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The Village Lodge

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Blackwater Tubing
your current months are May, 2024 and June, 2024.
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Fireplace
Children's activities
Family Room - Dolphin  | Terrace/patio
Family Room - Candlewood
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 150 per person)
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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Map
40 Darnell Street, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
  • Popular LocationBlackwater Tubing4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBig Tree3 min drive
  • Popular LocationTsitsikamma National Park24 min drive
  • AirportPort Elizabeth (PLZ)111 min drive
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Room options

Family Room - Dolphin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
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

Family Room - Candlewood

Highlights

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

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

Family Room - Loerie

Highlights

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

Double Room - Sunbird

Highlights

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

Family Room - Otter

Highlights

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

Family Room - Yellowwood

Highlights

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

Family Room - White Pear

Highlights

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

Family Room - Fynbos

Highlights

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

Double Room - Honeybadger

Highlights

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

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About the area

Storms River

Located in Storms River, The Village Lodge is in the city centre and near the beach. The Otter Hiking Trail and Dolphin Trail are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Big Tree and Tsitsikamma National Park. Don't miss out on a visit to Blackwater Tubing. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, ziplining and hiking/biking trails, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Storms River.

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

  • Marilyn's 60's Diner - 1 min walk
  • Tsitrus Cafe - 3 min walk
  • Mugg & Bean On The Move - 5 min drive
  • The Bistro At Bitou - 6 min walk
  • De Oude Martha - 1 min walk

About this property

The Village Lodge

Guest house near Blackwater Tubing
Located close to Big Tree, The Village Lodge provides a terrace, a garden and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a local area shuttle and barbecues
  • Tour/ticket information, games and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Village Lodge offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, free infant beds and coffee/tea makers

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 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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

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 staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
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

Is The Village Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 15 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Village Lodge on 21 May 2024 start from NZ$109.34, 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.

How much is parking at The Village Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Village Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Village Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Village Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Storms River, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Blackwater Tubing and Big Tree. The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km).

The Village Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

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