Drakensberg Sun Resort

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8.5 (1494 reviews)
R600 Central Drakensberg Winterton , Winterton , za

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Great service
Cons:
Outdated rooms
Food quality issues
Limited air conditioning effectiveness

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Rooms are well kept but old, cleanliness noted as adequate but could improve.
Service
9.61
Staff were friendly and service was often highlighted as exceptional.
Location
9.65
Multiple reviews praise the stunning location and beautiful views.
Room Quality
7.1
Rooms are noted as outdated, with issues related to air conditioning and decor.
Amenities
8.63
Facilities were mentioned positively but can do with more variety and modernization.
Value for Money
8.09
Comments suggest pricing is high relative to the quality observed, impacting value.
Food and Beverage
7.64
Food quality is often criticized for being average or stale, with limited variety.
Overall Experience
9.11
Many guests had a great overall experience despite specific concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:39

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation and Family-Friendly Activities

Drakensberg Sun Resort in Winterton offers a perfect blend of luxury and family-friendly activities. Each room is equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The resort boasts an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant serving delectable meals, and a kids' club to keep the little ones entertained.

Recreational Facilities for Everyone

Guests can enjoy a variety of recreational activities such as table tennis, mini-golf, and tennis. For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking and canoeing are popular choices. The children's playground is perfect for the young ones to have a great time while staying at the resort.

Convenient Location and Exceptional Service

Located near Monks Cowl Country Club and Winterton Museum, Drakensberg Sun Resort is the ideal base for exploring the area. With entertainment staff, 24-hour front desk service, and free WiFi throughout the property, guests can expect exceptional service during their stay.

Book your stay at Drakensberg Sun Resort now for a memorable and enjoyable experience!

Important information:

Please note that dinner is not included for children aged 17 and below.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1494 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 9.61
Location: 9.65
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.09
Food and Beverage: 7.64
Overall Experience: 9.11
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Govender • couple • za
8
Overall I enjoyed my stay,just the food wasn’t good for me
Pros:

Comfortable beds,nice stuff to do at the hotel

Cons:

Needs an upgrade,the food is mediocre,needs more attention

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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René • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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Pamela • family_with_children • za
7
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Zamo • couple • za
10
2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • couple • za
9
Superb food and beautiful hikes
Pros:

Location was great

Cons:

N/a

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Dumisane • family_with_children • za
7
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Thilen Govender • solo_traveller • za
10
Pros:

The views

Cons:

Like everything

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • za
8
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Sibongile • family_with_children • za
10
Well worth every penny
Pros:

The staff was very friendly, food was great and the place overall wS very clean

Cons:

Nothing really

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Anand • couple • za
7
Good.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Theft

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee
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Antoinette • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Niven • family_with_children • za
7
Wouldn’t go back
Pros:

The staff and activities

Cons:

The shower is for miniature people
The food was very standard daily.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Renosha • family_with_children • za
10
2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Suzan • couple • za
10
Beautiful anniversary getaway.. weather was great aswell.
Pros:

Everything was excellent!!
The rooms, the food and the staff.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Gerald • couple • za
7
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Uvashani • couple • za
9
Neat Resort with breath taking views. We had an amazing weekend.
Pros:

We loved the location and the friendly staff - the fireplaces.

Cons:

Menu: Limited dishes in both breakfast and dinner.
Room: Bathroom is neat. Just the Shower curtain - need to make a walk-in shower.

2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Jayshree • family_with_children • za
10
Relaxing, met nice people.
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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tulani • solo_traveller • za
10
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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yuvina • solo_traveller • za
9
2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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CarolineJ2 • solo_traveller • es
10
Lugar espectacular para pasar unos días
Pros:

El hotel es precioso, las habitaciones bastante amplias y la ducha funciona perfectamente. Todo el personal es muy amable y profesional, siempre con una sonrisa. El entorno es magnífico y hay varias rutas de senderismo para hacer. La comida también es excelente.

Cons:

Nada, todo genial. Me hubiera gustado quedarme más tiempo.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee