Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

3.0 star property
Lakefront resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Children’s play area – outdoor
Children’s play area – outdoor
Reception hall

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Place, Cobham State Forest
  • Place, Underberg Country Club
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Place, Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Garden View

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
2 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Highlights

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

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

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

About the area

Drakensberg Gardens

A family-friendly stay in Drakensberg Gardens awaits you at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. You'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 26.6 km (16.6 mi) from Underberg Country Club. Highlights at this resort include 5 restaurants, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A relaxing day at Wellness Centre and Spa can include massages, body wraps and body scrubs along with aromatherapy and mani/pedis. The restaurant, Eagles Roost, is open for breakfast and dinner. With 4 lounge bars and a poolside bar to choose from, you can enjoy a drink at the resort. Enjoy the 4 outdoor tennis courts, golf course and indoor swimming pool plus access to mini golf. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a gym and a sauna. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3-property class Drakensberg Gardens resort, you'll be 27.2 km (16.9 mi) from Underberg Studio and 27.8 km (17.3 mi) from Clocktower Centre.

What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 41 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Underberg Studio - 42 min drive - 31.4 km
  • Clocktower Centre - 42 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 43 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Himeville Museum - 49 min drive - 38.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wine Knot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Express - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Buck And Trout - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Lakefront resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools
As a guest of Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and 3 outdoor swimming pools. There are 5 restaurants and 3 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a nearby corner/local shop. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the family-friendly Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Drakensberg Gardens resort is smoke free.

  • 81 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • 3 coffee shops
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Corner/local shop
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers 81 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down duvets. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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-hole golf course
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • 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 lift
  • 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 provided

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

National rating

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

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

What is the cancellation policy at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yep, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yep, Wellness Centre and Spa is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials.

Does Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort have a pool?

Take your pick from 3 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool 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 Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort have a waterslide?

Yep, this property has a waterslide!

What luxury perks are available at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort features 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and an indoor pool.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, supervised childcare and a playground, it's no surprise that Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

No, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 5 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

Yep, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range and mini golf are also available.