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Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort
3.0 star property

Comfortable spa lodge near Drakensberg Mountains
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Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Restaurant
Standard Chalet
Restaurant
Standard Chalet

Overview of Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • PoolPoolPool
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Sub 16 Of The Farm Heartsease, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Popular LocationInkungu Lodge18 min walk
  • Popular LocationDrakensberg Mountains3 min drive
  • Popular LocationStone Chat Coffee Shop & Deli6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPurple Giraffe Art Café6 min drive
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Room options

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Superior Double Room | View from room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
  • 10 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Chalet

Standard Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Fridge
TV
Renovated in 2015
2 bedrooms
  • 50 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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About the area

Cathkin Park

Located in Cathkin Park, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Drakensberg Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Park, while Winterton Museum and Didima San Rock Art Centre are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game drives and game viewing.
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What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Mountains - 3 min drive
  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 7 min drive
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 9 min drive
  • uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park - 12 min drive
  • Cathedral Peak - 86 min drive

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Waffle Hut - 13 min drive
  • Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - 6 min drive
  • The Fighting Trout - 13 min drive
  • Queen Of Tarts - 13 min drive
  • Stone Chat Coffee Shop & Deli - 6 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Family-friendly lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to 9 holes of golf, a poolside bar and a terrace at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort. Adventurous travellers may like the basketball and volleyball at this lodge. Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, a body wrap or a facial at Monks Cowl Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with mini golf and a garden.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Babysitting (surcharge), wedding services and luggage storage
Room features
All guest rooms at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas and fridges

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends; ZAR 175–175 for adults and ZAR 43.75–131.25 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9 holes of golf
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf carts
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (538 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 175.00 to 175.00 for adults and from ZAR 43.75 to 131.25 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A fee for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 24 December
A fee for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner is included in the total price displayed for stays on 31 December
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Monks Cowl Golf Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Monks Cowl Golf
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Lodge
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Cathkin Park
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Lodge Cathkin Park

Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort located?

This family-friendly Cathkin Park lodge is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Drakensberg Mountains and Drakensberg Boys Choir School. UKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and Maloti-Drakensberg Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 43 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gillian

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service
Unhappy stay
We booked through Hotel.com and requested a chalet 2 bedroom for 4 adults. When we arrived at 15h30 we were taken to a room with 2 double beds(No one queried this at the time) Not sure as my mom booked chalet for us. At 20h30 at night they came to tell us we in the wrong type of room and we have to pay more and change rooms. Firstly, why not say something at check in so we could have sorted it out than. Not at this time of night. We showed them the request of booking, the type of room and the amount we paid. They were not interested. They made us feel as if we were trying to sneak people in. Will never stay there again or recommend them. They need to understand customer service first.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nompumelelo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anneli

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Wayne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The chalets look a little unimaginative aesthetically. Needs a proper rethink. The pub/bar area is too sterile and would really need some decore investment. The wood and lighting should be old school dark to give it country atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

8/10 Good

Damien

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant for dinner was disappointing as they only had 3 mains to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

TC

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location is great. The overall condition of the units are not great and our specific unit had significant odour issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Lots of potential
Reception staff were amazing - friendly and responsive. Nice kids facilities, but the food needs attention.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend
My family and I enjoyed our time at this resort. The food was well served and delicious and fresh. The staff were friendly and helpful. We loved the location very central to all the local spots. My daughter enjoyed the pool and putt. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

6/10 Okay

Elize

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
comfortable
We had a few issues, that reception could solve when asked. The unit had a very nice view over a dam, that was a plus. Although we did not use any of it, the kids activities looked good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021