Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road , 3257 Drakensberg Garden, South Africa
#8 of 10 hotels in Drakensberg Garden
Guests' ChoiceBased on 1962 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Staff
8.7
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
6.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 July 2023
Vijay
South AfricaWeather on second day was very windy there was not much to do indoors
room very clean breakfast lovely super was good
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Neal1234
South AfricaThe shower was not good. Also in a standard room you only get a 8 fin oil heater which does not work. You have to prebook dinner. The food has a lot to be desired. If you are vegetarian or vegan there are very few options. Also if you don't eat beef or pork you choices are limited at dinner.
The staff was fantastic. The accommodation were clean and neat. The wellness center was amazing.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Foster
South AfricaNothing really
Breakfast was amazing 👏, also the view was exactly what it was said to be.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 22 July 2023
Tamzyn
South AfricaNothing
Facilities
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Yoliswa
South Africasafety of the room keys any one can have a key
food was amazing and all staff were friendly and always great guest, but reception staff looked grumpy and not friendly for from desk stuff. overall I would love to come back every year
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Liddiard
South AfricaThe place is run down and looks shabby. Our oven did not work, the legs of the heaters are broken, and some of the crockery is cracked. There is a Teens and kids area upstairs but No kids holiday programme as offered by other resorts in the Berg which was disappointing. Even though there is an activity centre with ziplines and obstacle courses, this is closed most Fridays. There is no place to get coffee/ food until 10am when the bistro opens. This then closes at 17h30 and you need to wait again until 18h30.
The staff are incredibly friendly and extremely helpful. There are cold water slides and a warm pool. The restaurant has an outstanding breakfast on offer. There is a little shop on site and Elands convenience store nearby if you have forgotten any items behind.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 19 July 2023
Sandra
South AfricaThere should be golf carts made available to get around the resort from one place to another
Apparently some of the rooms have been renovated and some not. Some has underfloor heating and some not. I booked two rooms. A single and a double. The double room had underfloor heating and my single room didnt!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 18 July 2023
Nandipha
South Africai didn't like when questioning many times the age of my son since he is tall, maybe they thought we are lying about his age they should have said we must bring birth certificate than asking same question.
I loved everything
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 15 July 2023
Riccardo
South AfricaTravelled all day, the unit was not ready on time. We had to find things to do on two occasions waiting for the room to be ready after the confirmed check in time.
The view and scenery is unmatched.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 July 2023
Nonsikelelo
South AfricaI did not like the condition of the rooms and the service of the Abseiling staff.
I loved the location. It has beautiful views all around.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Thembe
South AfricaBeds had no electric blankets.
Spacious rooms, fully equipped kitchen, lots of space for 6 people.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 July 2023
Regina
South AfricaCouple room had 2 single beds
Spa
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Shevan
South AfricaWifi in the self catering units, a better supper buffet wud maybe more meat options (lamb), Seafood like grill fish or prawns not jus a messy seafood paella fit for Pets.try also a wood fire pizza station.
Good, the buffet kept us going till about 3pm so lunch was not necessary.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Mark
South AfricaThe rooms are right on top of each other making it quite noisy. The restaurants are way over priced and have average food.
The staff are excellent and very efficient. The location is perfect.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 9 July 2023
Nerissa
South AfricaNothing
The location of the resort is perfect. You are in the mountains. There is a great variety of activities to choose from.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Kapesa
South AfricaThe views were exceptionally brilliant,food was delicious staff were veryfriendly.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Lynne
South AfricaNo fireplace in our cottage
Bonfires Fire places a good addition Breakfast buffet
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Sifiso
South AfricaHeaters were not very useful
Size of the room and cleanliness
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 6 July 2023
Deanne
South AfricaBathroom pipes very loud in the room (Orchard 3)from other units also.
Location, facilities and food!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 3 July 2023
Paul
South AfricaRoad all the way from Howick is a huge problem with Potholes. Not the Hotel's fault but needs to be noted. Baboons are out of control at the resort...I don't know what the answer is???
Stunning view and location for running/walking and hiking.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Ricky
QatarThe food was of limited variation and bland
The scenery was excellent
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Kajaraj
South AfricaThe buffet dinner did not have much of a choice for guests like myself that only eat mutton or chicken or vegetables. It would also be awesome if some curries could be available. It would be appreciated if you could consider adding these to the menu. Thanks
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Nomandla
South AfricaThe road leading to upper rooms 70 to 85 is un even and scary.
The service that we received from all the staff was excellent, their breakfast and the cleanes of the place was top noch👌,(Zama the receptionist and Mr NGCOBO the restaurant manager keep up the good work.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Karen
South AfricaKids activities are very few & sometimes no one pitches for them. Archery equipment is very old & difficult to use. Baboons are a huge displeasure.
The views are amazing. Love the range of things to do. Showers are great!! Pool, table tennis & bowls was fantastic. Spa & golf was great!!!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 28 June 2023
Lisa
South AfricaNo decaf coffee in the rooms which I needed since I'm pregnant, asked reception and they said they don't have for the rooms which left me having to wait to get coffee when going out. Pillows were misshapen and not the best condition. Going for dinner some food was either not on burners so hot cold which wasn't great to eat.
Views, bingo night was great, so much to do on the property, affordable activities, shop was nice and convenient, golf was lovely, stunning location.
Stayed in June 2023
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