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Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

3.0 star property
Comfortable spa lodge near Drakensberg Mountains

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Aerial view
Superior Double Room
Restaurant
Separate bathtub and shower, free toiletries, towels
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

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Sub 16 Of The Farm Heartsease, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Popular LocationDrakensberg Mountains3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDrakensberg Boys Choir School7 min drive
  • Popular LocationFalcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre9 min drive
  • AirportPietermaritzburg (PZB)113 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Chalet

Standard Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Cathkin Park

A family-friendly stay in Cathkin Park awaits you at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort. You'll be 2 km (1.2 mi) from Drakensberg Mountains and 4.6 km (2.8 mi) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School. 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. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Cathkin Park lodge include Maloti-Drakensberg Park and uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park.
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What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Mountains - 3 min drive
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 7 min drive
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 9 min drive
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 12 min drive
  • Cathedral Peak - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Waffle Hut - 13 min drive
  • Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - 6 min drive
  • The Fighting Trout - 13 min drive
  • Queen Of Tarts - 13 min drive
  • Stone Chat Coffee Shop & Deli - 6 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Comfortable spa lodge near Drakensberg Mountains
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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

  • Weekday full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: 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 holes of golf
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • 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
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • 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

  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Staffed front desk

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: from approximately ZAR 175.00 to 175.00 for adults and from 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
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 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

What is the cancellation policy at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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 sports 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.

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.

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Unhappy stay
We booked through Hotel.com and requested a chalet 2 bedroom for 4 adults. When we arrived at 15h30 we were taken to a room with 2 double beds(No one queried this at the time) Not sure as my mom booked chalet for us. At 20h30 at night they came to tell us we in the wrong type of room and we have to pay more and change rooms. Firstly, why not say something at check in so we could have sorted it out than. Not at this time of night. We showed them the request of booking, the type of room and the amount we paid. They were not interested. They made us feel as if we were trying to sneak people in. Will never stay there again or recommend them. They need to understand customer service first.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nompumelelo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalets look a little unimaginative aesthetically. Needs a proper rethink. The pub/bar area is too sterile and would really need some decore investment. The wood and lighting should be old school dark to give it country atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant for dinner was disappointing as they only had 3 mains to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

TC

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The overall condition of the units are not great and our specific unit had significant odour issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lots of potential
Reception staff were amazing - friendly and responsive. Nice kids facilities, but the food needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend
My family and I enjoyed our time at this resort. The food was well served and delicious and fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the location very central to all the local spots. My daughter enjoyed the pool and putt. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Elize

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
comfortable
We had a few issues, that reception could solve when asked. The unit had a very nice view over a dam, that was a plus. Although we did not use any of it, the kids activities looked good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021