KZN Getaway Recommendations

[Kosmik]

Three Tree Hill is nice but out of budget but I think meals are included.

Three Tree Hill - Drakensberg Lodge Accommodation in South Africa

Travellers staying at Three Tree Hill are impressed by their unique approach to unpretentious luxury and fresh farm-style fare, whilst remaining true to an admirable sustainability philosophy. Three Tree Hill provides an authentic, personalised, owner-hosted experience in the foothills of the...

www.threetreehill.co.za

We stayed in the Burchells one, private pool and everything.

Burchells Cottage - Three Tree Hill

With breath-taking views of the Spioenkop reserve, this 105 sqm self-contained luxury cottage sleeps 4 adults (or 2 adults, 4 children) in 2 separate bedrooms (with private en-suite bathrooms). Children’s (2nd) bedroom has bunk beds and two single beds. Fully self-contained kitchen with open...

www.threetreehill.co.za

 

[RedViking]

Three Tree Hill is nice but out of budget but I think meals are included.

Three Tree Hill - Drakensberg Lodge Accommodation in South Africa

Travellers staying at Three Tree Hill are impressed by their unique approach to unpretentious luxury and fresh farm-style fare, whilst remaining true to an admirable sustainability philosophy. Three Tree Hill provides an authentic, personalised, owner-hosted experience in the foothills of the...

www.threetreehill.co.za

We stayed in the Churchhill one, private pool and everything.

Churchills Cottage - Three Tree Hill

This 105 sqm self-contained luxury cottage sleeps 4 adults (or 2 adults, 2 children - 3rd child on request) in 2 separate bedrooms (with private en-suite bathrooms) No children under 8 yrs of age due to high balustrade and uncovered pool. Fully self contained kitchen with open plan dining and...

www.threetreehill.co.za

Yeah, I don't know how people afford holidays anymore. The places below R1 500 a night for two seems in desperate need of help and the decor looks a 100 years old.

R40 000 for 4 night. Churchill is R50 000Eina! I can go to New Zealand for that price. Looks stunning though, but they cater for foreigners and rich Durbanites.

 

[JuliusSeizure]

Drakensburg? I'm sure you can get an Airbnb within driving distance. The resorts in walking distance to the mountains are mostly priced for overseas tourists now.

 

[RedViking]

Drakensburg? I'm sure you can get an Airbnb within driving distance.

Most Airbnbs I don't find relaxing. It's okay if I need to stay over somewhere, but not for a holiday. But maybe their is a hidden gem somewhere , I'll continue to look.

 

[Jan van Riebeeckstad]

I would also want to getaway from KZN.

 

[longboy]

Most Airbnbs I don't find relaxing. It's okay if I need to stay over somewhere, but not for a holiday. But maybe their is a hidden gem somewhere , I'll continue to look.

Come to Chatsworth in Durban. Plenty of good cheap AirBNB's.

There's one place that charges R400 per night. It includes 3 meals some drinks/drugs plus a comfort person for the night.

 

[JuliusSeizure]

Yeah, I don't know how people afford holidays anymore. The places below R1 500 a night for two seems in desperate need of help and the decor looks a 100 years old.

R40 000 for 4 night. Churchill is R50 000Eina! I can go to New Zealand for that price. Looks stunning though, but they cater for foreigners and rich Durbanites.

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Yeah, not just SA, Africa seems more expensive to travel around than first world nations when you factor in everything together like having to pay for tours, transport (either car hire or driver) etc.

 

[RedViking]

This looks cozy, missing a fireplace and jacuzzi. Beggers can't be choosers though.

Lolambazo Country Cottage Accommodation — Lolambazo Country House

Best for couples and young families, this simple self-catering cottage is a beautiful base for exploring Giants Castle.

www.lolambazohouse.co.za

 

[I.am.Sam]

how do you save and be secure ?

 

[longboy]

This looks cozy, missing a fireplace and jacuzzi. Beggers can't be choosers though.

Lolambazo Country Cottage Accommodation — Lolambazo Country House

Best for couples and young families, this simple self-catering cottage is a beautiful base for exploring Giants Castle.

www.lolambazohouse.co.za

I spent a weekend here. It was a very clean and homely cottage. Cleaners came in daily as well.

Only thing that was bad was no fireplace but the rooms had heaters.

 

[I.am.Sam]

why dont you go to durban umhlanga sands you can get some nice timeshare deals

 

[Kosmik]

Yeah, I don't know how people afford holidays anymore. The places below R1 500 a night for two seems in desperate need of help and the decor looks a 100 years old.

R40 000 for 4 night. Churchill is R50 000Eina! I can go to New Zealand for that price. Looks stunning though, but they cater for foreigners and rich Durbanites.

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I was fortunate, gifted it for a weekend as a bonus/reward and I it all cost less as friends of owners and company links etc etc. Great experience though but yes, far more catered to the foreign crowd.

Lake Naverones more expensive cousin vibe.

 

[RedViking]

Found this place that looks lovely. From R1300 a night for the Chalets. But seems to be fully booked quite far ahead.

Tugela River Lodge

www.tugelariverlodge.co.za

 

[ToxicBunny]

I have recently seen a place called star lodge popping up on one day only for not unreasonable figures.


Oops no, not star lodge, that's a brothel...

Star dam lodges

Accommodation – Star Dam Lodges

stardamlodges.co.za

 

[maumau]

The Cavern from R2 850 per night but includes 3 meals per day.

Can't post a link because it's on www.booking.com

 

[RedViking]

The Cavern from R2 850 per night but includes 3 meals per day.

Can't post a link because it's on www.booking.com

I prefer to braai @ R50/per person

 

[maumau]

I prefer to braai @ R50/per person

Yeah, these places are expensive. Nothing us South Africans can afford

 

[Dave]

Lake Navarone looks like they have pet friendly unit. I havent been there in 10 years though, and not sure what the conditions are like these day in the Gardens area.

There are some big guns there, so I read.

 

[RedViking]

Yeah, these places are expensive. Nothing us South Africans can afford

Just up the road from Lake Navarone there is a Cottage for R900

Thekwane’s Nest Main | Rooms

Thekwane’s Nest is nestled in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg, approximately 30 km from Underberg. This is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle o...

www.lekkeslaap.co.za

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[RedViking]

There are some big guns there, so I read.

As long as they don't have knifes.