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Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort

3.0 star property
Poolside relaxation meets active recreation with squash courts at this riverside resort, where all-day wellness treatments leave guests feeling refreshed

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The Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort offers family activities like mini golf, ziplining, and horseback riding. Guests can book body scrubs at the Wellness Centre, sip coffee with garden views, or enjoy seven outdoor pools and racquetball/squash courts.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

About the area

Located in Paulpietersburg, Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort is in the historical district and on a river. Lucas Meijer House Museum and Nieuwe Republiek Museum are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Vryheid Golf Club. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Paulpietersburg travel guide
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Lot 191 Koubad Farm, Paulpietersburg, KwaZulu-Natal, 3180

What's nearby

  • Vryheid Golf Club
    38 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Lucas Meijer House Museum
    38 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Nieuwe Republiek Museum
    38 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Moeder Church
    38 min drive - 45.4 km
  • Vryheid Mountain Nature Reserve
    42 min drive - 46.5 km

About this property

Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort

Family-friendly hotel by the river
You can look forward to a terrace, mini golf and a coffee shop/cafe at Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort. Adventurous travellers may like the cycling, ziplining and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body treatment, a body scrub or a body wrap at the on-site spa. Make sure that you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the health club, as well as activities, such as racquetball/squash, volleyball and horse riding. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a playground.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 7 outdoor pools and an indoor pool, along with a waterslide, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and hot springs on-site
  • Tennis courts, supervised childcare (surcharge) and ATM/banking services
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 40-inch LED TVs with premium channels
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 185 to 185 for adults and ZAR 46.25 to 138.75 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bistro
  • Emakhosini Amkhulu

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Archery
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Mini golf
  • Mountain biking
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot springs
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms

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 pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: ZAR 750

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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 48 hours before arrival 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 185 to 185 for adults and ZAR 46.25 to 138.75 for children
  • Late check-out fee: ZAR 750 (subject to availability)
  • Facilities fee: ZAR 100 per person, per day and includes use of: sauna; hot tub; spa; swimming pool; fitness facilities

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Natal Hot Springs Resort
Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort
Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort Paulpietersburg
Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure
Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Paulpietersburg
Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Resort Paulpietersburg
Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Resort
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Resort Paulpietersburg
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Resort
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure Paulpietersburg
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs Leisure
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort Hotel
Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort Paulpietersburg

Frequently asked questions

Does Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, 7 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort?

Checkout is at 10 AM. Late checkout is available for ZAR 750 (subject to availability).

Where is Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort located?

Located in the historical district, this family-friendly hotel is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lucas Meijer House Museum, Vryheid Mountain Nature Reserve and Vryheid Golf Club. Nieuwe Republiek Museum and Moeder Church are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Gooderson Natal Spa Hot Springs & Leisure Resort Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

7.6

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Innocent Xolani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place for kids

The stay was amazing for the kids as there were a lot of activities all day long. I think they need to do updates on the units as they are dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Sarika

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Natal Spa

The pools and stuff was ok and fun The room was not so clean ,especially the bathroom and the staff didnt help us with things we needed They also had horse riding but when it was our turn to go ,they said we had to make an appointment
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

bechir

Disliked: Staff & service
I did make a booking for chalet number 321 in Goodersoon resort but unfortunalely i was disappointed about no internet no DSTV no phone even i did request several times in reception but nothing done.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was wonderful....just as it was when i was last there 45 years ago...i would gladly go back again ...But the roads where horrendous to say the least coming from the durban side...the potholes were unbearable... I love Natal Spa. Thank you .would love to see you again...if the roads improve.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

feroz

Liked: Staff & service

Disappointed

Just stayed the 1 night out of the 3 that we booked, place needs a major upgrade, booked a 4 sleeper chalet.the hiking trails are neglected, was only able to use the green trail.very boring atmosphere,the 2 positives from this place was the food from Bistro and the friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

satisfactory stay

Staff were very friendly but the food needs major help. Prices don't match quality or quantity. Felt like dinner was a frozen reheated meal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience and looking forward to visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ntombfuthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great time, my son really enjoyed the activities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mavis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

We had an amazing stay. The kids already are looking towards coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pleasant Stay!

My whole family enjoyed the trip and facilities. Lats of activities for the children.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Zama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Horrible
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The hotel, grounds and pools are in a lovely condition. Very friendly and helpful staff. The Bistro can do with better service - too long wait to be served.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

razeenah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

natal spa. need improvement

I found the resort to be very unorganised. From the delay at check in. To rooms not being made up timeously. The food was definitely substandard and need improvement. They could not cope with the busy period. Linen not available timeously. Pool towels not available
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2018

2/10 Terrible

Zama

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building is outdated,the food I bad,rooms were clean but there were cockroaches in the room I even took a pic, overall I will never go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upgrade desperately needed!

Facilities are not maintained and in desperate need of a make-over! Breakfast buffet was good and a highlight, but the rest a major disappointment. The Spa area was dirty and old, the hotel building is not maintained and except for the breakfast buffet, the other meals offered were a major disappointment.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Serena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent Resort

Had a lovely time. Staff were absolutely friendly. My kids could be on their own without me worrying about their safety. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Halfway Stop Durban - Kruger National Park

I used this as a halfway stop from Durban to Kruger National Park (Skukuza). 4hrs from Durban (non stop). 5hrs to Skukuza (Non Stop). Overall it has dated or old feel. In saying that the place is well kept. My room was clean. The bathroom was clean, not modern, telephone cord shower with no shower curtain for the tub. Make sure to get here with some time to enjoy the hot pools. Good facilities for children, putt putt, water slides, pools, etc. Excellent buffet breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Keshnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top class holiday resort

I really did enjoy my holiday, toilets were stained, however beds were in super good condition, pools were incredible, slides were cool. Nice relaxing holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Roshini, good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

enjoyed my Stay at the hotel

I enjoyed my Stay but problems experienced with no WiFi as promised and limited menu in the restaurant

6/10 Okay

Alwin Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
TWO DAYS WITHOUT WATER FOR TOILET AND WASHING,HAD TO WAIT FOR AN HOUR FOR FOOD TO ARIVE IN RESTOURAND

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gooderson Natal Spa... very disappointing.

Although we requested well in advance, our Vegetarian needs were not met. The room cleanliness left a lot to be desired. I was bitten by bugs in the room. Evidence shown to Mrs Muller. We took the time before departure to share our concerns /constructive feedback with Mrs Muller ( Resort Manager)who promised to give us email feedback however a month later, this has not been received. Cannot help but wonder if this is the standard of customer service at All Gooderson Resorts??? We and all our friends /family will not stay at your Resorts.

8/10 Good

Karien, Ermelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Nice family breakaway!

We enjoyed the supertubes very much.

6/10 Okay

Neeshia, Anonymous

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rooms Needs some attention & fumigation.

The facilities was great, however the room needs to be vacuumed & sprayed. Something had bitten my entire family. Also noticed that the beds were not dusted on the 2nd night as there was chips in the bed that my kids dropped from the previous night. That tells you a lot. The service from the staff at the restaurant sucked. From breakfast to Bistro. It was very bad. To wait for eggs, you literally wait 20 minutes, that is madness. The Bistro was the same, no servietes given sauces, and when you ask for something they just make their faces funny. The service at the pool bar was excellent.

6/10 Okay

antonie, Nelspruit

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Great location accomodation can improve

Reception staff were very helpful and friendly with accommodating us with our son in a wheel chair. Breakfast and dinner was good. Self catering room was a bit old and needs to be upgraded. Bathroom not good standard.

8/10 Good

Karen, Ladysmith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Sisters

My sister and I had a long weekend breakaway. Enjoyed every minute. Tried out all the pools including the jacuzzi at the wellness centre.