Drakensberg Sun Resort has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Winterton. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property has entertainment staff and a 24-hour front desk. The rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a bath, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests at Drakensberg Sun Resort can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The accommodation has a playground. You can play table tennis, minigolf and tennis at Drakensberg Sun Resort, and the area is popular for hiking and canoeing. Monks Cowl Country Club is 4.2 miles from the hotel, while Winterton Museum is 18 miles from the property. Pietermaritzburg Airport is 93 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast Info

Buffet

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
2 full beds
1 full bed
or
2 full beds
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • P
    Phumelele
    South Africa South Africa
    The Food was the highlight of my stay from breakfast to dinner. The staff were absolutely amazing, always willing to assist and very friendly.
  • Nonku
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    I love the place,rooms are beautiful,bathrooms are well kept,spotless 👌They decorated my daughters bed with a birthday message and a complementary birthday cake.I appreciated that as she was celebrating her birthday on the day of our arrival. I...
  • Pravita
    South Africa South Africa
    The facility was awesome very relaxing away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
  • Zaheer
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    Great location, hiking trails and staff were very friendly and helpful across the property.
  • Michelle
    United States of America United States of America
    We loved the location, the size of the rooms and the meals included were delicious. The staff are friendly. The activities are plentiful. We could highly recommend the walk to the falls. It was fun to also enjoy the boat on the lake.
  • Septi
    South Africa South Africa
    Friendly and helpful staff, great meals, lovely scenic location, comfortable room and lots of activities.
  • Vincent
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The location is breathtaking. We only spent two days here, but we could’ve stayed two weeks. The buffet for breakfast and dinner is really nice and well taken care of. The rooms are basic but clean and they have a great view.
  • Ivan
    South Africa South Africa
    The quality, freshness and assortment of foods was most impressive No long waits and ample choice and space.
  • Thembelihle
    South Africa South Africa
    Staff is very friendly and helpful, the resort is beautiful and peaceful, lot of free activities and the food was great.
  • R
    Ryanne
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is beautiful, and there is lots to do for families or individuals. There is a daily hike, activities at the pool, and boats on a lake- all for free! Dinner and breakfast buffets are delicious and food for lunch is reasonably priced. ...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lakeview Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Drakensberg Sun Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Tennis equipment
  • Kids' club
  • Entertainment staff
  • Mini golf
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
    Additional charge
  • Playground
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Concierge
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Air conditioning
    • Packed lunches
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Heated pool
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Pool bar
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Kids' pool
    • Spa facilities
    • Body scrub
    • Body treatments
    • Pedicure
    • Manicure
    • Facial treatments
    • Beauty services
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Drakensberg Sun Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    Crib upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    FAQs about Drakensberg Sun Resort

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Room options at Drakensberg Sun Resort include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite
      • Twin
    • Drakensberg Sun Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Lakeview Restaurant
    • Drakensberg Sun Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Playground
      • Pool table
      • Bowling
      • Game room
      • Ping-pong
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Mini golf
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Kids' club
      • Pedicure
      • Bicycle rental
      • Horseback riding
      • Bingo
      • Entertainment staff
      • Swimming pool
      • Facial treatments
      • Body scrub
      • Tennis equipment
      • Body treatments
      • Beauty services
      • Spa facilities
      • Manicure
    • Drakensberg Sun Resort is 14.9 miles from the center of Winterton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Drakensberg Sun Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Drakensberg Sun Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

    • Yes, Drakensberg Sun Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at Drakensberg Sun Resort can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet