The Sands @ St Francis

Stylish beach retreat with 2 outdoor pools

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June 2025

July 2025

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Beachfront | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, minibar

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Hot Tub
Bar
Pool
Breakfast included
Room service
Housekeeping

Room options

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 1 of 1 room

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Plasma TV

Premium bedding

Egyptian cotton linens

Select Comfort bed

Bathrobes

18 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

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

Luxury boutique guesthouse by the ocean

Free English breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at The Sands @ St Francis. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Additional perks include:

2 outdoor pools
Free self parking
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
Tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a porter/bellhop

Room features

All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.

More amenities include:

Egyptian cotton sheets and Select Comfort beds
Bathrooms with jetted tubs and bidets
32-inch plasma TVs with satellite channels
Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and electric kettles

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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SAR 396 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Jun - 27 Jun

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

2 outdoor pools
Hot tub
Sauna

Family friendly

2 outdoor pools
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Porter/bellhop
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No elevator

1 building
1 floor
Built in 2003
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Egyptian cotton sheets
Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch plasma TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Limited room service
Minibar

Air conditioning
Desk
Individual decor
Phone
Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

African Pride Sands St Francis Bay Hotel

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands @ St Francis have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is The Sands @ St Francis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Sands @ St Francis?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Sands @ St Francis?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Sands @ St Francis?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does The Sands @ St Francis provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is The Sands @ St Francis located?

Situated by the ocean, this luxury guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of St. Francis Bay Beach and St. Francis Bay Golf Club. Port St. Francis and St. Francis Links are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Sands @ St Francis 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

10/10

Beautiful view

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

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.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10

Splendida posizione, stanza grande e fornita di tutto, accoglienza perfetta, servizio ottimo. Eccezionale.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

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!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

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!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10

Loved our stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10

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

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

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!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

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...

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018