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The Old Hatchery

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with spa services, steps from Drakensberg Mountains
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Restaurant
Family Room | Private kitchen
Double Room
Fishing Cabin | Garden view
Family Room | Living area

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Underberg Country Club
    37 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    40 min drive
  • Cobham State Forest
    61 min drive
  • Matsaile (MSG)
    296 min drive

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Fishing Cabin

Fishing Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Drakensberg Gardens

The Old Hatchery places you steps from Drakensberg Mountains and within a short 5-minute stroll of Maloti-Drakensberg Park. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and sports massages along with facials, body treatments and aromatherapy. Plus you'll find laundry facilities, a terrace and a garden. Each morning buffet breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .With a stay at this 3-property class Drakensberg Gardens guest house, you'll be 9.1 km (5.7 mi) from uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park and 31.6 km (19.6 mi) from Underberg Country Club.
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What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 37 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Underberg Studio - 38 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 40 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Cobham State Forest - 61 min drive - 42.2 km
  • Sani Pass - 99 min drive - 74.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fairways Restaurant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

The Old Hatchery

Guesthouse with spa services, steps from Drakensberg Mountains
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Old Hatchery.

This 3-star Drakensberg Gardens guest house is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2006
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Old Hatchery offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sports massages

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2006
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 95 for adults and from ZAR 75 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Old Hatchery Guesthouse Drakensberg Gardens
Old Hatchery B&B
Old Hatchery B&B Underberg
Old Hatchery Underberg
Old Hatchery House Drakensberg Gardens
Old Hatchery Drakensberg Gardens
Old Hatchery Drakensberg Garn
The Old Hatchery Guesthouse
The Old Hatchery Drakensberg Gardens
The Old Hatchery Guesthouse Drakensberg Gardens

Frequently asked questions

Is there a spa on site at The Old Hatchery?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like facials and body treatments, as well as deep-tissue massages.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Hatchery?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Hatchery on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$84.75, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Hatchery serve breakfast?

Sure does, buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Old Hatchery?

No, The Old Hatchery does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Old Hatchery?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Old Hatchery?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

The Old Hatchery Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Nosipho

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
I shan’t be returning
The rooms are okay and they are perfect for the price. However, the host did not tell us we would be sharing the house with other guests abs this caused a startle with those we found in the house already. The gyser was not working and this was on a 9degree Celsius weather where we had to take a night and morning cold shower. Supper was a disaster: upon arriving at 7pm, we were told there’s no food as they had hosted a group of people earlier and couldn’t cater for us. We managed to get leftover stew guised as curry on dirty tables. To top it off, the place only starts serving breakfast after 9am; the kitchen staff only arrives at 9 so you get served around 10. Even that breakfast, the eggs were burnt on Saturday, did not offer variety and dare you ask for a second cup of coffee, you’d be slapped with a R24 bill. The chef was injured on her hand with what looked like unsanitary bandage. To top it off, while we were dining, a guest whisks into the kitchen with kiddies diapers to be disposed offand the chef “gladly assists” her- all in full view of us eating. Overall, I shan’t be going back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Silindile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Peaceful & refreshing retreat
It was the most peaceful and relaxing place I've ever been to
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy days at The Old Hatchery
The staff at The Old Hatchery were amazing and friendly. Rooms very clean with a stunning view towards the Berg. Would definitely recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stay in the bush
Okay stay but would go back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Charming hotel in beautiful setting
Room was cozy with small fully equipped kitchen, nice bathroom, sofa, and fireplace overlooking a pond. Food was delicious for breakfast and dinner. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Inga, Claes Valbo

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Drakensberg!
Bodde där för att vara med om en dagstur i Drakensberg, och den var riktigt intressant.