Santos Express

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

Excellent location – rated 9.4/10! (score from 1713 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

7.7
Good
1,712 reviews

It's an old train that sits on a hill overlooking the beach. The location is fantastic. Although the rooms are small because it's a train, the view and open windows to the beach overshadowed the small space. A small continental breakfast is included in the rate with a small charge for eggs. It can be eaten on picnic tables on a deck overlooking the beach which is lovely. They also serve dinner, nice when we arrived late. There is one shared bathroom per train car, but then again, it's an old train, so we didn't mind. Parking is available right next to the train cars. Sam at the front desk was great - kind and very helpful. The value for the price was very good. Would stay again!

Mary United States of America

listening to beautiful breeze to sleep nice location by the beach friendly staff good breakfast

Yvonne Australia

A train with a very comfortable bed! We very much enjoyed the breakfast and a dinner we had at the on-site restaurant. Great view of the Ocean and sound of the waves to sleep to. The staff were all awesome and highly attentive.

James United States of America

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
7.7
Good
1,712 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “It's an old train that sits on a hill overlooking the beach. The location is fantastic.”
    Mary Mary United States of America United States of America
  • “listening to beautiful breeze to sleep nice location by the beach friendly staff good breakfast”
    Yvonne Yvonne Australia Australia
  • “A train with a very comfortable bed! We very much enjoyed the breakfast and a dinner we had at the on-site restaurant. Great view of the Ocean and sound of the waves to sleep to.”
    James James United States of America United States of America
  • “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

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities7.6
  • Cleanliness7.9
  • Comfort7.7
  • Value for money8.4
  • Location9.4
7.7
Good
1,712 reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
7.6
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
6.0
Low score for Mossel Bay
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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. 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
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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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
6.0
Low score for Mossel Bay
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “It's an old train that sits on a hill overlooking the beach. The location is fantastic. Although the rooms are small because it's a train, the view and open windows to the beach overshadowed the small space. A small continental breakfast is...”
  • Yvonne
    AustraliaAustralia
    “listening to beautiful breeze to sleep nice location by the beach friendly staff good breakfast”
  • James
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “A train with a very comfortable bed! We very much enjoyed the breakfast and a dinner we had at the on-site restaurant. Great view of the Ocean and sound of the waves to sleep to. The staff were all awesome and highly attentive.”
  • 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.”
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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Area info *
Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site
  • Fork & Train Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      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
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian
Amenities of Santos Express
Most popular amenities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Beachfront
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
BBQ facilities
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

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 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 5.35USD. 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 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 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 5.35USD. 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 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

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

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from Santos Express.

  • 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 is 1 miles from the center of Mossel Bay.

  • Santos Express has 2 restaurants:

    • Fork and Train Restaurant
    • Fork & Train Restaurant

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