold and brashy like many Berg hotels ... a nice place to nurse a cup of tea on the lawn after a hike"

Montusi Mountain Lodge

"An absolute gem! I fell in love with this piece of heaven and didn’t want to leave. We experienced hospitality at its finest—warm & personalized, with attention paid to every small detail. From being greeted by name, receiving refreshing mocktails, and a quick tour of the lodge on arrival, to kind gestures in our chalet; a welcome note & gift of scrumptious cookies, to thoughtful touches of home-baked rusks, umbrellas, swimming towels, and water bottles. The lodge blends luxury with a welcoming, unpretentious charm. It is smaller than other berg hotels, - creating an intimate and peaceful setting with breathtaking views. While we didn’t go horse-riding, we witnessed a 10 day old foal with its mom, (my heart!) swam in the stunning pool and went on a few well-marked hiking trails, accompanied by friendly knowledgeable guides. Dinners were delicious, and beautifully presented. All their staff were exceptional in their service and interactions with us."

Dragonview Lodge

Sasi Bush Lodge

Atkv Drakensville

"Had a pleasant 3 day midweek break. Nice resort, will come again. The hot water indoor pool is the main attraction. "

Esiweni Luxury Safari Lodge

"Esiweni is an extremely special place! Sophie and the whole team are just amazing. Robert, our game ranger, took the time to ensure we saw all of the animals we wanted to around the reserve and we even managed a very special cheetah sighting. Babs, the chef, is also an absolute legend and we are convinced she is super human as she makes everything from scratch and it’s all absolutely delicious. Lucky, the lodge manager, is also wonderful and very knowledgeable about the reserve. They all went out of their way to make sure we had a super special holiday and we did. Not sure how we’ll ever top it."

Nambiti Plains

"Our stay at Nambiti Plains was absolutely unforgettable and the perfect honeymoon destination. Magdel and Betty were amazing and made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Sindy and Mabaso made every meal a joy, and Roy and Siyanda’s food was absolutely delicious. The rooms were beautiful and the entire lodge was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the bush. A special thank you to Phillip, our guide, who was phenomenal and truly took our experience to the next level with his knowledge, passion, and care. This was the best bush trip we have ever had and will be incredibly hard to top. We are so glad we chose Nambiti Plains for our honeymoon and will treasure these memories forever."

Ledges Retreat

Sandford Park Country Hotel

"Faded glory on this site, which is truly terribly poorly maintained. A green water pool with broken furniture and peeling paint. Everything smelled musty. Bathroom with mold, missing tiles, and a broken toilet seat. The only positive thing was the service from the staff. We were supposed to stay 2 nights but moved on after 1 night. Don't go here!"

Three Tree Hill Lodge

"I don’t think my wife could have selected for us a better location. From the accommodation, friendly, attentive staff and the general ambiance of Three Tree Hill, It delivered everything we were hoping for and we took the opportunity of taking their Battlefield tours, horse riding and walks. My wife focused on relaxing with a book next to our little pool as well as horse riding, whilst I took all three of their local battlefield tours, The battles of Ladysmith, Colenso and Spionkop. I was taken on those tours by both Ruben and Simon the owner. Both of them did a fantastic job and I especially enjoyed the laminated photos of many of the individuals that were involved in the battles, which really allowed me to connect the men to the history. Whilst Spionkop is very special, doing all three tours allowed me to understand the bigger picture. Thank you to everyone at Three Tree Hill, we will definitely be returning."