The Sands at St. Francis, South Africa
5* lodge
The Sands at St. Francis is a beautiful 5* property a boutique hotel overlooking the South African coastline. It is a perfect choice for those in search of luxury in a beachfront setting on the Eastern Cape. The hotel provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for guests to enjoy with warm attentive service and excellent facilities within the exclusive St. Francis Bay area.
The Sands at St. Francis enjoys a particularly picturesque setting. The floor to ceiling windows found throughout the property really do showcase this at its best. The lounge, restaurant and cocktail bar all face outwards and have unobstructed ocean views. Elsewhere at the hotel there is a choice of two swimming pools, one of which is placed for guests to swim and gaze out across the ocean, whilst the other provides a more private sanctuary. There is also a steam room to further aid relaxation as well as a spa where guests can book a range of wonderful treatments.
There are just five exclusive rooms at The Sands at St. Francis and each is classically styled. Four of these rooms are located on the ground floor of the hotel and the fifth is on the upper level. It is this fifth room, the honeymoon suite, that is perfect for a special occasion, whether a honeymoon or anniversary, the views are amazing and the room has the added bonus of a hot-tub on the furnished deck.
With the beach just a few steps away, many guests take a few days to enjoy the setting and spend time with their loved one, relaxing by the pool or enjoying a picnic on the beach. The hotel does have a number of options for those looking for a slightly more active stay. These include golf at the nearby golf courses, safari game drives, whale watching and wine tastings all of which can be organised by the hotel. There are also complementary mountain bikes for guests to use and explore the local area.
Property Details
- Luxury room: king-size or twin beds, en-suite bath, some rooms with an outdoor shower, seating area, furnished deck and sea view
- Honeymoon suite: king-size or twin beds, en-suite bath, outdoor shower, seating area, furnished deck with hot-tub and sea view
- Two swimming pools
- Octagon restaurant
- Lounge
- Cocktail bar
- Deck
- Steam room
- Spa
- Log fireplace
- Wine cellar
- Mountain bikes
- Boogie boards
- Kayaks
- Massage and beauty treatments
- Golf
- Ocean safaris
- Wine tastings
- Excursions and activities
- Game safaris at Pumba Private Game Reserve
- Nature walks
- Cape St. Francis lighthouse visit
- Canal cruises
- Penguin Sanctuary visit
Please note some extras are at an additional charge, please speak to a specialist as some may be included in your stay
- The best time to go: October to May
- International travel: London to Cape Town direct; flight time approximately 11 hours and 30 minutes
- Internal travel: Cape Town to Port Elizabeth Airport; flight time approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Transfer time: 1 hour and 20 minutes drive from Port Elizabeth Airport
- Currency: South African Rand
- Languages: English, Afrikaans also widely spoken
- Child policy: Children welcome from eight years old
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Our Thoughts
“The Sands at St. Francis is ideal for those looking for a relaxed few days in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. The beautiful setting encourages guests to unwind and just chill out.”