The Old Hatchery

3.0 star property

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Front of property
Family Room | Terrace/patio
Exterior
Double Room | Soundproofing
Family Room | View from room

Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Drakensberg Gardens Road, Drakensberg Gardens, KwaZulu-Natal, 3257
  • Underberg Country Club
    37 min drive
  • Garden Castle Caves Nature Reserve
    40 min drive
  • Sani Pass
    99 min drive
  • Matsaile (MSG)
    296 min drive

Room options

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Fishing Cabin

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Old Hatchery

3-star Drakensberg Gardens guest house 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.
The guesthouse offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. This Drakensberg Gardens guesthouse also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills.

The Old Hatchery is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Old Hatchery has a restaurant on site.

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

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
  • 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

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

The Old Hatchery Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
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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

Traveled 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 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

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.