DRAKENSBERG SUN RESORT - Cathkin Park Hotels

Drakensberg Sun Resort offers hotel rooms, apartments, and chalets. All rooms include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries, and a hairdryer, plus a safety deposit box. Recent renovations have updated many units. Rooms overlook the Drakensberg mountains. Apartments come with full kitchens, and chalets are self-catering. Standard rooms have two double beds or twin beds; executive premium rooms offer extra space.

The Lakeview Restaurant serves buffet breakfast and dinner with views of the mountains. Menus include a kid-friendly buffet and special diet options. Chefs prepare dishes like crab curry, lamb curry, and wood-fired pizzas for lunch. Table d'hôte dining is available for communal meals. The on-site bar offers wine, champagne, and cocktails. Guests can also order room service.

The resort has a heated outdoor swimming pool with a shallow end, pool bar, and sun loungers. A kids' pool is separate. The spa and wellness centre provides body scrubs, facials, manicures, pedicures, and other treatments suitable for families. Activities include hiking (Blue Grotto trail to waterfalls), canoeing on the lake, horse riding, clay pigeon shooting, tennis, mini-golf, table tennis, bicycle rental, billiards, and a games room. There is also a children's playground, kids' club, and entertainment staff. Boat rides on the lake are free. A library offers tea and scones on Wednesdays.

Drakensberg Sun Resort sits in a woodland setting with gardens and mountain views in Cathkin Park. Monks Cowl Nature Reserve is 6.7 km away, with hiking trails and waterfalls. Champagne Sports Resort and the Drakensberg Boys Choir are nearby. Winterton Museum is 30 km from the hotel. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 149 km away. The resort has free parking and is accessible via local roads (note: potholes are common in the area).

The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and concierge service. Room service is available. Meeting and banquet facilities can host up to 250 guests. Daily housekeeping, laundry, and ironing are provided. A minimarket on site sells supplies. Free WiFi is available throughout. For families, the kids' club and indoor play area keep children entertained. Security features include 24-hour security, CCTV, smoke alarms, and safety deposit boxes. Staff are noted for being helpful and friendly.