Above The Harbour solar-powered accommodation

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Above The Harbor in Mossel Bay offers a homestay experience with a terrace and free WiFi. Private check-in and check-out services ensure a seamless arrival and departure. Modern Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom, refrigerator, work desk, microwave, shower, TV, dining area, electric kettle, kitchenware, and wardrobe. Additional amenities include sea views, kitchenette, streaming services, ground-floor unit, sofa bed, private entrance, sofa, tiled and parquet floors, and stovetop. Prime Location: Located less than 0.6 mi from The Point Beach and the Post Office Tree, the homestay is a 10-minute walk from the Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex. George Airport is 29 mi away. Hiking trails surround the property. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and scenic views.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities

Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Mossel Bay, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Anderson
Brazil Brazil
“Great location! It was close to restaurants and other facilities and shower was fantastic! Louise was such a kind and helpful host! She did everything to make us feel at home! After 12 days on a non-stop trip, we loved that she offered us a...”
Lorrin
South Africa South Africa
“The location was perfect as well as all amenities in the rooms!. Louise was a gem and attended to all our needs, will definitely make use of this accommodation over and over again!”
Pretorius
South Africa South Africa
“Homey environment with hostess that was very kind and took us through the entire room and property”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious room and helpful host withfresh milk provided in fridge”
Maria
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, great terrace with amazing view of the harbour. We rented out all 4 rooms for a family of 11 and we were pleasantly surprised by how big the rooms were all with en-suites and well equipped. It was nice and clean and Louise was a...”
August
South Africa South Africa
“Nice location to restaurants. Louise organized safe parking and looked nicely after us. Also gave us great info re restaurants and things to do. Our overseas guests also enjoyed the stay over, especially the character of the house and decor. We...”
Hulet
South Africa South Africa
“Wi-fi - super ; location excellent ; safe area. People very friendly and helpfull. Knowledgable about the area. Bed comfortable.”
Jaynathan
South Africa South Africa
“Clean, good location: view as well as.proximity to restaurants.”
Aarke
Belgium Belgium
“From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we felt right at home. Louise made us feel so welcome and our room was a pleasant surprise. We had everything we wanted and more. The atmosphere in the guesthouse feels so good, I can’t describe...”
Hedvick
South Africa South Africa
“The atmosphere was so calming and the staff so accommodating and friendly.”

Managed by Louise Visagie

Company review score: 9.7Based on 135 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Your hostess, Louise, has been in the hospitality business for over 10 years, which included running her own guest house in Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean. She is also a qualified skipper and seasoned sailor, having taken a yacht to exotic destinations like the Amazon River and Cuba. As a professional zoologist, she has been involved with the conservation ecology of big game like elephants and rhinoceros. More than anything, she loves to travel and meet people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Louise will be happy to recommend day trips, reveal some local dining out "secrets", and help make your stay as comfortable and memorable as possible.

Property info

Our establishment is located above the harbour of Mossel Bay, a bustling and tourist-friendly little town that has evolved from its origins as a fishing village, situated at the western end of the Garden Route. We offer our guests a panoramic view across the bay, with BBQ facilities and a spacious terrace that allow guests to enjoy this vista in a social atmosphere. The house, renovated in April 2023, is one of the charming heritage buildings dotted across town, built in 1905 from stone mined in a local quarry. With yellowwood floors and rustic decor, it exudes an old-world ambience. Indeed, the original purpose of the property was to provide housing to seafarers and ships' captains. Five ensuite bedrooms are currently available in the main house, along with the more recent addition of a modern and private self-catering flatlet adjacent to the house. We invite travelers to come and enjoy our ample facilities and experience truly warm local hospitality!

Neighborhood info

Above The Harbour is located in the heart of the historic old town of Mossel Bay, close to the vibey The Point and only one street down from the main road. All amenities are within a comfortable walking distance, including a popular coffee shop directly across the road (serving affordable and generous breakfasts), restaurants, the beach, ATMs, and supermarkets. For the adventurous at heart, we are located close to the longest over-ocean zipline in the world. If you favour a slower pace, come craft your own bottle of gin at an artisanal distillery. Or simply walk along the promenade and enjoy stunning sunsets over the ocean.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Amenities of Above The Harbour solar-powered accommodation

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • BBQ facilities

House rules

Above The Harbour solar-powered accommodation takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Above The Harbour solar-powered accommodation of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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