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 - Dolphin  | View from room
Family Room - Tsitsikamma | Private kitchenette
Daily full breakfast (ZAR 150 per person)
Children’s play area – outdoor

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$134
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept

Explore the area

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40 Darnell Street, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
  • Place, Blackwater Tubing
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Tree
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Tsitsikamma National Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room - Dolphin

Highlights

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

Family Room - Candlewood

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Family Room - Loerie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Double Room - Sunbird

Highlights

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

Family Room - Otter

Highlights

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

Family Room - Yellowwood

Highlights

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

Double Room - Honeybadger

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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.

What's nearby

  • Blackwater Tubing - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Big Tree - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Dolphin Trail - 17 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Plettenberg Bay Beach - 52 min drive - 77.1 km

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 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. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

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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 smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Village Lodge on 29 Sept 2025 start from NZ$133.88, 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.