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Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

2.0 star property
Travelers relax on a sun-drenched white sand beach or savor international cuisine with ocean views at this unique train-turned-accommodation

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Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel offers an oceanfront retreat with a white sand beach, library, and garden. The Fork and Train restaurant serves international cuisine with ocean views, and the lobby's fireplace creates a welcoming atmosphere for travelers.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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In-room safe

Standard Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
In-room safe
  • Beach view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Fridge
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Free rollaway/extra beds
Rainfall showerhead
In-room safe
  • Ocean view
  • 75 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Mossel Bay, Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel is in the historical district and on the beach. Diaz Musuem and Seeplaas Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery and Mossel Bay Harbour. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving and cave exploring. Visit our Mossel Bay travel guide
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Mossel Bay, In the heart of The Garden Route, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • Santos Beach showing swimming, a beach and a coastal town
    Santos Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Dias Museum
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mossel Bay Harbour
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club
    2 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Big Blu
    4 min drive
  • The London Bus Fish And Chips Company
    8 min walk
  • The Blue Shed Coffee Roastery
    20 min walk
  • The Sea Gypsy Cafe
    9 min walk
  • La Peron
    13 min walk

About this property

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Hostel by the ocean
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a library at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel. With amenities such as a beachfront location and beachfront dining, this hostel is the perfect place to soak up the sun. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Fork and Train, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and ocean views. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), a TV in reception and ATM/banking services
  • Wedding services, barbecues and 1 meeting room
Room features
All guest rooms at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel have amenities, such as safes.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: ZAR 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Santos Express Train Lodge Hostel Mossel Bay
Santos Express Train Lodge Hostel
Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel Mossel Bay

Frequently asked questions

Is Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel located?

Located in Mossel Bay, this beachfront hostel is in the historical district and within a 15-minute walk of Santos Beach and Cape Saint Blaize Artisanal Distillery. Mossel Bay Harbour and Dias Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 193 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 66 out of 193 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 193 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 193 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 193 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kirstin Silke Imme-Mariel

A special experience. Very nice staff Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

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

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

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

Amanda

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

Monika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was unique bc you sleep in a train. And the view to the beach is spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

MNR SW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We loved staying at the Santos Express. The staff were all very friendly and everything was clean. During the Ironman Weekend the restaurant might look at offering a different pasta menu for the athletes staying at the train.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

Catherina

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

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

8/10 Good

Arnd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Booking was flexible. Price was cheap. Breakfast was good and included. Accomodation was very very simple. Shared shower and Toilette in separate cabins.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of the breach. The hotel receptionist is amazing! We felt like we had a loving mother taking care of us! The calmars at the hostel restaurant was great. At the breakfast, the bread (made on-site) was awesome! Would definitely stay there again anytime!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Having a sea view all the time was an highlight for me The cabin windows was difficult to open and close
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Roland

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

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms have a nice view. The staff is very busy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Hubert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I enjoyed it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
water in shower could be more warm, but anything else was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Janya

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

10/10 Excellent

Japie

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

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a great idea! We absolutely loved this extraordinary accommodation. It was like a little throw-back in time!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Different and interesting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Hanns

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