The Village Lodge

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

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Private kitchenette
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Daily full breakfast (ZAR 150 per person)
Children’s play area – outdoor
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
The current price is RM311
RM358 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct

Room options

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Double Room - Honeybadger

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Room - Loerie

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Family Room - Dolphin

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
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

Double Room - Sunbird

Highlights

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

Family Room - Otter

Highlights

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

Family Room - Tsitsikamma

Highlights

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

Family Room - Candlewood

Highlights

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

Family Room - Yellowwood

Highlights

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

Located in Storms River, The Village Lodge is in the city centre and near the beach. The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Tree and Dolphin Trail. Don't miss out on a visit to Blackwater Tubing. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Storms River.
Map
40 Darnell Street, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308

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

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 concierge services
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and games
Room features
All guest rooms at The Village Lodge boast perks, such as premium bedding, in addition to amenities, 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, wardrobes/cupboards 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 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
  • In-room 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

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • 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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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 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

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 3 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Village Lodge on 4 Oct 2025 start from RM 311.25, excluding 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).

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