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The Prawn Hatchery

25 reviews
Self Catering

Reviews

3.9/ 5

Based on 25 reviews

Good
Cleanliness
3.7
Location
3.9
Value for money
4.0
Service
3.8
Safety
4.0
Aletia O
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2023

The most amazing hidden gem! What a nice experience! Our time there was just far too short. Will definitely want to stay there for a whole week next time.

Wat 'n lekker belewenis! Ons tyd daar was net veels te kort. Sal beslis volgende keer 'n hele week daar wil bly.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Flying Prawn
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

We are very happy to hear that you had a good experience and look forward to having you back soon for a longer stay.

Ons is baie gelukkig om te hoor dat julle 'n goeie belewenis gehad het en sien daarna uit om julle gou weer terug te hê vir 'n langer bly.

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Ronel H
Short stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Mar 2021

It was the perfect setting and venue for our art break. Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, wet from the rain but still sheltered. Penny's Cottage was off to the side and not part of the other guests, which was nice for us.

Dit was die perfekte omgewing en venue vir ons kunswegbreek. Stil, rustig, mooi, nat van die reën maar steeds beskut. Penny's Cottage was eenkant en nie deel van die ander gaste nie, wat vir ons lekker was.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Penny's Cottage
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Hi Ronel We are very happy that you enjoyed the art break weekend and look forward to seeing you again soon. Greetings, Annemarie.

Hi Ronel Ons is baie bly dat jul die kuns-wegbreek naweek geniet het en sien daarna uit om jul gou weer te sien. Groete, Annemarie.

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Christa P
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
4.4
Jun 2021

Special place in a stunning location. We were pleasantly surprised with this one of a kind rustic setting on the beautiful river. Would love to go back especially in summer.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
4.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
CaraSuite
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Thank you for your review Christa and very happy that you loved the Hatchery! Looking forward having you back during the summer vibes Warm regards Annemarie

Dankie vir jou resensie Christa en baie bly dat jy van die Broeiery gehou het! Sien daarna uit om jou terug te hê tydens die somer vibes Groete Annemarie

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Wayne H
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
4.0
Aug 2020

It was good, except for the shower with no hot water. The place is rustic but very clean, we had a great time, the only problem was no one came to clean and the water in the shower was cold no hot water at all, the sink had hot water from the gas geyser and the other bathroom had intermittent hot water but none in the second bathroom and I only ran the hot tap for about 10 minutes and still had no hot water. Only complaint.

Cleanliness
4.0
Service
3.0
Location
5.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
Penny's Cottage
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Dear Niclolene Thank you for taking the time to review The Hatchery and providing valuable feedback which will allow us to improve our offering in the future. Kind Regards, Matthew

Liewe Niclolene Dankie dat jy die tyd geneem het om The Hatchery te hersien en waardevolle terugvoer verskaf wat ons in staat sal stel om ons aanbod in die toekoms te verbeter. Vriendelike groete, Matteus

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Stephanus D
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
3.8
Dec 2020

Very unique place. If it's a getaway you're looking for, this is the place for you. River/lake is beautiful. The sleeping units are well equipped and clean. Air conditioning was a life saver in the heat. Sleeping units use reflective glass and some do not have curtains which cause other guests to be able to see through your place in the evening. The Kelp's bathroom is visible through the windows and if someone takes a shower in the evening, you can see everything (had to hang towels in front of the windows). Covid influence can be seen and outdoor facilities such as kitchen and braai are not up to standard. It's not bad, but could be cleaner. The Hatchery is an outdoor lifestyle. For that, the outdoor facilities are important and can be improved, especially nicely cleaned. There is also no control over noise and parties. There is plenty of space outside the accommodation units' immediate surroundings and the kind of merriment can be comfortably moved where it does not impact on other guests. Enjoyed once again.

Baie unieke plek. As dit 'n wegbreek is wat jy soek, is dit die plek vir jou. Rivier/meer is pragtig. Die slaapeenhede is goed toegerus en mooi skoon. Lugreëling was 'n lewensredder in die hitte. Slaapeenhede gebruik refleksieglas en party het nie gordyne nie wat veroorsaak dat ander gaste in die aand dwarsdeur jou plek kan sien. The Kelp se badkamer is sigbaar deur die vensters en as iemand in die aand stort, kan jy alles sien (moes handdoeke voor vensters hang). Covid-invloed kan gesien word en buitegeriewe soos kombuis en braaiers nie op standaard nie. Dit is nie sleg nie, maar kan skoner wees. The Hatchery is 'n buite leefstyl. Daarvoor is die buitegeriewe belangrik en kan verbeter word, veral mooi skoongemaak word. Daar is ook nie beheer oor geraas en parties nie. Daar is baie spasie buite die wooneenhede se direkte omgewing en die soort van vrolikheid kan gemaklik geskuif word waar dit nie 'n impak op ander gaste het nie. Nogmaals vreeslik geniet.

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Cleanliness
3.0
Service
4.0
Location
4.0
Safety
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Room stayed in
The Kelp Room
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Thank you very much for taking the time to give us feedback. Hope to have you back soon in the near future. Greetings Annemarie

Baie dankie vir die tyd om vir ons terugvoering te gee. Hoop om jul gou weer terug te he in die nabye toekoms. Groete Annemarie

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Annamagriet D
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
1.8
Oct 2020

Upon our arrival, it was clear that what was presented on the website was very different from the reality. The grounds and buildings were neglected, there are no signs of any security, the communal kitchen was dirty. The tonic pools that appear in the photos don't even exist - they are empty and cracked and full of weeds. We were very disappointed and did not feel it was safe to go home there. Moreover, there was no indication that the road was not suitable for an ordinary small car. Although the lady who received us was very friendly, and the beds and rooms were nicely clean and neatly prepared, the whole site and other aspects of what we saw and expected on the internet left a lot to be desired. It looks like the pictures on the internet were taken more than 10 years ago and the place has not been well maintained since then.

Met ons aankoms was dit duidelik dat dit wat op die webtuiste aangebied is baie ver verskil van die werklikheid. Die terrein en geboue was verwaarloos, daar is geen tekens van enige sekuriteit nie, die gemeenskaplike kombuis was vuil. Die tonic pools at op die foto's verskyn bestaan nie eens nie - dit is leeg en gekraak en vol onkruid. Ons was baie teleurgesteld en het nie gevoel dit is veilig om daar tuis te gaan nie. Boonop was daar geen aanduiding dat die pad nie vir 'n gewone klein karretjie geskik is nie. Hoewel die dame wat ons ontvang het baie vriendelik was, en die beddens en kamers mooi skoon was en netjies voorberei, het die hele terrein en ander aspekte van dit wat ons op die internet gesien het en verwag het veel te wense gelaat. Dit lyk of die foto's op die internet meer as 10 jaar gelede geneem is en die plek nie intussen mooi in stand gehou is nie.

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Cleanliness
2.0
Service
2.0
Location
3.0
Safety
1.0
Value for money
1.0
Room stayed in
The Red Herring
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback. The buildings have been kept as they were in the prawn days and this adds to the rustic feel. We are sorry that the Hatchery was not for you. Greetings Annemarie

Dankie vir die tyd om vir ons terugvoering te gee. Die geboue is gehou soos wat dit in die prawn dae was en dit dra by tot die rustic gevoel. Ons is jammer dat die Hatchery nie vir jul was nie. Groete Annemarie

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Christa M
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Dec 2019

Breathtaking! By far the highlight of our holiday. Just sorry we couldn't stay longer. If you want to rest and breathe this is the right place. An incredible experience. Even my teenagers were happy here and our dog was treated like royalty. We will definitely go back to the Hatchery and definitely visit for much longer. The staff is friendly and helpful, the accommodation is always clean and tidy and the communal kitchen has everything you need. Just bring yourself, your food and rest.

Asemrowend! By verre die hoogtepunt van ons vakansie. Net jammer ons kon nie langer bly nie. As jy wil rus en asem skep is hierdie die regte plek. 'n Ongelooflike ervaring. Selfs my tieners was gelukkig hier en ons hond is soos royalty behandel. Ons sal definitief teruggaan na die Hatchery toe en beslis baie langer kuier. Die personeel is vriendelik en hulpvaardig, die blyplek is altyd skoon en netjies en die gemeenskaplike kombuis het alles wat jy nodig het. Bring net jouself, jou kos en rus lekker.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
The Flying Prawn
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Thank you very much for the feedback, Christa. We are over the moon to hear that you and the teenagers enjoyed it. The puppies always enjoy themselves at the Hatchery and they are very welcome. See you next time. Greetings, Annemarie.

Baie dankie vir die terugvoering, Christa. Ons is in die sewende hemel om te hoor dat jul en die tieners dit geniet het. Die hondjies geniet dit altyd by die Hatchery en hul is baie welkom. Sien jul volgende keer. Groete, Annemarie.

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Sonette L
1 night stay ⋅ With partner
5.0
Nov 2019

Awesome place. If you are looking for a place away from the city, traffic and the rush, The Hatchery is just the place for you. This is where you can get the kids away from technology and teach them to enjoy nature and how to invent games like in the days of old. Then, Bawinile. Thank you for the warm welcome, the flowers, the willingness to help. You are an asset to The Hatchery. I'm definitely coming back.

Awesome plekkie. Indien jy 'n plekkie soek, weg van die stad, verkeer en die gejaag is The Hatchery net die plek vir jou. Dit is waar jy die kids kan weg kry van tegnologie en leer om die natuur te geniet en hoe om speletjies uit te dink soos in die dae van ouds. Dan, Bawinile. Thank you for the warm welcome, the flowers, the willingness to help. You are one asset to The Hatchery. Ek kom beslis terug.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Good morning Sonette, Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback!! Looking forward to having you again at the Hatchery! Regards, Annemarie

Goeie more Sonette, Baie dankie vir die wonderlike terugvoering!! Sien daarna uit om jul weer by die Hatchery te he! Groete, Annemarie

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Karen K
1 night stay ⋅ With friends
5.0
Oct 2019

Clean, very helpful staff. Although a bit of a rough ride to get there, clean room with air-con, very helpful very well mannered staff.

Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Melanie D
Short stay ⋅ Family with teenagers
5.0
Jan 2019

It was wonderfully peaceful, tranquil, refreshing for the soul. We had a great time in the Forest room. Very comfortable beds. There are few hooks to hang things on, and few shelves. Other than that, no complaints. The air conditioner was a wonderful experience. We would stay there again anytime and really recommend it to people who like a simple, peaceful place to stay without frills, where you can just be. Matthew and his staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. The nearest shop is about 10 km away, and the nicest swimming beach about 40 km away.

Dit was heerlik vreedsaam, rustig, verkwikking vir die siel. Ons het heerlik gekuier in die Forest room. Baie gemaklike beddens. Daar is wel min hakkies om goed op te hang, en min rakkies. Verder geen klagtes. Die lugversorger was 'n heerlike lafenis. Ons sal enige tyd weer daar bly en beveel dit regtig aan vir mense wat hou van eenvoudige, rustige blyplek sonder tierlantyntjies, waar mens net kan wéés. Matthew en sy personeel is besonder behulpsaam en vriendelik. Die naaste winkel is so 10 km weg, en die lekkerste swemstrand so 40 km weg.

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Cleanliness
5.0
Service
5.0
Location
5.0
Safety
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Room stayed in
Forest
Matthew
The Prawn Hatchery

Thank you very much for the feedback and we are ecstatic that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to receive you again soon.

Baie dankie vir die terugvoer en ons is ekstase dat jul die verblyf geniet het. Hoop om jou gou weer te ontvang.

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  • Address: Amatikulu Lagoon, Reserve 8, Ongoye, 3800, KwaZulu-Natal
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