Champagne Castle Hotel
4 stars
8.9
Very good
(1695)
4 stars
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Champagne Castle Hotel

4 stars
R600 Champagne Valley, 3340 Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal
8.9
Very good
1695 reviews
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Overview

Situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by gardens and overlooks the Drakenberg Mountains. It includes a large pool, a restaurant and an animal farm. All rooms, suites and chalets at Champagne C…Booking.com
Situated within the Ukhahlamba Drakensberg World Heritage Site, this 4-star hotel is surrounded by gardens and overlooks the Drakenberg Mountains. It includes a large pool, a restaurant and an animal farm. All rooms, suites and chalets at Champagne Castle Hotel are decorated in light colours and have a private patio. They also come with a satellite TV and tea/coffee facilities. Meals are served in Champagne’s restaurant with its wooden beams and large fans for refreshment. There is also a bar with a fireplace that opens out onto a large veranda overlooking the mountains. Massages are available at the spa and there is a casual lounge with a large TV to relax afterwards. Guests can enjoy trout fishing in the garden ponds, go horse riding or accompany children in the games room.Booking.com
8.9
Very good rating
Based on 1695 verified guest reviews

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R600 Champagne Valley, 3340 Winterton, KwaZulu-Natal

Reviews

8.9
Very good
1695 verified ratings
Wonderful
1094
Very good
330
Good
163
Okay
51
Fair
28
Mediocre
13
Poor
16

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests enjoyed the stunning views and great food at the hotel, with many praising the spacious rooms and overall atmosphere. However, there were consistent complaints about the service quality and cleanliness, particularly at check-in and in the dining areas. Some guests also noted that the hotel could benefit from renovations and better maintenance.
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10
Wonderful
Mika, May 2025
Pros (+) The view from the room was amazing!
10
Wonderful
Suscilla, May 2025
Pros (+) My mum (Suscilla) gifted us a Honeymoon at Champagne Castle Hotel. All the meals were excellent. We enjoyed everything we ate. The property and room was beautiful. The mountains are breathtaking. The spa was lovely. The staff were friendly and helpful. My husband and I would definitely return.
Cons (-) Everything was great.
9.0
Wonderful
Monique, May 2025
Pros (+) Fabulous view, right under the mountains; food was awesome, staff super friendly, rooms comfy and spacious.
Cons (-) The guided hikes on the website are no longer offered- it is a day by day assessment of what will be done.
10
Wonderful
Meghann, May 2025
Pros (+) The view of the mountain from literally every window. The direct access to the hiking trails in monks cowl. Not having to think about what to feed my husband and myself was also amazing- the food they gave us was amazing
9.0
Wonderful
Michael, May 2025
Pros (+) The views, the staff, the food, the walks ... everything
Cons (-) Inter leading doors to other rooms. For privacy this bothered us.
10
Wonderful
Linganathan, May 2025
Pros (+) The hotel was good value for your money. The facilities were excellent. Lots of activities.
Cons (-) None
8.0
Very good
Zara, May 2025
Pros (+) Food, scenery, relaxing vibe and general surroundings were great. Staff were attentive and helpful at all times.
Cons (-) Some furniture in the rooms appeared a little tired/had some old stains and could do with a wash/refresh. However, this did not impact our enjoyment of the room.
9.0
Wonderful
Viviene, May 2025
Pros (+) View was stunning. Meals ticked all the boxes
8.0
Very good
Marion, May 2025
Pros (+) The situation was fabulous and the food and service excellent.
Cons (-) Unfortunately the weather wasn't kind to us.
9.0
Wonderful
Ian, May 2025
Pros (+) We typically visit another Drakensberg hotel each year, but due to circumstances, we chose to stay at the Champagne Castle Hotel this time. It was a good chance to compare the two, and I must say, we were very pleasantly surprised. The location is stunning, and the hotel grounds meticulously maintained. Rooms are comfortable, the restaurant meals very delicious, and great communal areas to rest an...
Cons (-) Lack of WiFi in the rooms.
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Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Flat-screen TV

Things to keep in mind

Check-in: From 2:00 pm
Check-out: Prior to 10:00 am
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