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.

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: 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).

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Riekie

5 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hamida

26 Jan 2021

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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.

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

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

28 Dec 2019

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

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019

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.

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

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

E L

18 Nov 2019

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark

25 Mar 2019

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

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...

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam

26 Dec 2018

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

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lucian

19 Dec 2018

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

jorgen

2 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

18 Jun 2018

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 Feb 2018

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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.

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

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