CHAMPAGNE CASTLE HOTEL & RESORT, CENTRAL DRAKENSBERG
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Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort is located in the Central Drakensberg (halfway between Johannesburg and Durban). It’s nestled below the third highest peak in South Africa, Champagne Castle (3377m), within the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountain range, the highest mountain range in South Africa. Due to its diversity of plant, bird, insect & animal life and the richest collection of San rock paintings in Africa, it has been declared a Mixed World Heritage Site.
Situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens and overlooks the Drakenberg Mountains. It includes a large pool, hiking trails, trout fishing, a games room, a restaurant and bar, horse & pony rides, an animal farm & a fitness & wellness centre.
All rooms, suites and chalets at Champagne Castle Hotel have a private patio. They also come with a satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities.
Delicious Meals are served in Champagne’s restaurant. There is also a bar with a fireplace that opens out onto a large veranda overlooking the mountains.
Massages are available at the spa and there is a casual lounge with a large TV to relax or play boardgames after dinner. Guests can enjoy trout fishing in the garden ponds, go horse riding or accompany children in the games room.
Winterton Train Station is a 10-minute walk away.
DESCRIPTIONS OF VARIOUS ROOM TYPES:
Deluxe Mountain Facing (Partial View)
Spacious and luxuriously with a partial mountain view Includes: Separate bath and shower; Private patio; most have Twin beds. Telephone; TV with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers; Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater; Umbrellas; Safes. Available on request: Fans; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Deluxe Mountain View (Full View)
Spacious and luxuriously appointed with a clear mountain view. These rooms have an inter-leading door for family requirements. Includes: Separate bath and shower; Private patio; most have Twin beds. Telephone; TV with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers; Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater; Umbrellas; Safes. Available on request: Fans; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Standard Mountain Facing Room
Comfortably appointed. Louvre door separating main bedroom from sunroom suitable for 1 young child. Private patio; Bath and Shower; most have double beds. Telephone; Tv with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers; Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater; Umbrellas; Safes. Available on request: Fans; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Deluxe Garden Room
Spacious and luxuriously appointed. Includes: Bath and shower; Patio; most have Twin beds. Telephone; Tv with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers; Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater; Umbrellas; Safe. Available on request: Fans; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Standard Garden Facing Room
Comfortably appointed. Separate bath and shower; Most have Twin beds. Telephone; TV with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers; Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater; Umbrellas; Safes. Available on request: Fans; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Deluxe Family Room
Spacious and luxuriously appointed rooms with a partial mountain view. These double-storey Deluxe Family Rooms consist of a main upstairs bedroom with a king size bed, bath, shower, and private patio.
The second downstairs bedroom has twin beds, either bath or shower and a private patio. Two of these deluxe family rooms have wheelchair access. Can only accommodate 4 people.
Self-Catering Chalets
The rate quoted is for a maximum of 6 people. No meals included.
Luxurious Mountain facing 6 sleeper self-catering chalets, suitable for 4 adults and 2 children. The self-catering chalets consist of a lounge-dining-room-kitchen, two private bedrooms, an open plan loft bedroom suitable for two children and 2 or 3 bathrooms. The Lounge has a fireplace while the private patio, overlooking the magnificent Champagne Castle has a Weber braai, table and chairs. The chalets are fully equipped, have limited DSTV. Please note that crockery, cutlery, furnishings etc. are only provided for six people.
Suite
Secluded units overlooking the trout dams and mountains. Lounge, dining area and small kitchen. Two bedrooms en-suite each with Spa bath and shower. One has a king-size bed; the second has twin beds. Patio with loungers and gas Weber braai. Under floor heating and an open fireplace in the lounge. Optional: All meals included or self-catering Telephone; Tv in each bedroom and lounge with 6 DSTV channels; Hairdryers;Tea and Coffee-making facility; Oil heater, Safes; Electric blankets; Bar fridge Available on request ; Conversion of twin beds to double beds; Extra foam or feather pillows. All rooms are non-smoking.
Included in all Hotel rooms
Telephone
TV with selected DSTV channels
Hairdryer
Hot water bottles
Tea and Coffee-making facility
Extra blankets
Heater
Fan
Umbrellas
Safe
Gowns
Complimentary sherry on arrival
Guest Amenities