About this property

Set in the heart of the Northern Drakensberg, Cavern Resort & Spa provides family-friendly accommodation located 65 km from Harrismith and 48 km from Bergville. This historic property is over 75 years old. Providing garden views, all rooms at the resort are equipped with a patio, tea-and-coffee making facilities and en suite bathrooms. Some of the rooms come with a seating area and a fireplace. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The daily room rate is inclusive of 3 meals and 2 guided morning hikes. A set menu is served for breakfast and dinner, whilst a light lunch is served buffet-style. Guests are also treated to morning and afternoon tea. Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking and trekking, mountain biking, fly-fishing and horse trails. Guests can also relax alongside the outdoor swimming pool or make use of the tennis court. The on-site spa provides selected massages and beauty treatments. Cavern Resort & Spa welcomes children to enjoy the playground, pony rides and scheduled group activities. The restaurant provides a children's menu and babysitting services are available for a surcharge. The resort is home to over 195 bird species and indigenous fauna and flora. Points of interest nearby include the Sterkfontein Dam and Drakensberg Amphitheatre. King Shaka International Airport is located 306 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
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2 single beds
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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 bunk beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Nthabeleng
South Africa South Africa
The views were amazing, did not believe the cost included all meals. There's a lot of options on activities, the place overall was just amazing!
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stunning location though rather step to walk around
Samantha
South Africa South Africa
The room was excellent including the view. The room upgrade was a nice touch! The food was awesome with a wide selection to choose from. The dining room was a wonderful setting and had a nice ambiance about it. Enjoyed the hikes, found the staff...
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful surroundings, friendly staff, comfortable room and lots of nice spots to sit around the resort to enjoy the view! The food in the restaurant was good and the facilities were great. We would highly recommend a massage at the spa!
Carol
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful setting, excellent meals and friendly staff. It's such a treat to have three meals prepared and tea time treats!
Mary-ann
South Africa South Africa
The scenery is spectacular ✨️ dinner is an experience.
Sandra
South Africa South Africa
The food is exceptional and the “ home away from home” atmosphere. The staff are attentive and the hotel is well run and maintained. The owners are hands on and the family history is wonderful. The trails and walks are great.,
Laurence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Extensive facilities in a beautiful setting and great value. Our accommodation was a lovely room that opened straight onto a garden next to the mountains. We loved the outdoor terrace and dining experience. We also booked massages at the spa which...
Michelle
South Africa South Africa
Beautiful location, great service and facilities. A lovely, homely family vibe. Enjoyed the activities and guided walks. The spa was fantastic
Hans
Netherlands Netherlands
In the middle of the Drakensbergen. Nice rooms with balcony. very friendly staff, they know how to show the hospitality to the guests. All meals delicious. You can pick your own wine bottles.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Dining Room
  • Cuisine
    South African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly

House rules

Cavern Resort & Spa takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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All cots 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
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Cavern Resort & Spa in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.