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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

3.0 star property
Mountain resort in Drakensberg Gardens with 5 restaurants and golf course

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
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Reception hall
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Perched by the lake, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers a family-friendly haven with a golf course, hiking trails, and plenty of activities for all. With 5 on-site restaurants and Wellness Centre and Spa offering manicures/pedicures to body treatments, guests can unwind in style.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • 5 restaurants and 4 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools and indoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide

Feel at home (6)

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Playground on site
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony
Kitchenette
TV
Down duvet
2 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Double Bed, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Chalet, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Resort View

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • Resort view
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257

What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 34 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Underberg Studio - 35 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 29.1 km
  • Cobham State Forest - 58 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Sani Pass - 96 min drive - 69.8 km

Getting around

  • King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) - 109.1 miles/175.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Express - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Fairways Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort features a golf course and a rooftop terrace. You can visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy, and Eagles Roost, one of 5 restaurants, serves breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 81 units
    • Arranged over 2 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Babysitting*
    • Supervised childcare*
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options
DONE

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • 5 restaurants
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children's pool
  • Waterslide
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store

What to do

  • Tennis
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Volleyball
  • Golfing
  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Canoeing
  • Shopping
  • Fishing
  • Use of nearby fitness center
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference space

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • An indoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Wellness Centre and Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Dining

Eagles Roost - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Vine Knot - This restaurant serves lunch only. Open daily.
Bergview - Onsite restaurant.
The Bistro Cafe - This bistro serves lunch only.
Glen Garry Country Club - This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club

Also known as

Drakensberg Gardens Golf
Drakensberg Gardens Golf Resort
Drakensberg Gardens Resort
Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Hotel Underberg
Drakensberg Gardens Golf And Leisure Resort
Drakensberg Gardens Hotel Leisure
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Resort
Drakensberg Gardens Golf And Leisure Resort
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf
Drakensberg Gardens Hotel Leisure
Drakensberg Gardens Golf Spa Resort
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf Spa Resort
Drakensberg Garns Leisure
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

Are pets allowed at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like horseback riding, rowing, and fishing, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes racquetball/squash and volleyball. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort also has 4 bars, a waterslide, and a sauna, as well as a steam room, an arcade, and a picnic area.

Are there restaurants at or near Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort like?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Maloti-Drakensberg Park.

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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Outdoors at its best!!!

Amazing resort with well mantained amenities. Bathrooms were modern and new, the rest of th cottage was cozy. Service was fantastic and the manager and staff always efficiently fulfulling requests.
3-night trip

6/10 Good

Riekie, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Hiking weekend

A lovely resort - is well suited for activities, close to mountains with a lot to do. Lots of people and the COVID government restrictions curtailed dining and restaurant options
Grant, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hamida, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Beautiful resort with friendly and efficient staff. We really had a lovely time.
Lynelle, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Underbergs Paradise

Amazing
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anthony, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The property was well maintained and had been refurbished since our previous stay (50 y ago). Nice accommodations, excellent service, good and inexpensive food and drink; road to the property is potholed so take it slow.
Keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great kiddie play areas, and nice pools. Gorgeous Mountain View’s Lovely walks
NicoleH, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

E L, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Was amazing. We loved it. They have something for everyone. However was disappointed that when we booked breakfast was for 4 and we had to pay for the kids.
Sharon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A most wonderful weekend.
David, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend away

The putt putt course was in very bad condition. The restaurant that we visited was very good but some of there meal were very salty. The spa does a couples package for the time of 5 hours but without the hydro pools etc. we only had the treatment and light meal which was 3 1/2 hours I feel that where there is no hydro pools they should amend the price accordingly. Other than that we had a great weekend
Terence, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Weekend visit.

Great resort, a good range of activities to everyone busy during the day. Reception staff are unprofessional, at check-in you're required to make reservations for every night's dinner. Subsequently you're told certain restaurants are fully booked and you can only be accomdated the buffet restaurant. I then happily agreed to go to the buffet and make a booking at the Al a carte restraunt for dinner the next day. I had booked for dinner at the Bergview restaurant and on the evening of dinner I was told I did not make a booking. This was extremely unprofessional, I was told I could not get food at the resort as I supposedly 'did not make a booking'. After a few minutes the reception gentlemen called me back to say I can be accommodated at the buffet restaurant at 20:30. This was not a nice experience and no guest should go through this on vacation. On check out after paying my bill, I was told I could not get a receipt at their printer was not working.
Dhirendra, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

It was not a hotel per say the phone was not

Mark, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect Family Holiday no matter the weather

The food was great. Staff excellent as always. The resort itself has become a bitsy more dense... And built up, which takes a away from the 'in the mountain experience'. However the numerous new amenities were so much fun and you don't really feel that cramped as there are so many different playgrounds and things to do... Suitable for guests from kzn. Jhb residents... Do you really want to drive 7.5 hours with you do kids... Will be back in the near future just for the nostalgia...
Ruanne, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Drakensberg Gardens Family Holiday

We loved every minute of our stay at the Drakensberg Gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Lots of fun family activities to keep the whole family busy. Absolutely amazing mountain and river views. Beautiful area. Our kids loved the heated pool and slides. Only minor complaint - Restaurant food could be improved. Menus are also limited. Otherwise we so enjoyed it. We will definitely be back.
Bridget, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sam, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lucian, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

jorgen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Adrian, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Mediocre hotel in a beautiful area

A very old hotel in a beautiful setting, but the rooms need refurbishing. Overall very expensive for what it offers. Also, WiFi is only available at reception and at extra cost.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Good

I did not agree to the resort charging for every single activity that there was on offer. I think it costs enough to stay there and the activities should be included in that cost. My children were keen to do all the activities which ended up costing a fortune. My wife and I are also adventurous and wanted to do the zip lining etc which meant even more costs. I also found that the atmosphere was quite dull, the restaurant next to the pool wasn't opened on the Friday and on Saturday, it opened at night. The shop only opened at 2pm and when it rained there was nothing much to do as the heated indoor pool does not allow children. I was told I did not have to book for dinner but when we went to eat at 6:30 I was told I was meant to make a booking and it was fully booked. Luckily the manager made a plan, and so we had a buffet which I too thought was very expensive, as there were no starters and little dessert to choose from. I had made a booking to go in December, but we have now cancelled and will look elsewhere.
Jason, 2-night trip
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Fair

Bad experiences stick unfortunately

After check in, we were assigned our room, just to find...lights not working, door could not be locked (Mountain View rooms), no view whatsoever. After checking with reception we got a different room, which was acceptable and appreciated. The so called SPA is not even worth mentioning, Jaccuzi's are both in a desperate state of repair, not to mentioned the indoor pool, advertising this as a SPA resort is simply false advertising, which was one of the reasons booking this hotel. Food though was real great, however when going to the only 1 restaurant open that day, 7 - 8 Oct 2017, although the Hotel advertises 3 restaurant available another surprise having to argue with the restaurant staff, since we were not part of a tourist group, they after 3 x telling them our room number got almost rude, please Hotel Management train your staff to be friendly. Location is awesome, other staff encountered were friendly and helpful, reception staff was not really interestes in helping and blamed maintenance of the room issue. Don't think to be back at this hotel and rather go elsewhere next time.
Rainer, 2-night trip