Fodor's Expert Review Santos Express Train Lodge

It might be called the Santos Express, but this train isn’t departing any time soon. Compact compartments in the vintage sleeper cars have little space but lots of character, and the views of the ocean are hard to beat. Book way ahead to secure one of four Royal Suites, which have authentic wood paneling, private bathrooms, and private balconies. The always-busy restaurant serves a good range of traditional South African dishes, such as bobotie (spicy ground meat with savory custard topping) and waterblommetjiebredie (water-flower stew)—don't knock it till you've tried it.