Located close to Big Tree, The Village Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Storms River, The Village Lodge is in the city center 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. Tsitsikamma National Park is another place to visit that comes recommended. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ziplining, horse riding, and mountain biking, or hop on a bike rental nearby and take a self-guided tour around the aera. Visit our Storms River travel guide
6308, Eastern Cape, Storms River, 40 Darnell Street
What's nearby
Cape Floral Region Protected Areas
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Garden Route National Park
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Tsitsikamma National Park
19 min drive - 19.3 km
Plettenberg Bay Beach
60 min drive - 78.1 km
Big Tree
2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
112 min drive
Restaurants
Marilyn's 60's Diner
1 min walk
Tsitrus Cafe
3 min walk
Papa Africa
1 min walk
The Bistro At Bitou
6 min walk
Steers
5 min drive
About this property
The Village Lodge
Guesthouse near Big Tree
Located close to Storms River Suspension Bridge and Tsitsikamma National Park, 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 concierge services
A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and games
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
How much does it cost to stay at The Village Lodge?
As of Oct 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Village Lodge on Nov 19, 2026 start from ¥10,044, 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?
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 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Big Tree and within 9 mi (15 km) of The Otter Hiking Trail and Storms River Suspension Bridge. Dolphin Trail and Tsitsikamma National Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Village Lodge Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 66 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 66 reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Marcel
Oct 19, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice hotel and interesting rooms but is getting a bit old. But everything clean
We loved your stay. Stormriver Village is the custiest City we have visited in South África and this lodge is adorable. People are really friendly and they provided us the support needed. Parking available and a nice garden to relax.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Asmaa
Dec 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
We stayed at The Village Lodge in Storms River for one night. As a lodge, the facilities are fairly basic, but the room itself was spacious and comfortable enough for a short stay. It wasn’t super clean, but given that we were only there for one night, it was manageable.
Overall, it was fine for a brief stopover in Storms River.
Nice for a short stay. Staff was friendly. Room was okay. Location was convenient across from a small market and quirky restaurants. Specifically chose the room with an air conditioner but the air conditioner unit vibrated the wall so loud that it was impossible to sleep. Debris from the tree above would also fall onto the tin roof very loudly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
Nov 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was lovely but the rooms are tired. Old and minimally functioning bedside lamps, low water pressure in the sink, extra 200 R for breakfast and definitely overpriced. But the village is lovely and so are the grounds.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
Jamie
Apr 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great lodge in great location
Great hosts in great location , thanks will be back Jamie &Janet
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
Verified review
8/10 Good
Wesley
Mar 7, 2021
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.
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.
Um vilinha incrível. Fiquei num chalé bem confortável para nós 4. Quente de dia (por ser de madeira) mas a noite venta muito. O jardim deles é bem legal e convidativo