Premier Drakensberg Hotel and Self-Catering Accommodation

  Best 20th wedding anniversary EVER!! - Thanks to Champagne Castle for turning our 20th wedding anniversary into a memorable experience. They went the extra mile by turning our room into a honeymoon suite. Even setting our... read more table with champagne at dinner. Thank you, we'll never forget it.

  Champagne Castle Hotel — possibly the best hotel in the Drakensberg, KZN - We visit Champagne Castle Hotel regularly, often twice a year. Our most recent stay was from 13 to 17 June 2026, following an earlier visit to celebrate the start of... read more the New Year.
The improvements over the past few months have been remarkable.
The staff now seem happy, courteous, and eager to help with anything guests may need.
The food has improved significantly. Breakfasts are good, while lunch and dinner continue to be served buffet style, with a generous selection of starters, salads, cold cuts, roasts, curries, pasta dishes, and vegetables. Everything was delicious and replenished as needed.
The desserts are sumptuous.
Despite the wide variety, no main dish was repeated during our stay.
A cheese board is also available every evening.
The rooms have been upgraded and now include air conditioning for both heating and cooling. Wi-Fi has also been installed, although the speed could perhaps be improved. If possible, request a room with a partial mountain view.
After-dinner entertainment is offered during busy periods.
For exercise, there are marked walking trails suitable for all fitness levels, as well as a guided walk each morning.
Congratulations to management for making CCH even better.
(If travelling from Durban, go via Winterton).

  Set in the foot of the majestic Drakensberg mountains, you could not ask for a more beautiful location. We went with our 3 teenager boys, who spent most their time,... read more either fly fishing, hiking or playing pickle ball and soccer on the widen open lawns. We stayed in a self-catering chalet; the accommodation was generous in space, very neat and tidy and well stocked.
The fireplace was thoroughly enjoyed every chilly evening.
I had the most glorious back and neck massage at their spa while the boys popped to Champagne Sports resort for a round of golf.
We had one dinner and breakfast in the restaurant, with our boys just wanting to go back for more and more, the variety of food was great and unbelievably delicious.
The staff are warm and friendly, with no request being too much.
I describe the hotel as my "Happy Place" and highly recommend it for a family holiday or even a romantic getaway. We will most certainly be back.

  Excellent experience - appreciate the attention to detail in general. Chef Robert went the extra mile to accommodate dietary requirements. All meals were exceptional .