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Santos Express

 
 

Description

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 Coupè comprises two beds. Each coach comprises two Coupès, 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. For the more budget conscious, we have a Dormitory which comprises 16 beds. 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.

Check-In  02:00 PM   Check-Out 10:00 AM

Character: Guests can enjoy the unique and romantic experience of staying on a real train.

Beach: We are located a mere 30 m from the sea.

Food & Gastronomy: Our happening restaurant and bar serves breakfast all day, as well as other delicious meals such as steaks, seafood and famous traditional meals, which can be served inside or on the sun deck.

Conference venue: We have a fabulous conference room which is ideal for weddings, birthday parties or business meetings.

Price & Availability

ON REQUEST
Thursday 11th September
  • Per Person Sharing:
  • R450
  • Per Person:
  • R600
  • Per Unit:
  • R1350
  • Minimum Stay:
  • 2 Nights
 
Check-in
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CabooseX 1
Includes: Breakfast
This is our honeymoon suite comprising its own bathroom with a shower and toilet, and a private balcony.
Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Double beds
Views Sea
 
Caboose
Sleeps 2 Price: per person
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CompartmentX 20
Includes: Breakfast
Each unit comprises either a double bed or twin beds, and it can accommodate up to four guests. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Double beds
Other No Smoking in Rooms
Views Sea
 
Compartment
Sleeps 4 Price: p/p sharing
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CoupeX 8
Includes: Breakfast
Each unit comprises one single bed, but can can accommodate two guests if required. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Views Sea
 
Coupe
Sleeps 2 Price: per person
  • R160
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DormitoryX 1
Includes: Self-catering
The Dormitory comprises 16 beds and a self-catering kitchen. Bathroom facilities are shared.
Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering
Views Sea
 
Dormitory
Sleeps 16 Price: per person
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* Please note that these rates are a guide and are subject to change. Please confirm availability by requesting a quote.

Caboose x 1

Includes: B & B

This is our honeymoon suite comprising its own bathroom with a shower and toilet, and a private balcony.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities En-suite
Beds Double beds
Views Sea

Compartment x 20

Includes: B & B

Each unit comprises either a double bed or twin beds, and it can accommodate up to four guests. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Twin beds, Double beds
Other No Smoking in Rooms
Views Sea

Coupe x 8

Includes: B & B

Each unit comprises one single bed, but can can accommodate two guests if required. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Single beds
Views Sea

Dormitory x 1

Includes: Self-catering

The Dormitory comprises 16 beds and a self-catering kitchen. Bathroom facilities are shared.

Features available

Bathroom Facilities Shared bathroom
Beds Bunk beds
Other Self-catering
Views Sea

Facilities

Facilities and Services

  • Fax
  • Photocopy Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Braai / Barbecue
  • Bar on the Premises
  • Off Street Parking
  • Fireplace on the Premises
  • Communal Television
  • WiFi
  • Internet
  • Credit Card Facility
 

Dining

  • Restaurant on the Premises
  • A la carte Menu Offered
  • Breakfast Served
  • Lunch Served
  • Dinner Served
  • Set Menu Offered
 

Facilities in Rooms/Units

  • No Smoking in Rooms
  • WiFi
 

Environment

  • Beach
 

Activities Nearby

  • Scuba Diving
  • Fishing - Deep Sea
  • Horse Riding
  • Scuba/Snorkeling
  • Skydiving
  • Surfing
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Walking
  • Hiking / Backpacking
  • Sand Boarding
  • Whale Watching
  • Body Boarding
  • Game Drives
  • Quad Biking
 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Xhosa (isiXhosa)
  • Afrikaans
 

Conference

  • Overhead Projector Available
  • Whiteboard Available
  • Conference Venue >75 People
  • Flip Chart Available
 

Santos Express Map

Nearby Places

*Distances are shown as the crow flies and not necessarily the actual travelling distance.

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Customer Reviews

Reviews 5 of 10
Nice
Walton Husselman, South Africa
04 May 2012
I had a very nice stay at Santos Express. The service and the people was at a very high standard. Friendly service. Thank you very much to everyone of Santos Express.
Go to sleep and wake up to the sound of the sea
Lynn strydom, South Africa
04 April 2012
Great position. All rooms have sea views. beach right in front of you. Room clean and beds are comfy. Only negative is that you are staying in a train coach, so it is small, but there is more than enough to do in the area so you only need the room to sleep in. Staff friendly and helpful.
Awesome
lisa gardner, South Africa
27 March 2012
We had an awesome stay at Santos Express. Thank you very much, we will definitely do it again.
Different and good!
John Coombe, South Africa
14 March 2012
We thoroughly enjoyed being so close to the beach and having a clean and comfortable suite on the train. The food in te restaurant was good too. Fun being amongst the younger set!
Great stay
Anel Grobler, South Africa
05 March 2012
Don't think you'll find better accommodation at this price. It's a real bargain. The train is located right on the beach and a 5 minute walk to town. We had a very pleasant stay. Nice and clean and the staff friendly. Tip: If you are in the mood for cocktails, pop around to the Legendary Blue Oyster Bar (on the other side of the museum). They have yummy sushi and amazing cocktails. Great spot to chill.

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Customer Rating

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Recommendations

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Character 10 0
Beach 10 0
Food & Gastronomy 9 0
Conference venue 4 1
 

Nice…”  Read More

Walton Husselman, South Africa - 04 May 2012

Go to sleep and wake up to the sound of the sea…”  Read More

Lynn strydom, South Africa - 04 April 2012
Compartment
Coupe
Compartment
Dormitory
Barbecue Facilities
Train Passage
View Of The Train On The Beach
Restaurant Deck
On The Beach
Great Food And Cold Beer