Location: South Africa » Kwazulu Natal » Drakensberg » Southern Drakensberg » Sani Suanter » UnderbergDrakensberg Gardens Golf Resort & SpaDrakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure ResortDescriptionDrakensberg Mountain Range is the most majestic in South Africa and is the longest mountain range in the country, running for hundreds of kilometres and reaching a width of 150 kilometres in places. In the foothills of the scenic Southern Drakensberg which forms part of the uKhahlamba World Heritage Site is Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Leisure Resort, only 2 1/2 hr. drive from Durban. The resort is conveniently located allowing access to spectacular walks and hikes - the most strenuous being a nine hour hike up the Rhino Horn 3000 metres above sea level. With the beautiful mountains as your backdrop, play golf on the competition status 18 hole golf course at the Resort or take part in many other sports and activities on offer including bowls, canoeing, tennis, squash and putt-putt. The unique combination of family facilities, which includes a mini farmyard for the children, makes this resort an ideal family holiday Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Leisure Resort boasts 4 magnificent conference venues, the largest seating 200 delegates. Tailor made evenings can easily be arranged by the hotel to suit your conference requirements. Located on a scenic 860 acre estate, on world heritage site 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 (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. 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 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.ACCOMMODATION: 83 Guest Rooms, 1 Double paraplegic (48 Twins / 14 Family Rooms / 8 Doubles / 12 Deluxe Kingsize). LOCATION: Southern Drakensberg, 240 km from Durban, 34 km from Underberg.  
Attractions* Golf (18-hole Golf Course) * Adventure Golf * Tennis * Action Cricket * Bowls * Volleyball * Trout Fishing * Horse Riding * Squash * Badminton * Mountain Biking * Hiking * Walks * Swimming Pool * Indoor games room * Outdoor Play Park * Wellness Centre with fully equipped gym and Body & Soul Salon. Golf Enjoy a game of golf at The Glengarry Country Club, which is the only 18-hole golf course in Southern Berg and overlooks the picturesque Lake KwaNyoni and the famous Rhino Horn peak as a backdrop. The first and the eighteenth holes are flanked by our trout dam, which is always well stocked! Breakfast and light lunches are served in the Restaurant, on the terrace or in the cozy Glengarry Bar. For the less adventurous, there is also a 9 hole pitch and putt
and a 27 hole putt-putt course. Wellness & Spa Body &Soul Spa has had a facelift! We have increased our treatment rooms from two to FIVE! This enables us to offer a greater variety of pamper treatments for you to enjoy, and get sheer relaxation at the highest level. We now can offer: COUPLES ROOM
An opportunity to enjoy our range of treatments and to enjoy your experience in the company of a spouse or friend. WET ROOM
This is the area where we offer all our body treatments, including;
Body exfoliations ( strawberry sugar scrub, grapefruit and fennel salt scrub), which leave your body rejuvenated and radiant. Body wraps imported from Spain and are “out of this world”. Experience being wrapped in decadent chocolate, (so good you would want to eat!), or our top to toe pearl wrap, excellent for anti-aging, hydration and skin tone. In addition to this, we are able to offer the following treatments… FACIALS
We offer a great variety of facials, using Matis products from Paris. Products are available for all skin types and ages. An internationally qualified therapist (AGENDA), will diagnose your skin and ensure you receive the best treatment, and you will feel the difference! MASSAGE
In addition to our regular relaxing massages and golfers massage, we invite you to experience our hot stone massage, which melts away your tension. We also offer a range of waxing, manicures, pedicures and tinting. PACKAGES
Great packages are available to indulge your body, and soothe and clear your mind. These are “tailor – made” to suite your specific needs.   
Accolades | :Tourism Council of SA Star Grading |
FacilitiesRESTAURANTS & BARS ON PROPERTY: * Eagles Roost (buffet & Carvery) * VineKnot (Leisure Dining / Table d' Hote) * Glengarry Country Club and Bar (light meals) * Bergview Restaurant & Bar (a la carte) * The Bistro (light meals) * Wildcat Bar * Buck & Trout Bar. The Resort offers five restaurants and two bars, 18 hole golf course, two conference facilities, diverse sporting activities (See Sporting Activities page), 81 Rooms in two categories; Standard, Superior and Deluxe.
In addition we offer... Teen Scene Kiddies Playlounge
Superette/Souvenir Shop
Discovery Park Business Centre
Peacock Lounge
Hippo Pools
And an unforgetable experience at the Wellness Centre's Cellu-Beauty Wellness Retreat. Body and Soul Spa Conference The resort offers two fully equipped conference / function venues with a maximum seating capacity of 200 delegates (both offer natural light)
For teambuilding / leisure time a variety of recreational activities are available on the resort with our 18 hole golf course, adventure golf, volley ball & bowls, to name but a few. A recent addition is the Wellness Centre, which consists of a sauna and plunge pool, two jacuzzi's, 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).
For team building events, Drakensberg Gardens offers vast open spaces from organized team building activities (please note that the resort does not offer the services of a facilitator, however independent facilitators are more than welcome to be recruited by a client). Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585 |
DirectionsDirections 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.
• ± 4km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Drakensberg Gardens Resort.
• Follow the 29km tarred road until you arrive at the Hotel.
• The journey takes approximately two and a half 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.
• ± 4km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Drakensberg Gardens Resort.
• Follow the 29km tarred road until you will arrive at the Hotel.
• The journey takes approximately six and a half hours.  
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