Alpine Heath Resort
Location: Winterton, Northern Drakensberg, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Address
Jagersrust 3354
Drakensberg
KwaZulu-Natal
South Africa
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Alpine Heath Resort
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Overview
Located in the Northern Drakensberg Mountains, only a three hours drive from Johannesburg and from Durban, the Alpine Heath Resort accommodates its leisure guests and business executives in a relaxing, comfortable environment. This exclusive mountain village in the Drakensberg has become a popular holiday destination as well as conference venue.
The Drakensberg Mountains of South Africa is a 200-kilometre-long mountainous region. It is the Drakenberg, which features South Africa’s highest, and most spectacular mountain range rising to over 3000 meters in some areas.
The Alpine Heath Resort provides exclusive accommodation and fine cuisine which is complemented with various indoor and outdoor activities as well as state-of-the-art conference facilities.
The guest rooms at the Alpine Heath resort feature direct dial telephones, fireplaces in the chalets, safety deposit boxes as well as colour televisions with selected DSTV channels.
Services and amenities
The following services and amenities are provided at the Alpine Heath Resort, KwaZulu-Natal:
baby cots and babysitting service, bird watching, a boma, a curio shop, walking and hiking trails, horseback riding which can be found closeby, internet access, mountain biking, children’s playground with a jungle gym, outdoor chess, putt-putt, laundry service, sauna and steam room, outdoor swimming pools, a village market, volleyball, tennis courts and squash courts.
Activities
Guests staying at the Alpine Heath Resort in the Drakensberg can enjoy the following activities:
golf, fly fishing, horse back riding, tennis, squash, hiking, mountain biking, swimming and bird watching. Local art and craft markets, the Royal National Park, the Spionkop battlefields, Northern Berg, Sterkonfontein Dam with a vulture feeding ground as well as Central Berg are popular attractions.
Dining at the Alpine Heath Resort
The Alpine Heath Resort provides its guest with various dining facilities such as La Gruyeres Restaurant in which breakfast and dinner is served, La Brasserie Tavern which serves a light menu during the day either indoors or on the outside terrace, an open fire braai which is located close to the swimming pool area, as well as in room dining. Picnic baskets can be provided upon request.
Conference facilities
In terms of conference facilities, the Alpine Heath Resort offers several conference venues each of which are fully equipped to meet the delegates’ requirements.
The distance from The Alpine Heath Resort, Drakensberg, to certain areas is as follows:
- The Royal National Park: 20 km
- Bergville: R 45 km
- Oribi Airport in Pietermaritzburg: 185 km
- Durban City: 270 km
- Durban International Airport: R 282 km
- Johannesburg: 340 km
- Gold Reef City Johannesburg: 340 km
Room Types
Room configuration at the Alpine Heath Resort, KwaZulu-Natal
- 100 Chalets: each can accommodate 6 guests
- 100 Fully equipped three-bedroom chalets (1 x Double and 2 x Twin Bed)
- Chalet catering for the disabled
- Chalets sleep a maximum of 6 people
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Views
The Drakensberg and some with panoramic views on the lower dam and river.
Braai / barbecue
Due to the fact that the Alpine Heath Resort cannot allow open braai (barbecue) fires at the chalets, gas braai facilities are available, booking for gas braais are essential. Those guests wishing to bring their own gas braai equipment are welcome to do so. The Drakensberg resort also features an open fire braai for guests located near the swimming pool.
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1580.00
Double Room: R1580.00
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1670.00
Double Room: R1670.00
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1810.00
Double Room: R1810.00
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R1850.00
Double Room: R1850.00
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R2040.00
Double Room: R2040.00
Room amenities:
- Direct dial telephones
- Each chalet has its own private patio
- Fireplaces in all the chalets
- Each chalet comprises of a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and two twin-bedded rooms that share a second bathroom
- Fully equipped self-catering units
- A safety deposit box and hairdryer are located in each unit.
- Television with selected DSTV channels
- 3 Bedroom suites include a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and 2 bedrooms fitted with twin beds
- Each chalet has a second bathroom with bath and separate shower, lounge, kitchenette and patio
- Extensive range of customised toiletries
- Serviced daily by housekeeping
Today's Rate:
Single Room: R2030.00
Double Room: R2030.00
Room Amenities
Restaurants
After over a decade of excellence, La Gruyeres Restaurant at the Alpine Heath Resort is still a sought after sophisticated spot for diners when staying at this magnificent resort in the heart of the Northern Drakensberg.
The warm rich colours enhance the feeling of peace and warmth captured throughout the resort. The restaurant offers both a generous buffet and A La Carte menu creating both a comfortable and intimate environment. With the restaurant open for breakfast and dinner, diners can enjoy a modern African experience at their leisure. The views of the panoramic mountains accompanied by the resort’s quaint shop and tavern enhance the intimate ambience of the entire resort.
Address: Jagersrust 3354, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Address: Jagersrust 3354, Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Activities
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Two outdoor swimming pools are located at the Alpine Heath Resort, these pools are not heated.
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- Golf nearby – nine-holes / 18 tees
- Fly Fishing
- Local Art & Crafts
- The Royal National Park
- Horse Riding
- Central Berg approx 50 mins away with all major tourist attractions, eg: candle making, rug making, Drakensberg boys choir
- Spionkop battlefields
- Northern Berg
- Sterkonfentein Dam with vulture feeding ground
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Conferences / Events
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The eight outstanding conference venues at the Alpine Heath Resort in the Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal are fully equipped and designed to meet various conference and meeting requirements.
Conference equipment:
- Overhead Projector
- Screen
- TV and VCR
- 2 x Flipcharts
- PA System
- Roving and Lapel Microphones
- Notepads and pens
- Data Projector for Hire
Conference venues at the Alpine Heath Resort with seating capacities:
The Arbousset
- Cinema Style - 300
- U-Shape Style - 55
Lammergeyer A & B
- Cinema Style - 380
- U-Shape Style - 55
Lammergeyer A
- Cinema Style - 160
- U-Shape Style - 36
Lammergeyer B
- Cinema Style - 160
- U-Shape Style - 36
Auditorium
- 75 Cinema Style
Grantham Boardroom
- 16 (Boardroom Style)
The Sutherland
- Cinema Style - 50
- U-Shape Style - 18
The Gardiner
- Cinema Style - 50
- U-Shape Style - 18
The Kelly Suite
- Cinema Style - 50
- U-Shape Style - 18
Facilities
Services
Location
Driving directions to the Alpine Heath Resort
345 km / about 3 hours 31 mins
Suggested route with toll gates
From:
OR Tambo International Airport
Johannesburg, Kempton Park, South Africa
1. Head south 550 m
2. Take the 2nd right 350 m
3. Take the ramp to Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 220 m
4. Keep right at the fork to continue toward Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 and merge onto Albertina Sisulu Fwy/R24 8.3 km
5. Take the exit onto R24 1.7 km
6. Take the exit toward Eastern Bypass/N3 500 m
7. Keep left at the fork to continue toward Eastern Bypass/N3 and merge onto Eastern Bypass/N3 8.1 km
8. Take exit 105 to merge onto N3 toward Heidelberg/Durban/N17/Springs
Partial toll road 260 km
9. Take the exit toward N5 300 m
10. Turn right at N5 4.9 km
11. Turn left at R712 8.6 km
12. Turn left at R74
Entering toll zone in 5.5 km
Leaving toll zone in 23.0 km 36.0 km
13. Turn right at P304 7.3 km
14. Turn right at D475 1.4 km
15. Continue onto D119 3.2 km
16. Turn right at L375 3.6 km
17. Turn right to stay on L375
Destination will be on the left 150 m
Alpine Heath Resort
Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Rating: Very Good
We enjoyed our stay a Alpine Heath. We enjoyed every moment of it. We would also love to get a quote for 28 Dec - 02 Jan. (2013-2014). Same group, same place and same nights.
1. Location - Excellent
2. Friendliness - Fair
3. Value for money - Excellent
4. Cleanliness - Exellent
