The Sands @ St Francis

The Sands @ St Francis is in the exclusive seaside village of St Francis Bay, with uninterrupted views of the sandy beach and coastline. It features five spacious guestrooms with beamed ceilings, wooden floors and timber decks, all overlooking the beach. There is an infinity pool, well-stocked wine cellar and a wide central verandah. This stylish small hotel makes for an ideal gateway to explore the Garden Route from.

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Departs Board Night
01Jan11-30Apr11 Bed & Breakfast
01May11-30Sep11 Bed & Breakfast
01Oct11-30Apr12 Bed & Breakfast
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • Five spacious guestrooms with wooden floors and beamed ceilings, and extending to timber decks overloooking the beach
  • All have percale linen and goose-down duvets and include air conditioning, tea/coffeemakers, minibars, satellite television and electronic safes
  • Contemporary-styled bathrooms feature marble surfaces, spa tubs, pedestal basins, hair dryers, robes and slippers

Hotel Activities

  • Massages and beauty therapies
  • Verandah overlooking the sandy beach and rugged coastline
  • Relax on your ocean view private deck
  • Steam room
  • Jacuzzi

What to do

  • Whalewatching trips run from May to September
  • Watersports
  • The world’s highest bungee jump is at nearby Blaauwkrans Bridge
  • Deep sea fishing
  • Balloon safaris
  • Sandboarding
  • Mountain biking
  • Horseriding

For Children

  • Children aged eight and over are welcome at The Sands

Pool and Beach

  • Infinity pool and adjacent sundeck


Dining at the The Sands @ St Francis

  • The Octagon has an impressive thatched roof and boasts stunning panoramic views of the coast plus a central fireplace and timber deck
  • The Director’s Cellar is well stocked with fine vintage South African wines
  • 24-hour Cocktail Bar

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