Cathedral Peak Hotel

Excellent food, stunning surroundings in the Drakensberg mountains.

This hotel is like a walk back to old English country hotels. Location is unbeatable for views and amazing hikes. Unfortunately road under construction so a not ideal gravel portion (that can be traversed by sedans)- last 20 to 30 kms. Superior rooms are well appointed with a walk in shower el beit slightly dated. Food was really good and had a great variety. Desserts were phenomenal. Staff were very helpful at arranging vegeterian options for me. The chefs - i forget the names - were very friendly and always smiling. They obliged to prepare my breakfast eggs in a separate pan for halaal requirements. The best part of this hotel are the treks and guides. I did 5 hikes Doreen falls, lake jarred, fern forest all magical. Better than falls in bali/ overseas and not overrun with instagramers. Zweli and Samson were excellent guides. The hotel has an old country house feel. Afternoon and mid morning teas. Brings back childhood memories from piggs peaks and trout Beck inn in Zimbabwe. The dinner is semi formal/ smart casual. Initially, I thought this was odd but actually was a classy experience. The things that could be improved include maybe a bit of a room update, the gym was basic and a bit like out of an 80s movie. It didnt bother me much as nature provided a good enough work out. This needs an update. There was a blocked gutter flooding stairs on the way to room 222. This could be a slipping hazard. In general this is a wonderful establishment reminiscent of a bygone era. Its suitable for guests of all ages. It has phenomenal views and is a great value option for whats included. The best part is the phenomenal hikes and walks. Hope to return soon.

Visiting Cathedral Peak Hotel is a feast for the eyes. The location is magnificent and unique and the hotel is positioned perfectly in beautiful surroundings of gardens, mountains and hiking trails. The hotel is a bit dated, but clean and well run with pleasant and helpful staff. The food is good and compliments to the chefs for preparing very tasty meals three times a day. The spa is a wonderful experience especially after a day of hiking. The only negative was the carpet in our room, which had dirty stain marks, which was unsightly in an otherwise clean space. Overall it was a great experience and somewhere to look forward to going back to soon.