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The Sands @ St Francis
Eastern Cape-Port Elizabeth · South Africa
Frank Road, 8View location
9.6/10Excellent29 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/10 9.4
Service9.8/10 9.8
Comfort9.8/10 9.8
Condition9.6/10 9.6
Location10.0/10 10.0
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Amenities8.8/10 8.8
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About The Sands @ St Francis
Enjoy the luxury of having your own African Beach House in the picturesque village of St. Francis Bay, make The Sands exclusively yours to enjoy with family and friends.
Relax on the deck whilst sipping on a refreshing cocktail or watch the sun set from the infinity pool overlooking the ocean. Soak up the sun on the easily accessible beach or take a leisurely stroll along the pristine coastline.
The Sands offers you the opportunity to really feel at home, with the added benefit of five-star amenities and service.
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With a stay at The Sands @ St Francis in Saint Francis Bay, you'll be by the ocean, just a 2-minute walk from St. Francis Bay Beach and 12 minutes by foot from St. Francis Bay Golf Club.
This luxury guesthouse is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from St. Francis Links and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Port St. Francis. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets.
Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature jetted bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.
Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
2:00 PM
Check-in until
7:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
21
Hotel policies
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
By ocean
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
Service animals not allowed
Important information
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You need to know
- 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.
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
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Special Instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. 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. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- 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
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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Minimal age
21
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Spoken Language
Afrikaans
English
Nearby attractions
St. Francis Bay Beach
0.2 km / 0.1 mi
St. Francis Bay Golf Club
1 km / 0.6 mi
St. Francis Links
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Port St. Francis
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Seal Point Lighthouse
7.2 km / 4.5 mi
Seekoei Nature Reserve
18.2 km / 11.3 mi
Fountains Mall
32.4 km / 20.1 mi
Noorsekloof Nature Reserve
33.6 km / 20.9 mi
Equinox Mall
33.9 km / 21.1 mi
Jeffreys Bay Golf Club
34.4 km / 21.4 mi
The Point Surf Spot
34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Albatross Beach
35 km / 21.7 mi
Dolphin Beach
35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Jeffreys Bay Surf Village
35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Jeffreys Bay Beach
35.6 km / 22.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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- Year of construction: 2003
- Year of most recent renovation: 2011
- Number of floors (main building): 2
- Number of floors (annexe): 2
- Double rooms: 5
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- American Express
- Diners Club
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Maestro
- City centre
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- Bus/Train station
- Airport
- Golf course
- Entertainment Area
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Airport Shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry service
- Bellboy service
- Garden
- Terrace
- Concierge
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Bar
- Restaurant: 1
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 2
- Sun loungers
- Sauna
- Steam bath
- Breakfast
- Special dietary options
- Surfing
Meal plans
Meal plan types
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Room types
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Double or Twin LUXURYDouble or Twin • LUXURYDBT.LX-1
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- Double or Twin
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- LUXURY
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Room code: DBT.LX-1
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TWIN LUXURYTWIN • LUXURYTWN.LX
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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Room code: TWN.LX
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Room LUXURYRoom • LUXURYROO.LX
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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Room code: ROO.LX
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TWIN LUXURY SEA VIEWTWIN • LUXURY SEA VIEWTWN.LX-VM
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- TWIN
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- LUXURY SEA VIEW
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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- TWIN
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- LUXURY SEA VIEW
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Room code: TWN.LX-VM
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DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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DOUBLE LUXURY
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- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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Room code: DBL.LX
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SINGLE LUXURYSINGLE • LUXURY • 1 Bedroom • 19 m²SGL.LX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 19 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- SINGLE
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- LUXURY
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Room amenities
- Individually adjustable heating
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
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- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Safe
- Wi-fi
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 19 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- SINGLE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: SGL.LX
Room amenities
- Individually adjustable heating
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Safe
- Wi-fi
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Double or Twin LUXURYDouble or Twin • LUXURY • 1 Bedroom • 19 m²DBT.LX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 19 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Individually adjustable heating
- Wi-fi
- Safe
- Bathroom
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- Shower
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 19 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.LX
Room amenities
- Direct dial telephone
- Minibar
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Individually adjustable heating
- Wi-fi
- Safe
- Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- Hairdryer
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE LUXURY SEA VIEWDOUBLE • LUXURY SEA VIEWDBL.LX-VM
Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY SEA VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Limited room details from hotel
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE LUXURY SEA VIEW
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Photos are not available for this room type.
Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- LUXURY SEA VIEW
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.LX-VM
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What other guests saying about The Sands @ St Francis
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Beryl
The hotel is excellent. Food excellent and very friendly people. Would definitely stay again
Ashwani
Beautiful view
David
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.
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.
Alan
The Sands
Nice place in a good location for exploring St Francis bay. Great views over the ocean and a good place to watch surfers.
Verified traveler
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.
Chantal
Happy
Loved our stay
Verified traveler
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.
Valerie
St. Francis Bay delight
A love.y room with a great view.
Very hospitable! Amazingly friendly. Really loved it.
Would definitely stay with them again.
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Very hospitable! Amazingly friendly. Really loved it.
Would definitely stay with them again.
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Mariette
Stunning location. Great service.
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!
Matthew
Highly recommended
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.
Adzie
Luxurious with amazing views right on the beach
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...
Neal
Beautiful B&B in stunning location on sea front
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.
We did not find too much to do in the general area around St Francis Bay, but the B&B was an absolute gem.
Mark
A gem near the beach
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.
Verified traveler
Great beach location!
Stunning place to stay...right on beach front, superb views...can walk along beach or go to see St francis bay.
Verified traveler
Beautiful relaxing stay
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
Nikolaus
direkt am Meer.
Die Zimmer sind nicht mehr ganz up to date. Die Lage ist hervorragend.
tizi
Splendida posizione, stanza grande e fornita di tutto, accoglienza perfetta, servizio ottimo. Eccezionale.
Verified traveler
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!!
Verified traveler
Highlight der Gardenroute!
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!
Kjersti
Perfect place and service for great relaxation
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!
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The Sands @ St Francis
Frank Road, 8, Eastern Cape, South Africa
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