Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Description

All accommodation is spacious and comfortable, offering a choice of contemporary rooms or thatched bungalows. All rooms have a private bathroom, television, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and heaters. The Deluxe Rooms also include under floor heating for those cold winter days.

Dining options include The Eagles Roost (buffet), The Bistro (a ‘la carte), The Bergview Restaurant & Bar (a ’la carte), VineKnot Restaurant (Table d'Hote) and the Glengarry Country Club Restaurant & Bar (light meals). A lounge and two additional bars are also available in the main hotel.

A variety of recreational activities are available on the resort such as the ONLY 18 hole golf course in the Southern Berg, tennis, bowls, volleyball, badminton, fishing, horse riding and squash. There is also the Wellness Centre which consists of a sauna and plunge pool, two jacuzzis, two steam rooms, a 24 jet hydrotherapy bath (heated) as well as a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular circuit, weight training and juice bar. The Wellness Centre also includes the Body and Soul Spa which offers 5 treatment rooms (booking is essential).

The resort also offers two fully equipped conference / function venues with a maximum seating capacity of 200 delegates.

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort holds a 3-star rating by the Tourism Grading Council and is part of Gooderson Leisure.

Located on a scenic 860 acre estate in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg, Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers guests a tranquil setting to relax and unwind.

All accommodation is spacious and comfortable, offering a choice of contemporary rooms or thatched bungalows. All rooms have a private bathroom, television, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and heaters. The Deluxe Rooms also include under floor heating for those cold winter days.

Dining options include The Eagles Roost (buffet), The Bistro (á la carte), The Bergview (&aactute; la carte), VineKnot Restaurant (a new addition) and the Glengarry Country Club (light meals). A lounge and two bars are also available.

A variety of recreational activities are available on the resort such as tennis, bowls, volleyball, badminton, fishing, horse riding and squash. A recent addition is the Wellness Centre which consists of a sauna and plunge pool, two jacuzzis, two steam rooms, a 24 jet hydrotherapy bath (heated) as well as a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular circuit, weight training and juice bar. The Wellness Centre also includes the Body and Soul Spa which offers 5 treatment centres (booking is essential).

The resort also offers two fully equipped conference / function venues with a maximum seating capacity of 200 delegates.

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort holds a 3-star rating by the Tourism Grading Council and is part of Gooderson Leisure.

Location:
Southern Drakensberg, 240 km from Durban, 34 km from Underberg

Accommodation:
80 Guest Rooms, 1 Double paraplegic, 11 Self Catering Rooms, 40 camp sites

Restaurants / Bar:
Eagles Roost (buffet) / VineKnot (self-serving) / Glengarry Country Club and Bar (light meals) / Bergview (a la carte) / The Bistro (light meals) / Wildcat Bar / Buck & Trout Bar

Attractions

Activities:
Golf (18-hole Golf Course) / Putt-Putt / Tennis / Action Cricket / Bowls / Volleyball / Badminton / Trout Fishing / Horse Riding / Squash / Badminton / Mountain Biking / Hiking / Walks / Swimming Pools / Indoor games room / Outdoor Play Park / Wellness Centre with fully equipped gym

Nearby Attractions

The Underberg Studio (ceramics & photography)	35.0 km
Underberg-Himeville Mountain Biking Circuit	35.0 km
Quad Bikes (Underberg Adventures / Off-Road Advent	35.0 km
River Rafting (Underberg Adventures)	35.0 km
Underberg Cheesery - Approx 33km	35.0 km

Distance

Landmarks / Attractions Km / Miles Direction From Hotel

Sani Pass, Kamberg Nature Reserve -		North
Giants Castle Nature Reserve	159	North
Underberg (Town)	35	East
Himeville (Town)	40	East
Himeville Museum	40	East
Midlands Meander	121	South East
Underberg Cheesery	33	East
Rock Art
Underberg Country Club 9 Holes	33	East
Loteni Settlers Museam, Reichenau Mission	65	North

Facilities

Conference Facilities:
2 fully equipped Conference / Function Venues (Max 200 pax)

Rhino Room: 120 Classroom / 200 Cinema / 200 Cocktail / 100 Dinner/Dance
Mashai Room: 80 Classroom / 100 Cinema / 80 Cocktail

Overhead Projector Available, Whiteboard Available, Slide Projector Available, Television Available, Conference Venue >75 People, DVD Player Available, Flip Chart Available, Note Pads Supplied, Pens Supplied

Facilities

- conference venue onsite
- exercise facilities (less than 5km)
- fishing onsite
- horse riding onsite
- lake onsite
- on golf estate
- restaurant onsite
- squash court onsite
- tennis court onsite

Facilities and Services
Wheelchair Enabled, Babysitting Service, Laundry Service, Pool Table, Garden, Bar on the Premises, Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Tennis Court, Squash Court, Off Street Parking, Sauna, Fireplace on the Premises, Communal Satelite TV, Alarm/Security, Childrens Playground & Jungle Gym, Credit Card Facility, Spa Treatments, Table Tennis, Volleyball Courts

Facilities in Rooms/Units
Satellite TV in Rooms, Television in Rooms, Tea and Coffee in Rooms, Heater in Rooms, MNET in Rooms, Telephone

Directions

Directions from Durban: • Take the N3 past Pietermaritzburg. • Just before Howick take the off ramp to the left marked “Underberg/ Bulwer R617”. • Follow the signs to Bulwer on the R617 all the way to Underberg. • Go through the town of Underberg, you will pass the Country Club on your right. • ± 4 km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Drakensberg Gardens Resort. • Follow the 29 km tarred road until you arrive at the Hotel. • The journey takes ±2 ½ hours. Directions from Johannesburg: • Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg. • Just after Howick take the off ramp to the left marked “Underberg/ Bulwer R617”. • Follow the signs to Bulwer on the R617 all the way to Underberg. • Go through the town of Underberg, you will pass the Country Club on your right. • ± 4 km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Drakensberg Gardens Resort. • Follow the 29 km tarred road until you will arrive at the Hotel. • The journey takes ±6 ½ hours. Resort: 033 7011 355