Title: Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 Lakefront resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/53a9b3e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s play area – outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/5641b8af.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s play area – outdoor](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/6d8c97fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/890700/890693/2cd22448.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception hall](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. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDrakensberg-Gardens-Hotels-Gooderson-Drakensberg-Gardens-Golf-Spa-Resort.h890693.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FDrakensberg-Gardens-Hotels-Gooderson-Drakensberg-Gardens-Golf-Spa-Resort.h890693.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-29.75211%2C29.29676&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pxlbZT_el4uIo2jzIR-BpCxg9LM=) 34 Km from Underberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257 #### 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 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 cycling, volleyball and racquetball/squash at this resort. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a manicure/pedicure or a massage 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 rowing/canoeing, fishing 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 gift shop, ATM/banking services and tour/ticket information 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 ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13200000/13190900/13190874/d8c5b81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Malachite Manor Underberg - Breakfast included - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-13&endDate=2025-11-14&selected=13190874&PinnedHotelID=13190874&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45390000/45388300/45388231/59919c18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairways Self Catering Drakensberg Gardens - Pool - Kitchen - Parking included - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 10 Nov - 11 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=45388231&PinnedHotelID=45388231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Family Cabin | 1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99410000/99407300/99407245/91e42277.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eland Valley Resort Drakensberg Gardens - Pool - Parking included - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 6.8 3 reviews £28 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=99407245&PinnedHotelID=99407245&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - 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-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 ### 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? > 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? > This family-friendly Drakensberg Gardens resort is located on a river, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Clocktower Centre and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve. Underberg Country Club and Underberg Studio are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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