The Fernery Lodge & Chalets

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Overview of The Fernery Lodge & Chalets

The Fernery Lodge & Chalets

4.0 star property

4.7/5 Exceptional

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Hand sanitiser provided
  • Personal protective equipment
  • Social distancing
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Forest Ferns Estate, Bluelilliesbush, Tsitsikamma, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationStorms River Suspension Bridge54 min drive
  • Popular LocationDolphin Trail54 min drive
  • Popular LocationTsitsikamma National Park54 min drive

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About this area

Storms River

Located in Storms River, The Fernery Lodge & Chalets is in a rural area. Storms River Suspension Bridge and Dolphin Trail are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Big Tree and Tsitsikamma National Park. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like horse riding and ziplining, or hop on a segway for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Storms River.
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What's nearby

  • Big Tree - 21 min drive
  • The Otter Hiking Trail - 28 min drive
  • Storms River Suspension Bridge - 54 min drive
  • Dolphin Trail - 54 min drive
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mugg & Bean - 19 min drive
  • Steers - 19 min drive
  • Steers - 19 min drive
  • Tsitsikamma Gardens - 20 min drive
  • Fynboshoek Cheese - 24 min drive

About this property

The Fernery Lodge & Chalets

4-star lodge with free breakfast and sauna
Along with an outdoor pool, this lodge has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a sauna, coffee/tea in a common area and a meeting room. All 16 individually furnished rooms feature free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Guests can enjoy deep soaking bathtubs, and other standard amenities include sitting areas, room service and flat-screen TVs.
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets offers 16 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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

Children aged 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.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Hand sanitiser provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Local area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bike rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Private picnics
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • No lifts

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Afrikaans
  • English

Business services

  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Down duvet
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini fridge
  • Paper towels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from July 1 2021 to June 1 2022 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities

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
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding; children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are available for ZAR 270.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • 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 cots/infant beds and high chair
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

24-hour pool access
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 organisation.

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 & Chalets
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets Lodge
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets Storms River
The Fernery Lodge & Chalets Lodge Storms River

Overall score and ratings

4.7

Exceptional

Rating 5 - Excellent. 54 out of 71 reviews
5 - Excellent 76%
Rating 4 - Good. 14 out of 71 reviews
4 - Good 20%
Rating 3 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
3 - Okay 3%
Rating 2 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
2 - Poor 0%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews
1 - Terrible 1%

4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.6/5

Staff & service

4.3/5

Amenities

4.6/5

Property conditions & facilities

4.7/5

Eco-friendliness
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5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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

5/5 Excellent

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