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Cathedral Peak Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon) | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Spa

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1 Cathedral Peak Drive, Giant's Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Place, Cathedral Peak
    ‪30 min walk‬
  • Place, Champagne Castle
  • Place, Didima San Rock Art Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon) | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room (Thatched)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, 2 Bedrooms | In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • 323 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Giant's Castle Game Reserve

Cathedral Peak Hotel places you next to Maloti-Drakensberg Park and within 2 miles (3 km) of Cathedral Peak. This 104-room, 4-star hotel has a golf course, a full-service spa, and free breakfast.

What's nearby

  • Didima San Rock Art Centre - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Alberts Bar - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cathedral Peak Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with a full-service spa and a golf course
Guests of Cathedral Peak Hotel have access to a golf course, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Self parking is offered for ZAR 30 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with securing valuables, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Guests can expect to find TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Along with relaxing touches like rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs, bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include patios, coffee makers, and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is not available.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court. An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (ZAR 30 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1939
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 40.00 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Self parking fee: ZAR 30 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Cathedral Peak Hotel
Cathedral Peak Hotel Winterton
Cathedral Peak Winterton
Cathedral Peak Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Hotel Hotel
Cathedral Peak Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Hotel Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Cathedral Peak Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Cathedral Peak Hotel?

This hotel is located in Giant's Castle Game Reserve within a short 1-minute walk of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. You'll also find Cathedral Peak and Didima San Rock Art Centre within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 30 per day. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is there a spa available at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include body wraps, massages, facials, and mani/pedis.

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, Cathedral Peak Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

No, but this hotel does have a steam room.

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Cathedral Peak Hotel serves free self-serve breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Cathedral Peak Hotel.

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Cathedral Peak Hotel comes with a patio with some featuring mountain views.

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at Cathedral Peak Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

Reviews

Cathedral Peak Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 158 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel with friendly attentive staff, excellent food and tremendous access to hiking trails. That we were able to get petrol on the property was such a welcome surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms feeling a little bit tired . Staff were cordial but not over friendly .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location!! Hospitality, service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

JW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reminder of the best of a bygone era

Amazing setting, ever helpful staff, food, food and more food. Fortunately lots of activities to burn the excess calories.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful and worth a visit

Beautiful location in the Berg. Rooms are a little tired and could do with some TLC. Didn't have a working plug in our bathroom and asked three times for it to be looked at but nobody came - so made a plan ourselves! Other than that, it is an amazing place and worth a visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at Cathedral peak

Fantastic hotel. Opened 85 years ago and has developed iver time but stillhas a lovely feel to it and fits really well into the natural landscape of the Drakensberg. The staff are plentiful and all very friendly and welcoming. The whole operation is organised really well. The activities and guided walks are excellent. The guides themselves professional, helpful and friendly. You can do plenty of walks yourself as well.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family fun

Paradise for families & hikers alike. Wonderful location, beautiful resort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Still amazing

Cathedral is the absolute best of the Berg. A truly special place and so grateful to have been able to stay on my way up to Johannesburg. Amazing walks on the doorstep, which are required to ensure the extra kilograms put on by the amazing food is limited. Will definitely be back next time I'm in ZAR.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Nyall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Charming old style Hotel with excellent buffet. The Property is dated but consistent with South Africa. If its walks you want then this is the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Geurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Cathedral Peak hotel is a delight to stay at with great rooms, tasty food and excellent service from the staff. The mountains and trails are amazing and the whole experience 5 stars. Plan your visit to arrive before sunset since road to the hotel can be challenging but perfectly safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is set in the one of the most beautiful places in the world - with some lovely hikes that are not too challenging. The buffet style meals are outstanding!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne-laure

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

anne-laure

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place

Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg, Dobbs Ferry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place in every way
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARIELLA

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely experience! Thank you to all the staff!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is fantastic. The staff are friendly, welcoming and the service was very efficient. The room was very clean and had plenty of space to store clothes and belongings. We both enjoyed the food and there was plenty of meat options. My partner is pescatarian and would have welcomed some vegetarian sausages options at breakfast. Otherwise the food was good quality and well presented. Overall a super hotel, great location and a very relaxing time. When we booked our room said limited views of the berg but that want quite true. Standing on the balcony we had almost unlimited views!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Elana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannalie

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

KL

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

MARILYN

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A happy holiday

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023