Cathedral Peak Hotel offers relaxation and adventure in a scenic setting. Enjoy free breakfast, spa facials, manicures, a 9-hole golf course, beach volleyball, hiking trails, and racquetball courts. Perfect for families!
Giant's Castle Game Reserve is home to Cathedral Peak Hotel. Didima San Rock Art Centre is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Champagne Castle. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby. Visit our Giant's Castle Game Reserve travel guide
1 Cathedral Peak Drive, Giant's Castle Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
What's nearby
Didima San Rock Art Centre
8 min drive - 4.0 km
Bergville Mosque
60 min drive - 49.3 km
Restaurants
Harry's Bar
1 min walk
Alberts Bar
1 min walk
About this property
Cathedral Peak Hotel
Upscale family-friendly hotel
Take advantage of free self-service breakfast, a golf course and a poolside bar at Cathedral Peak Hotel. Adventurous travellers may like the hiking/biking trails, racquetball/squash and horse riding at this hotel. Indulge in a body treatment, a facial and a body scrub at the on-site spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as beach volleyball. In addition to a terrace and mini golf, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
An outdoor tennis court, self-parking (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
A front desk safe, wedding services and tour/ticket information
1 meeting room, coffee/tea in reception and a gift shop
Room features
All 104 rooms have amenities, such as free WiFi, safes and sound-insulated walls.
Other amenities include:
Heating and ceiling fans
Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
Free self-serve breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
2 bars/lounges
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
9-hole golf course
Arcade/game room
Beach volleyball
Billiards/pool table
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Golf
Gym
Hiking/biking trails
Horseback riding/rentals
Library
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Outdoor tennis court
Playground
Racquetball/squash
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Laundry facilities
Mini golf
Outdoor pool
Playground
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
No housekeeping service
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Conference centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Terrace
Full-service spa
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Facials
Manicures/pedicures
Massage
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
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Banquet hall
Built in 1939
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
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Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: ZAR80.00 per person, per stay. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Self-parking fee: ZAR 30 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Cathedral Peak Hotel
Cathedral Peak Hotel Winterton
Cathedral Peak Winterton
Cathedral Peak Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Hotel Hotel
Cathedral Peak Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Cathedral Peak Hotel Hotel Giant's Castle Game Reserve
Frequently asked questions
Does Cathedral Peak Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Cathedral Peak Hotel?
As of 13 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cathedral Peak Hotel on 14 Mar 2026 start from 6.301.294 ₫, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Cathedral Peak Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cathedral Peak Hotel?
Self-parking is available for ZAR 30 per day.
What time is check-in at Cathedral Peak Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cathedral Peak Hotel?
Checkout is at 10 AM.
Where is Cathedral Peak Hotel located?
This family-friendly Giant's Castle Game Reserve hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Cathedral Peak. Didima San Rock Art Centre is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Cathedral Peak Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Wonderful hotel with friendly attentive staff, excellent food and tremendous access to hiking trails. That we were able to get petrol on the property was such a welcome surprise.
This is set in the one of the most beautiful places in the world - with some lovely hikes that are not too challenging. The buffet style meals are outstanding!
The Cathedral Peak hotel is a delight to stay at with great rooms, tasty food and excellent service from the staff. The mountains and trails are amazing and the whole experience 5 stars. Plan your visit to arrive before sunset since road to the hotel can be challenging but perfectly safe.
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
After taking a long slow drive to get to the hotel, the views of the mountains made it all worth it! Everything about the hotel and service were excellent. Will definitely try to come back here in future and try the loads of activities I did not have time for this time around.
Cathedral is the absolute best of the Berg. A truly special place and so grateful to have been able to stay on my way up to Johannesburg.
Amazing walks on the doorstep, which are required to ensure the extra kilograms put on by the amazing food is limited.
Will definitely be back next time I'm in ZAR.
Fantastic hotel. Opened 85 years ago and has developed iver time but stillhas a lovely feel to it and fits really well into the natural landscape of the Drakensberg.
The staff are plentiful and all very friendly and welcoming. The whole operation is organised really well.
The activities and guided walks are excellent. The guides themselves professional, helpful and friendly.
You can do plenty of walks yourself as well.
David
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deborah
3 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful and worth a visit
Beautiful location in the Berg. Rooms are a little tired and could do with some TLC. Didn't have a working plug in our bathroom and asked three times for it to be looked at but nobody came - so made a plan ourselves! Other than that, it is an amazing place and worth a visit.
The location is fantastic. The staff are friendly, welcoming and the service was very efficient. The room was very clean and had plenty of space to store clothes and belongings. We both enjoyed the food and there was plenty of meat options. My partner is pescatarian and would have welcomed some vegetarian sausages options at breakfast. Otherwise the food was good quality and well presented. Overall a super hotel, great location and a very relaxing time. When we booked our room said limited views of the berg but that want quite true. Standing on the balcony we had almost unlimited views!
Beautiful hotel in a wonderful valley. Lots of activities on offer. And many hikes with free maps or guides. The food was excellent and plentiful. We were delighted.
Beautiful setting. Wonderful staff. Plentiful meals. Great schedule of activities. We’ll be back.
Marilyn
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Gavin
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms feeling a little bit tired . Staff were cordial but not over friendly .
Gavin
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Markus
24 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Großes Zimmer mit guter Ausstattung. Die Optik ist schon ein wenig älter (Charme der 1940er Jahre).
Die Umgebung der Drakensberge ist beeindruckend und lädt zu vielfältigen Wanderungen ein, vom entspannten Spaziergang bis zur anspruchsvollen Ganztages-Gipfelbesteigung. Nette Guides bei den kostenlosen Wanderungen für Hotelgäste.
Weitläufige Hotel-Anlage. Das Essen ist eher auf afrikaanse und englische Gäste ausgerichtet.
Als wir dort waren, war das Publikum eher älter und englisch geprägt.
Wir haben uns wohl gefühlt.
Die Gebäude sind reichlich in die Jahre gekommen, aber dennoch sauber und das Essen ist gut. Das Personal ist von bis. Unser Wanderguide war richtig klasse. Beim Servicepersonal ist von unmotiviert bis freundlich alles dabei. Das Hotel ist aber nur Nebensache - der absolute Star ist die tolle Natur mit fantastischen Wandermöglichkeiten.