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Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Executive Room | Beach/ocean view
View from room
In-room safe

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
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

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

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Single Room

Single Room

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

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Executive Suite

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

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In-room safe

Executive Room

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

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

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

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Family Room | Bathroom

Family Room

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

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Double Room Single Use | Terrace/patio

Double Room Single Use

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

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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 center. 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 safes.
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 WiFi 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 English breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 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.

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

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

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: approximately ZAR 62.00 for adults and 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 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. 82 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 188 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lodewyk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

Business traveller
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

10/10 Excellent

Soné

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Janya

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Japie

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

8/10 Good

Petrus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Ms Annica

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Bennie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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