Premier Drakensberg Hotel and Self-Catering Accommodation
Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort is located in the Central Drakensberg (between Johannesburg and Durban). It’s nestled below the third highest peak in South Africa, Champagne Castle (3 377m), within the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg mountain range, the highest mountain range in South Africa. Due to its diversity of plant, bird and insect life and the richest collection of San rock paintings in Africa, it has been declared a Mixed World Heritage Site. It’s the ultimate Drakensberg Accommodation.
Luxurious Premier Drakensberg Hotel and Self-Catering Accommodation. Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort is pretty close to being an ultimate experience. Rated number one on TripAdvisor, your stay will be characterised by the proximity you gain to the most dramatic and immediate views of the Drakensberg Mountains. We offer a variety of thoughtful amenities and extras:
– Daily guided walks
– Swimming pool
– Spa (wellness centre)
– Fishing
– Horse riding
– Tennis courts
– Pickleball
– Veranda
– Lawn bowls
SPECIALS AND NEWS
ACCOMMODATION SPECIALS
Escape to Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort. by taking advantage of our incredible Accommodation Specials.
Spring Treatment
Our bowling green is next on the list. It’s part of the same quiet, ongoing work that’s had us upgrading the property this year. One thing at a time, done properly. The green will be closed from 19 August to 6 September, reopening on Monday, 7 September.
ASTRONOMY WEEK
We’re hosting Dr Derek Fish, an award-winning science communicator, as our in-house expert for eight consecutive nights. Receive a further 10% off the current Champagne Special, if you stay between 30 August and 3 September.
BOOKING.COM AWARD
This past week, the team at Champagne Castle Hotel, received a Booking.com Traveller Review Award 2026. Our team has worked really hard over the past 12 months to achieve this milestone.
Well done!! - Always excellent service for the past thirty years.
JJ d1st April 2026
Another wonderful stay at Champagne Castle hotel - As Usual an amazing 3 days in this beautiful spot right at the foot of the mountains, great walks for old and young, good food and wonderful service from... read more
Gina T1st December 2025
Excellent service, friendly staff and great facilities. Highly recommended - Excellent service, friendly staff and great facilities. Especially liked the daily guided hikes with the hotel's very experienced and informative guide, Cedric.
Beautiful setting with many activities in close... read more
Debbie F1st January 2026
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
Guide178716900911st July 2026
LIVE WEATHER FEED
We have a live weather station at the Hotel. The information below describes the current weather conditions at the hotel.
CONTACT DETAILS
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PHYSICAL ADDRESS
Champagne Castle Hotel
R600 Champagne Valley
Central Drakensberg
Winterton
South Africa