Drakensberg Mountains Holiday Rentals, South Africa: Private House Rentals

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A room with a large glass door leading to a scenic mountain view. Inside, there are two chairs and a stone floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a table. There are two lamps on the table and a chandelier on the ceiling. The room has large windows with curtains and a view of the outdoors.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, surrounded by greenery and mountains in the background.

A resort with multiple buildings, a swimming pool, and a mountainous backdrop.

1. Cathedral Peak Hotel

Giant's Castle Game Reserve

Peter

฿7,651

฿9,126 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A luxurious outdoor lounge area with a pool, wooden deck, and seating.

A bedroom with a large bed, two chairs, a fan, and a view of a grassy landscape with mountains.

A bedroom with two beds, a wooden deck, a glass door, and a view of a mountainous landscape.

A house with a large deck and a view of a lake and mountains.

2. Sasi Bush Lodge

Jagersrust

Claire

฿9,669

฿11,733 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A mountainous landscape with a prominent rock formation and a wooden fence in the foreground.

A residential area with houses on rolling hills, surrounded by mountains.

A dining table set for two with a view of the sunset through large windows.

A bar with a wooden counter, various bottles, and a wall decorated with beer labels.

3. Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

Maluti a Phofung

Martha

฿4,923

฿5,662 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A bed with a pillow, a window with curtains, and a view of a building and trees outside.

A balcony with a table and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.

A stone building with a patio and a table under a metal umbrella, overlooking a lush valley with mountains in the background.

A living room with a sliding glass door leading to a balcony, a sofa, a small table, and a vase of flowers.

4. Ledges Retreat

Jagersrust

Paul

฿3,109

฿3,575 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A two-story house with a symmetrical facade, large windows, and a central chimney.

A buffet line with various dishes in metal serving containers, a window with a view of greenery, and overhead lighting.

A spacious living area with a sofa, chairs, a dining table, and a kitchen with modern appliances.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a view of a green landscape through a window, and a wooden ceiling beam.

5. aha Alpine Heath Resort

Jagersrust

Larno

฿9,065

฿10,425 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A rural landscape with a small cluster of houses surrounded by fields and a pond.

A rural landscape with thatched-roof cottages, a paved driveway, and a view of distant mountains.

A serene outdoor pool area with a clear reflection of trees and the sky, surrounded by lounge chairs and a stone pathway.

A wicker chair with a metal bucket and two glasses of wine on a table, with a scenic view of mountains in the background.

6. Montusi Mountain Lodge

Jagersrust

Penelope

฿10,206

฿11,737 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bar area with wooden stools, a horse sculpture, and a rope light fixture.

A swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by grass and trees, with thatched-roof structures in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboard, white bedding, and a framed botanical print on the wall.

A row of modern, single-story buildings with flat roofs and large windows, surrounded by well-maintained grass lawns and trees.

7. Mont Aux Sources Drakensberg Resort

Jagersrust

Mohamed

฿2,734

฿3,144 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A lodge with a thatched roof, a pond in the foreground, and a well-maintained lawn.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lush green landscape and a thatched-roof building.

A restaurant interior with wooden floors, hanging plants, string lights, and a buffet counter.

A pathway leading to a traditional house surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

8. Little Switzerland Resort

Jagersrust

Kevin

฿3,875

฿4,456 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hallway with a tiled floor, a door with a brass handle, a wall-mounted air conditioning unit, and a black vase.

A two-story brick house with a red roof, a covered porch with columns, and a paved patio area.

A hallway with white doors, a tiled floor, and a ceiling light.

A room with a bed, a wardrobe, a television mounted on the wall, and a door.

9. Lethabo Mountain View Guest House Cheap

Maluti a Phofung

฿877

฿877 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A natural pool surrounded by rocky terrain and a mountain backdrop.

A natural water feature with rocks and greenery, a shaded area with a table and chairs, and a view of distant hills.

A modern building with a waterfall feature in front.

A modern bedroom with a four-poster bed, a large window with a view of the countryside, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

10. Dragonview Lodge

Cathkin Park

Thando

฿8,481

฿10,525 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a thatched umbrella, and a wooden deck.

A residential area with houses, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A buffet with various meats and vegetables.

A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

฿3,731

฿4,290 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by trees with autumn foliage, and a well-maintained lawn.

A pathway in a park with trees and a building in the background.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a kitchenette, and a TV.

A row of identical buildings with balconies, situated by a calm body of water, surrounded by greenery.

12. Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

Cathkin Park

Dietlof

฿3,209

฿3,690 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A tree in front of a building with a thatched roof.

A thatched-roof building with a window and a white pillar, set against a hilly landscape.

A small, single-story building with a thatched roof, a porch, and a small front yard.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a white cabinet, and a window with curtains.

13. Windmill Farm

Jagersrust

Anonymous traveller

฿2,311

฿2,657 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A cabin with a wooden deck and a small dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by rolling hills.

A two-story wooden cabin with a balcony on the upper floor, surrounded by trees and a stone wall.

A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, pillows, a wooden nightstand, a window with curtains, and a door leading outside.

A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a view through the door.

14. Eland Valley Resort

Drakensberg Gardens

Ryan

฿1,943

฿1,943 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A house with a sloped roof, a porch, and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a view of the outdoors through a sliding door, and two framed pictures on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A room with a large window offering a view of a grassy field and distant mountains.

15. Dynasty Red Mountain Ranch

Clarens

Anonymous traveller

฿2,879

฿3,311 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a lake and hills.

A living room with a TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a view of a lake.

A wooden cabin with a balcony overlooking a lake and mountains.

A massage therapy session on a wooden deck overlooking a river, with a scenic view of hills in the background.

16. Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Himeville

ZAMOKUHLE

฿3,964

฿4,558 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A pool with a wooden deck and lounge chairs, surrounded by a landscaped garden and a mountain backdrop.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A dining table set for two with a mountain view through a window.

A rural setting with traditional thatched-roof cottages and a modern building with a sloped roof.

17. Fairways Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

฿3,198

฿3,677 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A thatched-roof building with a reception sign, a front door, and a small porch area.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a dining area with chairs and a table.

A restaurant with wooden chairs and tables, stone bar counter, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, and a view of the outside.

18. The Old Hatchery

Drakensberg Gardens

"The rooms are okay and they are perfect for the price. However, the host did not tell us we would be sharing the house with other guests abs this caused a startle with those we found in the house already. The gyser was not working and this was on a 9degree Celsius weather where we had to take a night and morning cold shower. Supper was a disaster: upon arriving at 7pm, we were told there’s no food as they had hosted a group of people earlier and couldn’t cater for us. We managed to get...

Nosipho

฿1,813

฿2,085 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

A wooden bridge with a railing, leading to a building with a stone facade and a fountain.

A wooden deck with a barbecue grill and a table, overlooking a lush green landscape and a thatched-roof building.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden dresser with a mirror, and a painting of roses on the wall.

A building with a stone facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

19. Mountain View Cottages Self Catering

Drakensberg Gardens

Vashil

฿2,487

฿2,860 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A house with a covered patio, a swimming pool, and a garden.

A dining table set with various dishes, drinks, and a centerpiece of white flowers.

A house with a covered patio, a dining area, and a garden with a birdcage.

A neatly made bed with a large pillow, a bedside lamp, and a mirror on the wall.

20. Loxley House

Nottingham Road

Desmond

฿4,767

฿5,482 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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Stay near popular Drakensberg Mountains attractions

Cathedral Peak

10.0/10 (18 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathedral Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Basotho Cultural Village

8.8/10 (6 reviews)

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Basotho Cultural Village during your trip to Maluti a Phofung. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Cathkin Peak

9.8/10 (8 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Cathkin Peak during your travels in Giant's Castle Game Reserve. Discover the area's mountain views and restaurants.

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Drakensberg Boys Choir School

10.0/10 (1 review)

Walk around the campus at Drakensberg Boys Choir School as part of your travels around Cathkin Park. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.

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Namahadi Pass

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Namahadi Pass during your travels in Maluti a Phofung. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.

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Learn more about Drakensberg Mountains

Explore caves filled with ancient art, drive South Africa’s highest road, and camp out amid the extraordinary biodiversity and majesty of this vast mountain range.

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A mountainous landscape with rolling hills and prominent rocky peaks under a clear blue sky.

Top Drakensberg Mountains Hotel Reviews

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"My second visit the place was clean and is cleaned on a daily basis. Amazing views and trails for walks. Staff is friendly and helpful. Started our fire in the evenings. It’s family friendly and a good breakfast"

Dragonview Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"View from the hotel is stunning"

Sasi Bush Lodge

10/10 Excellent

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Montusi Mountain Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Montusi is absolutely beautiful and peaceful. Ideal for hiking and enjoying nature. Restaurant is exceptionally good and staff are super friendly. Bungalows are very comfortable and have been modernised. Pool was enjoyed by the family. "

aha Alpine Heath Resort

8/10 Good

"Good "

Golden Gate Hotel

8/10 Good

"We spent 1 night in a “chalet.” It was spacious with a large shared terrace overlooking the mountains. The restaurant food was fine and the service was good. It was ideal staying inside the park and this is a good choice. "

More cheap stays in Drakensberg Mountains

Green Olive Residences

16 Kloof St Bethlehem Free State

฿1,635

฿1,635 total

25 Sept - 26 Sept

includes taxes & fees

Periwinkle Blue

382 Van Der Merwe St Clarens Free State

฿1,440

฿1,656 total

5 Oct - 6 Oct

includes taxes & fees

eMkhosini Royal Sun

Coleford Rd Underberg KwaZulu-Natal

฿2,070

฿2,070 total

17 Oct - 18 Oct

includes taxes & fees

Monarca inn

Molapo Makwane 505 Maluti a Phofung Free State

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Douglas Drift

10 Scottson Road Scottston Valley Underberg KwaZulu-Natal

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Sani Lodge Backpackers

10.5 kms along Sani Pass Rd Mkhomazi Himeville KZN

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Our top choices for Drakensberg Mountains hotels

1. Cathedral Peak Hotel

2. Sasi Bush Lodge

3. Witsieshoek Mountain Lodge

4. Ledges Retreat

5. aha Alpine Heath Resort

6. Montusi Mountain Lodge

7. Mont Aux Sources Drakensberg Resort

8. Little Switzerland Resort

9. Lethabo Mountain View Guest House Cheap

10. Dragonview Lodge

11. Riverbend Chalets Self Catering

12. Dragon Peaks Mountain Resort

13. Windmill Farm

14. Eland Valley Resort

15. Dynasty Red Mountain Ranch

16. Sani Valley Nature Lodges

17. Fairways Self Catering

18. The Old Hatchery

19. Mountain View Cottages Self Catering

20. Loxley House

Stay near popular Drakensberg Mountains attractions

Cathedral Peak

Basotho Cultural Village

Cathkin Peak

Drakensberg Boys Choir School

Namahadi Pass

Learn more about Drakensberg Mountains

Top Drakensberg Mountains Hotel Reviews

Sani Valley Nature Lodges

Dragonview Lodge

Sasi Bush Lodge

Montusi Mountain Lodge

aha Alpine Heath Resort

Golden Gate Hotel

More cheap stays in Drakensberg Mountains

Green Olive Residences

Periwinkle Blue

eMkhosini Royal Sun

Monarca inn

Douglas Drift

Sani Lodge Backpackers

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