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title: "The Old Hatchery, Kwazulu Natal: 8.2/10 guest rating, reviews & location"
description: "The Old Hatchery in Kwazulu Natal: rated 8.2 by guests, Guesthouse. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-11-11
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Guesthouse
# The Old Hatchery

Kwazulu Natal, South Africa

8.2 ·  Very good 6 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 5 in Kwazulu Natal ·  2.3 Location score
## About The Old Hatchery

The Old Hatchery is a guesthouse in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Guests rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include bar. It is 2.1 km from the centre of Kwazulu Natal. The nearest airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), is 95 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:30

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Opened:** 2005

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

Drakensberg Gardens Road

## Live prices around The Old Hatchery

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## How The Old Hatchery scores

Compared with the average hotel in Kwazulu Natal.

-   Guest rating **8.2**
-   Location **2.3**

Kwazulu Natal average

## Amenities

### Pool & wellness

-   Massage

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### Services

-   Laundry

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **2.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **10**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **1**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">95 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">213 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Kwazulu Natal</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

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## Compare The Old Hatchery with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Malachite Manor](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/malachite-manor-kwazulu-natal/) Guesthouse 1.5 km away
    
    9.4
-   [Elgin Guest House](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/elgin-guest-house-kwazulu-natal/) Guesthouse 2.6 km away
    
    9.3
## Questions about The Old Hatchery

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Hatchery?

Check-in starts at 14:30 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The Old Hatchery include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Old Hatchery?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Old Hatchery from the airport?

The nearest airport, Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB), is 95 km away in a straight line.

### When did The Old Hatchery open?

The Old Hatchery opened in 2005.

### How many rooms does The Old Hatchery have?

The Old Hatchery has 11 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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