Overall Ratings & Reviews Santos Express Train Lodge - Hostel

Booking was flexible. Price was cheap. Breakfast was good and included. Accomodation was very very simple. Shared shower and Toilette in separate cabins.

Having a sea view all the time was an highlight for me The cabin windows was difficult to open and close

Loved it, especially falling asleep to the sound of the waves. Great breakfast too.

Beautiful and nostalgic for overnight stay. Food service and staff is great

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!

No wifi in the rooms. Faulty plug in room 42. Continental breakfast was lovely. Overall stay was good.

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.

The uniqueness

Excellent accommodation and service

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.

It was amazing as always to stay at Santos Express. The staff is great. Good food, great views and a great location

A train

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!

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.

What a pearl , fun and very cheap Position on the beach, just a place to remember fondly

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

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.

water in shower could be more warm, but anything else was very good.

Different and interesting

The rooms have a nice view. The staff is very busy.