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Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (16 Bed) | Beach/ocean view
View from room
Beach bar
Terrace/patio
BBQ/picnic area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Mossel Bay, In the heart of The Garden Route, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500
  • Place, Santos Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mossel Bay Harbour
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe

Double Room Single Use

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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In-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Exterior

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mossel Bay

With a stay at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel in Mossel Bay, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Santos Beach and 13 minutes by foot from Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery. .This beach hostel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dias Museum and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Mossel Bay Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Santos Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Diaz Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Dias Museum - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mossel Bay Harbour - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Delfinos Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Gannet Restaurant - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Merchant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mossel Bay Oyster Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hennie’s - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel offers 34 accommodations with safes.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 34 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hostel also features wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Enjoy international cuisine at Fork and Train, a beachfront restaurant which features a bar/lounge and an ocean view. English breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hostel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Fork and Train - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: ZAR 62 for adults and ZAR 62 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 service
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 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

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately ZAR 62.00 for adults and ZAR 62.00 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 elevators
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

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 193 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel

A special experience. Very nice staff Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it, especially falling asleep to the sound of the waves. Great breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic train accommodation and service

Excellent accommodation and service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MEV WJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was amazing as always to stay at Santos Express. The staff is great. Good food, great views and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service

Fond Memories on a train

Beautiful and nostalgic for overnight stay. Food service and staff is great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique bc you sleep in a train. And the view to the beach is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing experience!

Amazing experience staying on the train, perfect location right next to the beach and beautiful decoration! Could have done with ceiling fans as windows let bugs in but otherwise the perfect stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MNR SW

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a novelty idea and we really enjoyed it. Staff was very friendly and had a wonderful sense of humour. Will go back there any time!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Katharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quite basic accommodation, but I thought it was fun, and enjoyed looking out over the sea from my bed. Worth paying for the upper class cabin with en suite. A good place to stay if you need a bed in Mossel Bay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P.M.

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay almost on the beach

Even though we were not "moving", it brought back childhood memories of the days we could go on a cheap 'sleep" train. Beautiful view from compartment windows and lovely balcony too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have a nice view. The staff is very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a pearl !

What a pearl , fun and very cheap Position on the beach, just a place to remember fondly
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the breach. The hotel receptionist is amazing! We felt like we had a loving mother taking care of us! The calmars at the hostel restaurant was great. At the breakfast, the bread (made on-site) was awesome! Would definitely stay there again anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
water in shower could be more warm, but anything else was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Arnd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booking was flexible. Price was cheap. Breakfast was good and included. Accomodation was very very simple. Shared shower and Toilette in separate cabins.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Janya

Liked: Staff & service
No wifi in the rooms. Faulty plug in room 42. Continental breakfast was lovely. Overall stay was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great idea! We absolutely loved this extraordinary accommodation. It was like a little throw-back in time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Japie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The uniqueness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a sea view all the time was an highlight for me The cabin windows was difficult to open and close
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Different and interesting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanns

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A train
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For a novel night, it’s fun! Whooo woooo!

We enjoyed our stay and breakfast - at an excellent price - but unfortunately my food at dinner - tagliatelli - was glutinous and almost inedible, so I sent back twice as much as I ate. Be aware that not all compartments have a sea view.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025