Valentine’s Magic in the Drakensberg

Valentine’s Magic in the Drakensberg

Valentine’s Weekend in the Mountains There’s something about the Drakensberg that lends itself naturally to romance. The scale of the mountains, the quiet between moments, the way a day unfolds without rush. This Valentine’s Weekend, Champagne Castle Hotel invites...
Elevating Our Guest Experience

Elevating Our Guest Experience

Over the past ten months, we’ve embarked on an extensive refurbishment journey at Champagne Castle Hotel. Each upgrade has been thoughtfully designed to enhance your stay, comfort, and safety, ensuring you leave having experienced a ‘sense of place’. Of course...
Malcolm Pearse – All The Hills Are Home

Malcolm Pearse – All The Hills Are Home

On Thursday 3 July 2025 and Friday 4 July 2025 Champagne Castle Hotel will be hosting Malcolm Pearse. Malcolm, a well-known Drakensberg climber and photographer, son of R.O. Pearse (Barrier of Spears) has recently released his memoirs in two volumes under the title...
TripAdvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award

TripAdvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award

This past week, the team at Champagne Castle Hotel, were proud to receive the TripAdvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Award. From Kristen Daltch, President, Tripadvisor: “Congratulations to Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’...
Growing Fresh Produce: From Aviary to Nursery

Growing Fresh Produce: From Aviary to Nursery

We are excited to share our latest project at the hotel—a transformation of our large bird aviary into a thriving herb and vegetable nursery. The birds were donated to a larger facility in Gauteng, where they will have far more space in which to thrive. This...
TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award

TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award

This past week, the team at Champagne Castle Hotel, were proud to receive the TripAdvisor 2024 Travellers’ Choice Award. From John Boris, Chief Growth Officer at Tripadvisor: “Congratulations to Champagne Castle Hotel and Resort on its recognition in Tripadvisor’s...