Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort
3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
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Reviews
8.28.2 out of 10
Very good
Popular amenities
- Bar
- Spa
- Breakfast available
- Pool
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
Explore the area
Sub 16 Of The Farm Heartsease, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
- Drakensberg Boys Choir SchoolPlace, Drakensberg Boys Choir School7 min drive
- Maloti-Drakensberg ParkPlace, Maloti-Drakensberg Park9 min drive
- Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey CentrePlace, Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre11 min drive
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About the neighborhood
Cathkin Park
In Cathkin Park .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Drakensberg Boys Choir School and 6 miles (10 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park with a stay here. Winterton Museum and Injisuthi are also within 20 miles (32 km).
What's nearby
- Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
- Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
- Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
- Winterton Museum - 34 min drive - 18.8 miles
- Bergville Mosque - 51 min drive - 34.0 miles
Getting around
- Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 113 min drive
Restaurants
- Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - 6 min drive
- Cathkin Arms Pub - 7 min drive
- Simply Delicious - 16 min drive
- Ady's 'Queen of Tarts' Eatery - 6 min drive
- Monk's Cowl Tea Garden - 18 min drive
About this property
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort
Family-friendly 3-star lodge with 2 outdoor pools
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 center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this lodge measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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
- Meeting 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 center
- Business facilities
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Staff is 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 safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Premium satellite television is provided.
Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and complimentary toiletries. This Cathkin Park lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
Family friendly
- 2 outdoor pools
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- In-room refrigerator
- Laundry facilities
- Mini golf
- Playground
- Waterslide
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Roundtrip 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
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
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Room amenities
Entertainment
- TV with premium satellite channels
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Towels provided
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.
Property 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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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.
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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 each 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 December 31, 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
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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
How close is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort to the airport?
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort is 91.8 mi (113-min drive) away from the Pietermaritzburg (PZB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have an airport shuttle?
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort offers an airport shuttle.
Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort offer free breakfast?
Free breakfast isn’t offered at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between ZAR 175.00 and 175.00 for adults, ZAR 43.75 and 131.25 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Is there a casino at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?
No, there is no casino at this lodge.
What time is check-in at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?
This lodge offers free self parking.
Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a pool?
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.
Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a restaurant?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site.
Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a spa?
Pamper yourself with a day at Monks Cowl Spa, where you can enjoy prenatal massages, mani/pedis, and body wraps.
How close is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort to downtown Cathkin Park?
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort is 1.9 mi away from Cathkin Park.