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Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Sands at St Francis

Boutique Beach Hotel

Trip Advisor Rating '.$item_trip.' Our Rating 9.4
 

The Sands @ St Francis, a luxurious African beach house in the picturesque seaside village of St. Francis Bay, offers an exquisite coastal escape. Just steps from the beach, it boasts uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean.

The five spacious en-suite bedrooms, each air-conditioned and adorned with elegant exposed beams and wooden floors, feature marble bathrooms with spa baths, seating areas with satellite televisions, and private decks or balconies showcasing the pristine coastline and infinity pool. The honeymoon suite elevates romance with an outdoor shower and Jacuzzi hot tub, perfect for savouring spectacular sunsets.

The glass-fronted Octagon Restaurant, with its thatched roof, central fireplace, and surrounding timber deck, offers a breathtaking 270-degree panorama of the bay, serving sumptuous buffet breakfasts, light lunches, and à la carte dinners. Guests can unwind with fine South African wines by the living room's open fire on cooler days or enjoy the steam room, available upon request, for added relaxation.

World-class watersports and activities abound, with the vibrant village centre nearby, while the Eastern Cape's malaria-free game reserves offer thrilling excursions. Located 34 km from Jeffreys Bay and 134 km from Port Elizabeth Airport, with complimentary parking, The Sands delivers a seamless blend of sophisticated luxury and the captivating allure of St. Francis Bay's coastal splendour.

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Breakfast

Rooms & Suites

General Facilities

Activities

  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Golf Course (within 3 Km)

Wellness

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool
  • Steam Room
  • Sun Loungers Or Beach Chairs

General

  • Invoice Provided
  • Private Check-in/Check-out
  • Concierge Service
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24-hour Front Desk
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Ironing Service
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Fax/Photocopying

Hotel Reviews

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3 rating
March 2026

The staff were lovely, the food was good and the room was pleasant. However, the lack of privacy with the toilet was a big issue for me. There is no privacy from your partner at all - I don't mind...

3 rating
November 2025

Given that this was an expensive hotel it lets itself down in some key areas and the management needs to take action. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast as the quality of the buffet was...

3 rating
November 2025

The view from the hotel is spectacular! Room clean and well appointed. Staff definitely are not supervised or trained ! The breakfast was acceptable but sadly the evening meal was poor bordering on...

5 rating
August 2025

Very effective and friendly staff, great location,amazing view,very comfortable room and service. Delicious restaurant! Thank you very much !

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Average Weather

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Jan
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Feb
26
55
Mar
25
45
Apr
23
50
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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55
Oct
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46
Nov
23
49
Dec
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40

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CA$83 Per Person

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