Great value, an adequate breakfast & a comfortable night's sleep. I've stayed here in Feb & Mch 2013 with a group & no complaints. We left the motor cycles near the security cabin & were assured they would be safe. Yes, I will be staying again, it suits our purpose & is close to the venues we frequent. Our only... More

I tried during a couple of days to book a train ticket from Johannesburg to Capetown in tourist class with a cabin and beds but they were all fully booked. We had the occasion to experiment that in this hôtel, but the problem, is that you don't have the train noise that cover other cabins noise. The noise isolation is... More

I guess because its a bit unique and only 10m from the beach that is a great place to stay. However, when we checked in they told us it was safe car parking and 24 hr security. But during the night or morning we had a bag that was locked tightly on our bikes cut off and taken. When we... More

different and charming, just steps from the beach which is magnificent, parts for 2 people are very, very small like beds. The restaurant and bar are very good and entertaining. I didn't clean the bathrooms, looked rusty and neglected things. The breakfast said that was continental but were only toast and cereals. The part that touched me is extremely hot... More

i have stayed at the santos express twice now and love it! the first time was in the honeymoon suite with my husband which a recomend for couples and the second time was with friends and family. it is right on the beach with a fantastic resaurant and bar attatched.

Santos Express train Lodge is definitely a unique venue. It is nicely located right at the beach of Mossel Bay, with a bar/restaurant facing it, where you can have a complimentary breakfast, which is also pretty decent! The staff was nice, however the accommodation is what you call it a “I try it once, and it’s enough”. I wouldn't stay... More

At the end of 2012, my brother made use of this facility to host his daughter's 21st birthday party. We were a party of about 30 people, ranging from 80 to 5 years old, and most of us spent 3 nights at Santos. One has to take the accommodation for what it is, ie. compartments on old train coaches, with... More

at 21h00 on the eve of our arrival, we had a sudden jerking of the door to the caboose with someone trying to get in. very scary and disconcerting. from there we had a mouse in the room scouring for the most part of the night making a noise behind the fridge. speaking of the fridge, sounded like an aeroplaone... More

This is traditional sleeper train car in an nontraditional place. Each compartment has either 2 or 4 beds. It's cheap and cozy. Open the window and enjoy the ocean and it feels like you're moving. The restaurant has good food and since there is a full bar, you are only a stumble away from your room! The three drawbacks are... More