Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Lakefront resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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October 2025

November 2025

Indoor pool, 3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

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.

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Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Spa
Gym
Laundry
Pool

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 21 - Oct 22

Tomorrow

Oct 22 - Oct 23

About the area

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 Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve, while Underberg Studio and Himeville Museum are cultural highlights. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.

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

What's nearby

Underberg Country Club - 41 min drive - 30.7 km
Underberg Studio - 42 min drive - 31.4 km
Clocktower Centre - 42 min drive - 32.1 km
Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 43 min drive - 33.2 km
Himeville Museum - 49 min drive - 38.5 km

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

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Breakfast included
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi

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

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

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

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 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).

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