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Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

3.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa

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2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Restaurant
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
BBQ/picnic area
Restaurant

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sub 16 Of The Farm Heartsease, Cathkin Park, KwaZulu-Natal, 3340
  • Place, Champagne Castle
  • Place, Drakensberg Boys Choir School
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Cathkin Park

Located 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Drakensberg Boys Choir School, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort is within a 15-minute drive of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. This 44-room, 3-star lodge welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a golf course, and a full-service spa.
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What's nearby

  • Drakensberg Boys Choir School - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Maloti-Drakensberg Park - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Falcon Ridge Bird of Prey Centre - 11 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Winterton Museum - 34 min drive - 18.8 miles
  • Bergville Mosque - 51 min drive - 34.0 miles

Getting around

  • Pietermaritzburg (PZB) - 113 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dragon Peak Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Drakensberg Chocolate Memories - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Purple Giraffe Art Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusty’s Grill - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Monks Cowl Tea Garden - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Family-friendly lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa
Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 outdoor pools. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle for a fee. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this spa lodge include a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect free WiFi and TVs with satellite channels. Balconies or patios, sitting areas, and refrigerators are also available.
Guests can play rounds at the 9-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 2 outdoor tennis courts. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a waterslide.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Monks Cowl Spa has couples treatment room(s). Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and sports massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a hot tub.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 9-hole golf course
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • 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

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (538 square feet 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
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2013
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

The charges below are included in your overall room price:

  • New Year's Eve gala dinner fee
  • Christmas Eve gala dinner fee

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the lodge at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • A charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner on December 24 is included in the total price shown.
  • A charge for a mandatory New Year's Eve gala dinner on December 31 is included in the total price shown.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there parking available at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the lodge. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Is a spa located at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Monks Cowl Spa is the lodge's spa and services include hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps, and aromatherapy.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort feature a casino?

No, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Is Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort a good place to stay for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this lodge, including 2 outdoor pools, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a hot tub?

Yes, this lodge has a spa tub.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort serves a full breakfast on weekday mornings for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort.

Are there connecting rooms at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this lodge.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring lake or golf course views.

Does Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort if that's in your vacation plans.