Decent average hotel in a fantastic location, although you cant find a bad location anywhere in the Drakensburg. After a long drive though the worst road condition possibly in all South Africa - Oliviershoek Pass, we were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional welcome by the security guard at the entrance of the resort. The staff thereafter were either trainees or...
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- Also Known As:
- Alpine Heath Hotel Drakensberg Region
- Alpine Heath Hotel
Region:
South Africa >
KwaZulu-Natal >
Drakensberg Region
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge
Business Centre
Fitness Centre
Free Parking
Children Activities
Kitchenette
Restaurant
Room Service
Swimming Pool
Wheelchair access
Ranked #2 of 3 hotels in Drakensberg Region
Price Range:
€€
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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ALPINE HEATH – A PLACE OF WONDER. The magnificent mountains of the Drakensberg provide the spectacular backdrop for Alpine Heath Resort. The resort is located midway between Durban and Johannesburg, and offers superb accommodation, fine cuisine, All-Out-Adventure pursuits and superb conference and wedding facilities. This resort is a sports enthusiast’s dream with a host of activities available to keep the entire family entertained. Guests can choose from indoors activities like:• Board Games• Squash• Table-tennis• Gym• Spa treatments There is also an extensive range of outdoor activities, which includes:• Horse-riding• Helicopter flips• Fishing• Mountain biking• Tennis • Putt-putt course• Swimming and even friendly sport matches. The kids will be fully entertained with ‘funtastic’ options that are sure to exceed any child’s expectations and energy levels. A daily variety of things to do, from arts & crafts to nature related activities are on offer. Children will never have a dull moment with the exclusive Kid’s Entertainment Program at the Kid’s WOW Zone! Just five minutes drive from Alpine Heath Resort is the All Out Adventures, which caters for extreme adrenaline junkies. Their activities vary from their well-reputed Canopy Tours to the Zipline and Kingswing. Alpine Heath Resort has many hiking trails, varying in difficulty, on offer. Situated in a World Heritage Site, the resort is the perfect base from which to explore some of the country’s finest trail attractions including the Amphitheatre, Tugela Falls (the World’s second highest waterfall) and Mont aux Sources. The Royal National Park is located 15km from the resort and boasts fantastic hiking opportunities at the world-famous Amphitheatre. Some of the trails available are:• Chain Ladder Hike• Tugela Gorge• Surprise Ridge• Cannibal Cave• Cascades, Look Out Rock• Tiger Falls. A trip to the Drakensberg would be incomplete without visiting the Spionkop Battlefields and all the history associated with the South Africa Anglo-Boer War. Relive the memories of past heroes and walk in the footsteps of three great leaders, Winston Churchill, Mahatma Gandhi and General Louis Botha. Alpine Heath Resort offers guests a number of dining options. Hungry patrons can choose between self-catering or enjoy the culinary delights of the resort’s La Gruyeres Restaurant, savor some scrumptious offerings at the resort’s onsite eateries - The Tavern or the Pizzeria, enjoy light snacks at the Coffee Shop or shop for some fresh produce at the local Village Market so that guests can prepare cuisine in the comfort of their own chalets. The resort has 100 luxuriously appointed, fully-equipped chalets offering panoramic mountain views from comfortable lounges, a fireplace for those romantic wintery evenings, kitchen, patio, satellite TV and three cozy bedrooms. Alpine Heath Resort is truly a highlight of the Drakensberg and it’s what makes this unique berg village so popular all year round.
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