The Cavern

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with free breakfast and spa services
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Photo gallery for The Cavern

Front of property
View from property
Game room
Bar (on property)
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Standard Room

Highlights

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

Jagersrust

A family-friendly stay in Jagersrust awaits you at The Cavern. You'll be steps from Drakensberg Mountains and 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs, facials and mani/pedis. Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and kids' swimming pool as well as access to horse riding/hire and mountain biking. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 7:30 AM and 9 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Jagersrust hotel include Royal Natal National Park and All Out Adventures.

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Mountains - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Royal Natal National Park - 1 min drive - 0.1 km
  • Eskom Drakensberg Visitors Centre - 32 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Sterkfontein Dam Nature Reserve - 41 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Basotho Cultural Village - 86 min drive - 90.7 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 with free breakfast and spa services
The Cavern offers its guests a kids' 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 a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This individually decorated accommodation has separate sitting areas. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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

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

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Cavern

Children and extra beds

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

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 all 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
The Cavern Jagersrust
The Cavern Hotel Jagersrust

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cavern?

Yep, The Cavern has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Cavern?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs, facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does The Cavern have a pool?

The Cavern has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool.

What makes The Cavern a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cavern.

Is The Cavern family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that The Cavern is a hit with families.

Does The Cavern serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cavern?

No, The Cavern does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cavern?

Yep, you can grab a meal at The Cavern's onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cavern?

Check-in begins at 1:30 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cavern?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Cavern Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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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