Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Aerial view of Drakensberg Gardens

About Drakensberg Gardens

Whilst you sit on your private balcony, you can watch the sun stretch its rays and shadows across the rocky mountain tops and listen to the sounds of the Mlambonjwa river below.

Peace and tranquillity is always enjoyed when one visits the Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Leisure Resort. The resort is situated on a picturesque 860 acre estate in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg.

Accommodation:

Offering a choice of contemporary rooms or thatched bungalows, all accommodation is spacious and comfortable. Every room has a private bathroom, television, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities and heaters for those cold winter days. To deliver a truly treasured Drakensberg Gardens experience, the resort offers a number of diverse activities guests can enjoy.

Dining:

The Eagles Roost Restaurant provides delicious meals, buffet style and incorporates a welcoming fireplace for those cold winter nights.

The Bistro caters for lighter meals and leads out onto the Terrace where guests can enjoy those beautiful sunny days.

The Bergview a la Carte Restaurant allows for a more intimate dining experience and the
Glengarry Golf Club offers light pub lunches which is ideal for the avid golfers on their way around the 18 hole golf course.

A lounge and bar is available for those who want to sit back and relax to the magnificent views of the surrounding valley and gargantuan mountains, including the well-known Rhino Horn Peak.

Guests can enjoy a game of pool or darts in the Wildcat Bar, as well as catch up on all the latest sporting events.

The Wellness Centre

The Wellness Centre will comprise of a fully equipped gym studio, group training sessions, sunbeds beside a cold plunge pool and indoor heated jet therapy pool, a steam room and two saunas as well as a Juice Bar. The Wellness Centre will be accessible to all visitors staying at the resort for a minimal cover charge of R50 per person per day.

Vine-Knot Restaurant

Give your taste buds a workout at the “soon to be opened” Vine-Knot Restaurant, situated within the resort. The menu will offer hearty self-serving, family style meals with complimentary wine.

Located on a scenic 860 acre estate in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg,The Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Leisure Resort offers an unforgettable experience.

Recreation:

Various recreational activities are offered by the resort, and there
is one to suite everyone. Such as tennis, bowls, volleyball, badminton, fishing, horse riding and squash.

There is also access to spectacular walks and hikes – the most strenuous being a nine-hour hike up the Rhino Horn peak, 3000 metres above sea level.

Alternatively, enjoy a relaxing day next to one of the sparkling swimming pools, where light lunches are served.

To keep the children entertained, there is a games room which offers a variety of activities, as well as babysitting facilities. The Entertainment Manager is also on hand with plenty of activities and ideas to help the family enjoy a fun filled holiday.

Guests can enjoy a game of golf at The Glengarry Country Club, which is the only 18-hole golf course in the area and overlooks the picturesque Lake KwaNyoni with the beautiful mountains as a backdrop. For the less adventurous, there is also a 9-hole pitch and putt and a 27-hole putt-putt course.

The peace and tranquillity of the surrounding environment is also conducive to positive and creative business planning making it the ideal environment for business meetings and conferences. Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort has two fully equipped conference / function venues which are able to cater for all business and function requirements. Team building opportunities, theme evenings and menus are tailor made to suit your requirements.


Available Rooms

Standard room at Drakensberg Gardens

Standard Room: Max Guests: 2 persons

Can be made up as follows
Family - 1 x double, 2 x single beds.
Double - 1 x double bed.
Twin - 2 single beds.
Rooms include tea & coffee facilities and a convenient workstation for guests wanting to relax in the comfort of their rooms and stay connected via hotel WiFi..

Superior Room: Max Guests: 3 persons

Available in the following options:
Family - 2 x double beds.
Double - 1 x double bed.
Rooms include tea & coffee facilities and a convenient workstation for guests wanting to relax in the comfort of their rooms and stay connected via hotel WiFi.

1 bedroom Self Catering images

1 bedroom Self Catering: Max Guests: 4 persons

One room with one double bed and one double sofa bed in the lounge.
Includes: Kitchen, dining room, braai facilities, oven/stove, microwave, fridge, wifi selected dstv channels.

2 bedroom Self Catering images

2 bedroom Self Catering: Max Guests: 6 persons

One rooms with one double bed, one room with two single beds and one double sofa bed in the lounge.
Includes: Kitchen, dining room, braai facilities, oven/stove, microwave, fridge, WiFi selected DSTV channels.


Hotel Rates and Specials Offers

If you don't see a package type that suits you, let us know and we will do our best to put together or source the holiday you want.

Advanced booking rates: 1 March 2023 - 28 Feb 2024

Standard Room

Per person Sharing: R 850 per night
Single Occupancy: R 1 250 per room

Deluxe Room

Sharing: R 950 per person
Single Occupancy: R 1 3700 per room


Includes / Notes

  • Breakfast ( Dinner is at an extra charge of R 265 per person per night )
  • Children under 15 stay for free when sharing a room with an adult and only pay for meals .

Standard Room

2 nights: R 4 250 per person sharing

Includes
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • 80 min Hot Stone Full Body Massage
  • 50 min Classic Soothing Facial
  • Breakfast and dinner daily

Standard Room

2 nights from: R 2 650 per person sharing

Includes
  • 2 nights in a Standard Room
  • Breakfast daily
  • 1 Round of Golf - 18 Holes - including green fees
  • Shared golf cart

1 bedroom/ 4 Sleeper Chalet

FROM: R 1 750 per chalet per night
Rates Are Subject to availability and fluctuations.

2 bedroom/ 6 Sleeper Chalet

FROM: R 4 190 per chalet per night
Rates Are Subject to availability and fluctuations.

Notes
  • 2 night minimum stay
  • 1 bedroom sleeps 2 adults and 2 children
  • 2 bedroom sleeps 4 adults and 2 children
  • Rates Valid to: 31 October 2023

How to get to Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort

Directions From Joburg To Drakensberg Gardens Golf Resort

  • 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 approximately 2½ hours

How to get to Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort

  • From JHB 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 approximately six and a half hours