*Like* Mossel Bay on Facebook: go to www.facebook.com/visitmosselbay Mossel Bay’s tourism industry is enjoying a “good to excellent” summer holiday season - although, ironically, a run of wonderfully balmy weather has affected the numbers at some attractions and activities. Accommodation establishments have posted strong occupancies, although some of the mid-market establishments did report vacancies during what is normally their busiest time of the year. [caption id="attachment_6951" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="The Living Legends Touchies champs took on the Rob Louw Invitational Team (including players like CJ Stander, Vlok Cilliers, Joe Petersen, and Rob Louw himself) in the Four Cousins ...read more

*Like* Mossel Bay on Facebook - go to www.facebook.com/visitmosselbay Mossel Bay Tourism’s Marcia Holm has warned holidaymakers to ensure that the accommodation they book is up to standard. [caption id="attachment_6764" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Mossel Bay with Cape St. Blaize in the foreground"][/caption] “Unfortunately the law does not require accommodation providers to have their properties professionally graded - it’s purely voluntary - but as a result we’ve become aware of at least three recent cases where guests have arrived in Mossel Bay, only to find that the rooms they’ve booked have been ...read more

Media Release. Mossel Bay Tourism. 30 March 2011 Three members of Mossel Bay Tourism have been named finalists in the 2011 AA Travel Guides American Express Accommodation Awards. The Protea Hotel Mossel Bay and Dibiki Holiday Resort have both won in their categories in past competitions, whilst the Garden Route Game Lodge was a finalist in last year’s list. “These three properties - a luxury waterfront hotel, an outstanding caravan park and self-catering resort, and a Big Five game reserve - represent a pretty accurate snap shot of what Mossel Bay’s accommodation offering is really all about,” said Mossel Bay Tourism’s chairman, René ...read more

Media release. 28 February 2011. Mossel Bay Tourism Buffalo Rally gathers momentum The 2011 Buffalo Rally will take place in Mossel Bay from the 18th to the 20th of March. This will be the sixth time the Rally, which is organised by Cape Town’s Nomads Motorcycle Club, will meet in the Garden Route town. “The Buffs is a win-win for everyone involved,” said Mossel Bay Tourism’s Marcia Holm. “It brings a huge injection of interest and visitors to the town, it’s super fun for the participants, and it raises an enormous amount of money for a good cause.” The Buffalo Rally is managed and staffed ...read more

Media Release 25 March 2010. Mossel Bay Tourism Mossel Bay: Open For Holidaymakers During the World Cup. Mossel Bay has space for South African holidaymakers during this year’s FIFA World Cup. “There seems to be a perception that all available accommodation in the Garden Route is fully booked for the period of the World Cup - but this is quite incorrect,” said Anthony Doherty, Mossel Bay Tourism’s Board Member responsible for marketing. “Mossel Bay is open for business as usual - and all our accommodation establishments are asking their usual, reasonable winter holiday rates,” he said. The town prides itself on being unique since it ...read more

Persverklaring. 25 Februarie 2010. Mosselbaai Toerisme Mosselbaai Toerisme het ‘n veldtog geloods om nuwe lede van uit die dorp se sake-sektor te werf. Marcia Holm, die Uitvoerende Hoof van Mosselbaai Toerisme, sê die 2010 FIFA Wereld-Beker Toernooi toon duidelik die verwantskap wat daar bestaan tussen toerisme en feitlik alle ander sektore van die ekonomie. In hierdie geval is sokker die dryfveer maar dit is toerisme se taak om te verseker dat die aanhangers die wedstryde op die regte tyd en plek sal kan bywoon. ”Dit is dus indirek aan Toerisme te danke dat die Regering gedurende die laaste ses jaar etlike nuwe sportstadions ...read more

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 ...read more

Superbly positioned on the rocks at Mossel Bay`s famous lighthouse, 50 sea-facing en-suite rooms with private balconies overlooking the Indian Ocean. A huge tidal pool right in front of the hotel offers safe bathing, whilst surfers can enjoy one of the best surfing venues on the coast line. A 15km walking trail along the coast starts at the hotel. The Lighthouse restaurant and bar cater for all tastes and appetites. P.O. Box 449, Mossel Bay, 6500 - Point Road, The Point, Mossel Bay Phone: +27 (0)44 691 3512 Fax: +27 (0)44 691 3513 Email: thepoint@pointhotel.co.za Homepage: http://www.pointhotel.co.za Virtual ...read more

The Santos Express Train Lodge is a genuine train situated on the Santos Beach in Mossel Bay with all cabins facing the sea. With the ocean so close, you can’t really beat its unbelievable position and exquisite views. An invigorating sea breeze keeps everything cool even on really hot days. We offer you a unique stay in a double compartment or single coupe similar to the Trans Karoo. We are 5-10 minutes walk from the Dias Museum Complex, Harbour and Town Centre. We have 5 coaches, 4 of which ...read more