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Cathedral Peak Hotel

4.0 star property

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi
A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a sofa, a table, and a view of the outdoors.
Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

Explore the area

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1 Cathedral Peak Drive, Giant's Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Place, Didima San Rock Art Centre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Winterton Museum
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair. There is a bathroom visible through an open door.

Standard Room

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

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a fireplace, and a stone wall.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon)

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

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

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

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A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a stone fireplace, and a thatched ceiling.

Executive Room, 1 King Bed (Honeymoon)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Room (Thatched)

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Standard Double Room Single Use

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A traditional room with a bed, a fireplace, and wooden furniture.

Executive Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

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

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A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden cabinet, a chair, a lamp, and a view of a lake and mountains through large windows.

Superior Double Room Single Use, 1 King Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Room, 2 Bedrooms

  • Mountain view
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Winterton Museum - 58 min drive - 34.5 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Cathedral Peak Hotel

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 luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 80.00 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

As of Jul 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Peak Hotel on Jul 12, 2026 start from $273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Cathedral Peak Hotel?

This hotel is located in Giant's Castle Game Reserve, close to Cathedral Peak and Didima San Rock Art Centre. Maloti-Drakensberg Park is within a walking distance of 0.1 mi.

Is there parking available at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for ZAR 30 per day. Wheelchair-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, mani/pedis, facials, and massages.

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.

Is Cathedral Peak Hotel good for couples?

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

Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have a hot tub?

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 available?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

Are there rooms with balconies at Cathedral Peak Hotel?

Yes, every guestroom at Cathedral Peak Hotel comes with a patio and some offer 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.

Cathedral Peak Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 167 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 167 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 167 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 167 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 167 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andras

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice hotel - perfect for hikers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our brief stay despite the weather. Hats off to the chef for his delicious food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spot on
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Likezo

Lovely location, good buffet options at meal times. Tea time offerings could be better. Courteous staff. Place could use some updating.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very relaxing time spent surrounded by stunning scenery. Wide selection of food options and friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful views and safe walks for all abilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne-laure

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anne-laure

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YanLian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARIELLA

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

10/10 Excellent

JFD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the view from the room was exeptional. the roomvery comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff. Plentiful meals. Great schedule of activities. We’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Amenities
A bit old and needs an upgrade, staff could be better trained in dealing with customers. Information about activities could be better communicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hussein

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

Stunning location

After taking a long slow drive to get to the hotel, the views of the mountains made it all worth it! Everything about the hotel and service were excellent. Will definitely try to come back here in future and try the loads of activities I did not have time for this time around.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

10/10 Excellent

David

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