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The price is AU$40
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

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Mossel Bay, In the heart of The Garden Route, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500
  • Popular LocationSantos Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBotlierskop Private Game Reserve4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape St. Blaize Cave4 min drive
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Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • 10 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room | Exterior

Single Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • 7 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Suite

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • 5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Mossel Bay

Located in Mossel Bay, Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel is in the historical district and on the beach. Diaz Musuem and Great Brak River Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mossel Bay Harbour and St Blaize Hiking Trail. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and cave exploring.
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What's nearby

  • Santos Beach - 1 min walk
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 4 min drive
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club - 4 min drive
  • Cape St. Blaize Cave - 4 min drive
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Merchant - 17 min walk
  • The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery - 3 min drive
  • Mugg & Bean - 19 min walk
  • Mossel Bay Oyster Bar - 3 min drive
  • Hennie’s - 15 min walk

About this property

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Hostel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel. With amenities such as a white sand beach and beachfront dining, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Wedding services, barbecues and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel have amenities, such as safes.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available for a fee: ZAR 52 for adults and ZAR 52 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fork and Train

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Building
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Floor

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 52.00 for adults and ZAR 52.00 for children

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santos Express Train Lodge Hostel Mossel Bay
Santos Express Train Lodge Hostel
Santos Express Train
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel Mossel Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel?

As of 10 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel on 11 May 2024 start from AU$40.07, 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.

How much is parking at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 46 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 141 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 141 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience on The Santos Express
Really enjoyed my stay on The Santos Express train Royal coach. Very unique experience . Right next to the beach . Great outdoor space . Falling asleep to the sound of the sea and waking up to amazing view of the sea
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Johan

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Johannes

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARLISE

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Luzuko

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

MNR SW

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved staying at the Santos Express. The staff were all very friendly and everything was clean. During the Ironman Weekend the restaurant might look at offering a different pasta menu for the athletes staying at the train.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

david

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023