Santos Express

Really pretty and nice place with an amazing beach view! The restaurants next to the hotel are really nice too, which hold free live band shows sometimes!

Good place for a short stay in Mossel Bay. Recommended for solo travelers.

I booked because of the novelty of the train and as a shoestring traveller the single compartments are quite reasonably priced if you are looking for a private space but fine with shared bathrooms. Very clean, tons of staff on site all day. Train is quite old and therefore quite tired. Compartnents rock back and forth as people walk down the aisle to their rooms and like a train you can hear through to your neighbours (phone notifications buzzing etc). Included breakfast and coffee was not to my taste but saves you from walking the 15 minutes into town. No wifi in the rooms.

Stayed here to enjoy the train going nowhere. Amazing what they have done. We stayed in a luxurious old car made in the early 1900’s what a treat. The only thing we didnt get was the clickty clack of the rails. A short walk to the restaurant for great meals and service. Very clean and no complaints , great service. I totally recommend this for a casual overnight stop, specially if you have never been on a train.

Day 7 of our trip and we had a breakdown 16km from Mossel bay. When arriving at Santos Express we where greeted very friendly, we had so much stuff with us due to breakdown. Staff helped carry all our luggage to our Suite, moment that door opened I was shocked with beauty. It's really an old train room, the wood, the chairs, the decor, all of it... Train was just not moving. The view was amazing, sleeping at night and hearing the sea was a treat. Had supper at the restaurant and loads of drinks. Food and drinks was well priced and delicious. Next morning breakfast was a treat and the staff was friendly and amazing. I can not wait to go visit again, and stay for longer as it's really beautiful. I can be strict and complain that all windows didn't open, or all blinds don't go down but this is an old train and to still have all look so beautiful. I will again book a suit as it's very specious, with own toilet, bath and shower. We slept well, bed and cushions was comfortable, extra blanket which we used during the night when wind picked up but I didn't want to close the window and hear the sea all night. Highly recommend Santo Express Train