Cayley Mountain Resort
D184 Cathkin Peak, Cathkin Park 3340 South Africa
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What you can expect during your stay
- All linens sanitised in high-temperature wash
- Face masks required for guests in public areas
- Face masks required for staff in public areas
- Hand sanitiser available to guests & staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
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Updated 20/06/26 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 20/06/26 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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#8 of 12 Specialty lodging in Cathkin Park
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Cayley Mountain Resort is located in the Central Drakensberg, overlooking the Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle ranges. The Bell Park Lake lies stretched out in front of the development offering breathtaking views from the comfort of your unit. It is here where you wake up to craggy mountainscapes coloured with green, blue and orange hues during the warm summer months. In the wintertime the blue mountains meet the oat coloured landscape and misty clouds descend, often treating guests to soft snowfall. The resort offers you all the luxuries you could need from your holiday destination. Think modern contemporary interiors with countryside hospitality. Think time spent with loved ones around a warm fire, enjoying good wine. At Cayley Mountain Resort you come home to a place where you can recharge and create long lasting holiday memories with your loved ones.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Children's playground
Car park
Wifi
Pool with view
Adult pool
Outdoor pool
Shallow end in pool
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Sauna
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Kid-friendly buffet
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Snack bar
Boating
Canoeing
Game room
Golf course
Hiking
Horseback riding
Mini golf
Tennis court
Water park
Water sport equipment rentals
Entertainment staff
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Patio
Table tennis
Walking tours
Water park offsite
Waterslide
Board games / puzzles
Video game console
Indoor play area for children
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Kids' outdoor play equipment
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Laundry service
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Room features
Additional bathroom
Desk
Dining area
Fireplace
Kitchenette
Microwave
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Housekeeping
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Separate dining area
Separate living room
Sofa
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Private bathrooms
Tile / marble floor
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Electric kettle
Kitchenware
Flatscreen TV
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Room types
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans, Zulu
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D184 Cathkin Peak, Cathkin Park 3340 South Africa
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Although a lovely setting, good luck trying to get a decent night's sleep here. There seem to be no rules for noisy guests... .we had terrible sleep both nights of our stay. We won't be visiting again.
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Worse experience ever booked through stayfortlong I booked a twin three bedroom only to be placed In a small one bedroom with no accessories the one i had booked had a pool and it was self catering worse weekend I will never use this site again had no assistance and the manager kept on saying I have to speak to them because I booked with I even wanted to leave but couldn't because they wouldn't refund me 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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The chalets is absolutely wonderful. We stayed in the farm house. We had 4 bedrooms, 3 en-suites, big open plan dining, kitchen & lounge, a pool & heated jacuzzi. We had breathtaking views of the the mountains and dam from the deck. No pets are allowed. The resort had activities to keep u busy the whole day. The road to the resort is very bad with lots of potholes & lasts for a few metres. I will definitely be back!
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Beekman Group, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 12 Apr 2022
Hi ImranN154, thank you for taking the time to write to us about your stay at our beautiful resort. We do regret that your experience was not up to your expectation. We strive to provide our guests with extraordinary holidays and as such have taken your feedback on board. We will do our utmost to make the necessary improvements to ensure that your next holiday with us is exceptional. Regards, Cayley Mountain Resort
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The room was well equipped and very nicely decorated. Overall would stay again,stunning views etc. If I had to add something maybe a microwave. Double units do not cater for food in the room so add a budget for the restaurant. Maintenance was good very minor things to be done.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Budget for activities as some are not included. Ask for weekly activity list as this could help...
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Response from Beekman Group, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 12 Apr 2022
Hi 453renek, thank you for your wonderful review. We are glad that you liked the overall service and hospitality. Please note that our non-self catering units do not have microwaves, however, self-catering units do have full kitchen amenities including the microwave. Thank you for staying with us and it would be a pleasure hosting you again in the near future. Regards, Cayley Mountain Resort.
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We spent 6 nights here, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the double room with a patio, which had stunning views of the mountains. Although I would suggest if you are staying here for longer than 2 nights to book their one bed self catering unit. There aren't many options in the area to eat dinner and you won't want to drive on these roads at night. We would have preferred self catering for some of the evenings. The resort offers many activities to choose from and it caters well for families with children. Overall a lovely stay!
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Date of stay: June 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Unfortunately the last 1.7km of the road to the Resort is awful. The drive down to the dam is...
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 17 Jun 2021
Dear Nic, Thank you for your review. We are thrilled that you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at our mountain retreat and we look forward to your return. Your selected booking agent will gladly brief you on our range of attractive self catering chalet options. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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Cayley mountain resort is by far one of the best family holiday destinations in the Drakensberg region. Excellent, well appointed self catering units with a home away from home feel. Very friendly and efficient staff. Lots of activities for the kids, especially the 'beach club'. Will highly recommend for families with small kids. Best of all is the private jacuzzi overlooking the magnificent mountains. Compliments to the staff and admin. for the memorable vacation.
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 19 Apr 2021
Dear C6970KWimranm, Thank you for reviewing our resort. We are pleased that all of your family enjoyed their Drakensberg holiday at our beautiful resort and thank you for endorsing us. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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Wow wow and wow. We feel so blessed to have started out marriage at this beautiful resort. The view stole our heats, the activities kept us busy, the staff was great (Milldred you are so sweet), this is wat dreams are made of. Regards Roelof & Mandie Schoeman
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Date of stay: March 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 19 Apr 2021
Dear Roelof and Mandie, Thank you for your review. We are thrilled that you fully enjoyed your stay at our resort and thank you for having selected our resort for your honeymoon. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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Myself, my Wife, daughter and her friend booked in for the weekend, we arrived late Friday afternoon to find the entrance gate quite busy but the security gaurd was very efficient with getting vehicles through the gate and recording down all the necessary covid info requirements. The staff at reception where also very efficient, friendly and upbeat. The chalets are spacious, well kept and sufficiently stocked with the essential goodies for eating off of and preparing food, the restaurant on-site offers great meals if you don't want to cook for yourself. The coffee shop and tea room makes amazing milkshakes while also stocking some essential things for braais and the like. The grounds are well kept and offer lots for the kids to unwind and play, my daughter and friend especially loved the fun flatables at the bell park dam. Don't be shy go here, we will certainly not hesitate to go again. …
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 25 Jan 2021
Dear Terrance, Thank you very much for your review. We are thrilled that you all enjoyed an awesome family holiday and that every aspect of your resort experience fully met your expectations. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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This is a great option for a family getaway in the Berg. Our unit was spacious with very nice finishes. We had jacuzzi too which was awesome. The resort is quite big so you may have to drive a Short distance (or take a long walk) to get to the main pool and kids play area from some of the units. Being in the middle of a drought during our visit, the water park at the dam was not open. There is also a fly problem in the area so plenty of flies about, although they really try to keep it controlled at the resort and the resort itself is clean, but it’s a problem of the wider region.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 08 Jan 2021
Dear Lungi, Thank you for reviewing our resort. We are pleased that you all enjoyed a super family holiday at our mountain retreat within the beautiful Drakensberg and look forward to seeing you all again. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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Great venue, wonderful views and good facilities. The restaurant however leaves much to be desired. Of the 5 meals we had there, 4 were served cold. Following complaints 4 "sorry's" were received with little change. Simple things such as making use of hot plates are not implemented. What is missing is passion and what is present is indifference and complacency. I believe the resort and restaurant are 2 separate entities. Following this review I suppose a fifth "sorry" will be received with no prospect of any real commitment for change.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Beekman Marketing Department Beekman, Owner at Cayley Mountain Resort
Responded 17 Sep 2020
Dear Norhes, We appreciate your feedback on your recent stay at our resort. Whilst we are pleased that you enjoyed your overall stay, your personal experience of our restaurant does not the reflect the standards of service that we aspire to and will be acted upon internally. Kind regards Cayley Mountain Resort
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PRICE RANGE
US$63 - US$97 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
South AfricaKwaZulu-NatalDrakensberg RegionCathkin Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
52
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Cayley Mountain Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Cayley Mountain Resort?
Nearby attractions include Ushaka Horse Trails (3.0 km), Cathkin Equestrian Center (6.1 km), and Tree Tops School Forest School (5.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cayley Mountain Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Cayley Mountain Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Cayley Mountain Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Cayley Mountain Resort?
Yes, free parking, a parking garage, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cayley Mountain Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Valley Bakery, The Drakensberg Chocolate Memories, and Scrumpy Jacks.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Cayley Mountain Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cayley Mountain Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Afrikaans, and Zulu.