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!!
Rates
BYO Overlander Camp
Sleeps 16
BYO Overlander Camp
Maximum of 4 cars, total of 16 people
Make use of No1 ablutions, about 100m away.
There is a communal wood fired hot tub + bath.
You need to bring all your camping and cooking equipment etc.
There is a braai available.
Plug points is available and a water tap.
Good to bring your own lights as well as extension cord.
Please note that you might share this space with other guests as there is space for 16 people to camp.
Child rate is applicable for 2-12 years, 13 years and above will be charged at adult rate.
R200 per adult per night (low season)
R100 per child per night (low season)
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| February |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| March |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| April |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| May |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| June |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| July |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| August |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| September |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| October |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| November |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 200 |
|
R 200 |
| December |
2025 |
|
|
|
R 300 |
|
R 200 |
CaraSuite
Sleeps 3
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Caravan that is suitable for 2 adults and one child. It has a double bed and table that can convert into single sleeping arrangement for a child
It has a fridge, stove, basin and small kitchenette
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 915 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 885 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 885 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 885 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 885 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 885 |
|
|
|
|
Chapel
Sleeps 2
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Small single room with over sized queen bed. Room has its own bar fridge.
It has a private outdoor ablution with toilet, shower and bathtub.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1385 |
|
|
|
|
Forest
Sleeps 5
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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 fridge in the room.
The unit is set back from the front line units, although next to natural pools. Only the back room has a door.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1245 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1215 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1215 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1215 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1215 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1580 |
|
|
|
|
Matt's Retro Camp
Sleeps 9
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Matt’s Retro Camp
1. Black Retro Caravan: R700 per night (suitable for 2 adults and one child)
2. rooftop tent: R500 per night (rooftop tent is suitable for 2 persons sharing a mattress and mounted ±1.5meters off the ground)
3. 2 x dome tents: R450 per tent per night (dome tents are suitable for 2 people sharing a mattress)
4. This can accommodate a total of 8 adults and 1 child)
The No1 communal ablutions will be used, about 25m away
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 730 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 700 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 700 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 700 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 700 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 700 |
|
|
|
|
Penny's Cottage
Sleeps 8
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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. There is a wood-fired hot tub in the yard.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1855 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1825 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1825 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1825 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1825 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 2372 |
|
|
|
|
Tap Room, 3 sleeper
Sleeps 3
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Single bedroom with a queen bed and a single bed for a kiddie – detached from the rest so recommended for grumpy or noisy guests.
This room has its own fridge and kettle in the room.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1514 |
|
|
|
|
The Broodstock, 2 sleeper
Sleeps 2
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Single bedroom with a queen size bed or two singles – the choice is yours we don’t judge – and connected back to back with Pumphouse 2 sleeper and close to gin tank. This unit has a fridge and kettle
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1385 |
|
|
|
|
The Flying Prawn, 4 sleeper
Sleeps 4
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Double bedroom with a queen bed and 2 day sleepers…
Great for 2 couples or more traditionally a family of 4
This unit has a fridge and kettle
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1450 |
|
|
|
|
The Kelp, 6 sleeper
Sleeps 6
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Double bedroom with a queen bed and 4 singles - close to the action and next to the gin tank. This unit has a fridge and kettle
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1395 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1365 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1365 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1365 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1365 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1774 |
|
|
|
|
The Nursery 3 sleeper
Sleeps 3
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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. This unit has a fridge and kettle.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1095 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1065 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1385 |
|
|
|
|
The Prawn Feed, 4 sleeper
Sleeps 4
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Double bedroom with a queen bed and 2 day sleepers
Bigger than Flying Prawn and Red Herring so you get bragging rights. This unit has a fridge and kettle
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1195 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1165 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1514 |
|
|
|
|
The Pump House, 2 sleeper
Sleeps 2
Click image to enlarge
Single bedroom with a king size bed or two singles. Away from rooms 1-5.
Views are good if you’re into them.
This unit has a fridge and kettle
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1450 |
|
|
|
|
The Red Herring, 4 sleeper
Sleeps 4
Click image to enlarge
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.
This unit has a fridge and kettle.
| Date |
Unit |
Single |
PP Sharing |
| Month |
Year |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
Wkend |
Daily |
| January |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| February |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| March |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| April |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| May |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| June |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| July |
2026 |
|
R 1145 |
|
|
|
|
| August |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| September |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| October |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| November |
2025 |
|
R 1115 |
|
|
|
|
| December |
2025 |
|
R 1450 |
|
|
|
|
NOTE: If a search was made without stipulating the month of occupation the rate shown on the search results page is for the lowest cost month and the least expensive room. Where pricing is “per unit” the Average Price Per Person based on maximum occupancy is used for the price range comparison. A search made for Homes and Villas however will always be based on the full daily rate of the unit irrespective of the number of people the unit sleeps.
Rates are deemed correct at time of publication and may fluctuate depending on supply and demand. Establishments maintain their rates online and any differences should be referred to the Establishment’s staff. Quotations once accepted are binding.
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