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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort
3.0 star property

Comfortable spa resort, walk to Drakensberg Mountains

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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | View from room
Food and drink
Reception hall

Overview of Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Popular LocationGarden Castle Caves Nature Reserve37 min drive
  • Popular LocationCobham State Forest58 min drive
  • Popular LocationSani Pass96 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

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
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View | View from room

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

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

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

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
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 538 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Drakensberg Gardens

Located in Drakensberg Gardens, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park, while Underberg Studio and Himeville Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 34 min drive
  • Underberg Studio - 35 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 37 min drive
  • Cobham State Forest - 58 min drive
  • Sani Pass - 96 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Family-friendly resort by the lake
Take advantage of 18 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. Active travelers can enjoy rowing/canoeing, hiking/biking, and horseback riding at this resort. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a manicure/pedicure, or a body treatment at Wellness Centre and Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the 5 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like fishing, volleyball, and racquetball/squash. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a rooftop terrace and shopping on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 3 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 81 rooms include amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 3 coffee shops/cafes
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Bergview
  • Eagles Roost
  • Glen Garry Country Club
  • The Bistro Cafe
  • Vine Knot

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 2 floors
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool.

Is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort located?

This family-friendly Drakensberg Gardens resort is located on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 73 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews" "

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 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Riekie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort with friendly and efficient staff. We really had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underbergs Paradise
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Ontario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

NicoleH, Durban, South Africa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kiddie play areas, and nice pools. Gorgeous Mountain View’s Lovely walks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

E L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Nice Bathroom & Beautiful Rooms
Star Rating
3
Nearest Airport
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
Address
34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal