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 2026. Enter via our online entry form by uploading your original photo that captures ‘A Sense of Place’ and includes...
Meet Thandeka Mazibuko, our Senior Sous Chef
When you meet Thandeka Mazibuko, her calm confidence immediately stands out. Yet behind that quiet composure lies an incredible journey of determination, growth, and passion for the art of cooking. Thandeka joined Champagne Castle Hotel back in 2014, not in the...
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...
Meet Vincent Nkosi, our Head of Housekeeping
At Champagne Castle Hotel, where breathtaking mountain views and serene landscapes take centre stage, there’s another element that quietly shapes every guest’s experience: the exceptional cleanliness and comfort of the hotel. Behind this is Vincent Nkosi, our...
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
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’...
Meet Mohamed Rasool, our new Banqueting & Guest Relations Manager
For over 15 years, Mo (Mohamed) has been a familiar and friendly face at Champagne Castle Hotel – most often found behind the scenes in the kitchen, crafting delicious meals and delighting guests while serving at the buffet. But now, he’s stepped into a new role...
Meet Tony Kocke, our new Executive Chef
Tony Kocke has recently joined Champagne Castle Hotel in the role of Executive Chef. We caught up with Tony, and asked him a few questions about his career and his culinary vision for the hotel. Tony is an acclaimed chef originally from Germany, known for his...