Explore Tsitsikamma from this charming historic retreat in the heart of the Garden Route
Discover the enchanting Tsitsikamma Village Inn, a historic gem nestled in the heart of Storms River Village along South Africa's captivating Garden Route. This cherished hotel has been welcoming guests since 1841, exuding timeless allure and offering 49 village-style rooms adorned with unique colonial-themed décor. The main building, tracing its origins back to 1845, houses the charming De Oude Martha Restaurant, Hunters Pub, Cafe Bacchus, and a cosy guest lounge. Adjacent, the Tsitsikamma Microbrewery serves an array of ales and craft beers. Positioned as the area's sole full-service hotel, it's a gateway to Tsitsikamma's natural wonders. Your stay is complemented by diverse amenities, from the inviting swimming pool to lush gardens and the duck and koi dam.
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Step into the past with the premier rooms in the 'Village Square,' replicating Cape Colony's traditional architecture. Indulge in comfort with a king-size bed, en-suite facilities featuring both shower and bath, air-con, electrical blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Premier Room-Honeymoon Suite
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Retreat to the romantic honeymoon suite, nestled within a late Victorian-style building with exquisite sash windows. Unwind in a spacious room featuring a king-size bed, en-suite facilities encompassing a shower and bath, air conditioning, coffee/tea amenities, a TV, and an electrical blanket.
Premier Room - Family
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Discover comfort in the Premier Family room at the 'Village Square,' echoing the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy a king-size bed, a sleeper couch, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, an electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 1 & 8
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Embrace the past in rooms 1 to 8 within the 'Village Square,' reflecting the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy a queen-size bed, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 2 to 7
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Experience the charm of rooms 2 to 7 in the 'Village Square,' echoing the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy twin beds, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 17 to 20
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Step into history with rooms 17-20 in the 'Village Square,' mirroring the Cape Colony's architecture. Unwind in twin beds, en-suite with shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea setup, and TV.
Village Room - 21 to 24
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Experience history in the 'Village Square' rooms 21 to 24, reminiscent of Cape Colony architecture. Rest in a double bed, and enjoy en-suite facilities with shower and bath, plus air-con, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and TV.
Village Room - family type
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Discover the Village Family Room, a private haven in the 'Village Square,' echoing Cape Colony's architecture. Relax in a king-size bed, a single & pull-out bed, with en-suite, air-con, electric blanket, coffee/tea setup, and TV.
Barn Room
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Retreat to The Barn Room, once stables for traveller's horses in the late 1800s, transformed into cosy bedrooms in 1996. Enjoy a double bed, en-suite shower, coffee/tea setup, air conditioning, electric blanket, and TV.
Log Room West-twin beds
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Experience comfort in the Log Room West – twin bedrooms for 2 guests. Discover Swiss-style chalets constructed in 1988, encircling a private village square. Eight double-storey wooden rooms offer a cosy stay with en-suite facilities.
Log Room West-family room
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Nestle into the Log Room West – family rooms, Swiss-style chalets from 1988 encircling a private village square. Eight double-storey wooden rooms offer comfort. The family room features a double bed, single bed, and pull-out bed, along with en-suite facilities.
Log Room East-twin beds
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Experience comfort in the Log Room East – twin beds accommodating 2 people. Discover Swiss-style chalets built in 1988, encircling a private village square. These double-storey wooden rooms offer a cosy stay with en-suite facilities.
Log Rooms East-twin or double, SSC
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Embrace comfort in our Log Rooms East – Swiss-style chalets constructed in 1988, encircling a private village square. Discover double-storey wooden rooms, each semi-self-catering with double or twin beds and a shared bathroom. Enjoy added convenience with a microwave, kettle, and small bar fridge.
Premier Room
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Step into the past with the premier rooms in the 'Village Square,' replicating Cape Colony's traditional architecture. Indulge in comfort with a king-size bed, en-suite facilities featuring both shower and bath, air-con, electrical blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Premier Room-Honeymoon Suite
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Retreat to the romantic honeymoon suite, nestled within a late Victorian-style building with exquisite sash windows. Unwind in a spacious room featuring a king-size bed, en-suite facilities encompassing a shower and bath, air conditioning, coffee/tea amenities, a TV, and an electrical blanket.
Premier Room - Family
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Discover comfort in the Premier Family room at the 'Village Square,' echoing the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy a king-size bed, a sleeper couch, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, an electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 1 & 8
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Embrace the past in rooms 1 to 8 within the 'Village Square,' reflecting the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy a queen-size bed, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 2 to 7
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Experience the charm of rooms 2 to 7 in the 'Village Square,' echoing the Cape Colony's historic architecture. Enjoy twin beds, en-suite facilities with a shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and a TV.
Village Room - 17 to 20
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Step into history with rooms 17-20 in the 'Village Square,' mirroring the Cape Colony's architecture. Unwind in twin beds, en-suite with shower and bath, air conditioning, electric blanket, coffee/tea setup, and TV.
Village Room - 21 to 24
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Experience history in the 'Village Square' rooms 21 to 24, reminiscent of Cape Colony architecture. Rest in a double bed, and enjoy en-suite facilities with shower and bath, plus air-con, electric blanket, coffee/tea amenities, and TV.
Village Room - family type
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Discover the Village Family Room, a private haven in the 'Village Square,' echoing Cape Colony's architecture. Relax in a king-size bed, a single & pull-out bed, with en-suite, air-con, electric blanket, coffee/tea setup, and TV.
Barn Room
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Retreat to The Barn Room, once stables for traveller's horses in the late 1800s, transformed into cosy bedrooms in 1996. Enjoy a double bed, en-suite shower, coffee/tea setup, air conditioning, electric blanket, and TV.
Log Room West-twin beds
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Experience comfort in the Log Room West – twin bedrooms for 2 guests. Discover Swiss-style chalets constructed in 1988, encircling a private village square. Eight double-storey wooden rooms offer a cosy stay with en-suite facilities.
Log Room West-family room
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Nestle into the Log Room West – family rooms, Swiss-style chalets from 1988 encircling a private village square. Eight double-storey wooden rooms offer comfort. The family room features a double bed, single bed, and pull-out bed, along with en-suite facilities.
Log Room East-twin beds
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Experience comfort in the Log Room East – twin beds accommodating 2 people. Discover Swiss-style chalets built in 1988, encircling a private village square. These double-storey wooden rooms offer a cosy stay with en-suite facilities.
Log Rooms East-twin or double, SSC
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Embrace comfort in our Log Rooms East – Swiss-style chalets constructed in 1988, encircling a private village square. Discover double-storey wooden rooms, each semi-self-catering with double or twin beds and a shared bathroom. Enjoy added convenience with a microwave, kettle, and small bar fridge.
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