Located in the heart of the Garden Route and superbly positioned on the rocks below Mossel Bay's famous St Blaize Lighthouse, The Point Hotel offer 52 four star, sea facing, en suite rooms each with private balcony offering sea views over the Indian Ocean.
Located in the heart of the Garden Route and superbly positioned on the rocks below Mossel Bay's famous St Blaize Lighthouse, Guests can expect magnificent views and a tranquil atmosphere.
Facilities at the 4 star hotel include 52 luxury sea facing, en suite bedrooms each with their own private balcony. Enjoy spectacular views over the Indian Ocean and unwind with a drink and Marvell at the majestic sea life, which includes dolphins, humpback- and southern right whales.
Each rooms is equipped with Mnet and DSTV, international plug points, remote control ceiling fans, panel heaters, direct dial telephones, tea and coffee station, a lock up safe to ensure a comfortable stay and an internet access point with Wi-Fi hot spots located throughout the hotel.
The hotel is full accessible with hydraulic lifts, servicing all floors and wheelchair friendly rooms and bathrooms. The Lighthouse Restaurant serves sumptuous buffet breakfast and offers a Provencal-Style Mediterranean a la carte menu as well as set menus and buffets for groups.
Conference facilities and equipment for up to 80 delegates are available and the function room with spectacular views of the sea and an ideal venue for private dinners and intimate weddings. The recently established business center is located on the ground floor and accommodates 10 delegates around the board table and offers computer, printing and internet facilities.
Directly below The Point Hotel is the largest tidal pool on the South African coast, formed by natural rocks, this area is a popular place even as low tide and offers safe bathing for guests.
Next to the hotel, you'll find a fantastic spot to wind down with some surfing. Frequented by local and international surfers, it's not to be missed.
Behind the hotel and perched above the Mossel Bay peninsula is the St. Blaize Lighthouse. Erected in 1864, this is definitely a historical site for tourists with awesome views of the majestic Indian Ocean. Directly below the lighthouse is the Khoi-San cave inhabited by the indigenous Khoi-San people, this is the site where Bartholomeo Diaz was first witnessed during his discovery voyage of the Southern Cape. Another famous attractions is the famous St. Blaize walking trail, which follow a contour path for 15kms to Dana Bay.
As the days wind down and the African sun falls below the horizon, guests can enjoy a leisurly stroll around the Point area, where the public facilities recently underwhent an upgrade. This has made the Point an attractive and safe enviroment to enjoy with vife different restaurants offering from Seafood, toItalian to Tapas - there is something to suit everyons's taste. " New developments and recent upgrades has restore the Point to its rightful place as a premier waterfront destination" said Louis Harris, owner of The Point Hotel.
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