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.

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!

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.