The Nest Hotel

Holiday Stays Score: 4.0 / 5

Resort Champagne Valley · Free State

About

Family-run resort hotel accommodation in Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg, operating since 1933. Garden rondavels and mountain view rooms with mountain views and modern amenities.

Accommodation

Garden rondavels with thatched roofs and mountain view units. All rooms are spacious with en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee facilities, satellite TV, underfloor heating, and ceiling fans. Mountain View rooms include private patios and WiFi. Family units accommodate up to 4 guests.

Facilities

Spectacular gardens with swimming pool, bowling greens, children's jungle gyms, and trampolines. On-site lounge with film projection, restaurant, and pub. Revive Spa offers massage and beauty treatments. Walking paths include route to Hippo Pools. Kitchen garden supplies fresh produce.

Location & Surroundings

Surrounded by towering cliffs and magnificent waterfalls in Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg. Approximately 400 km from Johannesburg, 4 hours drive. Close to Cathkin Trails, Monk's Cowl, craft beer distillery, and local bakery. Accessible from Durban via N3 highway.

Rooms

Garden Rondavel

Traditional thatched rondavel set among beautiful gardens. Thatched roof provides natural temperature regulation — cool in summer and warm in winter. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Each ronda

Family Garden Unit

Two-roomed units available as thatched rondavels or units with fibre cement roofs, scattered throughout the gardens. Features a shared bathroom and an en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. Accommoda

Mountain View

Countryside accommodation featuring 180-degree mountain views from private patios. En-suite bathroom with bath and shower.

Family Mountain View

Mostly double-storeyed units with private patios and mountain views. Features a shared bathroom downstairs and an en-suite main bathroom with bath and shower upstairs. Accommodates up to 4 guests.

Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon suite with breakfast included.

Executive Suite

Executive suite accommodation.

Location

Address

Champagne Valley, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal

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Directions

Located approximately 400 km from Johannesburg International Airport, approximately 4 hours by road. Accessible from Durban via the N3 highway. GPS coordinates: 28°58'27"S, 29°29'22"E.

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Features

Mountain Views From All Rooms Established 1933 Thatched Rondavel Accommodation Some Structures Originally Built By Italian Prisoners Of War 180-degree Mountain Views From Mountain View Units Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Venue Accommodating Up To 110 Guests Double-volume Wedding Reception Venue Conference Centre Accommodating 10–100 Delegates Revive Massage And Beauty Spa On-site Route To Hippo Pools Accessible From Property

Activities

Hiking Bird Watching Quad Biking Trail Running Zip-line Canopy Tours Walking To Hippo Pools

Amenities

Swimming Pool Restaurant Bar Terrace Spa Conference Facilities Gardens Jungle Gym Trampoline Walking Paths Bowling Green Children's Playground Kitchen Garden Lounge With Film Projection

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Nearby Destinations

Cathkin Park 12km Isandlwana 36km Winterton 37km Bergville 40km Kamberg Valley 44km Estcourt 53km