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A warm, relaxed and friendly welcome awaits you in Mossel Bay. Ideally located in the historic Point Village, 60m from the sea & tidal pool with sea views from the balconies. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the owner's nearby beachfront restaurant, Delfino's, and dinner at Kingfisher, the well-known seafood restaurant. Cosy, comfy bedrooms and a luxury Honeymoon Penthouse. Heated pool, open plan living area with DVD, VHS and satellite TV. Dolphin, shark and whale watching. Excellent golf courses nearby. Self Catering also available.
Rates: R 250 - R 445 per person sharing. Single rates and winter specials available on request.
Bookings subject to our Terms & Conditions
Airport Shuttle Service Available
Children 12+
Off-street Parking
Credit Cards Accepted
All rates as per double room. Single rates available on request. Breakfast included.
Day Trips
Calitzdorp
The Port wine capital of South Africa, taste the various ports and wines on offer. Experience the Calitzdorp Spa and the healing waters of the natural hot spring. On your way back visit the old volcanic hills in Groenfontein and Kruisriver
Oudtshoorn
Visit the Ostrich show farms and browse through the many Ostrich curio's and for the brave - ride an Ostrich. Visit the Cango Caves on of the oldest wonders of the World and round off with a trip to the Cango Wildlife Ranch, here you will experience touching a Cheetah.
Swartberg Mountains, Prince Albert & Meiringspoort
Meirings Poort is the gateway to the Swartberg Mountains, visit Prince Albert a tranquil country town, take in the galleries, tannery and museum. Finish your day driving through the majestic Swartberg Pass.
Knysna
Knysna is the most popular holiday resort and has been voted town of the year. Knysna is famous for its oysters, sea horses and the Knysna Loerie - take a ride on the ferry to Feather Bed Nature Reserve and a visit to the waterfront is a must.
Albertina & Herbertsdale
Visit the Aloe factories and finish your morning off with the excellent cuisine offered at the Albertina Hotel. Drive through to the sleepy town of Herbertsdale and wine tasting of desert wines.
Golfing
To play golf on all the courses offered within a 50km radius of Point Village Guest House, you would need at least two weeks playing golf every day amongst them the world renowned Fancourt.. Speak to Jan or Minnie regarding the golf courses.
Bungee Jumping
This is an extreme sport of note: Take a trip to the Gouritz River Bridge, there you will be able to jump off this bridge - try the hellswing or for the not so brave the tandem swing. Finish you afternoon off by taking a drive to Vleeisbaai and Gouritzmond.
Museums
The Culture Museum - Mossel Bay's early history
The Maritime Museum - Displays an impressive life-size replica of Bartolomeu Dias's Caravel, the ship in which he sailed into Mossel bay in the year 1488.
Shell Museum - A wonderful collection of shell's
Post Office Tree - In 1500, Pedro de Ataide, Commander of one of Cabral's ships, left a letter of importance in a shoe or iron pot under or near a large tree. In 1501, this letter was found by Joao da Nova, Commander of the Third East India Fleet en route to India. In this way the first Post Office in South Africa was founded.
Model Shipyard
Designers builders of the, much acclaimed, STEPHENS & KENAU range of museum quality Historic Sailing Ship Models.
Mossel Bay Golf Estate
Established Golf course; And the sea from the tee - and that's par for the entire course. A Pro-shop and Pub to take care of the before and after.
Other Attractions
Mossel Bay Harbour
Cape St Blaize Lighthouse
Mossel Bay Yacht Club
Hiking
Horse Riding
Shark Cage Diving
Game Viewing
Cango Caves - Oudtshoorn
Ostrich Farms - oudtshoorn
Monkeyland - Knysna
Knysna Elephants
Useful Tips:
Entry Requirements
Foreign visitors must be in possession of a valid passport. Entry Visa requirements vary. Check with your Embassy prior to departure.
Tourist Safety
Crime is a global problem. Take the same precautions you would when visiting any other international destination. Do not display valuables and avoid walking alone in deserted areas.
Banking & Currency
Banking weekdays from 09h00 and 16h00.Saturdays 09h00 -11h00. ATM facilities in most towns. The currency unit is the Rand. R1,00 = 100 cents.
Language
11 official languages with English being the most common language spoken.
Climate
Mossel Bay has the most temperate climate year-round. Summer peaking at 33 degrees & winter 14 degrees Celsius.
Clothing
Cotton and linen recommended. Windbreaker for cooler days. Comfortable walking shoes, hat and sunblock are essential items.
Medical Facilities
Very good. South Africa does not have National Health Insurance. Make provision for possible medical expenses.
Electrical Systems
220/230 Volts AC
Food & Beverage
Mossel Bay offers excellent world-class wine. You will sample the excellent South African cuisine. International brands of beer and soft drinks available. Tap water is safe to drink.
Petrol or Gas
Available 24 hours a day. 95 (unleaded) or 95 (lead replacement petrol / LRP). Petrol cannot be paid for with an international company card. Cash payment is recommended.
Telecommunications
World Class. Add number 27, after the country access code, followed by the area code and number.
Time
GMT + 2 hours.
Tipping
Tipping is voluntary - Yet most employees are paid a basic minimum wage and supplement income via tipping. At some restaurants a service fee of 10% is added. The quality of the service defines the size of the tip but is usually 10% of the bill.
Transport
Driving on left-hand side of the road. A valid Driver’s Licence is required. Public busses available in metropolitan areas. Private taxi's available. Shuttle services available in selected areas. Major airports located at Cape Town, Johannesburg, George, Port Elizabeth and Durban with affordable air travel fares. Luxury coaches also service all major roads.
Contacts
Telephone Numbers:
Office: +27 (0)44 690 7792
Fax: +27 (0)44 690 7792
De Waal: +27 (0)82 774 6578
Postal Address:
PO Box 2286
Mossel Bay
6500
South Africa
Physical Address: E-Mail Addresses:
1 Bland Street East
Mossel Bay
6500
E-Mail Addresses:
South Africa Office:
information@pointvillage.co.za
Webmaster:
webmaster@pointvillage.co.za
Day Tours:
info@mossmark.co.za
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