Backpackers and other Mossel Bay, South Africa Hotel/Accommodation Reviews

Mossel Bay Backpackers is a Youth Hostel near The Point in Mossel Bay, 300m from the beachfront and within 1km from all major attractions, incl. Bartolomeu Dias Museum, Old Post Office Tree, Shark Cage Diving, Whales, fishing & surfing.


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Theme: Hostel
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Directions: 1 Marsh Str
Mossel Bay,
Website: http://www.safarinow.com/go/mbaybackpackers/

From George along the N2 Highway:
Take the Mossel Bay exit (393) at the top of the street turn left then right at the traffic lights into Louis Fourie. Continue for about 5 km going through 3 sets of traffic lights. At the fourth set of traffic lights, turn left into George Road and carry on for +- 2 km to the next traffic lights where you turn right into Church (Kerk) Street, carry on through the next set of traffic lights, where after you pass two streets namely Montagu and High (Hoog) and turn left into Hill Street. Cross over two stop streets and look out for 74 being the 3rd last house on your right hand side.
From Cape Town along the N2.
After passing the PetroSA refinery do not take the left turn onto the N2 George, but carry on straight. After passing the Checkers Centre on your right hand side and crossing one set of traffic lights take the Marsh Street turnoff left. At the first set of traffic lights turn right into Marsh Street and carry on down the hill to the first set of traffic lights where you turn right into Church (Kerk) Street. Pass two streets namely Montagu and High (Hoog) and turn left into Hill Street. Cross over two stop streets and look out for 74 being the 3rd last house on your right hand side.

Unique Qualities: The Bay View hospital and Santos beach are 5 minutes drive away. Mossel Bay and Pinnacle point golf courses are 5 and 10 minutes drive

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Theme: Bed and Breakfast
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: 0861 106 408
Directions: For guests with GPRS, the coordinates are:
Latitude 34 + 11 + 6.1 S
Longitude 22 + 8 + 45.98 E
Website: http://www.deadduck.co.za/ads/aquamarina/default.htm
Other Contact: +27 (0)83 662 1560

From Cape Town take the N2 to Mossel Bay. On arrival at Mossel Bay take the Marsh Street turn off. Travel down Marsh until you reach the intersection (traffic lights) of Church Street. Turn right into Church Street. At Bruns Road turn left. We are at number 61 Bruns Road, Mossel Bay.
Distances: From Cape Town it is approximately 400 kilometers.
From George it is approximately 40 kilometers.


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Theme: Pension/Guesthouse
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (0)83 662 1560
Website: http://www.deadduck.co.za/link/mosselbaygh/default.htm

The Point Hotel is built right on the rocks above a huge natural rock pool and overlooks the en the Indian Ocean. From your balcony you can watch the Humpback and Southern Right whales or the dolphins . The hotel has its own restaurant, or you can go to DROS restaurant which is close to the hotel.
Next to the hotel is a small shop selling traditional South African Biltong.

Unique Qualities: Good Views, safe swimming in the tidal pool

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 44 691 3512
Address: Point Road, , Mossel Bay, Western Cape
Website: http://www.pointhotel.co.za/

This is a budget backpackers and tent site between Albertinia and Mossel Bay on the N2, approx 40 km before Mossel bay.
Its a basic option, with 1 mixed dorm with 8 beds.
It has a bar and tent sites.
You can even pull your camper or caravan here for the night.
Camp sites... NO ELECTRICITY.
Shower basic, cold but they going to put in hot water in near future.
Bring your sleeping bag.( they will soon add bedding)
Prices tent R50 per stand
Bunkhouse R80 per bed.
Bikers welcome they said.
( note: not much privacy in showers) so if you have a problem with that you will have to shower in your swimwear!

Unique Qualities: On N2, I include 5 pictures

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Theme: Other
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: less than US$20  » Currency Converter
Phone: +27 (0) 84 7312092
Directions: On N2 between Albertinia and Mossel Bay