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The Hatchery is a highly recommended property for self catering in Mtunzini for anyone visiting the Zululand region.
About The Hatchery
The Hatchery is a rustic beach and lagoon experience, situated about 15 minutes drive from Mtunzini and set against a backdrop of a beautiful river and overlooking a nature reserve, island and deserted beach. The Hatchery was originally a prawn breeding facility and it now makes for a unique destination experience for visitors 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.
Self Catering Accommodation
The rustic accommodation comprises a selection of rooms and a rooftop tent suited to accommodate up to 49 guests. We offer self catering accommodation and bringing your own supplies in is recommended.
The rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths). Please see the individual unit descriptions and photos below or at Rooms & Rates.
Facilities
The communal kitchen and dining table is fully equipped and kitted for self catering. Other facilities include a swimming pool, braai area, conference facilities and secure parking. Guests are welcome to making use of the communal kitchen and dining table to suit their self-catering needs. Activities on-site include fly-fishing, fishing, bird watching and mountain biking.
Experiences
• Relax on the lagoon beaches
• Hire a prawn feeder, get the rod out and catch dinner
• Walk along the lagoon's beaches or wade across the lagoon to Casuarina Island
• The Amatikulu Nature reserve is not far away – suitable for a four by four drive vehicles
Features you'll appreciate
- pet friendly
- swimming
pool - air-con
- parking
- kitchenette
- braai / bbq
In Room / Unit
- Air-conditioning
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom (en-suite)
- Bathroom (separate)
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Fan(s)
- Kitchenette (semi-equipped)
- Patio / verandah / balcony
- Smoking: not allowed
On Site
- Child friendly (all ages)
- Childcare / babysitting service
- Garden(s)
- Parking (off street)
- Pets allowed (by arrangement)
- Security (guard)
- Smoking: none indoors
- Swimming pool
Food & Drink
- Braai / barbeque (BBQ)
Rooms & Rates
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
Nursery
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Double bedroom with a double bed and 1 day sleeper, close to the kitchen. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Red Herring
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Double bedroom with Queen-size bed and two day sleepers, great for two couples or family of four. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Flying Prawn
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Double bedroom with Queen-size bed and two day sleepers. Ideal for two couples or family of four. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Prawn Feed
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 4 guests (max 4 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Double bedroom with a Queen-size bed and two day sleepers. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Double bedroom with Queen-size bed and four singles. Kelp is more central, close to the action and next to the gin tank. Room has its own fridge. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
The Tap Room
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 3 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Single bedroom with Queen-size bed and one single for the kiddie, detached from the rest so recommended for grumpy or noisy guests. Room has its own bar fridge. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Pumphouse
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Bedroom with king size bed or two singles - away from room 1-5. Good views. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Broodstock
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
A bedroom with king size or two singles. Next to room 6 (Tap Room) and gin tank. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Forest
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 5 guests (max 5 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Two and a half rooms with two queen-size beds and one single. This room has a bar fridge and small veranda with table and chairs. Forest is set back from the front line units. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Chapel
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Small room with an oversized Queen-size bed. The room makes use of outside communal shower and ablutions or private outside ablution with toilet and bathtub. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels, a bar fridge and air-conditioning.
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Penny's Cottage
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 8 guests (max 8 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Two “sides” adjoined by kitchen in middle with bathroom on either side. One side has larger room with queen and two singles, the other side has two rooms, one with Queen-size bed and the other with 2 singles. Rooms are equipped with linen, bedding, towels and air-conditioning. The en-suite bathrooms have double showers (no baths).
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
CaraSuite
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 3 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
A caravan that can sleep two adults and one child. It is furnished with a double bed and a table that can convert into a single sleeping arrangement more suitable for a child. This unit does have electricity, water, stove, microwave etc.
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Matt's Retro Camp
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 9 guests (max 8 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
Our old school black caravan sleeps two adults and one child and is furnished with a double and a single bed. Should you require more space we can set up rooftop tent for 2 guests sharing a double mattress. Further to this we can put up two dome tents, suitable for 2 persons each, sharing a mattress. We do provide the bedding and bathing towels, guests are able to make use of communal kitchens and ablution facilities.
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
Overlander Camp
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 12 guests (max 12 adults)
Children: are allowed in this room type
There is a shelter and a hot tub. Please do bring all your camping, cooking equipment. There is no electricity. Maximum of 3 cars, total of 12 people. Ablution block number 1 is available for use.
- Bar fridge
- Bathroom towels supplied
- Bed linen supplied
- Smoking: not allowed
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Guest Reviews
4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
What a little rustic treasure you have at The Hatchery. Staff are friendly, facilities are clean and the early morning magic fairy sweeps away all the night before prints. We will definitely be back. Thanks for an awesome stay. Regards The Boynton Family
October 2023
Sam B. (Hillcrest)
Verified review
IT WAS MAGIC! The hatchery is the perfect place for someone like me, who enjoys nature! I stayed in the pump house. 2 steps from my door and I could drop into the round pool that you see on the pics. One step and your feet are in sea sand. So if you don't like sea sand, this place is not for you. The view from this unit is magnificent. When it rained in the afternoon, I lay on the bed with my book with this awesome view and was happy as pie to be reading while feeling like I'm in the jungle. Christopher (the "Gilly") helped me with a fishing rod and I even caught my own fish. There are 2 communal kitchens and enough pools from which you can choose to cool down. The units are all very close to one another, yet you still have privacy. Very child friendly for between 4/5 and over. The "paddle ski's" are free and you can row across the lagoon, walk over the dune and see miles of untouched ocean. I loved it an will return!
December 2019
Judy B. (Durban)
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Need to Know
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Closest airport(s)King Shaka International - 80km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 12h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
Host on SA-Venues.com for 8 years
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