From R450 per Unit
The Hatchery is an old prawn farm set on the pristine and deserted Amatikulu lagoon just off the freeway.
The Hatchery was a prawn breeding facility on a lagoon overlooking a deserted beach and nature reserve. It makes for a unique destination for any visitor to the North Coast. The facility has been "lightly" renovated - the end result is a unique blend of comfort and rustic cool. The Hatchery is all about chilling out, letting loose, and reconnecting.
We are self catering; bringing your own supplies in is recommended.
Low slung cars can scrape on the road in so leave the beemer at home for this one or take your time on the way in.
The Hatchery is less than an hour from Durban - that means less than a tank of gas there and back - so you'll feel like you've done something completely different and not be shattered by the trip..
We're a brilliant venue for weekend weddings and milestone celebrations and for brainstorming in a completely different environment, also a must not miss stopover on your way to the game reserves or Battlefields. We manage to keep your base cost low - you add the frills you want from one of our service providers, or don't..
We stepped out and put in linen, bedding, towels, and even air-cons and you don't have to share your public with undesirables. No baths, only en-suites with double showers which are good for washing kids once they've had their full and um - well we'd just rather not say.
The communal kitchen and dining table is kitted for any culinary adventure you may want to try your hand at, and a cool place to hang out in inclement weather. There are plenty of spots which show different aspects of the bush and beach environment right at the Hatchery or if you prefer to explore try Casuarina island or one of the lagoons beaches a stone's throw away.
Its up to you to make them happen ! Here are a couple of ideas for you..
Relax on the lagoon beaches or chill out in the gin tank or tonic pools overlooking the reserve, river, and sea.
Hire a "prawn-feeder" to paddle across the lagoon
Forest trails
Walking along the lagoons beaches
Zulu-blonde beer at the George Hotel in Eshowe.
The Amatikulu Nature reserve
Kite boarding, windsurfing, or paddling
Mountain biking trails
Swimming beach at Zinkwazi complete with Mahogany reef beach bar
Princes Grant or Eshowe hills golf courses are a stones throw away
or if its just all too much....
enjoy a long leisurely lunch at the Shak
Beach butlers are available to do anything you don't want to (even taking the little monsters - oops we mean darlings - off your hands) or if you just get too chilled out to do anything at all it doesn't matter enjoy!!
Small room with over sized queen bed. Room has its own bar fridge. Separate outside communal shower and ablutions.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 750 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 750 |
Room has 2.5 rooms with 2 queen beds and 1 single. This room has its own private veranda with table and chairs and its own bar fridge in the room. The unit is set back from the front line units so its more private.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 950 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 950 |
This unit is more suitable for a big family - sleeps a total of 8 persons. It is set back from the front line units with its own private garden. It is basically 2 "sides" adjoined by kitchen in middle with bathroom on either side; one side has larger room with queen and 2 singles, other side has 2 rooms, 1 with queen the other with 2 singles.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 1550 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 1550 |
double bedroom with a double bed and 1 day sleeper for a couple and your mate or a starter family - close to the kitchen for midnight snackers
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 800 |
Double bedroom with a queen bed and 2 day sleepers Great for 2 couples or a family of four - same size as room 3 the competitive types
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 850 |
Double bedroom with a queen bed and 2 day sleepers. Great for 2 couplesor more traditionally a family of 4
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 850 |
Double bedroom with a queen bed and 2 day sleepers Bigger than Flying Prawn and Red Herring so you get bragging rights.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 900 |
Double bedroom with a queen bed and 4 singles - close to the action and next to the gin tank. This room has its own fridge in the room.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 1100 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 1100 |
Single bedroom with a king size bed or two singles. Away from rooms 1-5. Views are good if you're into them
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 850 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 850 |
Single bedroom with a king size bed or two singles - the choice is yours we don't judge - and next door to room 6 and gin tank.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 800 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 800 |
Single bedroom with a queen bed and a single for the kiddie - detached from the rest so recommended for grumpy or noisy guests. This room has its own bar fridge in the room.
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 900 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 900 |
It is basically 3 tent options: first tent @ R450 for 2 persons, thereafter R300 per extra tent. Sleeps a total of 6 persons. The 1st tent is a roof top tent that you can unzip to look at the night sky, mounted about 2m high in a tree with a small deck around it with cool views. High density king size mattress are provided. The 2nd tent is a dome tent on its own platform with seating. Mattress are provided. The 3rd tent is a dome tent right on the sand. Mattress are provided. The area has swinging chairs and table, partly covered = so really fun camping!
Date | Unit | Single | PP Sharing | ||||
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Month | Year | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily | Wkend | Daily |
January | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
February | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
March | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
April | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
May | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
June | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
July | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
August | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
September | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
October | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
November | 2018 | R 450 | |||||
December | 2018 | R 450 |
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Had a fantastic time only drawbacks were that the road to the Hatchery is rough on normal cars. The staff were friendly but were unable to assist us when we had a problem. But all things considered had the most awesome time and will go back. Loved the rustic feel and tranquillity. Thanks
- Marc Van In
We had an awesome time at The Hatchery. The accommodation is comfortable and the kitchen well kitted. The staff was friendly and helpful. Our children loved playing at the lagoon and the paddle across to the very secluded beach was so much fun for us all. Being woken by the call of the fish eagles in the morning was very special. We will most definitely visit Lana again! Thank you for a memorable and absolutely relaxing stay.
- Marike Bester
Anna went out of her way to make our stay most memorable. Thank you for our beautiful room with the view and the goodies I asked her to arrange in celebrating my husband's 50th Birthday. The staff are very welcoming and friendly and they were always helpful. It was the most peaceful place we have ever stayed at and we will definitely be back again soon.
- Claudette Wilkinson