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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

3.0 star property
Comfortable lakefront resort, walk to Drakensberg Mountains

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Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | View from room
Food and drink
Reception hall
Reviews
8.2

Very good

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34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Popular LocationGarden Castle Caves Nature Reserve37 min drive
  • Popular LocationCobham State Forest58 min drive
  • Popular LocationSani Pass96 min drive
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Room options

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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Garden View

7.5/10 Good

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Chalet, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Highlights

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

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Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View | Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View | View from room

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom, Garden View

Highlights

Refrigerator
TV
Down duvet
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Down comforters, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 538 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Drakensberg Gardens

Located in Drakensberg Gardens, Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is in the mountains and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park, while Underberg Studio and Himeville Museum are cultural highlights. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 8 min drive
  • Underberg Country Club - 34 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 37 min drive
  • Cobham State Forest - 58 min drive
  • Sani Pass - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger Express - ‬60 min drive
  • ‪Fairways Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Family-friendly resort by the lake
Take advantage of 18 holes of golf, a poolside bar, and a grocery/convenience store at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort. Active travelers can enjoy volleyball, rowing/canoeing, and horseback riding at this resort. Treat yourself to a massage, aromatherapy, or a body wrap 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 hiking/biking, fishing, and racquetball/squash. 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, with a waterslide, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, 4 outdoor tennis courts, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A front-desk safe, a gift shop, and massage treatment rooms
Room features
All 81 rooms include amenities such as safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

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 holes of golf
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 4 outdoor tennis courts
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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, within a 5-minute walk of Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park. UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

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" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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

General hotel information

Highly Rated Amenities
Nice Bathroom & Beautiful Rooms
Star Rating
3
Nearest Airport
Durban (DUR-King Shaka Intl.)
Address
34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal