The Old Hatchery

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Family Room | Exterior
Soundproofing
Family Room | Living area
Family Room | Private kitchen

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

Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Fishing Cabin

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Old Hatchery

Guesthouse with spa services, steps from Drakensberg Mountains
Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free guesthouse has a bar/lounge and spa services. Additionally, laundry facilities, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are onsite.
The Old Hatchery offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, facials, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at The Old Hatchery, you're just a quick walk from Drakensberg Mountains. You'll find features like a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast (surcharge).
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a terrace
  • Onsite recreation includes bike rentals
  • Steps from Drakensberg Mountains and 3 minutes by foot from Maloti-Drakensberg Park
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 guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Old Hatchery has a restaurant on site.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Zulu

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:00 AM: ZAR 95 for adults and ZAR 75 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Bike rentals
  • Fishing
  • Spa services

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body treatments
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - sports

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

More

  • Soundproofing

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 at the property

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: approximately ZAR 95 for adults and 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse 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

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.