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DRAKENSVILLE MOUNTAIN RESORT, BERGVILLE
Bed & Breakfast | Self Catering | Camping & Caravanning 
Located in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
 
 
Website:  www.placesforafrica.com/drakensville/
 
 
CONTACT DETAILS:
 
Contact: Reservations
 
Drakensville Mountain Resort
Off the R74
Bergville
KwaZulu-Natal
 
Please visit the establishment's website to obtain telephonic and/or email contact details.
(See website link above)
 
 
DESCRIPTION:
 
ATKV Drakensville Mountain Resort is a premier resort, nestled in the foothills of the northern Drakensberg, an internationally recognised world heritage site. Our location and wide range of accommodation options make Drakensville an ideal venue for weddings, conferences, teambuilding, group visits and tour destinations or simply, a weekend getaway. ATKV Drakensville offers a wide range of accommodation, from self catering units for two to spacious family houses for up to eight people as well as luxury bed and breakfast rooms. All units are serviced daily and are comfortably furnished, fully equipped and they have DSTV. The caravan park boasts lovely lawns and well kept ablution facilities and power points. Each stand has its own braai (barbecue) facility.

Our guests enjoy all the elements of the environment and a wide diversity of outdoor activities. Breathtakingly beautiful sights and with historical landmarks that surround the resort. It would be true to say that ATKV Drakensville's distinguishing attributes are our exceptional atmosphere and boundless hospitality. People automatically feel welcome and comfortable in the natural surroundings.

Testimony to this is our extremely high return rate and the fact that the resort has been awarded a top resorts listing. You are assured of the utmost personal attention and flexibility within our conference centre, including access to all facilities that the resort has to offer. You can enjoy your wedding in gracious elegance against the backdrop of the magnificent northern Drakensberg mountain range. The resort has a beautiful rose garden with an unspoilt view and the hand built stone and thatched chapel can accommodate 160 guests. We offer a selection of superb menus, as well as absolute personal attention and flexibility at our conference and wedding venues.
 
 
FACILITIES AND ATTRACTIONS:
 
  • Self catering chalets
  • Family houses
  • Luxury B&B rooms
  • Camping, caravanning facilities
  • DSTV in chalets
  • Restaurant
  • Ladies Bar
  • Coffee and Curio Shop
  • Swimming pool
  • Putt-putt
  • Games room
  • Volley ball
  • Squash court
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Mountain biking
  • Conference facilities
  • Stone, thatch chapel for weddings
 
 
ACCREDITATIONS:
 
  • 3 star - TGCSA (Tourism Grading Council of South Africa)
  • AA Travel
  • FEDHASA (Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa)
  • The establishment offers both 2 and 3 Star (TGCSA) accredited accommodation

    AA Accommodation Awards Finalist in 2002; AA Highly Commended 2002
    AA Accommodation Awards Finalist in 2003, 2004, 2005; AA Highly Commended 2005
    Top 100 Resorts in 2002, 2003, 2004
    Diners Club - Merit Award 2002

    Additional Accreditations: SAACI, KwaZulu-Natal Tourism Authority, South African Tourism Authority, CCSA
 
 
RATES:
 
Please visit the establishment's advert to obtain rates.
(See website link above)

** Rates are provided as a guideline only, and are subject to change without prior notice.
Please confirm when booking.
 
 
DIRECTIONS:
 
From Johannesburg

Take the N3 to Durban / Harrismith, and then take the second off-ramp at Harrismith - Bethlehem N5. Turn right towards Bethlehem and bypass Harrismith. Travel 4.5km and turn left onto the R712 Qwa-Qwa / Phuthaditjhaba / Bergville Road, the alternative route to Durban. Travel a further 8.5km and turn left onto the Bergville R74. Drakensville Mountain Resort is situated another 43km at the bottom of the Oliviershoek Pass. At the first cross road at the bottom of the pass turn left (on your right will be the road to the Northern Berg Resorts). Travel for 2km until you come to a T-junction then turn right. Turn right at the next stop street and travel another 2km following the canal road until you reach a bridge, turn left over the bridge. The entrance to Drakensville Mountain Resort will be situated further up the road on your right hand side.

From Durban

Take the N3 to Johannesburg. Turn off at the Colenso / Bergville R74 off-ramp (this is the first off-ramp after the Estcourt Shell Ultra City). Turn left following the signs to Winterton. Travel through Winterton and Bergville to Drakensville Mountain Resort. The resort is situated 28km from Bergville. Turn right at the road sign saying "Drakensville, Drakensville Koekeloer" and "Jagersrust Township". Travel 8km further and the entrance to the Drakensville Mountain Resort will be on your left hand side.
 
 
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