Tsitsikamma Village Inn, situated in the beautiful Storms River village, is the perfect accommodation for couples, families, and adventurers alike. The Tsitsikamma Village is home to a variety of restaurants, its very own microbrewery, and is also a great place to stay if you are planning to explore and sight-see around Storms River.
The unique Tsitsikamma Village Inn was originally established in 1946, and has been hosting travelers since 1841. This privately owned and managed hotel consists of village-style rooms, where each cottage is individually decorated and has its own garden matching the specific colonial building style. The property also offers Swiss style chalets built around their own village square.
The hotel offers a variety of onsite restaurants, a cafe, a pub and a microbrewery! The little ones have a beautiful swimming pool and jungle gym, as well as a games room in the village square.
The main building, which traces its roots back to 1845, has a spacious dining room, incorporating the De Oude Martha Restaurant, the Hunters Pub, Cafe Bacchus and Guest Lounge. The Tsitsikamma Village Inn offers a fun-filled adventure option for the more active guest and is popular both with incentive and conference groups. Close to the Tsitsikamma National Park at Storms River Mouth, the Big Tree and forest hikes.
Marilyn`s 60`s diner takes you back in time, and is a themed tribute to the great Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe. The diner is famous for its burgers, milkshakes, cocktails and fantastic dcor.
Neighboring the 60`s diner is the village`s latest addition: The Tsitsikamma Microbrewery. Our microbrewery motto, "Not all beers are created equal!", guides us in the process of making three of our very own craft beers available on tap. Contact us about our daily tasting sets and brewery tours available. To add a little extra to your booking with us at the village inn, if you order a beer during your stay, we`ll deliver it to your room!
The Hotel is renowned for its good food and old world charm. It has been a favorite for many a year!
Accommodation at Tsitsikamma Village Inn: Premier Rooms (6): De Oude Pastorie x 4 | Albert & Victoria Honeymoon Cottage x 2 The Premier Rooms are comprised of 4 rooms in De Oude Pastorie, and 2 rooms in the Albert and Victoria Honeymoon Cottage. De Oude Pastorie rooms are all double story, and have the familiar sash windows and flat-roofed feature of most Southern Cape villages. The honeymoon suites are in a late Victorian styled building, and also have beautiful sash windows.
Village Rooms (20): The Village Square offers beautifully decorated rooms, each unique in design. The building resembles traditional building styles of the early Cape Colon, and the rooms are decorated accordingly. These rooms include Hanover, Drostdy, Ikaya, Arnistin and the Victorian Cottages.
Barn Rooms (7): The beautifully decorated Barn rooms date back to the 1800s, and were originally used as stables for travelers horses while journeying along the Garden Route. The rooms were converted into the cosy bedrooms they are now in 1996, and offer beautiful views during your stay.
Log Rooms (16): WEST - double storey wooden rooms x 8 | EAST - double storey wooden rooms x 8 Our Log Rooms are Swiss-style, double story chalets built in 1988. The building is situated around a fountain, and offers beautiful views from all rooms. We believe these rooms provide an experience that emphasises on the wood-cutting legacy Tsitsikamma is so proud of.
Activities:
Whilst staying with us, you have a huge variety of activities to do in our beautiful region: - Tree-top Canopy Tours - a unique forest experience, 10 slides to 10 platforms 30 m above the forest floor. - Woodcutters Journey - enjoy a tractor-trailer ride down the old Storms River Pass, with a knowledgeable guide and refreshments served next to the river. - Tsitsikamma Eezi-Bikes - mountain bike and battery assisted mountain bikes for hire. - Blackwater Tubing - scenic guided river trips, small fun rapids and rock jumps up to 10 m (optional). - Forest and Fynbos Walks - guided walks in the forest and fynbos, learn about fascinating forest dwellers and see elusive bird species. - The Big Tree - 1 000 year old Yellowwood tree, 1 kms from the Hotel. - Escape to the Fynbos Golf and Country Estate, or the Tsitsikamma Coastal Golf Estate for a round of golf. - Enjoy an eco-boat cruise up the Storms River gorge and in the river mouth at Storms River Mouth, in the Tsitsikamma National Park. - Choose between a couple of activities by Untouched Adventures Activities in Storms River Mouth, Kayak and Kloof, Scuba and Snorkel or Tsitsikamma Boat Dives. - Waterfall Zipline Tour - two hours of adventure criss-crossing the river on a slide system (longest slide is 211 m). - Natures Valley - a beautiful unspoilt beach / lagoon. - Paintball, a game of tactics in the great outdoors. - Bridge Walking Tours - see the engineering feat of the Bloukrans Bridge and experience the thrill of walking on a catwalk 21 m above ground. - Face Adrenalin, for the highest bunjy jump in the world! You have a choice of the 216 m bunjy jump, or the flying fox, or the "double rush" adventure combo, or a walking tour. - Visit The Elephant Sanctuary at the Crags, Plettenberg Bay - an experience that will stay with you for life. - For a living forest experience, visit Monkeyland and Birds of Eden, situated in the Crags, Plettenberg Bay. - Still in the Crags, visit Tenikwa Wildlife Awareness Centre and experience african wild cats in nature. - Tsitsikamma Segway Tours in the Tsitsikamma Forest.
Clothing and Accessories:
Some summer essentials for your trip: * Sunscreen * Swim wear * Hiking shoes * Open shoes * Sun glasses * A good hat * Shorts or skirts to keep cool
Rooms and Units Available:
Barn Room
The Barn, built in the late 1800's as stables for travellers horses, was converted in 1996 to cosy bedrooms. Each room has a double bed, coffee/tea tray, air conditioner, electrical blanket, television and shower or bath.
Amount of similar units: 7
Sleeps 2 Adults
Log Room East-twin beds
Swiss style chalets built in 1988, around its own village square.
The Log Rooms East are double-storey wooden rooms.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
Log Room West-family room
Swiss style chalets built in 1988, around their own village square. Rooms have either twin beds or double bed, coffee/tea tray, television, air conditioner, electrical blanket and shower.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 3 Adults
and 1 child
Log Room West-twin beds
Swiss style chalets built in 1988, around their own village square. Rooms have either twin beds or double bed, air conditioner, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, television and shower.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
Log Rooms East-twin or double, SSC
Swiss style chalets built in 1988, around its own village square. The Log Rooms East are double-storey wooden rooms.
Each of the semi-self catering rooms has either a double or twin beds, a microwave, kettle and small bar fridge.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
Premier Room
The 'village square' is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony and is decorated accordingly. Each room has a king size bed, air conditioner, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, tv, shower and bath.
Amount of similar units: 3
Sleeps 2 Adults
Premier Room - Family
The 'village square' is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony & is decorated accordingly. Room has a king size bed, sleeper couch, air con, electric blanket, coffee/tea tray, tv, shower & bath.
Sleeps 2 Adults
and 2 children
Premier Room-Honeymoon Suite
The honeymoon suites are in a late Victorian style building, and also have beautiful sash windows. This room has a king size bed, air conditioner, coffee/tea tray, tv, electrical blanket, shower and bath.
Amount of similar units: 2
Sleeps 2 Adults
Village Room - 1 & 8
The ‘village square’ is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony and is decorated accordingly.
Each room has a queen-size bed, air-con, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, television, shower and bath.
Amount of similar units: 2
Sleeps 2 Adults
Village Room - 17 to 20
The 'village square' is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony and is decorated accordingly. Rooms have twin beds, air conditioner, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, television, shower and bath.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
Village Room - 2 to 7
The 'village square' is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony and is decorated accordingly. Rooms have twins beds, air conditioner, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, television, shower & bath.
Amount of similar units: 6
Sleeps 2 Adults
Village Room - 21 to 24
The ‘village square’ is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony and is decorated accordingly.
Each room has a double bed, air-con, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, television, shower and bath.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
Village Room - family type
The 'village square' is made up of replicas of traditional buildings of the earlier building styles of the Cape Colony & is decorated accordingly. Room has a king size bed & 2 single beds, air con, electrical blanket, coffee/tea tray, tv, shower & bath.
Amount of similar units: 4
Sleeps 2 Adults
and 2 children
Facilities & Services available:
Babies Children under 12 Elderly Honeymoon Couples Babysitting Service Laundry Service Ironing Service Limited Room Service
Conference facilities Wedding facilities Team Building Self-Braai / Barbecue Bar on the Premises Dining room Restaurant Cots available
Fax & Photocopy Machine Fireplace on the Premises Garden Library Internet Access Parking (off-street - open) Wi-Fi Afrikaans
English Xhosa / Zulu Communal Satellite TV Games Room Hiking / Walking Trails Playground Swimming Pool
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancellation of reservation must be done within 7 days from date of reservation or deposit will be forfeited - 3 weeks before date of arrival, 75% refund - 2 weeks before date of arrival, 50% refund - 1 week before date of arrival, no refund - If we are able to re-let the accommodation, we will be happy to refund your deposit less a 10% cancellation fee
Directions:
Directions from Port Elizabeth: Drive from Port Elizabeth on the N2 in the direction of Knysna, after approximately 175 km you will cross over the Storms River Bridge. A further 4 km along the N2 you will see the road sign indicating 'Storms River Village'. After the sign turn left and proceed for 500m, at the stop street, you'll see our hotel, the Tsitsikamma Village Inn on the opposite side of the road. Welcome to our magical hotel!
Directions from Plettenberg Bay: Drive from Plettenberg Bay on the N2 in the direction of Port Elizabeth. After approximately 75km youll will see the road sign indicating Storms River Village'. Turn right after the sign, proceed for 500m and at the first stop street, you'll see our Tsitsikamma Village Inn on the opposite side of the road. Welcome to our magical hotel!