Antbear Drakensberg Lodge

Fernhurst Farm Estcourt Kwazulu Natal, Drakensberg 3310 South Africa (ZAF)
4.0 Star property
-29.144080 29.815510
+1-800-219-2797
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4.0/5

Based on 141 guest reviews

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  • Comp. Breakfast
  • 17 rooms in property
  • 17 suites in property
  • Check-in: 14:00
  • Check-out: 11:00
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
  • Groups & Meetings rating of 8.4/10
  • 2 conference rooms in property

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Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days

Rates shown are nightly rates before taxes and do not necessarily reflect all discounts available. The chart provides the cheapest public rates available by room type.

Room types

Check rates Garden View Suite
Non-smoking
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Non-smoking
Check rates Mountain View Suite
Non-smoking

Local attractions

Attractions and Activities in the Drakensberg and Natal Midlands The Drakensberg Mountains offer a lot and you will need to make some choices here. The choice is made depending on how far you would like to walk trail or hiking trail to be. Giants Castle offers some of the most dramatic hiking trails and view in the Drakensberg and lets you experience a Northern/Central Drakensberg aspect of the mountains. And this is probably the main reason you have traveled to this area. Kamberg Nature Reserve offers a Southern Drakensberg aspect also a stunningly beautiful part of the Drakensberg Mountains.

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4.0 out of 5. Based on 141 guest reviews

Property description

Antbear Lodge is situated in the Drakensberg Mountains of Kwazulu Natal. What makes us particularly special is that we are offering accommodation in a luxury cave. This is an accommodation unit built under a rock. Glass doors open onto a wooden deck with hammock chairs and a spectacular view of the Drakensberg Mountains. This is an up market eco experience. The cave is cozy and comfortable and has features like a Jacuzzi spa bath, lounge with fire place and even has rock art on the walls. We also offer a private dining experience where we setup a table on the deck of your cave and you dine by candlelight under the stars. And guys if you cant get her to say yes here then she just is not going to say it. Antbear Lodge is a small owner run establishment with 17 separate accommodation units. Either Mountain View suites or garden view cottages. We cook everything from scratch and have our own organic vegetable garden. We put a South African spin on all the food we create and we cater for all dietary requirements with absolute pleasure. We have chickens for eggs, cows for milk, bake our own bread and even make our own cheese. Every single piece of furniture, window fittings, doors and finishing's are all made here on the premises. We have created incredible artworks that are seriously big and bold. The woodwork alone makes this lodge a destination in its own right. We also offer horse trails that are ideally suited for beginners. We use the softer horse whispering techniques to train our horses and go for gentle outrides on the farm. I have a pilot's license and a microlight on the farm and if the weather is fine I love to take guests with me. And we arrange hot air balloon flights. You will leave us inspired and rejuvenated having had and experience that includes incredible views, food that has a real South African flare, a perfect nights rest and seen the best that the Drakensberg Mountains offer

Green sustainability

The ethos of the lodge is completely based on eco and sustainable principals. We have already won numerous eco awards

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 11:00
Year of last renovation: 2017
Floors: 1
Rooms: 17
Corridors: All rooms have exterior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 17
Rooms with disabled access: 1
Rooms with two beds: 17
Suites: 17
Room windows: Windows do open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 30000 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 100 people
Dist. to food/bars: On-site
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: On-site
Dist. to the nearest gym: 12.4 Miles
Lounge/Bar hours: 9AM-11PM
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Cancellations more than 28 days prior to booking 25% is forfeited. Cancellations more than 21 days prior to booking 50% is forfeited. Cancellations more than 14 days prior to booking 100% forfeited.
Nightly parking: 0
Typical group deposit: 25
Total taxes: 14.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.07 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: 80.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Lunch Cost: 80.00 Per Person
Avg. Boxed Lunch Cost: 50.00 Per Person
Avg. Plated Dinner Cost: 150.00 Per Person
Morning Break Cost: 80.00 Per Person
Afternoon Break Cost: 80.00 Per Person
Banquet Urn of Coffee: 10.00 Per Person

Amenities / Features


  • Restaurant

Airport & shuttle information

Pietermaritzburg Durban Johannesburg

Local shuttle info: Prior arrangement required

Breakfast information

Breakfast included. Both English and continental available with a buffet and hot breakfast cooked to order.

Pet friendly?

Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Parking information

free covered parking

Internet/Wi-Fi

free wifi

Previously known as:
Antbear Guest Lodge

Meeting rooms and event rooms at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge.

Feel free to use the Antbear Drakensberg Lodge meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in Drakensberg event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Metres)		 Size
(sqm)		 Event
5'/6
Event space layout		 Crescent
Crescent tables layout		 Classroom
Classroom meeting layout		 Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout		 U-shape
U-shape meeting layout		 Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space		 Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout		 Theatre
Theatre layout		 Reception
Reception desk for meetings		 Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
function room 20 x 10 x 0 200 6/-- 6 -- 40 30 20 --/-- 80 80 1
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function room

An enchanting room that is idealy suited to meetings where more than just a meeting room is required.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
2152.8 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 10 x 0 M
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
2
Windows:
10
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
No
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
1.00 ZAR
Full-day space rental fee:
1.00 ZAR
Evening space rental fee:
1.00 ZAR
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school room 21 x 45 x 0 945 --/-- 55 39 23 -- 23 6/5 105 95 95
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school room

Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
945 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
21 x 45 x 0 Ft
Floor level:
Ground level
Power outlets:
5
Columns:
2
Windows:
11
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
Yes
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Podium
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
Half-day space rental fee:
160.00 ZAR
Full-day space rental fee:
280.00 ZAR
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FAQs about Antbear Drakensberg Lodge

What time is check in?

Check in time is 14:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Antbear Drakensberg Lodge have?

There are 17 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Breakfast included. Both English and continental available with a buffet and hot breakfast cooked to order.

What parking is available at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

free covered parking

How much does internet cost?

free wifi

Can I get a AAA rate at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Antbear Drakensberg Lodge?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

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