Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant
BBQ/picnic Area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

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Sub 16 Of The Farm Heartsease, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Champagne Castle
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Cathkin Park

A family-friendly stay in Cathkin Park awaits you at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort. You'll be 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 5.5 km (3.4 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Highlights at this lodge include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a full-service spa and a golf course. .A day of pampering at Monks Cowl Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. At the lodge's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the 2 outdoor tennis courts, kids' swimming pool and waterslide plus access to mini golf. 538 square feet (50 square metres) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 3-property class Cathkin Park lodge, you'll be 27.8 km (17.3 mi) from Winterton Museum and 30.1 km (18.7 mi) from Injisuthi.

What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 7 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 11 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Winterton Museum - 34 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Bergville Mosque - 51 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cathkin Arms Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Queen of Tarts - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Dragon View Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and full-service spa
As a guest of Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this lodge measures 538 square feet (50 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cathkin Park lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • 538 sq ft of conference space
  • 50 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2013
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Premium satellite televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and complimentary toiletries. This Cathkin Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Monks Cowl Spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa. Other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 175 to 175 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (538 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 175.00 to 175.00 for adults and ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 31 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Monks Cowl Golf Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Monks Cowl Golf
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Lodge
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Lodge Cathkin Park

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yep, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yep, Monks Cowl Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as prenatal massages.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a pool?

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What makes Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private balconies in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort.

Is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, babysitting services and a playground, it's no surprise that Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort is a hit with families.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yep, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort has a 9-hole golf course. Mini golf and golf carts are also available.