Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

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Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel. With amenities like 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 the lobby.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

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

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Standard Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room Single Use

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

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Family Room

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

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Superior Double Room

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

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Executive Room

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

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Executive Suite

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

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Single Room

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

About the neighborhood

Located in Mossel Bay, Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel is in the historical district and on the beach. Botlierskop Private Game Reserve and Botlierskop Private Game Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Shark Lab and Hartenbos Seefront. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and skydiving. 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

  • A coastal town with a beach, boats, and residential buildings.
    Santos Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A rocky coastline with a lighthouse on a cliff.
    Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dias Museum
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mossel Bay Harbour
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Delfinos Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Café Vintcent
    14 min walk
  • Kaai 4 Braai Restaurant
    7 min walk
  • Santos Express Train Lodge
    1 min walk
  • Krotoa
    2 min drive

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 like 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 the lobby.
  • Other perks at this hostel include:
    • Free self parking
    • English breakfast (surcharge), a computer station, and barbecue grills
    • 1 meeting room, a TV in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel offer amenities such as safes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (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

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic train accommodation and service

Excellent accommodation and service
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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