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...
Meet Marc Harris, our new General Manager

Meet Marc Harris, our new General Manager

In September 2024 Marc Harris joined Champagne Castle Hotel as the new General Manager (GM). We spent a little time with Marc to get to know him: where he comes from, what he’s been doing, his dreams for the hotel, amongst other questions. Here are our...
Mamma Mia! | New Year 2024

Mamma Mia! | New Year 2024

This year’s New Year celebration will be held at Villa Donna, currently being constructed at Champagne Castle Hotel. It promises to be an incredible evening of celebration, where you’re encouraged to arrive in any combination of bright colours, flamboyant patterns,...
Sense of Place Photo Competition

Sense of Place Photo Competition

Enter Champagne Castle Hotel’s annual Sense of Place Photo Competition, and stand a chance to win a two night stay at Champagne Castle Hotel during 2025. Enter via our online entry form by uploading your original photo that captures ‘A Sense of Place’ and includes...
How to Play Pickleball

How to Play Pickleball

Champagne Castle Hotel has a Pickleball court, and while it’s said to be the fastest growing sport in some countries in the world, you may not be familiar with the game. Below is a short ‘how to’ video, along with a description of the rules....
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...
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a collection of frequently asked questions, to assist our future guests with useful information regarding their stay at Champagne Castle Hotel.   Does Champagne Castle Welcome Day Visitors? Can self-catering guests eat in the Hotel Restaurant? Do...
2023 / 2024 Photo Competition Winners

2023 / 2024 Photo Competition Winners

Every year, Champagne Castle Hotel hosts a Photo Competition open to everyone over the age of 18. First prize is a two night stay at Champagne Castle Hotel for two people. The competition requires that all entrants submit an original photo that includes Champagne...
Navigate our Trails in the Central Drakensberg using GPS

Navigate our Trails in the Central Drakensberg using GPS

As technology becomes more and more prevalent, our guests are increasingly requesting access to GPS files to assist them with navigation while walking and hiking from the Hotel. Navigating the trails in the Central Drakensberg using a GPS can be very useful when...
The Denim and Diamond Saloon | New Year 2023

The Denim and Diamond Saloon | New Year 2023

This year’s New Year celebration will be held at The Denim and Diamond Saloon, currently being constructed at Champagne Castle Hotel. It promises to be an incredible evening of celebration, where you’re encouraged to arrive in casual chic (aka a dress-up / dress-down...