Champagne Sports Resort

Aerial view of swimming pool, tennis courts and Gardens

About Champagne Sports Resort

Situated in the tranquility of the Central Drakensberg, boasting the most spectacular view of Champagne Castle and Cathkin Peak, lies Champagne Sports Resort. This cosy hideaway's unique combination of convenient location, country club atmosphere, luxury accommodation and friendly staff makes packing your bags to leave this eternal place a challenge.

Champagne Sports Resort is more than a hotel in the mountains, it is an experience. From the 18-hole championship golf course to the roaming herds of Blesbok and the rare bird life that inhabit the estate, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And, with five dams stocked with bass or trout, as well as outstanding sporting facilities and cultural activities, this enduring resort provides a balance between recreation for sports enthusiasts and tranquility for those seeking relaxation.

Only a four-and-a-half hours drive from Johannesburg and 2-hours from Durban, the resort is ideally situated for both relaxing leisure weekends and for corporate conferences.

Accommodation

The 152 room resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. Bedrooms types include twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with either mountain views or garden views.
The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch covered walkways.

Golf Course at Champagne Sports Resort

Put your skills to the test on our 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Hugh Baiocchi to provide an exciting challenge whatever your handicap.

The clubhouse is easily accessible from the resort and you have access to caddies, motorized golf carts, a well-stocked Pro-Shop, as well as lessons from our Resident Professional Golfer.

The clubhouse is also equipped with both ladies and gentleman's locker room and a bar, and light meals are served in the golf lounge and on the magnificent verandah which overlooks the golf course and the mountains beyond.

Conference

With five conference rooms and various indoor and outdoor breakaway areas, Champagne Sports Resort is an ideal venue for your conference. Our largest venue, Sentinel, can seat up to 1000 delegates in cinema style with our smallest, the Injasuti comfortably seating 18 in a U configuration.

Recreation

Floodlit tennis courts, four swimming pools, waterpolo, basketball, badminton, table tennis, mini-gym, plus bowls and sports-putt. Mountain biking, horse-riding from nearby stables, hiking trails, scenic walks or helicopter flips directly from the resort for the more adventurous. And for the kids... trampolines, jungle-gyms, mini-tennis, playground activities and a whole lot more.

For the wanderer, Champagne Sports Resort also has many nearby attractions. These include the world-famous Drakensberg Choir, which holds weekly performances, to the famous Ardmore Art Studios - the nearby game reserves of Spionkop and Weenen where the mountain vulture hides, to the famous Anglo-Boer war battlefields, there is something for everyone.

Beauty Salon

Treat yourself at the Champagne Skin Care Centre. We offer a variety of treatments including massage , Environ and Gatineau facials, paraffin manicures and pedicures as well as the basic beauty treatments.


Room Types

Double room - with bed and views outside

Double/ Twin Rooms 2 adults/ children

Breath-taking views of the Central Drakensberg mountains from the comfort of your beautifully finished room. Mountain-facing double room with 1 double bed (9 units). Mountain-facing double/twin room with 2 single beds (78 units)

Family Suite with double bed, chairs and a television and views of gardens outside

Family Suites 2 adults + 2children

Specially designed to offer families comfort while they take in the spectacular sights of the mountain. With 1 double bed and 2 single beds (24 units)


More room descriptions coming soon

Hotel Rates and Specials Offers

If you don't see a package type that suits you, let us know and we will do our best to put together or source the holiday you want.

Midweek rates - Sunday to Thursday
Valid: 1 Aug 2023 to 19 December 2023
Double/ Twin Room
  • Per person sharing from R 1 595 per night
  • Single Occpancy from R 2 515 per night
Family Suite
  • Per person sharing from R 1 595 per night
  • Children 3–5 years sharing from R 380 each per night
  • Children 6–12 years sharing from R 640 each per night
  • Children 13–7 years sharing from R 1 120 each per night
  • Inter leading Rate for the oldest R 1 450 each per night
Includes
  • Dinner and Breakfast daily
  • Use of all sports facilities except golf course

Notes
  • Midweek rates are Sunday to Thursday
  • Rates are not valid for Peak Season dates
  • When booking an Inter-Leading Room for Children, the eldest Child will pay R1450.00 per night and the other children will pay children’s rates according to Age
  • Subject to availability
Valid: 1 Aug 2023 to 19 December 2023
Double/ Twin Room
  • Per person sharing from R 1 845 per night
  • Single Occpancy from R 2 835 per night
Family Suite
  • Per person sharing from R 1 845 per night
  • Children 3–5 years sharing from R 380 each per night
  • Children 6–12 years sharing from R 640 each per night
  • Children 13–7 years sharing from R 1 120 each per night
  • Inter leading Rate for the oldest R 1 450 each per night
Includes
  • Dinner and Breakfast daily
  • Use of all sports facilities except golf course

Notes
  • Midweek rates are Sunday to Thursday
  • Rates are not valid for Peak Season dates
  • When booking an Inter-Leading Room for Children, the eldest Child will pay R1450.00 per night and the other children will pay children’s rates according to Age
  • Subject to availability
Valid: 1 Aug 2023 to 19 December 2023
3 nights package
  • Per person sharing from R 6 980 per night
Includes
  • 3 Nights accommodation with normal inclusions
  • 1 round of golf with golf cart
Notes
  • Rates are not valid for Peak Season dates
  • Subject to availability
  • Dinner and breakfast are included in room and suite rates unless otherwise mentioned
  • Accommodation type as booked

  • 2 night minimum policy applies on weekends.
  • 3 night minimum stay may apply on long weekends and over the festive season.

    Directions from Joburg to Champagne Sports Resort

    Scenic Route: CAUTION: Be careful in wet or freezing conditions

  • Johannesburg to Harrismith on N3.
  • At Harrismith turn right onto the N5 towards BETHLEHEM/BLOEMFONTEIN.
  • Proceed for ± 5km, turn left onto the R712 QWA-QWA/BERGVILLE road.
  • Proceed for ± 10kms. Turn left again on the BERGVILLE/OLIVIERSHOEK PASS (R74) road.
  • Continue past Sterkfontein dam, down Oliviershoek Pass, straight through Bergville and onto Winterton.
  • At Winterton turn right onto the R600, CENTRAL BERG road, which is directly opposite the Engen garage; proceed for ± 13km to the crossroad junction at Thokozisa.
  • Cross straight over and continue for ± 11.4 km.
  • The Hotel is situated on the left hand side.

    Directions from Durban to Champagne Sports Resort

  • Travel along the N3, past Pietermaritzburg and through Mooi River.
  • You will pass the Wagendrift Dam on your left, and keep going until you reach the EXIT 179 Estcourt (North) Turnoff.
  • Turn left at the glide-off, and carry on through Loskop for 28kms.
  • Please note there are lots of cattle and animals, be careful!
  • You will reach a crossroads, with a sign saying R600 Central Drakensberg, turn left.
  • Follow this road for 11kms, and Champagne Sports is situated on the left hand side.

Map with Champagne Sports Resort location