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The Cavern

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Drakensberg Mountains

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Front of property
Outdoor pool
Tennis court
Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, hot stone massages
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Off R74 Northern Drakensberg, Jagersrust, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Drakensberg Mountains
    1 min walk
  • Royal Natal National Park
    1 min drive
  • All Out Adventures
    13 min drive
  • Harrismith Airport (HRS)
    73 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Jagersrust

In Jagersrust .A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Drakensberg Mountains and 3 miles (5 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Also, Royal Natal National Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and All Out Adventures is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Mountains - 1 min walk
  • Royal Natal National Park - 1 min drive
  • All Out Adventures - 13 min drive
  • Amphitheatre Golf Course - 20 min drive
  • Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alpine Heath Resort - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tower of Pizza restuarant & B & B - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Shop - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Bar - ‬21 min drive

About this property

The Cavern

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel near Drakensberg Mountains
The Cavern offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor tennis court, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Cavern. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Jagersrust hotel.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Cavern offers 55 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9 AM
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Heated floors
  • Individually decorated
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Cavern

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cavern Hotel Jagersrust
Cavern Jagersrust
The Cavern Hotel
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The Cavern Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and lovely staff
Had a lovely stay at the cavern. The meals are all included and very good and it was so nice not to have to worry about driving back in the evening. The wine cellar was also excellent! Amazing location and awesome staff (special thanks to sandile for all your help in planning amazing walks). Also fun range of activities, we did a lovely night hike the first night there under very clear skies and saw the milky way in all it's glory. Packed lunches were lovely and meant we could go all day hiking and they have games you can borrow to play in the evening. All in it was a brilliant trip, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Charlie, Epsom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was last at the Cavern as a schoolboy in 1967, and while the facilities have been massively upgraded since then, it still retains the warm and cosy atrmosphere it had then. The food is superb, as are the various amenities on offer. A lot of thought has gone into the place - loos by the pool, tennis courts and bowling green come to mind. All tastes are catered for, whether you want to walk, ride, try the sports on offer or simply chill out in the various lounges. A gret place to spend a few days!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

James, Norfolk,united kingdom.

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely countryside,great walks and horse riding. Rooms large and comfortable. Staff helpfull,food good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday Celebration
Visiting from Scotland to help a friend celebrate her 70th Birthday with her family. Wonderful weekend in a beautiful area. Very impressed with facilities, quality of food and attentiveness of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Cavern one of the most relaxing places we have visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The food was outstanding, the atmosphere was friendly and relaxing and the staff were professional.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine , Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful Place for holiday
We had our last stay of our 5 weeks journey through SA at this wonderful place that fits to the nature. It was the best! All we needed was provided particularly extraordinary good food, spa, massage and a guide for hiking. There is a lot to do and it is close to Royal Natal NP. Next time we stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Renee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was amazing. Quiet with stunning views and wonderful meals

8/10 Good

Bob, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oasis in the Drakensberg,
Spacious, comfortable, and though traditional it has everything on site that you could need to spend sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Finn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Xavier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Michael, Rotterdam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Intrinsacally motivated staff in family resort
Staff was great and when out of their way & beyond. Interior of standard room and common room a tad dated and reminiscent of old times. Surrounded by nature and loads of trails and activities to be done, all excellently managed by their staff