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Looking for somewhere unusual to stay in Mossel Bay, South Africa? Book a bed at Santos Express, a converted train on the beach.

Seats have been removed to make way for 16-bed dorms, private rooms and small social areas that overlook the sea. Showers and bathrooms are nice and clean – and there’s even hot water.

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Entrance to the hostel

The only downside is the lack of kitchen facilities and lockers. Be extremely careful if you have laptops, phones and credit cards. Lock any small items, such as passports, in the safe at the front desk.
Santos Express dorms hostel Mossel Bay - Pictures of Santos Express hostel - Fabulous Travel Guide

Santos Express dorms hostel Mossel Bay – Pictures of Santos Express hostel – Fabulous Travel Guide

Where to surf

You won’t find any waves here so you’ll need to walk towards ‘the pool’ (take the steps up to the main road and turn left) which takes around 30 minutes.

Santos Express hostel is a converted train on the beach in Mossel Bay, South Africa

The converted train is right on the beach

Here you’ll find a small, rocky cove that is popular with body borders and surfers. Look out for seals and remember this bay is home to great white sharks!

Prices: Dorms on Santos Express cost from 100ZAR and privates from 130ZAR, including continental breakfast in the ajoining restaurant.

See video of a Great White shark jumping out of the water and don’t forget to check out the beautiful Table Mountain in Cape Town.