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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 1567 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
1,567 reviews

you can hear the ocean waves (they were very mellow) so there is such a relaxing vibe. the train features are intact so you really can sed how everything was in the old day. great view, handy location

Alki United Kingdom

Right on the beach! Beautiful view! Restuarant good and very reasonable!

Pam South Africa

The location is perfect for getaway and it was very clean and staff always ready to assist. I enjoyed Bingo night

Ndabeni South Africa

Great location on the beach. Showers had great water pressure.

Casey United States of America

The staff was lovely. The restaurant was superb, with delicious and affordable meals. The room was clean with an amazing view. I would for sure visit again.

Charlynn South Africa

It's so unique, close to all facilities eg shopping mall, beach

Nolukanyo South Africa

Location. It was a different experience to stay in train. View was so excellent.

Arpita India

Breakfast was a surprise - was not aware that it was included. Maria and the other waitresses are well trained and friendly. Good spread too. Sam and Rochelle at reception are exceptional. Rebecca kept our wagon crisply clean!

Esme South Africa

We loved this novel accommodation! The children thought it was the highlight of the holiday and my teenage son loved having a cabin all to himself. It was extremely good value for money and such an experience for the whole family. Falling asleep to the sounds of the waves lapping at the beach was so relaxing. The beach is amazing and inviting and makes for the most beautiful sunrise photos.

Yvette South Africa

I loved the warm welcome from staff members, sleeping n waking up hearing ocean waves for the 1st time in mylife. I never thought the Shower was gonna be that hot n clean. My 3 days stay felt vey short 😊

Mukhodiwa South Africa
7.7
Good
1,567 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “you can hear the ocean waves (they were very mellow) so there is such a relaxing vibe. the train features are intact so you really can sed how everything was in the old day. great view, handy location”
    Alki Alki United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Right on the beach! Beautiful view! Restuarant good and very reasonable!”
    Pam Pam South Africa South Africa
  • “The location is perfect for getaway and it was very clean and staff always ready to assist. I enjoyed Bingo night”
    Ndabeni Ndabeni South Africa South Africa
  • “Great location on the beach. Showers had great water pressure.”
    Casey Casey United States of America United States of America
  • “The staff was lovely. The restaurant was superb, with delicious and affordable meals. The room was clean with an amazing view. I would for sure visit again.”
    Charlynn Charlynn South Africa South Africa
  • “It's so unique, close to all facilities eg shopping mall, beach”
    Nolukanyo Nolukanyo South Africa South Africa
  • “Location. It was a different experience to stay in train. View was so excellent.”
    Arpita Arpita India India
  • “Breakfast was a surprise - was not aware that it was included. Maria and the other waitresses are well trained and friendly. Good spread too. Sam and Rochelle at reception are exceptional.”
    Esme Esme South Africa South Africa
  • “We loved this novel accommodation! The children thought it was the highlight of the holiday and my teenage son loved having a cabin all to himself.”
    Yvette Yvette South Africa South Africa
  • “I loved the warm welcome from staff members, sleeping n waking up hearing ocean waves for the 1st time in mylife. I never thought the Shower was gonna be that hot n clean.”
    Mukhodiwa Mukhodiwa South Africa South Africa

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.4

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Located on Santos Beach in Mossel Bay, Santos Express offers unique accommodations 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. Guests can also stay in a 16-bed dormitory or in one of the wooden vintage coaches. 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 350 feet away. Mossel Bay Golf Club is a 4-minute drive away from Santos Express.

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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

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Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Fork & Train Restaurant
Bar

Property Highlights

Located in the top-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 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Closest beaches
  • Santos Beach

    Santos Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    0 feet from property

  • De Bakke Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1,250 feet from property

  • The Point Beach

    8.9 Excellent beach
    1.2 miles from property
  • Diaz Beach

    Diaz Beach

    9.1 Wonderful beach
    1.7 miles from property
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:

  • Alki
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “you can hear the ocean waves (they were very mellow) so there is such a relaxing vibe. the train features are intact so you really can sed how everything was in the old day. great view, handy location”
  • Pam
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Right on the beach! Beautiful view! Restuarant good and very reasonable!”
  • Ndabeni
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The location is perfect for getaway and it was very clean and staff always ready to assist. I enjoyed Bingo night”
  • Casey
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Great location on the beach. Showers had great water pressure.”
  • C
    Charlynn
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “The staff was lovely. The restaurant was superb, with delicious and affordable meals. The room was clean with an amazing view. I would for sure visit again.”
  • Nolukanyo
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “It's so unique, close to all facilities eg shopping mall, beach”
  • Arpita
    IndiaIndia
    “Location. It was a different experience to stay in train. View was so excellent.”
  • Esme
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “Breakfast was a surprise - was not aware that it was included. Maria and the other waitresses are well trained and friendly. Good spread too. Sam and Rochelle at reception are exceptional. Rebecca kept our wagon crisply clean!”
  • Yvette
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “We loved this novel accommodation! The children thought it was the highlight of the holiday and my teenage son loved having a cabin all to himself. It was extremely good value for money and such an experience for the whole family. Falling asleep...”
  • Mukhodiwa
    South AfricaSouth Africa
    “I loved the warm welcome from staff members, sleeping n waking up hearing ocean waves for the 1st time in mylife. I never thought the Shower was gonna be that hot n clean. My 3 days stay felt vey short 😊”
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
  • 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
  • hi there are there any wardrobes in the cabins
    Hi We only have wardrobes in our Royal suites Kind Regards Nandipha
    Answered on 7 February 2021
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Area info *
2 Restaurants On Site

    Fork & Train Restaurant

    Food: International

    Fork and Train Restaurant

    Food: Italian, Mediterranean, Pizza, Seafood, Steakhouse, Local, International, South African

    Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour

    Menu: À la carte

Amenities of Santos Express
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
Fork & Train Restaurant
Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bingo
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • ATM 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
  • Safe
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules

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

Check-in

2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of ZAR 100 is required on arrival. That's about 5.60USD. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa 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 the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

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

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

Payment before arrival by 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 5.60USD. 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

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Santos Express.

  • Santos Express has 2 restaurants:

    • Fork and Train Restaurant
    • Fork & Train Restaurant

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

  • The prices at Santos Express may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • 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

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

    • Hiking
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beachfront
    • Evening entertainment
    • Beach
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Bingo

  • Check-in at Santos Express is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.