Welcome To The Point Hotel, Mossel Bay, Garden Route
Situated halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth, in the heart of the Garden Route, lies the seaside town of Mossel bay. A bustling holiday resort in summer and an ideal retreat in winter. Mossel Bay is second only to Hawaii for having the mildest all-year climate in the world according to the Guiness Book of Records.
Apart from the safe swimming in the tidal pool, you can also enjoy walking along Mossel Bay's wonderful coast line.
Accommodation
The property has an unique location built on rocks above a huge rock pool and overlooks the endless blue expanse of the Indian Ocean.
A four star hotel consisting of 48 seafacing en-suite rooms with private balconies, will offer you the most exhilarating views. Rooms are equipped with direct dial telephones, international plug points, TV with DSTV, ceiling fans, panel heaters, lock-up safes and internet access in every room. The Hotel is paraplegic friendly and all floors are serviced with a hydraulic lift and serviced by surveillance cameras.
The Lighthouse Restaurant
Perched on the rocks on the edge of the Mossel Bay peninsula, just below the St Blaize lighthouse. The Point Hotel's Lighthouse Restaurant must surely have one of the most dramatic settings in the country.
An A La Carte menu caters for all tastes, serving an assortment of cosmopolitan fare. "Mediterranean Style" Pasta, chicken, Meat and Fish dishes are served daily. Open all day, "The Lighthouse" serves sumptuous Breakfasts, Lunches and Dinners as well as Snacks throughout the day.
Conference Facilities
Caters for 90 people in cinema style and 65 people in conference style layout. Situated next to the Lighthouse Restaurant the facility is also used for private functions and Group arrivals.
This facility, with its spectacular views over the sea, is also an ideal venue for functions, private dinners, weddings, etc.
Activities
Walks and Hiking Trails The start of the St Blaize walking trail is at The Point Hotel and will lead you on the contour path 15km to Dana Bay. Panoramic seaviews with a constant view of waves breaking on the rocks will accompany you on your five hour walk.
The Khoi-San Cave is the home of ancient inhabitants. Artifacts have been discovered that date back 80 000 years or more. The St Blaize Lighthouse(situated in very close proximity to The Point Hotel) was erected in 1864. To date it is one of only two lighthouses on the South African coastline manned 24hours daily.
Site Seeing 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 is a treat.
Next to the Hotel is the War Memorial erected in memory of those Mossel Bay citizens who gave their lives fighting wars Various art and craft shops, curio and specialty shops can be found in Mossel Bay.
Other Activities
• Swimming, safe unspoiled beaches, natural rock pools, surfing, scubu diving and snorkeling • Deep sea fishing and rock angling • Whale and Dolphin watching • Shark Cage Diving (Mossel Bay's famous Great White sharks) • Bungi Jumping from Gourtiz River Bridge • Seal Island trips • 18-Hole Golf Course • Horse Riding • Sailing
