Protea Hotel Mossel Bay

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Protea Hotel Mossel Bay

Ocean Views and Garden Route Flavor in the Heart of Town

Protea Hotel Mossel Bay blends maritime heritage with modern comforts overlooking Santos Bay. Steps from the Dias Museum and a short walk to the beach, the property offers 38 rooms and suites, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness room, and acclaimed dining at Café Gannet with the adjacent Blue Oyster Bar. It’s a convenient base for coastal adventures, golf at Pinnacle Point, and seasonal whale watching along South Africa’s Southern Cape.

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Highlights & What to Expect

Prime position near the Dias Museum and Santos Beach for easy exploring.
38 rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.
Outdoor swimming pool and a compact on-site fitness room.
Café Gannet restaurant on site; legendary Blue Oyster Bar next door.
Short drive to Pinnacle Point and Mossel Bay Golf Club.
Access to coastal hiking, boat trips, fishing, and shark experiences.
Historic setting tied to the Old Post Office Tree precinct.
Convenient midpoint stop on the Cape Town–Gqeberha route.

Location & Setting

Set within the Old Post Office Tree precinct, the hotel overlooks Santos Bay and Mossel Bay Harbour, placing guests within a short walk of beaches, museums, shops, and ocean excursions. The address is central yet relaxed, with terraces and gardens framing Indian Ocean views. From here, it’s easy to reach the Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, the St. Blaize coastal trail, Pinnacle Point golf, and seasonal whale-watching viewpoints along the Southern Cape.

Rooms

The property offers 38 comfortable rooms and suites suited to couples, families, and self-drivers. Typical in-room features include air-conditioning, tea/coffee facilities, TV, and complimentary Wi-Fi; selected suites add kitchenettes, lounges, and balconies with harbour or ocean outlooks. Bedding options vary by category to accommodate different party sizes, while housekeeping and room service help keep stays effortless between beach time and Garden Route day trips.

Facilities

Facilities emphasize relaxed coastal living. Guests can unwind around the outdoor pool, work out in the compact gym, and enjoy fresh seafood at Café Gannet—long celebrated as “Mossel Bay’s seafood house”—with the Blue Oyster Bar for cocktails and ocean views. Practical perks include on-site dining from breakfast through dinner and convenient access to local operators for cruises, fishing, and shark-cage or boat-based viewing.