Champagne Sports Resort

Champagne Sports Resort - Accommodation and Conferences in the Drakensberg

Description

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 birdlife that inhabit the estate, there is something for everyone to enjoy. And, with five dams stocked with either 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.

From the moment you arrive at our front door you will feel the stress of the city has been left far behind. Self-contained, free standing thatched cottages provide the finest accommodation, and delectable fare and sumptuous banquets coupled with every possible creature comfort makes Champagne Sports Resort the ultimate 'berg experience.

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.

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 122 hotel bedrooms are made up of twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with well-appointed bedrooms and either mountain views or garden views. A further 81 Timeshare Units on the estate are used for hotel accommodation subject to availability. The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch covered walkways.

It's taken millions of years to create the magnificent backdrop to Champagne Sports Resort. Nothing could make a more perfect setting than the rugged peaks and lush green valleys of the Central Drakensberg mountain range.

The resort can now accommodate over 700 delegates in mountain facing rooms and chalets (all en-suite). A total of twelve conference venues are available including the new Summit Exhibition Centre and the new 1000-seat Sentinel Room, while our smaller, more intimate rooms seat between 18 to 380 delegates. With world-class conference facilities equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and various indoor and outdoor breakaway areas, every effort is made to ensure the smooth running of your event, no matter what size.

Nestled within this spectacular leisure, conference and timeshare resort is the magnificent clubhouse, which overlooks a hidden golfing masterpiece. The top 20 ranked championship golf course is rapidly growing in stature and was recently rated as South Africa's most beautiful course! So whether you're wearing a golf cap or your thinking cap - there is no better place to find inspiration!

 Accommodation

The resort offers a variety of superb, fully serviced accommodation. The 108 hotel bedrooms are made up of twin rooms, family rooms, and various suites, all with well-appointed bedrooms and either mountain views or garden views. A further 91 Timeshare Units on the estate are used for hotel accommodation subject to availability. The hotel has wheelchair access throughout and all bedrooms are linked to the main hotel buildings by way of thatch covered walkways.

Room facilities include:
· Telephones (Direct Dialing)
· Television (SABC 1,2,3, M-Net, Movie Magic, Disney Channel, DMX & SuperSport)
· Tea / Coffee making facilities
· Hairdryer
· Overhead Ceiling Fans
· Bureau and writing lamp with Information Folder and Stationery
· En-Suite Bathroom

Check in - 14h00
Check out - Strictly 10h00

PLEASE NOTE: CHAMPAGNE SPORTS RESORT DOES NOT OFFER ROOM SERVICE

Facilities

Dining

Buffet Dining
The Champagne Sports Resort buffet experience is gaining a reputation for the large variety of wholesome and hearty dishes offered off our expanded buffets. We can now cater for up to 700 guests comfortably with little queuing.

Cathkin Arms Bar
Situated off the main dining room, Cathkin Arms is a popular meeting spot, especially on big sports days where a large screen TV broadcasts the action. The bar is open from 10h00 until late. No children under the age of 18 are allowed in Cathkin Arms after 19h00.

Conferences

Conferences are an extremely important sector of Champagne Sports business profile and every effort is made to ensure the smooth running of such events, no matter the size. 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.

We are proud of the fact that we offer the most up-to-date conference equipment available in South Africa. Included in our equipment is a Crestron® Equipment Management System in the Sentinel, Monks Cowl and Ondini Venues, Proxima Data Projectors and anti-feedback microphones.
This is over and above the standard equipment that is also available and includes:
· Overhead Projectors & Screens
· White Boards
· Flip Charts
· Television and VCR Playback machines
· 35mm Projector and Screens

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