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The Cavern

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Front of property
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages
Superior Double or Twin Room
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$375
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double or Twin Room

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Map
Off R74 Northern Drakensberg, Jagersrust, KwaZulu-Natal

What's nearby

  • All Out Adventures - 18 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Amphitheatre Golf Course - 25 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Kilburn Dam - 44 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre - 47 min drive - 33.0 km
  • Driekloofdam Pier - 50 min drive - 35.5 km

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 hotel in the mountains
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace and a garden at The Cavern. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and horse riding, at this hotel. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body scrub, a massage or a facial. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • An outdoor tennis court, babysitting (surcharge) and a billiards/pool table
  • Massage treatment rooms, a banquet hall and 1 meeting room
Room features
All 55 individually decorated rooms have perks such as heated floors and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities such as safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and heated floors

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 808.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 808.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Cavern Hotel Jagersrust
Cavern Jagersrust
The Cavern Hotel
The Cavern Jagersrust
The Cavern Hotel Jagersrust

Frequently asked questions

Does The Cavern have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cavern?

As of 12 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cavern on 20 Jul 2025 start from NZ$374.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Cavern pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cavern?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cavern?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Cavern?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Cavern located?

This family-friendly Jagersrust hotel is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Royal Natal National Park. Amphitheatre Golf Course and All Out Adventures are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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The Cavern Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Voici un endroit splendide pour se détendre, que ce soit en famille pour partager des instants précieux avec les enfants ou en amoureux, au cœur d'un panorama magnifique. Le personnel est aux petits soins, et les repas sont raffinés et délicieux. Nous avons été ravis par toutes les balades et chemins que nous avons parcourus. Ce fut des moments savoureux, nous reviendrons sans aucun doute.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

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

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

Lovely countryside,great walks and horse riding. Rooms large and comfortable. Staff helpfull,food good.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

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

The Cavern one of the most relaxing places we have visited.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

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

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10

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

10/10

Was amazing. Quiet with stunning views and wonderful meals

8/10

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

8/10

Spacious, comfortable, and though traditional it has everything on site that you could need to spend sometime.