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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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Family Room - Tsitsikamma | View from room
Family Room - Tsitsikamma | Private kitchenette | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 150 per person)
Children's play area - outdoor
Family Room - Dolphin | View from room
The Village Lodge combines natural tranquility with arcade entertainment. Guests can explore the garden, relax on the terrace, and connect with in-room WiFi. The property offers practical amenities including dry cleaning services and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Family Room - Dolphin | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Dolphin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room - Candlewood | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Candlewood

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Family Room - Tsitsikamma | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Family Room - Loerie | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Loerie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Fan
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Double Room - Sunbird | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room - Sunbird

Highlights

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

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Family Room - Otter | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Otter

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Family Room - Yellowwood | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Yellowwood

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Room - White Pear | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - White Pear

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

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Family Room - Fynbos | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Family Room - Fynbos

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bunk Bed

View all photos for Double Room - Honeybadger

Double Room - Honeybadger | Premium bedding, in-room safe, free cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Double Room - Honeybadger

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the neighborhood

Map
40 Darnell Street, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308

What's nearby

  • Blackwater Tubing - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Big Tree - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dolphin Trail - 17 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 21 min drive - 11.2 miles
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 52 min drive - 47.9 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Marilyn's 60's Diner - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tube 'n' Axe Backpackers - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Village Lodge

Guesthouse near Blackwater Tubing
Located close to Big Tree, The Village Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and smoke-free premises
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at The Village Lodge feature perks such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • In-room crib
  • 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 elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 150 for adults and 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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 organization.

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 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?

Check-out 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).

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