It all began in 1957. Robert Henry Gooderson, then residing in England, applied for a job with Clover Dairies in South Africa and was accepted for the position. He sent a telegram to his wife, Ellen Beatrice, who was still in England stating “this is the land of milk and honey, sell everything and come.” And that is how the Gooderson Leisure story began…This year Gooderson Leisure celebrates 67 Years of Good Value, Good Fun and it is quite significant that the milestone is represented by a blue sapphire said to bring luck, loyalty, happiness and love - attributes which have contributed to our success and resilience over the years.
View the VOASA magazine with an exciting article of how it all started Engage Issue 48
Welcome to our Gooderson Tropicana Hotel, situated on the Golden Mile of Durban's beachfront. We offer comfortable, affordable accommodation whether you are with us just one night, or are planning to stay and enjoy the area. Gooderson Tropicana Hotel offers an array of services.
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Find your location for motivation at the Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort, located in the heart of the Southern Drakensberg. The Resort boasts fully equipped conference/function venues seating up to 200 delegates and guests can unwind between conferences at the Wellness Centre.
Situated near the quiet town of Mtunzini on the north coast of KwaZulu-Natal, Gooderson Mtunzini Forest Lodge is just over an hours drive from Durban with direct access to the Midlands via Vryheid / Melmoth and Zululand. Nestled in a lush sand forest location bordering an expansive, unspoilt beach this small private resort offers a host of wonders for those who delight in natural surroundings, indigenous forests and lush vegetation. Our cosy log cabins offer a rustic ‘tree house’ experience, while at the same time providing all the comforts of home at your fingertips.
Find your location for motivation at the Gooderson Natal Spa. The Resort boasts fully equipped conference/function venues seating up to 200 delegates and guests can unwind between conferences at the Wellness Centre.
With 34 superior hotel rooms, either golf course or dam facing with 2 double beds, air conditioning, DSTV, tea and coffee making facilities, mini bar fridge and private patio, and 8 fully equipped self-catering units, the Central Berg doesn't get much better than this!
There are 3 stylish conference rooms, a wedding venue, private dining room, breakfast terrace,
colonial style lounge, library, pub and restaurant, and a wellness centre.
The energetic can enjoy 6 trout dams, hiking trails, archery, volleyball, mountain bike trails,
tennis and swimming.
Dullstroom Accommodation doesn't get better than this!
Gooderson Bushlands Game Lodge offers an unforgettable African bush experience. Zululand accommodation in the heart of South Africa. Meet up with zebra, warthog, giraffe, nyala, wildebeest and impala. Enjoy the abundant bird life. Explore the fantastic Nyala guided walking trail. With top Hluhluwe game reserves nearby you are in for an unforgettable game viewing experience. Zululand accommodation at its best.
At Gooderson DumaZulu Lodge in Hluhluwe there are 31 rounded ethnic huts, housing twin rooms and double rooms, arranged in a circle around a central cattle kraal to resemble a traditional Zulu village.
Knysna Chalets is found close to the village of Knysna, which is a great place for shopping and dining with a brewery, top-class restaurants and lots of waterfront attractions and sightseeing.