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Point Hotel
MOSSEL BAY ACCOMMODATION GARDEN ROUTE HOTELS WESTERN CAPE HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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