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
Leisure Options
The Resort offers a wide range of leisure activities:
The Outdoor Heated Rim-flow Pool with its crisp clear blue water, is reserved exclusively for the use of hotel guests. There are ample deck chairs at the pool’s edge and under the palm trees; drinks and teas are served here for the convenience of our guests.
The Indoor Heated Pool, situated next to the Jacuzzi Garden and Wellness Centre, is an Olympic-size pool.
Jacuzzis nestled in amongst lush greenery make up the tropical Jacuzzi Garden.
The Fitness Centre, situated on Level 1 of the Hotel, comprises fitness and strength equipment, massage facilities, and a sauna.
Resort guests are regularly treated to a dazzling range of live shows, hosted at the Pero Dias Theatre.
Within touching distance of the captivating coastline and the cool waves, Lazy River captures the essence of Diaz Strand - fun, action and excitement. Ride the tubes with friends, or simply wallow in the water, work on your tan and drift along without a care in the world.
Those who prefer a somewhat faster ride, can take in a superb high-speed view of the ocean whilst zooming down the seaside Supertube.
Play a round on either of the two aptly-named Adventure Golf courses, or pick up a set of clubs and head out to the Mashie Golf course – all three courses have fantastic views of the beach and ocean.
Helicopter rides can be arranged from Diaz Strand; the experience will afford you spectacular aerial views of Seal Island, the Point and the town of Mossel Bay.
Diaz Adventures, an on-site adventure company, offers a range of activities in and around the resort, including horse-rides along the beach, boat trips around Seal Island, whale-watching, sea-kayaking, abseiling, and scuba-diving, either at sea or in the on-site training tank. Team-building adventures can be arranged.
Fun and entertainment for children under 8 years - this is the magical world of Pikkieland, with its choo-choo train, carousel, jumping castle, jungle gym, touch-farm, ball pond, cycle track and more... hours of fun for the kids! Your children can be left to play here in absolute safety
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