About Santos Express Train Lodge
Fall asleep to the sound of swaying palms and lapping waves. One of the most unique places you'll ever stay in.
Santos Express Train Lodge, AKA `The Train` by locals is a real train parked on Santos beach in Mossel Bay! With cabins facing the sea, it provides all travellers with a unique and romantic experience of staying on a real train only 30 metres from the sea on the Indian Ocean side of Cape Town.
Accommodation info
Category | Hostel |
Check-in | from 14:00 to 22:00 |
Check-out | before 10:00 |
Curfew | No curfew |
Room lockout | No lockout |
Reception | from 7 to 22 |
Room types
Standard 1bed room with view & shared bathroom-Single
Standard 2bed room with view & shared bathroom-Twin
Standard double room with view & shared bathroom-Double
Superior double room with view & private bathroom-Honeymoon Caboose
Deluxe King room with private bathroom-Royal A,C Mountain View
Executive King room with view & private bathroom-Royal B,D Sea View
Location and surroundings
The Santos Express is a real train parked 30 metres from the sea on the Mossel Bay`s popular and safe Blue Flag Santos Beach, on the Indian Ocean side of Cape Town. It is in the heart of the famous Garden Route of South Africa and within walking distance of town centre, museums and shops.
Services and facilities
At The Train there's also a full-on restaurant serving great seafood regular braai`s (South African for BBQ!)and traditional meals and a happening cosy bar with beer garden and sun deck offering a stunning view and an awesome atmosphere.
We now have a fabulous conference room ideal for weddings, birthday parties or business and team building meetings.
Services
Wi-Fi access | common areas |
Breakfast | With extra cost |
Linen | |
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Amenities
Parking lot | |
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Reviews (9.1 Wonderful)
Great for a 1 night stop. Obviously not a luxury hotel, but great location and it beats camping!
very well situated. Rooms are very little but for one night it was a good choice.
It was different experience staying in train parked on a beach. Nice view and easy access to beach. Restaurant was good with sea view. You can sit either inside or on deck. Over all amazing experience. ****
1st class position - best spot in town. Great restaurant and bar. Huge novelty value with carraige dorm and view from beds. However, very no sound proofing.
Terrific place, so much fun to be in real train compartments. View of the beach and sound of waves are lovely. Staff is helpful and friendly. Free wifi, free breakfasts. Can't be beat!
Important to know
Animals policy | Animals NOT accepted |
Children policy | Children can stay for free in parents' bed/s if younger than 2 years.Child rates are added by establishment after booking. Special rates apply for children aged between 2 and 12. Please specify the number of children and ages when making your reservation. There is a limit to the number of children per room allowed. |
Private rooms age restriction | No restrictions |
Dorms age restriction | at least 18 years old |
Smoking policy | All rooms and the common areas are non smoking |
Wheelchair access | No wheelchair access |
Terms and conditions
Cancellation policy | More than 30 days prior to check in date - 10% cancellation fee Less than 30 days but more than 7 days - 50% cancellation fee Less than 7 days - 100% cancellation feeIn the event of a no show this property charges the full amount of BALANCE on customer's credit card |
Special conditions | A complimentary light “continental” breakfast is already included in the rate.
If you want, you can option an upgrade to an ADDITIONAL hot breakfast simply flagging the BREAKFAST box below and you will pay an extra charge for it. ALL DELUXE BOOKINGS INCLUDE A COMPLIMENTARY HOT BREAKFAST. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED IN DORM RATES, BED ONLY. Continental breakfast can be requested at extra charge at CHECK IN.false |
Accepted Payments | The property accepts the following credit card brands for balance payments: Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Debit Cards |
Anticipated charge | The first night amount will be charged before the arrival otherwise the booking won't be guaranteed and the deposit will be lost. The charged amount is non-refundable |
Pre authorization | The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival |
Taxes | Taxes included |
Other charges | Refundable key deposit. R100 per key |