Media Release. Immediate. 3 February 2010. Mossel Bay Tourism

New Hotel For Mossel Bay

Mossel Bay’s newest hotel – The Point Village Hotel – has opened for business in the historic heart of the Southern Cape’s quaint harbour town.

“The Point Village has been a favourite family holiday destination for generations, and this hotel aims to continue that tradition,” said the owner and developer of the property, Albert Wiffen.

“The atmosphere is ‘chic yesterday blended with modern today,’ and we’ve gone for a philosophy of ‘never judge a room by its price’,” he said.

The recently completed hotel, which is situated on the corner of Bland and Marsh Streets, offers extremely affordable luxury accommodation in sixteen en-suite rooms (each with its own kitchenette), and seven self-catering suites (each with a fully equipped kitchen and two en-suite bedrooms).

All rooms have sea views and comfortable balconies, and undercover parking is available.

The hotel can accommodate up to 60 guests, but has no breakfast room, so, for people requiring a bed-and-breakfast rate, vouchers (which are redeemable at the neighbouring Delfino’s restaurant) are supplied.

“What makes the Point Village Hotel special is its feel, its relaxed style, and its unique atmosphere, which has something old, something borrowed, something new about it,” said the hotel’s Annemarie le Roux. “So for example we have a number of old photographs of the families who used to holiday in the old houses at The Point, and who had such a lovely time here, and we’ve aimed to recreate that kind of feeling,” she said.

Mossel Bay Tourism’s Marcia Holm said that the opening of a new property of this calibre was a significant event in the history of tourism in the town.

“We believe that Albert has read the market perfectly, and that the Point Village Hotel will appeal to everyone, including South African holiday-makers, international self-drive tourists, and tour companies.

“Its position less than 50 metres from the waves, the beach, and the municipal tidal pool at The Point, and the fact that it is close to the town centre (and within less than five minute’s walk of six beachfront restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines), coupled with Albert’s reputation for service and style, will ensure that The Point Village Hotel will be a major asset for the town,” she said.

Importantly, with the World Cup just months away, and at a time when the tourism industry and the media are paying particular attention to the cost of accommodation and travel in South Africa, the Point Village Hotel has opened at a rate of R495.00 per night for a double room.

“And this won’t go up significantly during the event,” said Ms. le Roux.

Although the hotel has not yet been graded, Ms. le Roux indicated that it would apply for three stars.

The Point Village Hotel will hold an open day on Friday, 5 February, when members of the public and the tourism industry are invited to join Mr. Wiffen and Ms. le Roux for a drink and to inspect the property.

More information at www.pointvillagehotel.co.za or www.visitmosselbay.co.za

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MORE INFORMATION: Annemarie le Roux, Point Village Hotel
GPS 34°10’58.38″S 22° 9’22.05″E
5 Point Road, Mossel Bay, South Africa
Telephone & Fax: + 27(0)44 690 3156
info@pointvillagehotel.co.za
www.pointvillagehotel.co.za

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