Champagne Castle Hotel - Champagne Valley

4-star mountain resort within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site

Accommodation

Champagne Castle Hotel offers spacious rooms, suites, and self-catering chalets with private patios overlooking the Drakensberg Mountains. All units are decorated in light colours and include satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. The self-catering chalets provide double-volume glass frontages, underfloor heating, and a private fireplace for chilly evenings.

Dining

The hotel's restaurant serves buffet-style meals with mountain views, featuring a wide selection of starters, salads, roasts, curries, and desserts. Afternoon tea with fresh scones is offered daily, and a cheese board is available every evening. The bar has a fireplace and opens onto a large veranda, where guests can order drinks while taking in the scenery.

Wellness & Activities

The on-site spa offers a full range of treatments including full body massage, facial treatments, body scrubs, and manicures. Guests can use the large outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and umbrellas. The hotel provides direct access to multiple hiking trails, a tennis court, table tennis, and a games room with billiards and darts.

Family & Children

Families have access to a children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and an indoor play area with board games. An animal farm on the property lets children interact with bunnies, geese, and other animals. Babysitting services and special diet menus for children are available upon request.

Location & Surroundings

Champagne Castle Hotel is situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, offering direct hiking access to Monks Cowl Nature Reserve. Nearby attractions include the Drakensberg Boys Choir School (8 minutes away) and Falcon Ridge Birds of Prey Centre. The hotel is accessible from Johannesburg and Durban, with free private parking for guests.

• Location: Within Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site
• Rooms: Self-catering chalets with mountain views and fireplaces
• Dining: Buffet meals, afternoon scones, and cheese board
• Wellness: On-site spa with full body massage and facial treatments
• Activities: Tennis court, hiking trails, trout fishing, horse riding
• Family: Animal farm, children's playground, babysitting services