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Drakensberg Sun Resort

CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG / CATHKIN PARK

Drakensberg Sun Resort

Cathkin Park / Central Drakensberg · Drakensberg

A popular mountain resort with hotel rooms, family rooms, accessible features, a presidential suite and 30 six-sleeper self-catering chalets.

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Property Type Resort
Malaria Status Malaria-free
Rooms / Units 75 units
Families Welcome

The stay

A family favourite in the Central Drakensberg

Drakensberg Sun combines 78 hotel rooms with chalet and apartment timeshare inventory around gardens, a lake and mountain views.

For easy family mountain holidays

Choose it for families who want hotel service, pools and activities with the option of self-catering chalet space.

Rooms & Suites

Standard Room

Max 2 adults

Standard Premium / Family Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Superior Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Executive Room

Max 2 adults

Presidential Suite

Max 2 adults

Six-Sleeper Chalet

Max 4 adults · 2 children

Safari & Experiences

Mountain hiking

Hiking and mountain activities are available around the resort.

Optional

Resort family activities

A broad leisure programme is available.

Lake and outdoor activities

The resort's lake and grounds support outdoor recreation.

Good to know

Families

Family, Standard Premium and Superior room types support two adults and two children; chalets sleep up to six.

Power & connectivity

  • Mains powered
  • In-room power available

Free uncapped Wi-Fi and full resort amenities are provided.

Getting there

  • Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport

The resort is in Cathkin Park in the Central Drakensberg.

Accessibility

Selected Executive categories list accessibility features.

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can coordinate private road transfers from Durban, King Shaka International Airport or another KwaZulu-Natal stop where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hotel rooms does Drakensberg Sun have?

The resort has 78 hotel rooms.

Does it have self-catering chalets?

Yes. There are 30 six-sleeper self-catering chalets.

Are the chalets always available to normal hotel guests?

They are part of Southern Sun's timeshare inventory, so availability should be confirmed.