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About the Hotel

Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, 3257
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Near the Garden Castle State Forest
Great
8.5
/10
3.8
4.2
/5

The fantastic Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, located around 10 minutes' drive from the Hermits Wood Campsite, is proud to feature 4 lounges. The 3-star family-friendly hotel includes 5 restaurants and a terrace bar, and offers to take advantage of a fitness room.

Location

Pietermaritzburg is 167 km from this smoke-free hotel, while the Garden Castle State Forest is 3.6 km away.

Rooms

The Gooderson Drakensberg Garden features 96 rooms with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as coffee and tea makers. They also have en suite bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Guests can have breakfast at Eagles Roost restaurant, which serves international cuisine. At the bar, you can select from a range of refreshing drinks. It also welcomes guests with snooker, darts, and a TV.

Leisure & Business

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort has a swimming pool as well as a treatment room, a Jacuzzi, and locker rooms. There are numerous canoeing, lawn tennis, and mini golf opportunities in the area. Onsite wellness options include a spa salon along with body wraps, body scrub, and body treatments.

Must-do experiences

  • Hike to the stunning Sani Pass for breathtaking views.
  • Try the local boerewors at the Drakensberg Farmer's Market.
  • Visit the Cathedral Peak for a memorable sunset picnic.
  • Explore the charming village of Underberg for unique crafts.
  • Don't miss the Drakensberg Boys Choir performance if possible.
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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Kingfisher Standard Twin Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Shower
Eagles Nest Superior Family Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Shower
Balcony
Weavers Standard Twin Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
Oaklands Superior Family Room
2 persons
325 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
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Facilities

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.6/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Barber shop
  • Coffee shop
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Cycling
  • Tennis court
  • Badminton
  • Bowling
  • Golf course
  • Billiard tables
  • Darts
  • Table tennis
  • Squash
  • Archery
  • Fishing

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Babysitting/Child services
  • Board games
  • Children's menu
  • Children's pool
  • Water slides
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Casino
  • Aqua park
  • Karaoke
  • Entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Body wraps
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage
  • Shallow end

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort Location

Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, 3257
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Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Garden, South Africa, 3257
Nearby
Drakensberg Road
Garden Castle State Forest
3500 ft
Restaurants
The Vine Knot
1200 ft
Drakensberg Garden Road
Getting around
City Centre
Drakensberg Garden5 min  ·  1400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-22:00
Check-out
from 09:00-10:00
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of ZAR 210 per person per day. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Afrikaans, Zulu
Number of rooms:
96
Former name
Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 812 verified reviews
8.3/10
Great
85%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Comfort
8.6/10
Facilities
8.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
6.5/10
Location
9.0/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.0/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
8.5/10
Guest reviews
based on 1866 reviews
8.5/10
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