Dragonview Lodge
Drakensberg Region
KwaZulu Natal
Features
- Magnificent view overlooking Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak Mountain ranges
- Intimate 4-star boutique lodge with just eight spacious double-storey suites
- Eco-conscious design with a strong focus on sustainability
- Restaurant & bar with panoramic mountain views
- Family-friendly luxury with space to relax while kids explore and play
- Child PolicyYes
- PoolYes
- SPAYes- Inroom Treatments
- AirconYes
- Cellphone SignalYes
- Malaria AreaNo
- WI-FIYes
- Wheelchair FriendlyYes
- Back-up PowerYes
Location
Cathkin Park, Champagne Valley, KwaZulu-Natal
Getting There
- 3 hour’s drive from Durban
- 4 hour’s 30 minutes’ drive from Johannesburg
- 3 hour’s 20 minutes’ drive from King Shaka International Airport
Accommodation
- 8 Rooms accommodating up to 32 guests
- 2 Executive rooms (sleeps 2 but can be changed to sleep 4)
- 6 Family rooms (sleeps 4)
- Maximum number of children per room – 3
Best Available Deal
Specials for South African Residents
Please note:
- All rates are subject to availability
- Surcharges may apply on rates over peak holiday periods and long weekends.
About Dragonview Lodge
The first of its kind in the central Drakensberg, Dragonview Lodge is an environmentally sustainable boutique hotel. With only eight suites, Dragonview Lodge provides an intimate and exclusive holiday destination offering personalised services.
The lodge has a restaurant and bar overlooking the Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak Mountain ranges. Unwind by the rim-flow rock pool while the kids splash in the pool or explore the Dragonland playground.
The two lounges, games room, children’s playroom, indoor heated pool, and gym ensure the whole family is entertained even on chilly winter mornings and rainy days. Nestled in Champagne Valley, Dragonview Lodge is perfectly located to explore all that the Drakensberg has to offer.
ROOM TYPES
Family suites
The six contemporary family suites are all uniquely decorated with a king-sized bed downstairs and twin single beds and couch upstairs. All suites lead onto a private deck with uninterrupted views of the Drakensberg Mountains. The family suites can comfortably accommodate a family of four or two couples holidaying together. An additional child under 8 years can be accommodated on the couch.
Executive suites
The two executive suites boast an exquisitely decorated downstairs bedroom with a king sized four poster bed and an intimate lounge upstairs. Enjoy a romantic dinner on the deck or raise a glass of champagne while taking in the breath-taking views from your private lounge.
ROOM FEATURES
- Tea/coffee making facilities
- Bar fridge
- Shower (no bath)
- Room safe
- Hairdryer
- Satellite TV
- Air-conditioner
- Desk/dressing table
- Laundry services
- Room service
HOTEL FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES
- Dragonview Bistro and Bar
- Children’s playroom (TV, Lego, colouring in)
- Games room (Pool table, Fuse ball, PlayStation)
- Rim-flow rock pool
- Indoor heated pool
- Gym
- Spa – Treatments done in guest rooms
- Dragonland playground
- Walking trails
- Picnic spots along the river and dam
Features
Conference
Gym
Lodge Pool
Spa
TV
Wi-Fi
Additional Activities
- Falcon Ridge – Bird of Prey Centre
- Dragon Rock Reptile and Nature Park
- Monks Cowl Reserve
- Spionkop Dam and Nature Reserve
- Injisuthi Caves
- Didima Cathedral Peak
- Royal Natal National Park
- Giants Castle
- Mountain Biking
- Golf
- Drakensberg Canopy Tours
Getting There
From Durban
Take Monty Naicker Rd to N3
2 min (700 m)
Head toward Monty Naicker Rd
(120 m)
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left at the 1st cross street onto Monty Naicker Rd
(500 m)
Continue onto N3
(86 m)
Follow N3. Take exit 179 from N3
2 hr 1 min (176 km)
Continue straight to stay on N3
Toll road
(176 km)
Take exit 179 toward Estcourt/Giants Castle
(550 m)
Take R600 to your destination in Cathkin Park
50 min (46.0 km)
Turn left
(13.1 km)
Turn right
(1.4 km)
Turn right
(15.8 km)
Turn left onto R600
(12.9 km)
Turn left onto CHAMPAGNE Ln
(2.5 km)
Turn left
(300 m)
Turn right
Destination will be on the right