The Point Hotel
Location: Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa
Address
Point Road
The Point
Mossel Bay
Garden Route
Western Cape
South Africa
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The Point Hotel
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Overview
The Point Hotel is set beside the seaside town of Mossel Bay. Halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, in the heart of the Garden Route, lies this energetic holiday resort.
The Point Hotel in Mossel Bay is situated directly on the rocks above an expansive natural rock pool and looks out over the vast cobalt blue expanse of the Indian Ocean. From the balcony of the hotel, one can watch the Humpback and Southern Right whales or resident dolphins playfully passing by.
Safe swimming in the tidal pool which is located in front of the Point Hotel can be enjoyed along with languid walks along Mossel Bay's pristine coastline. The start of the St Blaize walking trail is at The Point Hotel. A panoramic vista with an unbroken view of waves breaking on the rocks will accompany you on this beautiful five hour walk.
Accommodation at The Point Hotel
The Point Hotel is a four star hotel comprised of en-suite rooms with private balconies and endless Ocean views. All rooms at the Point Hotel are equipped with direct dial telephones, international plug points, TV with DSTV, ceiling fans, panel heaters, lock-up safes and internet access. The Hotel caterers for the disabled and all floors are serviced with a hydraulic lift and serviced by security cameras.
Dining at The Point Hotel, Garden Route
The Point Hotel's Lighthouse Restaurant must surely have one of the most dramatic settings in the country as it is perched on the rocks on the edge of the Mossel Bay peninsula, just below the St Blaize lighthouse.
An a la carte menu caters for a variety of tastes, serving an assortment of cosmopolitan fare. "Mediterranean Style" Pasta, chicken, Meat and Fresh dishes are served daily.
Attractions and activities nearby
Mossel Bay offers a wide range of historic architecture; the arrival of Bartholomew Diaz in 1488 was witnessed by the Khoi-San. A life size replica of his magnificent ship "Caravel" can be viewed at the Maritime Museum other unique museums namely the Maritime Museum, and the world famous Post Office Tree are an exceptional treat. Various art and craft shops, curio and specialty shops can also be found in Mossel Bay.
Other Activities in this area include:
- Deep sea fishing and rock angling
- Whale and Dolphin watching
- Shark Cage Diving (Mossel Bay's famous Great White sharks)
- Bungee Jumping from Gourtiz River Bridge
- Seal Island trips
- 18-Hole Golf Course
- Scuba diving
- Horse Riding
- Sailing
The Point Hotel is an ideal home base for making day trips to surrounding areas and towns such as:
- Oudtshoorn (1 hours drive)
- Cango Caves
- Ostrich farms
- Cheetah & Crocodile Farm (Cheetah breeding program)
- Klein Karoo Wine Route
- Knysna (1 hours drive)
- Scenic Knysna Heads
- Featherbed Ferry
- Bird Watching
- Forests and castle's
- Monkey Land
- Galleries and flea markets
Amongst the other acvivities are horse-riding, birding, quad biking, cycling, swimming and shopping. There are three game farms within a half hour’s drive from The Point Hotel and it is also highly recommend to visit Jukani, the predator park located 14km outside Mossel Bay.
For nighttime entertainment, hit the Garden Route Casino or visit one of Mossel Bay's many fabulous restaurants and bars. The Point area alone has seven diverse restaurants to choose from - all with stunning sea views and within walking distance of The Point Hotel.
Exploring the surrounding areas is easy and an 1 ¼ hour drive will get you to Knysna where guests can enjoy the Garden Route National Park, Featherbed Reserve, animal reserves, boat trips, great restaurants, arts and crafts, good shopping and don’t forget great beer and Oysters.
The trip to Oudtshoorn takes visitors over the Robinson Pass and within an hour, one can discover a world of ostriches, caves, crocodiles and wild cats, art galleries and fabulous restaurants. On the way back, guests may travel back to Mossel Bay via George over the beautiful Montagu Pass.
