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The Cavern Resort & Spa

Amphitheatre | Northern Drakensberg, Bergville 3350, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

I think it is a privilege and a joy to be able to spend time in this wonderful environment. We have been visiting the Cavern for the last 26 years, at least once a year since my children were 6 and 4 years old and can honestly say it is our favourite holiday destination. The scenery on most of the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

After booking our holiday at The Cavern I had a few people ask why I had booked there and warned me that the food wasn't great. I value the quality of food at a hotel, especially when you are booked in for 6 nights and all meals are catered. We decided to go as we needed a break. What a... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

I spent a week here walking in the surrounding mountains with our own guide. This family run hotel is located at the end of a long road and it is very quiet and peaceful with no traffic noise. The main thatched building houses the bars and restaurant and there are a series of patio areas. The food was very good... More

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Adelaide, Australia
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

We went to The Cavern to check its suitability for a walking and wildlife tour we are planning. It is excellent for the purpose; small enough to be cozy and friendly, but big enough to offer excellent facilities and daily activities. Rooms are charming, meals plentiful, and the staff are very professional. Walking Matilda plans to take our groups to... More

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Durban, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

Great walking area, we did some lovely walks with our young children (7,9years). We are also did a horse-ride which I would strongly recommend-horses are well looked after and easy to manage even for beginners. We enjoy tennis as well which we could play there. The food was great and the ambience very pleasant. The rooms were fine. We took... More

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Kloof, South Africa
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

The Cavern is an iconic Drakensberg resort and has been around for many years. Meals and teas are included and the meals were carefully put together with lots of salads available. The staff are extremely helpful and there are lots of activities included in the price.The Cavern is about 30 minutes away from the Tendele camp which has brilliant views... More

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Utrecht, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

We spent two nights here, in which we did some great hikes in the Royal Natal N.P., which is a scenic 25 minutes drive away. Besides this, there are some nice, but less spectacular, hikes starting at the resort. We had a standard room which was spacious, clean and basically decorated. The meals which are included in the rate are... More

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hiltondavid, Owner at The Cavern Resort & Spa, responded to this review
20 March 2013

Thanks Ben. Glad you had a good time and hope to see you again. Cheers. Hilton. More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

I have been going to the Cavern for the last 25 years...and I hope to do so for the next 25 years. It is the most amazing place run by an amazing family. Long guided walks daily into the mountain with tea prepared over an open fire and delicious crunchies served when you reach your destination. Lovely swims in natural... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

I visited the resort along with my wife. While booking I was a little apprehensive about the resort regarding the food and the quality of the rooms. Fortunately we still went ahead with the plan and had the perfect weekend trip. Road Trip: We were traveling from Centurion. After readin about the bad state of R74 we opted to take... More

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Pretoria, South Africa
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

The hotel is situated in a beautiful nature setting. Wonderful trails to walk, bicycle and climb. The food is excellent, the staff is very friendly and competent. The room we stayed in was on the second floor and had a wonderful view over the valley and mountains. The spa treatment was done very professionally although the reception at the spa... More

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Additional Information about The Cavern Resort & Spa

Also Known As:
The Cavern Drakensberg Hotel
The Cavern Drakensberg Hotel Bergville
Address: Amphitheatre | Northern Drakensberg, Bergville 3350, South Africa
Region: South Africa > KwaZulu-Natal > Bergville
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 6 Speciality lodging in Bergville
Price range (per night): RM377 - 532
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Cavern Resort & Spa welcomes you to the adventures of mountain holidays. The Cavern, named after the “Cannibal Cavern”, is situated on 3000 hectares of private mountain reserve adjacent to the Drakensberg Amphitheatre World Heritage Site.This holiday offers you daily guided hikes to bushman paintings and rock carvings. For the more energetic, walks are organised to the Tugela Gorge, the second highest waterfall in the world, and to the top of the Amphitheatre (3100m). An extensive range of recreational facilities, from a forest spa, horse trails, trout fishing and mountain bike trails are available. This stunning resort has won numerous accolades. Honeymoon suites, superior suites and standard accommodation are available with spectacular views of the surrounding valleys, indigenous forests and mountains. Honeymoon suites are complete with four-poster beds and fireplaces for cool evenings. The superior accommodation is set away from the resort, in tranquil gardens, with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains. The reserve is home to abundant wildlife including leopard, baboon and eland and over 200 species of birds and 150 species of trees.The Forest Spa, set high up in the indigenous forest, is a relaxing space to unwind in whilst being treated by our therapists. Afterwards the unique Cave Bar is the ideal place to meet for a sundowner while looking over the valley below. Just over three hours from Gauteng and Durban it is the ideal area to spend some time in the mountains. ... more   less 

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