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The Village Lodge

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Blackwater Tubing

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Fireplace
Family Room - Candlewood | Terrace/patio
Family Room - Loerie | View from room
Family Room - Tsitsikamma | Private kitchenette
Family Room - Dolphin | View from room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb

Explore the area

Map
40 Darnell Street, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
  • Blackwater Tubing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Big Tree
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Garden Route National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room - Dolphin

Family Room - Dolphin

Family Room - Dolphin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - Candlewood

Family Room - Candlewood

Family Room - Candlewood

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - Loerie

Family Room - Loerie

Family Room - Loerie

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Sunbird

Double Room - Sunbird

Double Room - Sunbird

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Room - Otter

Family Room - Otter

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

View all photos for Family Room - Yellowwood

Family Room - Yellowwood

Family Room - Yellowwood

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - White Pear

Family Room - White Pear

Family Room - White Pear

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - Fynbos

Family Room - Fynbos

Family Room - Fynbos

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Honeybadger

Double Room - Honeybadger

Double Room - Honeybadger

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Property grounds

Tsitsikamma Village Inn

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kids pool
  • Parking included
4.3 out of 5, Excellent, (398)
The price is NZ$165
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
2 Mar - 3 Mar
Tsitsikamma Village Inn

About the area

Storms River

The Village Lodge places you in the centre of Storms River, within just a 5-minute stroll of Blackwater Tubing and within 30 minutes of Big Tree. Highlights at this guest house include in-room free WiFi and balconies. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a games room. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Storms River guest house include The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Blackwater Tubing - 4 min walk
  • Big Tree - 3 min drive
  • Storms River Suspension Bridge - 20 min drive
  • Dolphin Trail - 20 min drive
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marilyn's 60's Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Storms River Mouth Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tsitrus Cafe - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Village Lodge

Guesthouse with free parking, a quick walk to Blackwater Tubing
As a guest of The Village Lodge, you'll find a terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Village Lodge also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Storms River guest house is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Games room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
The Village Lodge offers 10 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 150 for adults and ZAR 150 for children

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Segway rentals/tours

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Safe

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Village Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately ZAR 150 for adults and from ZAR 150 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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

Village Lodge Storms River
Village Storms River
The Village Lodge Guesthouse
The Village Lodge Storms River
The Village Lodge Guesthouse Storms River

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Village Lodge?

The Village Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Village Lodge?

As of 16 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Village Lodge on 17 Feb 2025 start from NZ$113.05, 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.

Is parking available at The Village Lodge?

Yep, The Village Lodge has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Village Lodge?

The closest beach to The Village Lodge is Arch Rock Beach (38.7 km).

Is The Village Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that The Village Lodge is a hit with families.

Does The Village Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is available daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Village Lodge?

No, The Village Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Village Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Village Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

The Village Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I should have stayed for a longer period. Absolutely love this area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were only there for one night but Simone was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not fancy but clean, safe and friendly. Very good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allisson, Helensburgh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at the lodge. The staff were all lovely and very friendly which made the stay even more special. The room (Loerie) was quiet, clean and comfortable and the electronic blankets were a great addition. The grounds were absolutely beautiful with great views of mountains and immaculate. gardens. The breakfast was plentiful, fresh and very tasty. I also appreciated the freshly cooked hot options of eggs, bacon etc. The location is also great within the village which allowed us to walk to diner each night and it was a quick drive to the Big Tree and also the National Park. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Doug

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Wesley

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
A few bugs to work out.
We stayed at The Village Lodge during a work/family trip. The staff were friendly and helpful and the property was well maintained on the outside. Inside the room, the finishes looked a bit tired/old, but overall in okay condition. The room seems to be in need of some upkeep. Our daughter slept in the bunk bed and woke up in the morning with bites all over her from what can only be bed bugs, as she was in a separate bed to us, and we were fine sleeping in the main bed. The staff did change the sheets for us the next day, but we didn't chance it to have her sleep in that bed again, so she slept in the main bed. Other than this buggy situation, the stay was not bad. Food options nearby are limited but with our busy schedules we ordered from the only place available, which was okay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was very enjoyable. The staff was very friendly and helpful and room was very neat and clean with fresh folwers 😀. There are lots of great activities and walking trails in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Allison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, good location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean and spacious room for our family of five. Great breakfast. Central location perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful and friendly staff. Delicious breakfast. Well located for area sightseeing. Large comfortable room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check in, very helpful staff. Right in the middle of town with a brewery and 80s diner directly opposite. Breakfast was also lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness
More of a backpackers type lodge
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great for a stopover
Great place for a stop over. Clean and spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Valyrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, helpful staff. Enjoyed the outdoor fireplace, complete with blankets and couches. Great homemade breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barend

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yigal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to relax in stormes river
Very nice and calm place, the room was quite big and had all we needed and more

10/10 Excellent

Anat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay at th village lodge
We loved everything about it! For family of 4, the room was great, breakfast was super, and the best was Sophie who was very informative and made our trip even better

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
A little overpriced for what it is
This place is like a one horse town , the guesthouse is located in the center close to everything the rooms are clean and functionable this place to me felt like a backpackers with individual rooms there is a communal area which you can cook your own food and have beer and wine and comfortable sofia. But the down side is that it is outside the rooms so can be a bit noisy from other guests The staff are friendly and helpful and breakfast was reasonable. Personally i felt this was overpriced compared with other places I've stayed in south Africa

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely lodge in fantastic location
We loved our stay at the village lodge! The room was well proportioned and clean and had great views to the mountains. The breakfast was great and had a good selection of cereal, fruit and muffins as well as your choice for a cooked breakfast! It’s in a fantastic location in the middle of the village, so most stuff is just a quick stroll away! The staff were very friendly and helped us book some activities during our stay which we really appreciated, plus we got a full load of laundry done for R80 which was amazing!! I highly recommend staying here, you won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for family !
Great place for family !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Julie, sydney australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely room facing a pretty garden. The bed was extremely comfortable however the towels were a bit worn. The room could have been improved with a safe, a fridge and a few ammenities like hair conditioner. The staff are friendly and helpful. The lodge is positioned close to walking paths through the tsitsikamma forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

sarah, Cambridge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly B&B in a perfect location
Lovely friendly B&B. Great cooked breakfast! Safe area...you can walk to the nearby restaurants amd microbrewery at night with no issues. Really helpful and friendly staff who gave us great advice about what to see and do despite the weather playing up!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great people and well located
Nice experience. Owners are very helpful to ensure a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

jy, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
A lovely place and the two ladies were so welcoming and friendly. Very clean and the best place we've stayed in so far
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017