The Point Hotel and Spa stands in Mossel Bay near The Point, the headland where the Cape St Blaize lighthouse overlooks the Indian Ocean. The name tells you the two things the hotel is about, a position close to the water and a spa for unwinding after a day of walking, boating or driving. It is a sensible base for visitors who want to be near the coast path, the cave and the lighthouse, with the beaches of Mossel Bay close at hand and the harbour a short drive away. Rooms are likely to include sea-view options, and guests who book those get the sound of the waves along with the view. It is a good fit for couples, for walkers who plan to set out on the St Blaize Trail from the doorstep and for anyone who likes a hotel with a treatment room. Because details of rooms and services change, check the property page and recent guest comments before you book, and ask for a sea-view room if the water is what you are paying for.
Where it is and how to get around: The Point is at the southern end of the Mossel Bay peninsula, a short drive from the town centre and the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. From the hotel you can walk toward the lighthouse and the cave, and the St Blaize Trail starts nearby, which makes it one of the easiest places in town for an early-morning coastal walk. Confirm the exact walking distances on the map, and plan to drive for dinner and for sights further afield. George airport is roughly forty-five minutes away.
The rooms and who it suits
A seafront hotel of this kind typically offers a range of rooms and suites, some with sea views and balconies, with a restaurant, a bar and a spa on site. It suits couples, small groups and travellers who want an upgrade from a chain hotel without leaving the town. Families can usually be accommodated, but check bed arrangements and any age rules for the spa. Light sleepers should ask about rooms away from the sea road or the bar, since waves and evening noise can carry.
Good to know
The spa is a draw in wet weather and after a long walk, so book treatments ahead in summer. Mossel Bay is busy in the December holidays and at Easter, when sea-view rooms go first. In winter, from June to November, you can often watch for whales from the shore, and the hotel's position on the headland is well placed for it.
Use the hotel as a base for a Seal Island trip, a walk along the St Blaize Trail and an afternoon at the museum. Ask about parking, breakfast and late check-in when you book, and carry a windproof layer for the headland, where the breeze can be strong even on sunny days.
Why stay here
- ✓Sea views
- ✓Spa
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Wi-Fi
- ✓Parking
- ✓Close to the St Blaize Trail
- ✓Near the lighthouse and cave
Good questions
Is The Point Hotel close to the St Blaize Trail?+
It is near The Point, where the trail begins, so the coast path and the lighthouse are close. Check the map for the exact distance.
Does it have a spa?+
The hotel includes a spa in its name. Check the property page for treatments and book ahead in summer.
Can I watch whales from the hotel?+
Whales can be seen from the shore around Mossel Bay from about June to November, and the headland is a good vantage point.
