In the 'hood, Mossel Bay as a destination

This bustling Garden Route town is a hot holiday spot and one of the ports of South Africa. It is set on the sun-washed slopes of Cape St Blaize, overlooking the expansive bay, and against the blue-black backdrop of the Outeniqua Mountains. Accommodation in Mossel Bay ranges from upmarket hotels to comfortable B&B's, holiday apartments and luxury homes with fabulous views. Mossel Bay lies ... cont.

113 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, Garden Route, Western Cape, South Africa

Directions to Aquamarine Guest House

from CAPE TOWN to Mossel Bay:
Mossel Bay is approximately 389 km (4 hours, 30 min) from Cape Town. From Cape Town, follow the road signs and merge onto the N2. Continue onto the N2, for approximately 380 km, until you see the signs for Mossel Bay. Continue straight onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Road) and head straight to town, Mossel Bay CBD (about 7 min). Cross four traffic lights towards town, approximately 300 m after the fourth traffic light, reduce speed, the road bends sharp to the left, you will see the ocean in front of you, at the fly-over towards Mossel Bay CBD. In the bend turn left towards the KFC and Super Spar (Marsh Street exit). At the traffic light of the fly-over, turn right onto Marsh Street, the main street of Mossel Bay, in an Eastern direction. Aquamarine Guest House is 400m down the street, on the left hand side, ocean's side.

from KNYSNA to Mossel Bay
Knysna is approximately 110 km (1 hour 45 min) from Mossel Bay. From Knysna follow the road signs and merge onto N2 towards George / Mossel Bay / Cape Town. Continue on the N2 and take the second, left off ramp towards Hartenbos, the R 102 / Louis Fourie Road. At the four way traffic light intersection in front of the Langeberg Mall, turn right onto R102 / Louis Fourie Road and head straight towards Mossel Bay. Continue straight on and cross three traffic light intersections, Diaz Beach and the ocean are on your left. Continue straight towards Cape Town and the fly-over on top of the hill. When you reach the fly-over on top of the hill, with the SuperSpar & Bayview Centre on your right, the R102 (Louis Fourie Road) take the off ramp to the left, towards Marsh Street, Mossel Bay CBD. Do not take the first, George Street, at the foot of the hill, go straight past and up the hill. Turn left into Marsh Street, in an Eastern direction, away from the Bay View Centre and KFC. Aquamarine Guest House is 300m down the street, on the left hand, ocean's side.

from OUDTSHOORN to Mossel Bay
From Oudtshoorn one has a choice between two roads to cross the Outeniqua Mountain passes. Both are good but the one across the Robinson Pass is 30 (thirty) minutes shorter. The road via George is explained above at the Knysna directions. Direct road from Oudtshoorn to Mossel Bay, approximately 87 km (1 hour 20 min): take the R62/ Voortrekker Street towards Calitzdorp. Just as one leaves Oudtshoorn, with the shooting range on one's left, turn left towards Mossel Bay onto the R328. Keep straight on the R328 untill you reach Hartenbos, 80km from Oudtshoorn. As one enters Hartenbos the road crosses over the N2 and turns / bends sharp to the right and you will reach an intersection. Continue straight onto the R102 (Louis Fourie Road). Carry on straight, with the ocean on your left. Cross the four-way intersection at the Langeberg Mall, keep straight on the R102, towards Mossel Bay. Cross the following three traffic light intersections. Diaz Beach and the ocean are on your left. Continue straight towards Cape Town and the fly-over on top of the hill. When you reach the fly-over with SuperSpar & Bayview Centre on your right, from the R102 (Louis Fourie Road) take the off -ramp to the left, towards Marsh Street, Mossel Bay, CBD. Do not take the first, George Street at the foot of the hill, go straight past and up the hill. Turn left onto Marsh Street, in an Eastern direction, away from Bay View Centre and KFC. Aquamarine Guest House is 300 m down the street, on the left hand, ocean's side.

Amenities in the area

  • Bank and/or ATM (0.5 km)
  • Grocery Store (0.5 km)
  • Restaurants / Eateries (0.5 km)
  • Shopping Mall (0.5 km)
  • Business Services (1 km)
  • Post Office (1.5 km)
  • Bus Line (2 km)
  • Airport (45 km)

Activities

  • Beach
  • Caving
  • Climbing (mountain / rock)
  • Cycling paths
  • Diving / snorkelling
  • Elephant back safaris
  • Farm activities
  • Fishing
  • Galleries / museums
  • Game viewing
  • Game viewing (big 5)
  • Golf course(s)
  • Gym / fitness centre
  • Hang- / paragliding
  • Health spa / massage
  • Helicopter Flips
  • Hiking trails
  • Horse riding
  • Mountain bike trails
  • Parasailing
  • Quad biking
  • Sailing
  • Shark cage dives
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis court(s)
  • Whale watching
  • Wind surfing

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