Walkers on a grassy path below jagged Drakensberg peaks under pink cloud

CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG

Cathedral Peak Hotel

Cathedral Peak · Drakensberg

A hotel in a Drakensberg valley within the World Heritage Site, with 104 rooms and suites, a 9-hole golf course, two pools and buffet meals included in the rate.

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Property Type Resort
Star Grading ★★★★
Malaria Status Malaria-free
Families Welcome
Meal Basis Full Board

The stay

A classic mountain resort at the foot of the peaks

Cathedral Peak Hotel combines 104 rooms with a broad activity programme and one of the most dramatic settings in the central Drakensberg.

Who Cathedral Peak suits

It suits families and walkers who want meals and activities in one place below the mountains. Standard Thatched Rooms take two adults and two children, and Standard Interleading Rooms take up to four. Couples can book the Executive/Honeymoon Suites or the Mponjwane Presidential Suite, which do not accommodate children. A 9-hole golf course, two pools and a children’s playground are on site.

Rooms & Suites

Standard Room

Max 2 adults · 1 children

Standard Thatched Room

Max 3 adults · 2 children

Interleading Family Room

Max 4 adults · 2 children

Superior Room

Max 2 adults · 2 children

Executive / Honeymoon Suite

Max 2 adults

Mponjwane Presidential Suite

Max 2 adults

Safari & Experiences

Hiking

A broad network of mountain walks and hikes starts from the hotel.

Family activities

The resort offers a wide range of family leisure activities.

Golf and sport

Sporting facilities are part of the resort programme.

Optional

Good to know

Families

Family and interleading rooms are available; the Executive/Honeymoon Suites and the Mponjwane Presidential Suite do not accommodate children.

Power & connectivity

  • Mains powered
  • In-room power available

Wi-Fi and full hotel room amenities are provided.

Getting there

  • Nearest airport: King Shaka International Airport

The hotel is deep in the Cathedral Peak valley and is best reached by road.

Accessibility

Two Standard Thatched Rooms are identified as wheelchair friendly.

Plan around your stay

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 rooms does Cathedral Peak Hotel have?

The hotel has 104 rooms and suites.

Does it have wheelchair-friendly rooms?

Yes. Two Standard Thatched Rooms are identified as wheelchair friendly.

Is it suitable for families?

Yes. Family and interleading accommodation is a major part of the resort offering.