Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

We stayed at Fairways where the mountain view was magnificent and the stay was quiet and relaxing. The units had everything we needed incl washing machine and dryer. Braai (Weber) is provided and the units have a fireplace for the cold nights. Overall pleasurable family experience thanks to the good number of activities provided by the resort. The golf course is in good condition and offers a unique experience for seasoned golfers. For sporty activities, it’s great: tennis, swimming pools (incl jacuzzis), squash court, scenic hiking trails, horse riding, lawn bowls, pool/snooker, putt putt and more. There is also play areas for the younger kids. There is a decent variety of restaurants including one with buffet. The prices are affordable but I’d give the overall food experience a 3/5. There are the odd exceptional dishes though. Definitely a must try!

The place was amazing, from the welcoming staff to the view and the food. Good relaxing breathtaking awesome experience.

My husband and I honeymooned at this property in 1997, and we were back with our toddlers in 2007. This year we took our girls back to this beautiful resort to enjoy the magic we experienced. We booked the Oaklands superior room, with 2 double beds on a DBB option. We were disappointed at the lack of air conditioning in a premier room (KZN was in a heatwave at the time) but the staff mitigated this by providing us with a powerful fan, which solved the cooling issue. The food and amenities were good, and service was exemplary. The highlight for me was soaking up the fun at the Hippo Pools. My daughter left behind some items, and the hotel staff went over and above their duties to have the items sent to us a few days after we returned from our vacation. We will be back and thank you for a memorable trip.