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Santos Express

Munro Road, Santos Beach, 6500 Mossel Bay, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 1700 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
1,700 reviews

The view at Santos is mesmerising.. it's a pity that rain washed off most of our plans..reached late and couldnt explore much.. but it's an experience worth taking..rooms hv been done up well.. had a comfortable stay

Jayashankar India

Security on site. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed and bedding

Meintjes South Africa

super cool place to stay in an old train, very unique and right by the beach, very comfortable for being "only" a train, would definitely come back

Jessica Cyprus

VERY good value for money. Breakfast was exceptional.

Cliff South Africa

Loved the friendly staff, the beach front, all was good

Lynne South Africa

This is an absolute gem of a place to stay. View of beach amazing. The fact that you can eat on site is brilliant. We arrived late and received a phone call from reception who ordered out food for us so it was ready on arrival ! So impressive. VERY friendly staff. On site security very good. felt very safe.

Claudia South Africa

Everything. The location is excellent. The staff too.

Helena South Africa

Great location. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Bed was comfortable. Interesting concept of turning a historic train into a lodge!

Leonard Singapore

I love the train. It's a very good value for money

Pascal France

It is ON the beach, comfortable, clean and cozy, and the staff is super helpfull

Celeste South Africa
7.7
Good
1,700 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The view at Santos is mesmerising.. it's a pity that rain washed off most of our plans..reached late and couldnt explore much.. but it's an experience worth taking..rooms hv been done up well..”
    Jayashankar Jayashankar India India
  • “Security on site. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed and bedding”
    Meintjes Meintjes South Africa South Africa
  • “super cool place to stay in an old train, very unique and right by the beach, very comfortable for being "only" a train, would definitely come back”
    Jessica Jessica Cyprus Cyprus
  • “VERY good value for money. Breakfast was exceptional.”
    Cliff Cliff South Africa South Africa
  • “Loved the friendly staff, the beach front, all was good”
    Lynne Lynne South Africa South Africa
  • “This is an absolute gem of a place to stay. View of beach amazing. The fact that you can eat on site is brilliant.”
    Claudia Claudia South Africa South Africa
  • “Everything. The location is excellent. The staff too.”
    Helena Helena South Africa South Africa
  • “Great location. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Bed was comfortable. Interesting concept of turning a historic train into a lodge!”
    Leonard Leonard Singapore Singapore
  • “I love the train. It's a very good value for money”
    Pascal Pascal France France
  • “It is ON the beach, comfortable, clean and cozy, and the staff is super helpfull”
    Celeste Celeste South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.4
7.7
Good
1,700 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.1
Low score for Mossel Bay
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Located on Santos Beach in Mossel Bay, Santos Express offers unique accommodation in train carriages. Free WiFi access is available in the public areas. Guests can socialize in the shared lounge or relax in the garden.

The rooms in the carriages are simply furnished and have access to a shared bathroom. Most of the rooms have sea view.

Boasting views over the bay, The Fork and Train Restaurant and Pub serves International cuisine. There are also BBQ facilities available.

Other facilities offered at the Santos include a tour desk, a conference room and free parking. Santos Express is able to assist with arranging a variety of tours and activities.

Guests can relax and play at Santos Beach which is 100 yards away. Mossel Bay Golf Club is a 4-minute drive away from Santos Express.

This is our guests' favourite part of Mossel Bay, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Santos Express has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 16 May 2014.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Restaurant
Bar

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Mossel Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.1
Low score for Mossel Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jayashankar
    IndiaIndia
    “The view at Santos is mesmerising.. it's a pity that rain washed off most of our plans..reached late and couldnt explore much.. but it's an experience worth taking..rooms hv been done up well.. had a comfortable stay”
  • Meintjes
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Security on site. Good breakfast. Comfortable bed and bedding”
  • Jessica
    CyprusCyprus
    “super cool place to stay in an old train, very unique and right by the beach, very comfortable for being "only" a train, would definitely come back”
  • Cliff
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “VERY good value for money. Breakfast was exceptional.”
  • Lynne
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Loved the friendly staff, the beach front, all was good”
  • Claudia
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “This is an absolute gem of a place to stay. View of beach amazing. The fact that you can eat on site is brilliant. We arrived late and received a phone call from reception who ordered out food for us so it was ready on arrival ! So impressive....”
  • Helena
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Everything. The location is excellent. The staff too.”
  • Leonard
    SingaporeSingapore
    “Great location. Very friendly and hospitable staff. Bed was comfortable. Interesting concept of turning a historic train into a lodge!”
  • Pascal
    FranceFrance
    “I love the train. It's a very good value for money”
  • Celeste
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “It is ON the beach, comfortable, clean and cozy, and the staff is super helpfull”
Property questions and answers
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  • What's the price for 2 adults per night for the twin or double room?
    Good day Up until the 12th of January the price will be R580.00 for 2 persons per night. Thank you Nicolene
    Answered on 8 January 2020
  • Are there shower facilities?
    Yes, one sharing shower in every coach
    Answered on 23 June 2020
  • Is parking safe for vehicles
    Good day We have street parking for the quest in the standard rooms and private parking for the Royal suites, but we also have security on the premis..
    Answered on 3 February 2020
  • Do u have secure parking
    Good Day For the compartments we have street parking but we have security 24hours and security cameras For the Royal suites you park inside the yar..
    Answered on 2 April 2021
  • car parking is safe
    Good day We do have private parking for the quest who is staying in the Royal suites, the quest in the standard rooms have street parking, but we do ..
    Answered on 16 February 2020
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Property surroundings *
Restaurants
2 restaurants on site
  • Fork & Train Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
  • Fork and Train Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Italian • Mediterranean • Pizza • Seafood • Steakhouse • Local • International • South African
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
Facilities of Santos Express
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
  • Packed lunches
  • Currency exchange
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
Sustainable initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

House rules

Santos Express takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 07:00 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 4.07GBP. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 220 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Santos Express accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Towels are available at a refundable deposit.

Please note a refundable key deposit fee is required upon check in.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Please inform Santos Express in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

A damage deposit of ZAR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 4.07GBP. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Santos Express

  • Santos Express is 1 miles from the centre of Mossel Bay.

  • Guests staying at Santos Express can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet

  • The nearest beach is just 50 yards from Santos Express.

  • The prices at Santos Express may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Santos Express offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Bingo

  • Check-in at Santos Express is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Santos Express has 2 restaurants:

    • Fork & Train Restaurant
    • Fork and Train Restaurant