Drakensberg Sun Resort
R600 Central Drakensberg, Winterton 3340 South Africa
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The Drakensberg is one of South Africa’s most acclaimed tourist destinations and it is little wonder why. Set in the breathtaking Cathkin Peak area of the Drakensberg Mountains, the Drakensberg Sun not only offers guests panoramic views of the region but some of the best resort facilities and amenities imaginable. If you’re interested in visiting the Drakensberg during your next holiday, the Drakensberg Sun resort is the accommodation offering for you.
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Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Canoeing
Babysitting
Indoor play area for children
Secured parking
Internet
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast buffet
Happy hour
Poolside bar
Game room
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Tennis court
Billiards
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Car hire
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
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Spa
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BBQ facilities
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R600 Central Drakensberg, Winterton 3340 South Africa
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Lovely resort, with lots of activities on-site and close by. The canoeing on the dam was a highlight with many species of birds to photograph. Games room could be upgraded with more options for cold days. Housekeepers were very thorough in their cleaning and all was well maintained. We loved our stay and would definitely go back.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Badenhorst339 Thank you for your wonderful review of the Resort and I am so glad to see that you made full use of all the facilities we have and enjoyed your stay with us and that you loved the setting of the resort. Your review is certainly encouraging to read and reassuring that the efforts of my team are not unappreciated. Once again, thank you for taking your time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Drakensberg Sun in the near future. Kind regards
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There are 12 timeshare chalets in the Drakensberg Sun complex. They are separate from the hotel in a wooded area and are self catering units. The units have a wonderful setting facing the mountains with large trees inbetween the chalets holding lots of bird life. Our unit can accommodate 8 visitors in two bedrooms, a loft and the lounge. The units have two bathrooms and a kitchen and dining room, and a magnificent balcony with a table and a braai fireplace so that you can eat level with the top of the trees. The units are fully serviced by the cleaning staff. We ate at the hotel on one night and braaied for ourselves on others. You have to be prepared to climb a lot of stairs if you want to stay in these units as they are on the side of a hill and our unit has five different floor levels. ad a wonderful stay.…
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 3 weeks ago
Dear Mr Trolley Thank you for your wonderful review of the Resort and I am so glad to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you loved the setting of the resort. Your review is certainly encouraging to read and reassuring that the efforts of my team are not unappreciated. Once again, thank you for taking your time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Drakensberg Sun in the near future. Kind regards
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Been to this hotel many many times. The hotel feels cosy and comfortable but quite dated. Very little has changed over the last 20 years. The hotel could do with some upgrades. Good quality food and staff were extremely attentive and accommodating. We stayed 4 nights and didn’t feel that the service slipped. At checkout, were overcharged for dinner which was already included in the room rate. It took quite a long time for the manager to refund the payment. Despite a few issues all was good. We always feel very at home at Drakensberg Sun.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 03 Oct 2023
Dear Mandy, Thank you so much for your review. We are very happy to hear that you still consider us as a home away from home and come to visit often. We fully agree that the hotel is aging. We are in the process of getting it upgraded, but unfortunately can only do so in stages. We have already done quite a few apartments and chalets this year and will continue with the rest of them, the hotel rooms and reception area next year. I also apologise for the overcharge upon check out. I am glad to hear that it was sorted out eventually. Thank you Mandy and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards, Theo
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We had a wonderful stay (with a party of 21!) from 7 July 2023 to 10 July 2023. From the booking stage - right up until check out - the utmost care was afforded to us, especially appreciated given the fact that we were travelling with an 89 year old granny with mobility restrictions. From booking stage, Fezeka was exceptionally helpful and efficient. Prior arrangements were made to accommodate granny in the best way possible and this was sincerely appreciated. The patience and efficiency of Lindiwe and the Executive Chef in organising the seating in the dining room for such a large party was above and beyond. Drakensberg Sun Resort has a nostalgic spot in my family's heart as we have been staying here for decades - and compliments must be given to the General Manager Pranesh, for ensuring that the service and experience was of such a high level. My only recommendations would be to ensure that the geysers are looked at - as many guests had lukewarm showers. I understand that there are "peak" times where the hot water supply may be put under strain, but a premium resort should consider this as the winters are bitterly cold. Also, while the taste and quality of the breakfast and dinner buffets were great, the variety of options (especially for vegetarians) has drastically reduced since out last visit in 2019. All in all a great stay - and we will definitely be back again.…
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 31 Jul 2023
Dear Serika Thank you for the wonderful review of your recent stay at our beautiful resort. I am so pleased to know that the team went the extra mile in accommodating your requests. I am glad that you and the family, especially Granny, enjoyed the stay. I have noted your point on the hot water and the variety of the food and I can assure you that the team is working on improving this. I thank you for the feedback as it is only through feedback that we can improve. We look forward to welcoming you back Kind Regards Pranesh
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Popped in with my wife and disabled child for a quick drink while our other son completed a horse ride nearby. Your brand and market reputation is carried by the people that engage your clients. That is your moment of truth. The security were abrupt and rude, “no day visitors, we are full today”. It’s the classic story of it’s never the what that gets you into trouble, it’s the how. Why does a hotel, whose very livelihood depends on that, not get it. I would have been happy to stand and have a refreshment for 30 minutes, but was sent sailing from a resort that I have stayed at several times over the years. Well done, at least you will never have to turn me away again, you will never see me again. If that is your approach, rather display a sign day visitors not welcome.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Don’t ever pop in as a day visitor, there are many other nearby places that understand what...
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 20 Jun 2023
Dear Sir, Thank you for your review. We are so sorry that you were turned away. We take every review to heart and appreciate the opportunity given so we can try to fix the situation. Please can you send us your contact details. We would like to discuss your experience in more detail so that we can get to the bottom of why you were turned away and ensure that this is not repeated. I look forward to your response Kind Regards Theo
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The room we stayed in was clean, comfortable and big. We did not like the shared terrace as other people can walk in front of your room. Service was rather poor and non attentive. Staff at both restaurant and reception are not interested. Dinner buffet was ok and breakfast was good. The hotel could do with a refurb and upgrade as the whole place is rather tired. Location is great as are the views. There are different stunning walks leaving from the hotel.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 06 Jul 2023
Dear Katrijn_Jeroen Thank you very much for your review of your recent stay at our hotel. Your feedback is extremely valuable to us, as we strive to improve with each and every stay. At the outset I want to apologize for the experience you had. This was certainly not in keeping with the intended experience we planned to deliver. I want to assure you that the matter has been taken up with the respective departments and appropriately dealt with so that we do not have a recurrence of this. I also take note of your comments on the age of the furnishings and I am happy to report that this will be receiving much needed attention in the not so distant future. I am glad you loved the setting of the resort and the Hikes we have to offer. Would love to see you back at the resort. Till next time
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Spent 4 nights at the Drak Sun Resort with extended family including kids and teens. The resort is peaceful and serene, and the fresh air - simply recharging. The nature trails are amongst the best in the Berg. The resort has both hotel and self-catering options. The hotel rooms are dated and could definitely do with a renovation, but the rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable. The facilities at the hotel are great and caters for young kids (kids activities at the pool, playroom, outdoor play area) and teens (pool, tennis, canoeing, horse riding). The resort is expansive so whilst the hotel was almost fully booked, we did not feel crowded. The staff at the resort are absolutely awesome. They are friendly, helpful and always smiling. We especially appreciated the attentive service provided in the restaurant by the chefs, waiters and other staff. Chefs Warren, Sunnyboy, Lucky, Nomfundo and Saiyabonga went out of their way to ensure that there was plenty of vegetarian options on the buffet menu for breakfast and dinner. The eggless scones and chocolate pudding was some of the best I've tasted! The resort is centrally located and is close to other activities in the Berg. The hotel has a generator which meant our vacation was not interrupted by load shedding.…
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Date of stay: April 2023
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 07 May 2023
Dear Guest Thank you for your wonderful review of our beautiful resort. I am so pleased to know that you enjoyed the great outdoors and the facilities at the resort. It is also great to know that the team at the resort were able to meet your needs during your stay. I will share your review with the team. I take note of your comment on the age of our rooms and I am pleased to be able to confirm that a renovation is planned for the very near future. We will be making announcements in due course. Thank you once again and we look forward to seeing you return to our resort. Warm regards Pranesh
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we had a wonderful 3 night stay there during load shedding. The hotel is situated in the mountains in one of the most beautiful places in the WORLD. Service was exceptional, the food was excellent - highly recommended.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Make sure that the sliding door is closed as monkey will snap foods and other things out of your...
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 08 Mar 2023
Dear Nitzan T Thank you for your wonderful review of the Resort. It is so pleasing to read that you enjoyed your stay with us and that you loved the setting of the resort. Your review is certainly encouraging to read and reassuring that the efforts of my team are not unappreciated. Once again, thank you for taking your time to share your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to Drakensberg Sun in the near future. Kind regards
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Arranged with Fezeka for interleading rooms becos of infants.confusion at reception.quite chaotic.infant with pram..room 202.Many flights of stairs.was really difficult to manoeuvre....reception staff not bothered...very incompetent .Worst of all...men at egg counter at breakfast very curt and impolite.omelette without ham because hotel apparently caters for Muslim guests.so hindu guests font matter?5 month old has lunch at 12.request for 1 hr late checkout was grated with high handed manner despite us being frequent guest card holders....certainly not a report i would visit again
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 15 Mar 2023
Dear Guest Thank you for the review of your most recent stay at Drakensberg Sun Resort. At the outset I would like to apologise for the poor levels of service that you received and assure you that this is not in keeping with the standards of service we aim to deliver. Your comments have been addressed with the teams and those directly responsible have received further training to ensure that this does not occur again. Please also be assured that the resort aims to please all guests alike and as such, we continuously adjust according to the changing needs of our clientele. We are sorry that we were not able to meet your needs during your last stay. We hope that you will reconsider your view on the resort and invite you to call and speak to any one of the managers for further information. Kind Regards Pranesh
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Enjoy a sundowner or play a game of pool or darts at any of their three bars or eat a delicious meal at one of the three restaurants with yummy breakfast, lunch or dinner offerings. Drakensberg Sun Resort is a haven in the berg with hotel suites, cottages and conferencing facilities for business, leisure and pleasure. Set in a pristine natural mountain setting, guests can benefit from gorgeous mountain walks, trail hikes and runs, golf and other outdoor sports while breathing in.pure fresh air and vista's that go on forever. Luxurious offerings include a wide range of choices at the La Vita Beauty Spa as well a jacuzzi and heated swimming pool. So much to see, do and be part of! So much to love about Drakensberg Sun!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Pranesh Sukhdeo, General Manager at Drakensberg Sun Resort
Responded 17 Feb 2023
Dear Delaine What an amazing review But I am afraid I cannot claim this wonderful review as I think you meant to review another property down range with a similar name to ours. Nevertheless its an awesome review and I do sincerely hope that you will some day soon experience our beautiful resort as well. We offer very similar amenities and much more like canoeing on our very onw lake, horse riding and Ziplining. I do hope to see you at our resort. Warm Regards Pranesh
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PRICE RANGE
R 2,157 - R 3,392 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalDrakensberg RegionWinterton
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Drakensberg Sun Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Nearby attractions include Drakensberg Boys Choir School (2.1 km), Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre (3.8 km), and Drakensberg Mountains (4.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Valley Bakery, The Drakensberg Chocolate Memories, and Champagne Bistro - Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Drakensberg Sun Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Drakensberg Sun Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Does Drakensberg Sun Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the mountain view available here.