Title: Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Family-friendly resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools ## Photo gallery for Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort (Drakensberg Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/53a9b3e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s play area – outdoor - Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort (Drakensberg Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/5641b8af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers - Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort (Drakensberg Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/2cd22448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s play area – outdoor - Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort (Drakensberg Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/6d8c97fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception hall - Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort (Drakensberg Gardens)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/40c2bf9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies 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 Very good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Room service - Spa - Gym - Laundry - Pool ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec 14 - Dec 15](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec 15 - Dec 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec 19 - Dec 21](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec 26 - Dec 28](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=890693&PinnedHotelID=890693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Active travellers can enjoy racquetball/squash, fishing and cycling at this resort. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a facial or a body treatment 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 volleyball, 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) - A computer station, multilingual staff and wedding services Room features All 81 rooms offer amenities such as safes. 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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 UK consumer law, 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? ### Is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort? ### What time is check-in at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort? ### What time is check-out at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort? ### Where is Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews ## Reviews 8.2 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 29 8 - Good 28 6 - Okay 9 4 - Poor 4 2 - Terrible 3 ### 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 traveller 18 Jan 2022 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/300EAD18D230C905D09E50C24792C7B3800D061D1642521268733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Grant 5 Jul 2021 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 ##### Grant Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Lynelle 17 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Beautiful resort with friendly and efficient staff. We really had a lovely time. ##### Lynelle Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 12 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Underbergs Paradise Amazing ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith, Ontario 28 Nov 2019 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. ##### Keith Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### NicoleH, Durban, South Africa 24 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great kiddie play areas, and nice pools. Gorgeous Mountain View’s Lovely walks ##### NicoleH Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon 22 Oct 2019 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. ##### Sharon Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David 12 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort A most wonderful weekend. ##### David Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Terence 30 Jul 2019 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 ##### Terence Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Dhirendra 8 Jul 2019 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. ##### Dhirendra Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruanne 25 Mar 2019 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... ##### Ruanne Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Bridget 14 Jan 2019 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. ##### Bridget Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Paul 23 May 2018 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. ##### Paul Stayed 1 night in May 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### Jason 9 Oct 2017 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. ##### Jason Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 4/10 Poor #### Rainer 8 Oct 2017 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. ##### Rainer Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Rameet 1 Oct 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### good good stay nice stay . old recommend it. ##### Rameet Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Must see resort It is a well relaxing and enjoying place to stay for travel ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Chilenye 28 Jul 2017 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! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s1367-p596f69e0-73b8-11e7-916f-92bb44d4284a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s42-p5ad69b00-73b8-11e7-a58e-2ab4820f5e46-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/s7-p59884910-73b8-11e7-916f-92bb44d4284a-original.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Chilenye Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### desmond 18 Jun 2017 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 ##### desmond Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Apr 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Satisfied client Amazing, intertainment and very friendly staff ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASHWIN 22 Mar 2017 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. ##### ASHWIN ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mzi 6 Jan 2017 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. ##### Mzi ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller 13 Dec 2016 Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort WE HAD NO HOT WATER FOR THE DURATION OF OUR STAY. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### DEANNE 12 Oct 2016 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 ##### DEANNE ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 10 Aug 2016 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. 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