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Reviews of Drakensberg Mountain Retreat

Retief Pass Road S1322, 3350 Bergville, South Africa

#7 of 17 hotels in Bergville

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Review score

Based on 268 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free WiFi

    6.0

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The scenary is superb The staff is very friendly and offer awesome company and very welcoming. You feel at home.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    8.0
    I would pack my family up again and take a longer stay cause the hosts Re such amazing people.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The supper could have made an impression but understable in the current economy

    The hosts are amazing people who make you feel like you are visiting old friends. The wild horses that pay a visit in the morning and the evening. The views are spectacular in every time of the day. The thick fog, spectacular mountains and unexpected lights in the night. Ease of finding the place if you follow the hosts dorection. Kids entertainment was amazing and unexpected 👏👏👏👏

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Eight-Bedroom House
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 12km dirt road to get to the lodge

    Paul and Patricia were exceptional hosts

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    9.0
    A great place to stay. Nice big comfortable rooms. Great breakfast and good restaurant. The bar is ace with Victorian f
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great vibe great pub good food.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Great relaxing getaway, with fabulous views of the Drakensberg.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    This is not a criticism of the retreat, but It is best to understand that there is approx 12km of gravel road to the location. This road is in decent condition, but it is best to have a vehicle with higher ground clearance than a normal car. However, this is a small price to pay for such a 'getaway'.

    Paul and Patricia were very welcoming, sociable and friendly. Paul took us on, or showed us the local hikes. Indoor pool was a very welcome extra after a hot hike. Very relaxing getaway, with fabulous views. Great breakfasts and lovely staff. We had a large room on the ground floor, with views over the Drakensberg,

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 January 2024

    10
    The stay was just too short and we have througoughly enjoyed ourselves.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The gravel road was challenging. It would be great if they could at least scrape it. I understand tar is out of the question as this will cost a lot. But maintenance to that road is seriously needed.

    I would like to express our greatest appreciation to your hospitality over our short period we stayed with you. Once again, all compliments to everyone there, we thoroughly enjoyed the food, appreciated the gardens, absolutely enjoyed the pool and we felt at home from the start.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view, staff, and facilities were excellent

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    10
    The ambiance was perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful surroundings scenery

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Like spending time with family ,warm friendly and feel like home

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    The resort is a must to visit especially when you need tranquility 🤌🏾.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I think it a gravel road it’s makes the distance longer since we were traveling using small car.

    The staff members were friendly and accommodating. The resort it self was breathtaking. The views, fresh air and the horses everything was beyond our imagination. The pictures on the website don’t do justice to place. Oh I nearly forgot the pool, spacious.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    10
    Awesome
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2023

    10
    Got to get back there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location, and views, could not be any better. Waking up and seeing some of the best parts that the Berg has to offer is amazing. Same thing when watching the sunset in the evening. Stunning views

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    The best ever, i really enjoyed my stay. Im definitely going back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing at all.

    The food was excellent, the views were great, the property exceeded our expectations. It was just great! The kids play area was great for our child. The staff was excellent as well. They even suprised my wife with a birthday cake.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2023

    10
    excellent it was
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    please install Tvs in the bedrooms guys

    Ive loved every moment of my stay there yhoo, Breakfast, their meals yhoo excellent guys Patricia and Paul they are so warm welcoming, the staff woow guys

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was top notch. Food was great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    9.0
    Perfect stop over stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing specific.

    Beautiful country style house in the berg. We enjoyed our 1 night stop while traveling to dbn. Clean and comfortable. Food was good and drinks reasonable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    10
    Excellent, and their fabulous curry is in our top three curried meals of all time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the list of hiking trails which are open and cleared is out of date

    We had a great time here and would highly recommend it. We needed a base for hiking, playing golf at the amphitheatre golf club and a little bit of relaxation. We chose this place because it provided on-site dinner, bed and breakfast and the walks looked good. The room was clean and well serviced each day and Paul and Patricia were always friendly and there when you needed them and they left you alone when you did not. There is a very good full day of hiking on and around their land, if you combine the various routes they suggest and add on a few extensions here and there( note- a few of the advertised walks no longer work and should be updated on their website). The general quality of food was good but the icing on the cake for us was the Mauritian curry they provided for us on the last night. We have had a range of excellent curries in 15 countries around the world( we recently counted them). We both love authentic and well-cooked curries. Patricia has a family recipe which her own cook now seems to have improved upon. The lamb curry they cooked for us that night was absolutely exceptional – which is astonishing for a mountain lodge up in the Drakensberg mountains. Their Mauritian lamb curry was in the top 3 curries of all time for me, across those 15 countries i recently counted where we had eaten them (including india, sri lanka, Indonesia, UK, Thailand, South africa…….). I know I am going on too long about the food, but a memorable evening meal can be a big factor in how enjoyable your day has been. So, give this place a try if you want high ridge and contour walks in the Drakensberg (eg the devils spine hike with an extra 2km off-piste contour walk along to the monster hanging rock through the protea) and if you like good food and wine and nice people.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful discovery
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breathtaking views from the rooms and from the lounge and restaurant. Spacious place. Friendly and kind staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was hard for my liking.

    The View, friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2023

    10
    a memorable experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Breakfast was delicious and plentiful

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    8.0
    I cant wait for my next trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only one tv to watch

    All perfect I cant complain

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    10
    What a trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food was sooooo delicious the room was clean 👌 the coffee ☕ and biscuits was on point as well as mountains view

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Mountain view
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Small Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hiking without a guide and cold swimming 🏊‍♂️ pool

    The food was excellent and hiking 🚶‍♀️ adventure

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Family with Infant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lodge is beautiful and spacious and the views are breathtaking. All meals were absolutely delicious and the setting always comfortable.

    Stayed in July 2023

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