About Protea Hotel by Marriott Mossel Bay
The luxurious 38-roomed Protea Hotel Mossel Bay is a graceful landmark, built in 1846, overlooking Santos Bay and the harbor. 20 min drive to the airport and halfway between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Nestling on the Mossel Bay shoreline with the majestic Outeniqua mountains as a backdrop, the Protea Hotel Mossel Bay is singled out from other establishments.The stone walls and Mediterranean-style out-buildings belie the fact that the main building is one of the oldest in Mossel Bay and forms part of the Dias Museum Complex. Previously The Old Post Office Tree Manor Hotel, the Protea Hotel Mossel Bay, situated off Santos beach, could best be described as a hotel complex. It comprises of a breakfast patio with sea view and Cafe Gannet Seafood Restaurant - "Mossel Bay's Seafood House", overlooking the Bay and Outeniqua Mountains . The Blue Oyster cocktail bar, adjacent to the pool, overlooks Santos Bay.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Friendly service
The staff at Protea Mossel Bay Hotel will make you feel right at home from the moment you enter the lobby. They are always willing to go out of their way to satisfy you, no matter the task at hand. A warm and inviting atmosphere can be felt throughout this hotel.
positive:
Spacious rooms on offer
You won't need to worry about a lack of space when staying at this hotel. The rooms on offer are spacious enough to accommodate for the allowed occupancy of the room, meaning you won't have any concerns when travelling with a large group of friends or family.
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Lovely pool area
Protea Mossel Bay Hotel features a lovely outdoor swimming pool area where you will be able to spend many hours relaxing under the heat of the South African sun. Deck chairs make the area more comfortable, while a soothing dip in the pool is a great way to cool down.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Poor WI-Fi connection
Although Wi-Fi is featured at this hotel, the connection to the Internet is poor. This can be frustrating if you are on a business trip and need a stable connection to complete your work on time. The signal does not properly reach parts of the building, making the connection inadequate for this hotel.
negative:
Updates are needed
Even though you can rely on the spacious rooms for comfort, the interiors of this hotel are outdated and in need of a renovation. The decor in parts of the hotel are old and could use a more contemporary update, while some of the furniture are worn in places.
negative:
Not the best location
Although most guests found their stay quite pleasant, the location of this hotel is not too safe at night. It is recommended that you stay in the hotel at night and use a car to get around if you need to.