The Hatchery

Overview

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!!

Facilities

Room Facilities

• Air Conditioning
• Non-Smoking
• Safe

On Site Facilities

• Baby-sitting
• Children Allowed
• Restaurant
• Secure Parking
• Self Catering

Local Facilities

• Bar
• Beach
• Beauty
• Biking
• Casino
• Entertainment
• Fishing
• Game Viewing
• Golf Course
• Gym
• Hiking
• Horse Riding
• Shopping/Curios
• Tours

Rates

Chapel

Sleeps 2

Small room with over sized queen bed. Room has its own bar fridge. Separate outside communal shower and ablutions.

Date		Unit		Single		PP Sharing
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

Forest

Sleeps 5

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
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

Penny's Cottage

Sleeps 8

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
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

Room No 1, The Nursery,

Sleeps 3

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
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

Room No 2, The Red Herring,

Sleeps 4

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
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

Room No 3, The Flying Prawn,

Sleeps 4

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
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

Room No 4, The Prawn Feed,

Sleeps 4

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
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

Room No 5, The Kelp,

Sleeps 6

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
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

Room No 6, The Pump House,

Sleeps 2

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
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

Room No 7, The Broodstock,

Sleeps 2

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
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

Room No 8, The Tap Room,

Sleeps 3

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
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

Stargazer Adventure Camp

Sleeps 2

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
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

Rates last updated: 11 October 2017

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Location

Amatikulu Lagoon, Reserve 8, Ongoye, 3800

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