Built in 1846, this elegant hotel is a 5-minute walk from Santos beach and overlooks Mossel Bay Harbour It offers a terrace and a pool, both with Indian Ocean views The rooms and suites at the Protea Hotel Mossel Bay have air conditioning, a TV and a teacoffee maker The suites also have 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette, a separate dining area and a private balcony with harbour views The trendy Cafe Gannet Seafood Restaurant offers an a la carte menu and specializes in fresh seafood, including Mossel Bay mussels, sole and wild coastal oysters Guests can also enjoy alfresco dining on the outdoor terrace After dinner, the Hotel Mossel offers the Blue Oyster Cocktail Bar, which overlooks the Indian Ocean The Mossel Bays outdoor swimming pool is surrounded by sun loungers and a lush garden Mossel Bay Airport is 2 km from the Protea Hotel