Forest Ferns Estate, Bluelilliesbush, Tsitsikamma, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
Storms River Suspension Bridge
54 min drive
Tsitsikamma National Park
54 min drive
Dolphin Trail
54 min drive
Room options
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Luxury Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
60 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
100 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
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Luxury Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
200 sq m
River view
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Premium Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
45 sq m
Mountain view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
Luxury Double or Twin Room
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Down duvet
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds
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Premium Room
Highlights
Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
45 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Luxury Lodge Garden Room No View
Highlights
Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
45 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premium Room
Highlights
Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
90 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
About the area
Storms River
At The Fernery Lodge & Chalets, you'll be 15.8 km (9.8 mi) from Big Tree and 29.6 km (18.4 mi) from Storms River Suspension Bridge. Highlights at this lodge include a full-service spa, a restaurant and an outdoor swimming pool. .A relaxing visit to Fern Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with access to the sauna and hot tub. The lodge's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the sauna along with access to bike hire and mountain biking. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 8 AM and 10 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Storms River lodge, you'll be 29.7 km (18.4 mi) from Tsitsikamma National Park and 29.7 km (18.4 mi) from Dolphin Trail.
Storms River Suspension Bridge - 54 min drive - 29.7 km
Tsitsikamma National Park - 54 min drive - 29.7 km
Dolphin Trail - 54 min drive - 29.7 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 143 min drive
Restaurants
Steers - 19 min drive
Mugg & Bean On The Move - 19 min drive
Cattle Baron - 34 min drive
Tsitsikamma Gardens - 19 min drive
Fynboshoek Cheese - 19 min drive
About this property
The Fernery Lodge and Spa
Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Big Tree
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets. A beach shuttle and a round-trip airport shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Storms River lodge.
1 floor
16 guestrooms or units
11 buildings
Built in 2001
Buffet breakfast (free)
Childcare (surcharge)
Coffee in lobby
Dry cleaning
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Concierge
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Smoking in designated areas
Bar or lounge
1 conference room
Dining venue
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Fern Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open selected days.
Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining
Private picnics
Things to do
24-hour pool access
Bicycle rentals
Full-service spa
Hiking/biking trails
Mountain biking
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Family friendly
Babysitting (surcharge)
Cot (surcharge)
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Playground
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Full-service spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hot tub
Manicures/pedicures
Sauna
Spa open select days
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Bedroom
Cot (surcharge)
Down comforter
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Dressing gowns
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Mini-fridge
Paper towels
More
Access via exterior corridors
Ceiling fan
Connecting rooms available
Heating
Individual furnishings
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 270.0 per day.
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 270.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.
We should mention
Pool access is available 24 hours a day.
Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
National rating
Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.
Property is also known as
Fernery Lodge Chalets Storms River
Fernery Chalets Storms River
Fernery Lodge Chalets
Fernery Chalets
The Fernery Lodge Chalets
The Fernery Lodge Chalets
The Fernery Spa Storms River
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Lodge
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Storms River
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Lodge Storms River
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
Yep, The Fernery Lodge & Chalets has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?
As of 3 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fernery Lodge and Spa on 4 May 2025 start from NZ$405.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Are there any beaches close to The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
The closest beach to The Fernery Lodge & Chalets is Natures Valley Beach (40.5 km).
Is there a spa on site at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
Yep, Fern Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub and a sauna. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as hot stone massages.
Does The Fernery Lodge & Chalets have a pool?
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 24 hours.
What makes The Fernery Lodge & Chalets a romantic place to stay?
A hot tub and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets.
Is The Fernery Lodge & Chalets family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as babysitting services and a playground, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Fernery Lodge & Chalets is a hit with families.
Are there hot tubs in the rooms at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.
Does The Fernery Lodge & Chalets serve breakfast?
Yeah, free buffet breakfast is offered daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.
Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
Are pets allowed at The Fernery Lodge & Chalets?
No, only service animals are allowed.
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 97 reviews
10 - Excellent
73
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 97 reviews
8 - Good
18
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 97 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Gregg
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Truly unique
Amazing people and a truly unique and fabulous hotel.
Is going through an regeneration process but a brilliant experience.
A dusty drive brings you to an oasis at oceans edge. A lovely property with incredible views. Great food and views from dining room Nice trails and numerous other activities make this a destination resort We planned to stay one night and decided to stay another night just enjoy the property. An unexpected bonus was the star gazing. Absolutely dark sky lit up with stars!
Lovely hotel/resort. You can hire bikes. A bit of info about the trails would be helpful but we had great fun anyway.
I read it’s adults only but there were children staying. This didn’t spoil our experience but just wanted to manage expectations.
Would def recommend. The rooms are beautiful with forest views. Spacious and comfortable and the bathroom in our log cabin was spectacular. We also loved taking a dip in the hot tub situated by the waterfall. We had one night as we were passing through but a second would have been perfect just to enjoy all they have to offer. Highly recommend!
What a special property ! We were so pleasantly surprised with this wonderful hotel situated on the edge of a gorge with waterfalls, trees, streams and monkeys. We stayed in a log cabin which was so romantic and absolutely gorgeous. A monkey greeted us at the door! The cabin had a fireplace, and a patio area and a huge bathroom with showers and bathtub. The food for dinner and breakfast was phenomenal again with a breathtaking view. Unfortunately we only stayed one night on our way to a game park but we will certainly be back. I highly recommend this wonderful place !
Have faith! We go to the end of the surfaced road, only to find there was another 6 Km to go on forest tracks....it IS worth it ! We really enjoyed our time at The Fernery, and the staff were so attentive and helpful and the breakfasts were amazing! Just watch out for the monkeys and the sugar sachets, if you choose to dine on the terrace!
As it was nearing the end of the season, the on-site pool was a little cool for use, but if the weather had been warmer, it could have been refreshing!
It was so amazing! So private and in nature it was unbelievable! With amazing friendly service with great food and scenery I wouldn’t choose a other destination. I would highly recommend the cabins if you want a private adventure in the woods!
This is our second time staying at the Fernery and once-again were blown away by the beauty, friendly service and helpful staff.
Upgraded to a room with a view which was spectacular and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend!
The location is beautiful on the edge of a ravine and over;looking the sea. We had a room overlooking the ocean with private deck and everything about it was wonderful. The staff, the food, the service and the attention to detail. Can't imagine anywhere better than this and we have been to many hotels around the world. The location is also wonderful near the Tsitsikamma forest.
This place has amazing views and the accommodation was gorgeous. I had forgotten what I had booked so it was a lovely surprise to find I had booked the owners suite and it did not disappoint. The log fire was amazing. The service was attentive but not intrusive. The bed was so comfortable. Definitely worth booking.