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The Fernery Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
4-star spa lodge with free breakfast

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Premium Room
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Standard Double or Twin Room | Living area
Boating

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Forest Ferns Estate, Bluelilliesbush, Tsitsikamma, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308
  • Place, Big Tree
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Blackwater Tubing
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Tsitsikamma National Park
    ‪46 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace | Living area

Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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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)
  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

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

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Luxury Double or Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Luxury Double or Twin Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

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Premium Room

Premium Room

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

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Storms River

Storms River retreat .At this Storms River lodge, you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Big Tree and 20 miles (32 km) of Dolphin Trail. Storms River Suspension Bridge and Tsitsikamma National Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cape Floral Region Protected Areas - 19 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Big Tree - 24 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Blackwater Tubing - 27 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Dolphin Trail - 42 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Tsitsikamma National Park - 46 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Steers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Sisters tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fynboshoek Cheese - ‬19 min drive

About this property

The Fernery Lodge and Spa

4-star spa lodge with free breakfast
The Fernery Lodge and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Fernery Lodge and Spa . A beach shuttle and a roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Storms River lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 11 buildings
  • Built in 2001
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 270.0 per day.

Property 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.

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

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
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
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, 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Fernery Lodge and Spa to the airport?

The Fernery Lodge and Spa is 113.7 mi (135-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?

As of Jun 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fernery Lodge and Spa on Jun 28, 2026 start from CA $477, 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.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa have an airport shuttle?

The Fernery Lodge and Spa offers an airport shuttle.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa offer free breakfast?

The Fernery Lodge and Spa offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa have a pool?

The Fernery Lodge and Spa features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Fern Spa, where you can enjoy hot stone massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is The Fernery Lodge and Spa to downtown Storms River?

The Fernery Lodge and Spa is 8.1 mi away from Storms River.

The Fernery Lodge and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

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
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had an amazing stay at The Fernery. What makes this place amazing is the surroundings - overlooking the gorge and forest is nothing short of spectacular. The hot tubs and jacuzzis were incredible and we also made use of the spa which was wonderful too. The ladies there are fantastic. We thought the restaurant food was excellent and the staff serving there are great too.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

BLISS

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

8/10 Good

Thomas

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

Wonderful views

Great place to discover the Tsitsikamma National Park. Quite a long drive to reach the hotel. Food was great and staff was very friendly. Overall, the hotel is a bit dated and mainly benefits from its great views.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marck

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We could not wish for more while exploring this accommodation. Beautiful is not enough, it was mindblowing. Room, vieuw,location, it is all TOP Go and enjoy the beauty of the fernery lodge!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Fernery is rated as a 4* and should be a 5*! it was exceptional !!!!! Wonderful service!
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eleni

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katia

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

Endroit magnifique

Endroit magnifique. Personnel adorable Merci aux 2 Nadia qui ont été très serviable
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bernd

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

Tolle Lage, direkt an einer Schlucht.

Lange Anfahrt über Schotterstrasse. Netter Empfang. Sehr gutes Essen. Frühstück war gut, mit einer Auswahl an Eierspeisen. Am Pool gab es leider nicht ausreichend Sonnenschirme.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese

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

Für einen romantischen Aufenthalt

Die Privatsphäre ist durch den Abstand der grosszügigen Holzhäuser gewährt. Sicht auf die einmalig schöne Natur
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne Anlage, freundlichem Personal. Liegt sehr schön an einem Wasserfall. Ausserhalb der Anlage ist allerdings nichts in der Nähe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr empfehlenswert
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank-Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Der Eigentümer hat viel Geld in die Hand genommen, um von der Landstraße N2 eine Schneise in die Walachei zu schlagen und dieses Objekt da hin zu stellen. Leider hat er versäumt auf sein Personal zu achten. Die beste Mitarbeiterin war die Masseurin und der Rest unterirdisch. Das Essen war nicht gut und zudem durften wir auch noch 2 Stunden auf das Abendessen warten.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Inge

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

Lovely place

Stunning location in the middle of nowhere. Checkin area didn’t feel very welcoming. Would have been nice to have a little waiting area and a welcome drink. Staff are all very friendly and helpful. Breakfast/dining area is a bit outdated but the view from the restaurant deck is stunning. The food (dinner) in the restaurant was outstanding. We did not try the braai menu in the cottage. Breakfast was nice, not overdone. The room (Fern Cottage) was amazing! Comfort, cleanliness, privacy. Everything you need for a relaxed or romantic breakaway. Very nice pool, but strangely located next to reception so you can hear phonecalls and checkins. The garden is beautiful and there are some nice viewing decks and trails on the property. We definitely loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

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