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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, sun loungers
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Reception hall
Children's play area - outdoor
Children's play area - outdoor
Overlooking the lake, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort welcomes families with its golf course and hiking trails. After adventures, visitors choose between five restaurants, then recover with manicures, pedicures, or body treatments at the Wellness Centre and Spa.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Pool

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 41 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Underberg Studio - 42 min drive - 19.5 miles
  • Clocktower Centre - 42 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 43 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Himeville Museum - 49 min drive - 24.0 miles

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Family-friendly resort by the lake
Take advantage of a golf course, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. Active travelers can enjoy cycling, volleyball, and racquetball/squash at this resort. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure, or a massage 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 rowing/canoeing, fishing, and horseback riding. 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, along with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, ATM/banking services, and tour/ticket assistance
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

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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-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 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Clocktower Centre and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve. Underberg Country Club and Underberg Studio are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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