Welcome To Diaz Strand Hotel, Mossel Bay, Garden Route
At the heart of the picturesque Garden Route, in the historically-rich and climatically-temperate town of Mossel Bay, and right at the ocean’s edge, lies a celebration of opulence and splendour: the matchless Diaz Strand Hotel.
86 luxurious sea-facing rooms, each with its own balcony…nothing to obscure your matchless view of the whales at play in the sapphire Indian Ocean… satellite television and a private heated outdoor pool… cotton linen, fluffy towels and air conditioning…restaurants and cocktail bars just a sunset stroll away… what more could you possibly want?
The Diaz Strand Hotel and Resort is situated right in the heart of the Garden Route, in the historically-rich and exceedingly beautiful town of Mossel Bay.
The Hotel, opened on 1 July 2004, is named in honour of the famed Portuguese navigator, Bartolomeu Diaz, who landed here in Mossel Bay in 1488. The Hotel is themed on the long and vivid history of the area, and with luxurious suites named after Diaz and his companions, you will feel yourself at once surrounded by the charm of heritage.
Our staff will welcome you with warmth, and will ensure that you experience attentive and considerate service throughout your stay. As management, we believe that excellence can be achieved only through the combined efforts of all the members of our team, and so pay particular attention to helping individual staff members reach their potential.
Rooms & Suites
The hotel offers guests a choice of 86 Luxury Rooms and Suites, including two beautifully-appointed Honeymoon Rooms, romantic Joao Grego, the Honeymoon Suite, and Bartholomeu Diaz, the extravagantly opulent Presidential Suite.
Each room has its own sea-facing balcony, where guests can dreamily watch the whales and dolphins at play in the bay below. All rooms are finished in rich cherry-wood, and the en-suite bathrooms in lustrous marble. The bathrooms of the three Honeymoon units romantically overlook the ocean. The two suites each have spacious bedrooms and a separate lounge leading out onto the balcony.
All rooms and suites have the following features:
• Individual sea-facing balcony
• Cherry-wood finishes
• En-suite bathroom with luxury amenities and marble surfaces
• Individually-controlled air conditioning
• Minibar fridge
• 100% cotton linen and hypo-allergenic pillows
• Writing desk
• Mood lighting
• Opening windows
• Bottled water
• Radio and satellite television
• Pay-TV
• Telephone
• Hairdryer
• International plugs and shaver sockets
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