Opening of Point Village Hotel in Mossel Bay

The recently completed hotel, which is situated on the corner of Bland and Marsh Streets, aims to offer extremely affordable luxury accommodation in sixteen en-suite rooms (each with its own kitchenette), and seven self-catering suites (each with a fully equipped kitchen and two en-suite bedrooms).

It can accommodate up to 60 guests, but has no breakfast room, so, for people requiring a bed-and-breakfast rate, vouchers (which are redeemable at the neighbouring Delfino's restaurant) are supplied.

Reasonable World Cup rates

Importantly, with the World Cup just months away, and at a time when the tourism industry and the media are paying particular attention to the cost of accommodation and travel in South Africa, the Point Village Hotel has opened at a rate of R495.00 per night for a double room. All rooms have sea views and comfortable balconies and undercover parking is available.

“The atmosphere is ‘chic yesterday blended with modern today,' and we've gone for a philosophy of ‘never judge a room by its price',” added Wiffen.

“What makes the Point Village Hotel special is its feel, its relaxed style, and its unique atmosphere, which has something old, something borrowed, something new about it,” said the hotel's Annemarie le Roux. “So for example we have a number of old photographs of the families who used to holiday in the old houses at The Point, and who had such a lovely time here, and we've aimed to recreate that kind of feeling,” she said.

Adding to tourism growth

Mossel Bay Tourism's Marcia Holm said that the opening of a new property of this calibre was a significant event in the history of tourism in the town.

“We believe that the owner has read the market perfectly and that the Point Village Hotel will appeal to everyone, including South African holiday-makers, international self-drive tourists and tour companies.

“Its position is good, being less than 50 metres from the waves, the beach, the municipal tidal pool at The Point and it is also close to the town centre (and within less than five minute's walk of six beachfront restaurants that offer a variety of cuisines). This, coupled with Albert's reputation for service and style, will ensure that the hotel will be a major asset for the town,” she said.