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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
Standard Double Room | View from room
Standard Double Room | In-room safe
Standard Twin Room | In-room safe
Executive Suite | Garden view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
Mossel Bay, In the heart of The Garden Route, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500
  • Santos Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Cape St. Blaize Cave
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe

Standard Twin Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Single Room | Exterior

Single Room

  • 7 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Suite

  • 20 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Executive Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe

Superior Double Room

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe

Family Room

  • 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

  • 18 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe

Standard Double Room

  • 5 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Beachfront hostel for sun and fun
This hostel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Housekeeping is not available.
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel offers 34 accommodations with a safe.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel, you're just a quick walk from Santos Beach. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Fork and Train
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
  • Steps from Santos Beach and a 2-minute drive from Dias Museum
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mossel Bay hostel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Fork and Train – This beachfront restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

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 7:30 AM to 10 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 centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

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

Accessibility

  • No lift

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately ZAR 62.00 for adults and from ZAR 62.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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. 81 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 185 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

DANIELLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Hanns

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

8/10 Good

Joleen

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rixi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherina

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Katharine

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Salie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Epic train stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Tony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noncedo Teressa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claes Patrik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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