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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

3.0 star property
Guests sip drinks at the poolside bar, play a round on the scenic golf course, or enjoy activities from horseback riding to racquetball at this mountain retreat

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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

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Gym

About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Mkhomazi Wilderness area - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Underberg Country Club - 41 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 43 min drive - 33.2 km
  • Reichenau Mission - 50 min drive - 53.7 km
  • Cobham State Forest - 57 min drive - 44.4 km

Restaurants

  • Wine Knot
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Buck And Trout - ‬19 min walk

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 corner/local shop at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. Active travellers can enjoy volleyball, cycling and racquetball/squash at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a body scrub at Wellness Centre and Spa, the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 5 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as fishing, rowing/canoeing and horse 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 such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, 4 outdoor tennis courts and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • ATM/banking services, 1 meeting room and wedding services
Room features
All 81 rooms offer amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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 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

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly resort is within 25 mi (40 km) of Underberg Country Club, Clocktower Centre and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve. Maloti-Drakensberg Park is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
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 traveller

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

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

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 traveller

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

Underbergs Paradise

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Ontario

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Must see resort

It is a well relaxing and enjoying place to stay for travel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Chilenye

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

Awesome time at the Berg!

A great place to stay. Highly family friendly. We are going back again in a matter of weeks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

desmond

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

A comfortable getaway

Check in was a little slow as the receptionist seemed confused.hotel is well kept.very easy to explore the activities offered at the resort.very spacious resort.a little misleading as it is not a hotel as such.Assistant Manager was very accommodating and values his guest.he is indeed an asset to your organization
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Satisfied client

Amazing, intertainment and very friendly staff

10/10 Excellent

ASHWIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good. Tranquel setting. fantastic views of rhino peak. lots of activities to keep one occupied.

2/10 Terrible

Mzi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
I booked a double deluxe room and received confirmation. When I arrived the room was not available, it was booked out. I had to settle for a smaller standard room with 3/4 beds instead of the double beds i had booked. together with my kids the smaller room was extremely uncomfortable. The hotel blames you.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WE HAD NO HOT WATER FOR THE DURATION OF OUR STAY.

10/10 Excellent

DEANNE

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

good facilities and well worth a stay

Tennis courts need to be redone. Commented a yearago and still not done. Disappointed that Hotels.com not cheaper than hotel. I automatically assumed it would

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Hotel Deluxe room

Service levels and attention to detail was not always great but the food at all the restaurants was really of high standard and really good. Would definitely consider again.