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The Sands @ St Francis

5.0 star property
Saint Francis Bay beach guesthouse with 2 outdoor pools and restaurant

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2 outdoor pools
Luxury Room, 1 King Bed | Terrace/patio
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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront
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Escape to The Sands @ St Francis, a luxury boutique guesthouse by the ocean. Unwind with breakfast by the poolside bar or rejuvenate in the sauna and spa tub. Enjoy dinner at the on-site restaurant, explore 2 outdoor pools and a garden, or simply relax with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CA $135
CA $155 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 8 - Jun 9

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Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Plasma TV
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Select Comfort bed
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Executive Penthouse | Terrace/patio

Harbour Club

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 1 review
The price is CA $119
CA $138 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Harbour Club
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About the area

Map
8 Frank Road, Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, 6312

What's nearby

  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Francis Links - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Port St. Francis - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 95 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Christy's Catch - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chokka Block Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rambling Rose - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Francis Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Big Time Taverna - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Sands @ St Francis

The Sands @ St Francis is a great choice for your beach stay in Saint Francis Bay. 2 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a hot tub and a sauna. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious guest house include a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 5 rooms
    • Arranged over 1 level
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free covered onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2003
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch plasma TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers

Sleep well

  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

What to enjoy

  • Balcony or patio
  • Individually decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

African Pride Sands St Francis Bay Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands @ St Francis offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Sands @ St Francis does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at The Sands @ St Francis?

Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at The Sands @ St Francis?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Sands @ St Francis?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by The Sands @ St Francis?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sands @ St Francis?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Sands @ St Francis and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as fishing. Relax in the hot tub or enjoy the use of other amenities, which include 2 outdoor pools and a sauna. The Sands @ St Francis also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Sands @ St Francis?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

Does The Sands @ St Francis have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a jetted bathtub.

Does The Sands @ St Francis have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.

What's the area around The Sands @ St Francis like?

The Sands @ St Francis is a short 2-minute walk from St. Francis Bay Beach and 12 minutes' walk from St. Francis Bay Golf Club.

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Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The hotel is excellent. Food excellent and very friendly people. Would definitely stay again
1-night trip

10/10

2-night trip

10/10

Beautiful view
1-night romance trip

10/10

1-night trip

10/10

The property was fantastic . The booking process via `expedia was very messy - 3 separate debits, two on the same day with a compensating credit the same day - all processed on different dates at different exchange rates. Very unsatisfactory.
1-night romance trip

10/10

Nice place in a good location for exploring St Francis bay. Great views over the ocean and a good place to watch surfers.
1-night trip

6/10

Wonderful location made up for what was a bit disappointing as a top rated venue . It was overpriced for what you got .Bin not empty when we arrived .No dinner service available although we were not told that until we arrived . Breakfast very average . That said best views of the coast we experienced.
1-night trip

8/10

1-night trip

10/10

Loved our stay
1-night family trip

10/10

Staff and Dining were excellent. They prepared delicious daily gluten-free and dairy-free breakfast for me. Everything was homemade and healthy. We loved our stay.
7-night trip

10/10

A love.y room with a great view. Very hospitable! Amazingly friendly. Really loved it. Would definitely stay with them again. ,
1-night romance trip

10/10

We made a very last minute reservation (2 hours before arrival) during a road trip in Aug and received a very friendly reception. The room was perfect with spectacular views. The service was fantastic and they even washed our car!
1-night romance trip

10/10

The Sands provided accommodation which was comfortable, and even a little luxurious. I stayed only one night, and that was in winter so taking advantage of the two pools, including an infinity pool right on the ocean front, was not appealing. I had a welcome drink prepared for me on arrival and my car given a wash which were both signs that this is a hotel which goes that little bit further for its guests. The room was clean and very spacious with a sitting area looking out over the infinity pool and ocean. The only disappointment was the bed which was two single mattresses pushed together. The bathroom was also clean and spacious but did have a couple of features which seemed rather odd (to me at any rate): there was no wall, just a blind, between the bedroom and bathroom, which I suppose means you can sit in the bath and contemplate the ocean... There was also an extraordinary combination of shelves in the shower, featuring ones both impractically high and low. Finally, fussy me, the black toilet seat didn't seem classy. Anyway, this hasn't stopped me giving top marks and I haven't even mentioned the tea, coffee and minibar. I could definitely see myself returning in the summer for a longer stay.
1-night trip

10/10

Great guesthouse in the middle of this beautiful town. Our room (African Sunset) and the breakfast/dinner/bar area had absolutely spectacular views of the ocean and the cape. Very luxurious set up all round including (for our room) a jacuzzi, beach chairs and a table for two on our private deck. Lounge area opens up to make you feel like your outside. Room was very big and had everything we could need, satellite tv with all the channels, espresso coffee machine, magazines, in floor heating, and so on. Could rave about this place, and the staff, for a while but in the end we didn’t want to leave. If I’m ever back in this area I’ll be staying here again...
2-night trip

10/10

This B&B was in a truly fantastic location, right on the sea front, with stunning views. Service was very personal and the food very good. A lovely was to spend a couple of nights relaxing. We did not find too much to do in the general area around St Francis Bay, but the B&B was an absolute gem.

8/10

10/10

We thought we had booked an hotel, so initially we ignored signs to The Sands B&B, but eventually drove to the B&B thinking that we had paid over the odds for our accommodation. As soon as we arrived however, we knew we had arrived at an upmarket destination and everything that followed confirmed that initial view. The bonus was finding out that they offered an evening meal which we elected to take rather than go to one of the nearby restaurants. Our meal of a cheese soufflé followed by a perfectly cooked rack of lamb exceeded expectations and with a great wine list to accompany the meal, we had a lovely evening. The room and the view were fantastic and our only regret is that we only stayed one night.

10/10

Stunning place to stay...right on beach front, superb views...can walk along beach or go to see St francis bay.

10/10

We stayed a the Sands just for two nights on our trip to the eastern cape. just over 1 hours drive from Port Elizabeth it was perfect to relax at the beggining of our trip .Very friendly staff, small and cosy hotel. Very comfortable room, view from the upstairs room is stunning as it overlooks the beach and the ocean and also the small but very nice pool and garden. Would definatley go back to the Sands if I was to stay on this part of the coast again

6/10

Die Zimmer sind nicht mehr ganz up to date. Die Lage ist hervorragend.
1-night trip

10/10

Splendida posizione, stanza grande e fornita di tutto, accoglienza perfetta, servizio ottimo. Eccezionale.
1-night romance trip

10/10

Diese Unterkunft ist ein Traum! Das Preis-leistungsverhältnis stimmt hier voll! Wir hatten das African Ocean Zimmer mit direktem pool Zugang und Blick aufs Meer! Die Zimmer sind sehr gemütlich eingerichtet und sehr großzügig! Der Whirlpool im Bad ist dann noch das absolute i Tüpfelchen bei dieser perfekten Unterkunft! Leider waren wir nur 2 Nächte dort, das nächste mal würde ich hier definitiv noch länger bleiben. Durch und durch einfach ein gelungen Hotel/ Resort und somit absolut 5 Sterne!!
2-night romance trip

10/10

Das Hotel war das große Highlight der Gardenroute. 5 Schritte vom Wasser entfernt, großzügiges Zimmer mit Meerblick. Nettes Personal, Frühstück unterm Dachgiebel mit Meerblick. Es war sensationell!
1-night family trip

10/10

The most wonderful stay with such great personal service that exceeded all expectations! The rooms are spacious and elegant decorated with direct access to a small pool and garden, directly on the cliff with stunning beautiful view over the waves and surfers. Lovely breakfast in the restaurant with all round view, unfortunately restaurant was closed that night fro dinner, but the host took us to a good italian at Cape Francis. Wonderful walk on the beach, with few people around. A place for real relaxing. Sorry we could not stay longer. Would love to come back! Went on to PE Hotel Group`s Pumba Resort and The Beach Hotel in PE, with the same wonderful experiences!
1-night romance trip

10/10