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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly 3-star resort with 3 outdoor pools

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Children's play area - outdoor
Reception hall
Children's play area - outdoor
Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

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

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About the neighborhood

Drakensberg Gardens

On lake.At this Drakensberg Gardens resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Maloti-Drakensberg Park and 20 miles (32 km) of Underberg Country Club. Underberg Studio and Clocktower Centre are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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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 3-star resort with 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 grocery/convenience store. 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 center and a meeting room are available. An indoor pool, a children's pool, and a fitness center 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 childcare (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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar by the pool
Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers 81 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature down comforters. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards 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

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

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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
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 guestroom 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 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

How close is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort to the airport?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is 163.2 mi (239-min drive) away from the King Shaka Intl. Airport (DUR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort.

Does Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offer free breakfast?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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.

Is there free parking at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

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

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort features 3 outdoor pools, an indoor pool, and a children's pool.

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

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

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

Pamper yourself with a day at Wellness Centre and Spa, where you can enjoy body treatments, mani/pedis, and massages.

How close is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort to downtown Drakensberg Gardens?

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is 4 mi away from Drakensberg Gardens.

Reviews

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 73 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outdoors at its best!!!

Amazing resort with well mantained amenities. Bathrooms were modern and new, the rest of th cottage was cozy. Service was fantastic and the manager and staff always efficiently fulfulling requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Riekie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hiking weekend

A lovely resort - is well suited for activities, close to mountains with a lot to do. Lots of people and the COVID government restrictions curtailed dining and restaurant options
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamida

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Lynelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful resort with friendly and efficient staff. We really had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Underbergs Paradise

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Ontario

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well maintained and had been refurbished since our previous stay (50 y ago). Nice accommodations, excellent service, good and inexpensive food and drink; road to the property is potholed so take it slow.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

NicoleH, Durban, South Africa

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kiddie play areas, and nice pools. Gorgeous Mountain View’s Lovely walks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

E L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Was amazing. We loved it. They have something for everyone. However was disappointed that when we booked breakfast was for 4 and we had to pay for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A most wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Weekend away

The putt putt course was in very bad condition. The restaurant that we visited was very good but some of there meal were very salty. The spa does a couples package for the time of 5 hours but without the hydro pools etc. we only had the treatment and light meal which was 3 1/2 hours I feel that where there is no hydro pools they should amend the price accordingly. Other than that we had a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dhirendra

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend visit.

Great resort, a good range of activities to everyone busy during the day. Reception staff are unprofessional, at check-in you're required to make reservations for every night's dinner. Subsequently you're told certain restaurants are fully booked and you can only be accomdated the buffet restaurant. I then happily agreed to go to the buffet and make a booking at the Al a carte restraunt for dinner the next day. I had booked for dinner at the Bergview restaurant and on the evening of dinner I was told I did not make a booking. This was extremely unprofessional, I was told I could not get food at the resort as I supposedly 'did not make a booking'. After a few minutes the reception gentlemen called me back to say I can be accommodated at the buffet restaurant at 20:30. This was not a nice experience and no guest should go through this on vacation. On check out after paying my bill, I was told I could not get a receipt at their printer was not working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was not a hotel per say the phone was not

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Family Holiday no matter the weather

The food was great. Staff excellent as always. The resort itself has become a bitsy more dense... And built up, which takes a away from the 'in the mountain experience'. However the numerous new amenities were so much fun and you don't really feel that cramped as there are so many different playgrounds and things to do... Suitable for guests from kzn. Jhb residents... Do you really want to drive 7.5 hours with you do kids... Will be back in the near future just for the nostalgia...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Drakensberg Gardens Family Holiday

We loved every minute of our stay at the Drakensberg Gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Lots of fun family activities to keep the whole family busy. Absolutely amazing mountain and river views. Beautiful area. Our kids loved the heated pool and slides. Only minor complaint - Restaurant food could be improved. Menus are also limited. Otherwise we so enjoyed it. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lucian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Paul

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mediocre hotel in a beautiful area

A very old hotel in a beautiful setting, but the rooms need refurbishing. Overall very expensive for what it offers. Also, WiFi is only available at reception and at extra cost.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Jason

I did not agree to the resort charging for every single activity that there was on offer. I think it costs enough to stay there and the activities should be included in that cost. My children were keen to do all the activities which ended up costing a fortune. My wife and I are also adventurous and wanted to do the zip lining etc which meant even more costs. I also found that the atmosphere was quite dull, the restaurant next to the pool wasn't opened on the Friday and on Saturday, it opened at night. The shop only opened at 2pm and when it rained there was nothing much to do as the heated indoor pool does not allow children. I was told I did not have to book for dinner but when we went to eat at 6:30 I was told I was meant to make a booking and it was fully booked. Luckily the manager made a plan, and so we had a buffet which I too thought was very expensive, as there were no starters and little dessert to choose from. I had made a booking to go in December, but we have now cancelled and will look elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

4/10 Poor

Rainer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Bad experiences stick unfortunately

After check in, we were assigned our room, just to find...lights not working, door could not be locked (Mountain View rooms), no view whatsoever. After checking with reception we got a different room, which was acceptable and appreciated. The so called SPA is not even worth mentioning, Jaccuzi's are both in a desperate state of repair, not to mentioned the indoor pool, advertising this as a SPA resort is simply false advertising, which was one of the reasons booking this hotel. Food though was real great, however when going to the only 1 restaurant open that day, 7 - 8 Oct 2017, although the Hotel advertises 3 restaurant available another surprise having to argue with the restaurant staff, since we were not part of a tourist group, they after 3 x telling them our room number got almost rude, please Hotel Management train your staff to be friendly. Location is awesome, other staff encountered were friendly and helpful, reception staff was not really interestes in helping and blamed maintenance of the room issue. Don't think to be back at this hotel and rather go elsewhere next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Rameet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

good good stay

nice stay . old recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017