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The Fernery Lodge and Spa

4.0 star property
Lodge with a full-service spa, in the vicinity of Big Tree

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Terrace/patio
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The Fernery Lodge & Chalets offers a perfect countryside retreat with a hearty breakfast buffet and a sunny terrace. Explore the Storms River Suspension Bridge and Dolphin Trail, or rejuvenate with treatments at the highly-regarded Fern Spa.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Room service
The current price is S$630
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Family Chalet, 1 Bedroom, Fireplace

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 100 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Luxury Lodge Garden Room No View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Luxury Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
  • 60 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 200 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Premium Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds
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About the area

Located in Storms River, The Fernery Lodge and Spa 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. Natures Valley Beach is another place to visit that comes recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding, hiking/biking trails and ziplining nearby.
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Forest Ferns Estate, Bluelilliesbush, Tsitsikamma, Storms River, Eastern Cape, 6308

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

  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cattle Baron - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Fynboshoek Cheese - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Tsitsikamma Restuarant - ‬34 min drive

About this property

The Fernery Lodge and Spa

Upscale lodge in a rural location
Located close to Storms River Suspension Bridge and Dolphin Trail, The Fernery Lodge and Spa provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Adventurous travellers may like the mountain biking at this lodge. Indulge in a deep-tissue massage, a facial and a body scrub at Fern Spa, the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and mini fridges

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

Payment types at the property

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
On-site 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 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
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 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 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

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

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

As of 1 Oct, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fernery Lodge and Spa on 9 Oct, 2025 start from S$629.97, including 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.

Is The Fernery Lodge and Spa pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Fernery Lodge and Spa ?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does The Fernery Lodge and Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Fernery Lodge and Spa located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa lodge is 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Big Tree, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Storms River Suspension Bridge and Tsitsikamma National Park. Dolphin Trail and Natures Valley Beach are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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