Set in the heart of the Northern Drakensberg, Cavern Resort & Spa provides family-friendly accommodations located 40 mi from Harrismith and 30 mi from Bergville. This historic property is over 75 years old.
Providing garden views, all rooms at the resort are equipped with a patio, tea-and-coffee making facilities and private bathrooms. Some of the rooms come with a seating area and a fireplace. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
The daily room rate is inclusive of 3 meals and 2 guided morning hikes. A set menu is served for breakfast and dinner, while a light lunch is served buffet-style. Guests are also treated to morning and afternoon tea.
Adventure seekers can enjoy hiking and trekking, mountain biking, fly-fishing and horse trails. Guests can also relax alongside the outdoor swimming pool or make use of the tennis court. The on-site spa provides selected massages and beauty treatments.
Cavern Resort & Spa welcomes children to enjoy the playground, pony rides and scheduled group activities. The restaurant provides a children's menu and babysitting services are available for a surcharge.
The resort is home to over 195 bird species and indigenous fauna and flora. Points of interest nearby include the Sterkfontein Dam and Drakensberg Amphitheater. King Shaka International Airport is located 190 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
“The room was clean and cleaned everyday. The staff is very friendly and always eager to help.”
S
Scott
United States
“Enjoyed our two-night stay here. It’s definitely more of a resort, with full-board dining at an assigned table, activities scheduled throughout the day, and quite a bit to do on the grounds. We were there during a week of South African school...”
L
Laurie
Kenya
“We enjoyed every minute of our stay. What a perfect vacation. The other guests were friendly and the whole atmosphere is like a family. Would 100% go back and bring friends and family.”
Khumalo
South Africa
“the breakfast was good, it could do with a variety of sausages”
Pam
Canada
“The location and network of trails was amazing. It was nice to be able to hike without having to drive to the trailhead. Property was cozy and quiet, with beautiful views.”
Glenda
Australia
“Loved the family atmosphere and varied range of activities”
Kim
United States
“Beautiful location. Lots of friendly staff. Lots to do and see. Loved our guided walks. Enjoyed all our meals. Nice break.”
Ashley
South Africa
“The Cavern is one of my favourite places and ideal for a visit to the Drakensberg from Johannesburg due its proximity. The food is excellent. Staff are helpful and friendly. We had excellent, knowledgeable guides on our two walks (which were...”
C
Charles
Spain
“Food, and service, was excellent. The equally fine wine cellar couod do with more information about each wine.”
Colin
South Africa
“We enjoyed a wonderful getaway at The Cavern, which is situated in a panoramic location in the foothills of the Drakensberg. The staff were all well trained, friendly and efficient. We had a suite, which was quiet, secluded and peaceful, with a...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
Dining Room
Cuisine
South African
Open for
Breakfast • Dinner
Ambience
Family-friendly
House rules
Cavern Resort & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Cavern Resort & Spa of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
South Africa
United States
Kenya
Canada
Australia
Spain
