The Santos Express is a train lodge situated on Santos Beach in Mossel Bay. It is a genuine train with all cabins facing the sea. We offer you a unique stay in a double Compartment or single Coupe, which is similar to the Trans Karoo Express.
We are a five to 10-minute walk from the Dias Museum, the harbour and the town centre. Simply known as "The Train" by locals and situated in the heart of the famous Garden Route of South Africa, guests can enjoy the unique and romantic experience of staying on a real train only 30 m from the sea. With double, single and budget units, accommodation offers spectacular sea views and clean showers. A Compartment comprises four beds and a Coup comprises two beds. Each coach comprises two Coups, five Compartments, a communal shower and two toilets. For those celebrating that special day, we have a Caboose offering private bathroom facilities and a private balcony. We also have a fabulous conference room which is ideal for weddings, birthday parties or business meetings.
Our happening restaurant and bar serves breakfast all day, as well as other delicious meals such as steaks, seafood and famous traditional meals. The restaurant is open from 7:30 am. Our staff can help with all travel and adventure arrangements such as shark cage diving, boat based whale watching, sky diving, game drives, quad biking, deep sea fishing, or pleasure boat trips to Seal Island.
Santos Express
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Getaway Summary
PRICE (pp sharing):
from R 150
PRICE (unit):
from R 1,400 - 1,400
GETAWAY TYPE
Backpacker, Bed and Breakfast
Overview
"Not very impressed"
17 Sep 2019
By Kristal Aukett
"Santos Express is very close to the beach and the view is beautiful at night when you look through the windows, however, the water in the showers is FREEZING and water sprays out from the pipes so instead of water going into the direction you want it to, your clothes, shoes everything is wet. The sink in the one bathroom is also blocked and water would'nt go down and a nasty smell came from it."
"Friendly staff and clean cabins"
24 Aug 2019
By Reganald Crowster
"Noisy people party till late ,"
"The very warm reception and friendly staff."
01 Aug 2018
By Suzette Hitge
"The view from our room, friendly and help full staff and the Bingo was great!!!"
"Fun and value"
18 Jun 2018
By Cynthia Privett
"Fun on staying in old railway carriage, hearing the sea at night, excellent restaurant facilities and value."
"Having a hot shower!"
29 Mar 2018
By Patrick Leary
"Could give the handyman a can of Q20 to lubricate window and shutter slides."
"Diaz Festival"
04 Feb 2018
By Frederich de Jager
"Loved the stay....So close to the beach. Excellent restaurant on the premises."
"Friendly staff"
08 Jan 2018
By Theresa Muller
"17/12/2017.We had a wonderful time. Place was clean and the staff were wonderful. Pity the weather did not play along but we still had a wonderful time. Andy and Theresa"
"Very dissapointed"
10 Oct 2017
By Brenda Edwards
"Even though the staff were overkill friendly, there was no initial attempt to rectify a booking error. Only after complaining to SAFARI did they attempt to accommodate, but at an additional charge. The facility refused to issue a refund, even though they were able to resell my rooms.The initial booking was for four people, three adults and one child, they only provided three smaller than single beds and recommended that the one bed normally gets shared...."
"Santos train lodge the best"
18 Sep 2017
By Siphokazi Dyasi
"Was such a nice experience oh the view of the sea when waking up in the morning, sooo clean for the value you pay and take you for the breakfast"
"Sleeping in a train coach next to the ocean."
21 Aug 2017
By Thelma Steinmann
"We loved the view from our balcony and room. Maybe a small gas barbeque will add to this amazing experience."
