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The Old Hatchery

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Drakensberg Gardens with spa services and a restaurant

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Restaurant
Restaurant
Exterior
Double Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing
Family Room | Private kitchen
The Old Hatchery welcomes guests with a serene garden and quiet terrace. Book facials or massages at the spa, explore by bicycle, or try nearby fishing. After activities, enjoy convenient dining at the on-site restaurant and bar for a relaxing stay.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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Showing 12 of 12 rooms

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 10 Twin Beds

Luxury Tent

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Pet friendly
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Villa

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 130 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed and 5 Twin Beds

Comfort Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Luxury Quadruple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, soundproofing

Double Room

Highlights

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

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Fishing Cabin | 1 bedroom, soundproofing

Fishing Cabin

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Fireplace
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
Satellite channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Drakensberg Gardens is home to The Old Hatchery. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Maloti-Drakensberg Park and Mkhomazi Wilderness area, while Underberg Studio and Himeville Museum are cultural highlights. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and horse riding in the area.
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Map
Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257

What's nearby

  • Underberg Country Club - 43 min drive - 22.5 miles
  • Underberg Studio - 44 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Clocktower Centre - 44 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve - 45 min drive - 24.0 miles
  • Himeville Museum - 51 min drive - 27.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Castleburn Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wine Knot - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bergview Resturant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Buck And Trout - ‬20 min walk

About this property

The Old Hatchery

Property highlights
A terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Old Hatchery. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling and fishing at this guesthouse. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a body treatment, a facial, or aromatherapy. A bar and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and barbecue grills
  • Smoke-free premises and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at The Old Hatchery offer amenities such as sound-insulated walls.

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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

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

What time is check-in at The Old Hatchery?

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

What time is check-out at The Old Hatchery?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Old Hatchery located?

Situated in Drakensberg Gardens, this guesthouse is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Maloti-Drakensberg Park and within 25 mi (40 km) of Underberg Country Club and Underberg Studio. Clocktower Centre and Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve are also within 25 mi (40 km).

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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

4/10 Poor

Inga

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Drakensberg!

Bodde där för att vara med om en dagstur i Drakensberg, och den var riktigt intressant.

2/10 Terrible

Nosipho

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 traveler

Stay in the bush

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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