The Old Hatchery

Drakensberg Gardens Road, 3257 Underberg, South Africa – Great location - show map

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7.4
Scored 7.4
Good
Rated good
36 reviews
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a living room with a couch and a fireplace at The Old Hatchery in Underberg
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The Old Hatchery

The Old Hatchery in Underberg provides accommodations with a garden, a terrace, and a bar. This bed and breakfast offers free private parking and room service. The bed and breakfast also offers facilities for disabled guests. Some accommodations include a balcony and a seating area with flat-screen TV, as well as air conditioning and heating. Guests may eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. Cycling, canoeing, and hiking are possible within the area, and the bed and breakfast offers water sports facilities. Himeville Museum is 9.3 miles from The Old Hatchery, while Himeville Nature Reserve is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is Pietermaritzburg Airport, 82 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
1 queen bed
or
1 sofa bed
12 twin beds
and
4 king beds
and
3 queen beds
Bedroom 1:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 3:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
7.6
Location
8.5
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Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 165 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Property info

Affordable and comfortable B&B and self-catering accommodationjust 10 KM from Underberg in the Southern Drakensberg. We provide free parking, free wi-fi and an al-a carte restaurant on site. Our tranquil setting, located near horse riding trails, mountain biking trails, hiking routes, golf courses, trout fishing waters and of course the famous Sani Pass. We are situated 1,5 hours from Howick on the N3 Route and 1 hour from Kokstad, making Underberg the ideal location from which to explore the majestic mountains of the Southern Drakensberg. We are on the route between Johannesburg and seaside resorts of the South Coast and Wild Coast making this the ideal location to stopover for the night. We offer bed and breakfast, room only, self-catering and full board options in our various units. Accommodation / Room Types: Bed and Breakfast:There are 15 comfortableen-suite rooms that can be set as king or twin beds. All rooms have bathroom/shower facilities, tea/coffee trays and televisions with DStv. Kingfisher: A self-catering unit popular for families and small group. There is 2 rooms with queen beds and one room with three twin beds. All rooms are en-suite. The kitchen

Neighborhood info

The scenery here, be it in winter, summer, autumn or spring is just spectacular. Living in the Drakensberg mountains is beautiful. It's peaceful and quiet.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • The Old Hatchery Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Restaurant #2
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of The Old Hatchery

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Room service
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Security alarm
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Zulu

House rules

The Old Hatchery takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 350 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Hatchery accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old Hatchery of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about The Old Hatchery

  • The Old Hatchery offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Bike tours
    • Themed dinners

  • Check-in at The Old Hatchery is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Old Hatchery has 2 restaurants:

    • The Old Hatchery Restaurant
    • Restaurant #2

  • The prices at The Old Hatchery may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old Hatchery is 4.3 miles from the center of Underberg. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Hatchery include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Vacation Home