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The Fernery Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property

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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | Living area
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio
Luxury Double or Twin Room | Living area
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included

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Forest Ferns Estate, Bluelilliesbush, Tsitsikamma, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
  • Storms River Suspension Bridge
  • Big Tree
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Tsitsikamma National Park
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | Living area

Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 200 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Lodge Garden Room No View

Luxury Lodge Garden Room No View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room

Premium Room

  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Storms River

With a stay at The Fernery Lodge and Spa in Storms River, you'll be 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Big Tree and 18.4 mi (29.6 km) from Storms River Suspension Bridge. .This spa lodge is 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Tsitsikamma National Park and 18.4 mi (29.7 km) from Dolphin Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Big Tree - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Blackwater Tubing - 26 min drive - 18.5 km
  • Dolphin Trail - 40 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 44 min drive - 35.0 km
  • Natures Valley Beach - 64 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 143 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean On The Move - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Tsitsikamma Gardens - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Fynboshoek Cheese - ‬19 min drive

About this property

The Fernery Lodge and Spa

Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Big Tree
The Fernery Lodge and Spa offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a sauna.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Fern Spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a hot tub. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open select days.
Stay in one of 16 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an outdoor pool, a sauna, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 10 AM.
The Fernery Lodge and Spa has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 1 floor
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 270.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 270.0 per day

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
24-hour pool access
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Fernery Lodge Chalets Storms River
Fernery Chalets Storms River
Fernery Lodge Chalets
Fernery Chalets
The Fernery Lodge Chalets
The Fernery Lodge Chalets
The Fernery Spa Storms River
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Lodge
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Storms River
The Fernery Lodge and Spa Lodge Storms River

The Fernery Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Unique with spectacular views, rooms and food. Staff efficient and extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique lodge

This lodge provides unique experiences. For example, we are able to use a wood fired hot tub, late at night, within the valley.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nikolaus

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Never again

No help with luggage at all, not even asked. Food questionable. Lodge 6km away from next street. Gravel road.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful, the seafood platter could be 1/2 - a lot of food for price and alot to eat
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Truly unique

Amazing people and a truly unique and fabulous hotel. Is going through an regeneration process but a brilliant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

BLISS

We fell in love with the place, magical.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of relaxation.

A dusty drive brings you to an oasis at oceans edge. A lovely property with incredible views. Great food and views from dining room Nice trails and numerous other activities make this a destination resort We planned to stay one night and decided to stay another night just enjoy the property. An unexpected bonus was the star gazing. Absolutely dark sky lit up with stars!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juliette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An absolutely beautiful spot where we were pampered with incredible food,massages,super friendly staff and amazing views
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel/resort. You can hire bikes. A bit of info about the trails would be helpful but we had great fun anyway. I read it’s adults only but there were children staying. This didn’t spoil our experience but just wanted to manage expectations. Would def recommend. The rooms are beautiful with forest views. Spacious and comfortable and the bathroom in our log cabin was spectacular. We also loved taking a dip in the hot tub situated by the waterfall. We had one night as we were passing through but a second would have been perfect just to enjoy all they have to offer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

eleni, chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a special property ! We were so pleasantly surprised with this wonderful hotel situated on the edge of a gorge with waterfalls, trees, streams and monkeys. We stayed in a log cabin which was so romantic and absolutely gorgeous. A monkey greeted us at the door! The cabin had a fireplace, and a patio area and a huge bathroom with showers and bathtub. The food for dinner and breakfast was phenomenal again with a breathtaking view. Unfortunately we only stayed one night on our way to a game park but we will certainly be back. I highly recommend this wonderful place !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Nathalie

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Natural retreat !

Have faith! We go to the end of the surfaced road, only to find there was another 6 Km to go on forest tracks....it IS worth it ! We really enjoyed our time at The Fernery, and the staff were so attentive and helpful and the breakfasts were amazing! Just watch out for the monkeys and the sugar sachets, if you choose to dine on the terrace! As it was nearing the end of the season, the on-site pool was a little cool for use, but if the weather had been warmer, it could have been refreshing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

sharon

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing scenery!

It was so amazing! So private and in nature it was unbelievable! With amazing friendly service with great food and scenery I wouldn’t choose a other destination. I would highly recommend the cabins if you want a private adventure in the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second time staying at the Fernery and once-again were blown away by the beauty, friendly service and helpful staff. Upgraded to a room with a view which was spectacular and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Haydn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

POOBALAN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent

Excellent stay and thoroughly enjoyed the location and restaurant. Only wish the pool in on the front of the room should be heated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The very best

It was very cosy. Beautiful place and very good food. I would highly recommend The Fernery.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019