Dragonview Lodge

Welcome to Dragonview Lodge. The first of its kind in the central Drakensberg, Dragonview Lodge is a four-star environmentally sustainable boutique hotel. With only eight suites, Dragonview Lodge provides intimate and exclusive Drakensberg accommodation offering personalised services.

Our two executive suites boast an exquisitely decorated downstairs bedroom with a king-sized four-poster bed and an intimate lounge upstairs. Enjoy a romantic dinner on the deck or raise a glass of champagne while taking in the breathtaking views from your private lounge.

The six contemporary family suites are all uniquely decorated with a king-sized bed downstairs, and twin single beds and a couch upstairs. All suites lead onto a private deck with uninterrupted views of the Drakensberg Mountains. The family suites can comfortably accommodate a family of four or two couples holidaying together. An additional child under 12 years old can be accommodated on the couch.

The lodge offers an on-site bar and restaurant overlooking the Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak mountain ranges. Unwind by the rim-flow rock pool while the kids splash in the pool or explore the Dragonland playscape. Our two lounges, games room, children’s playroom, indoor heated pool and gym ensure the whole family is entertained even on chilly winter mornings and rainy days.

Nestled in Champagne Valley, Dragonview Lodge is perfectly located to explore all that the Drakensberg has to offer.

Champagne Valley in KwaZulu-Natal’s Drakensberg Mountains lies nestled between Cathkin Peak and Champagne Castle. Reached via the N3 national road through the towns of Bergville and Winterton, Champagne Valley is a popular family holiday destination for not only foreigners but South Africans alike.

As part of the Mdedelelo Wilderness Area, the Champagne Valley is ideal for hiking and mountain biking, along with excellent rock-climbing opportunities. Monk’s Cowl, located between Cathkin Peak and the Drakensberg escarpment, is one of the most difficult climbs in the region, offering beautiful views over the valley.

Champagne Valley is famous for being home to the internationally recognised Drakensberg Boys Choir, whose mountain-top performances have awed all who have heard them perform. The valley is towered over by Champagne Castle, a 3 248m high mountain attached to the main escarpment. At the same time, Giant’s Castle, a protected area within the World Heritage Site, provides several rock-climbing routes. The area can also be explored by scenic drives.