The Sands @ St Francis

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.6

Exceptional

Oceanfront sanctuary with dual pools

Panoramic ocean views set the scene for a serene coastal escape at this boutique guesthouse. The restaurant serves excellent cuisine with friendly staff attending to every need. Guests can unwind in the hot tub or sauna before retiring to individually decorated rooms with private balconies.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is NT$3,437
NT$3,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, a wicker bench, and a large mirror above the sink.

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Saint Francis Bay, The Sands @ St Francis is by the ocean. Jeffreys Bay Surf Village and Equinox Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Seekoei Nature Reserve and St. Francis Bay Beach. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Saint Francis Bay travel guide
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8 Frank Road, Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, 6312

What's nearby

  • A wooden deck overlooking the ocean with a view of the sea and distant shoreline.
    Jeffreys Bay Beach
    40 min drive - 29.7 km
  • St. Francis Bay Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Francis Links
    4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port St. Francis
    7 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ)
    94 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bruces Ocean Museum Cafe
    9 min walk
  • Off The Menu
    12 min walk
  • Rambling Rose
    9 min walk
  • Chokka Block
    8 min drive
  • Twenty Two Eatery And Wine Bar
    7 min walk

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), a front-desk safe, and coffee/tea in the lobby
    • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance
  • 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

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Sands @ St Francis have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sands @ St Francis?

As of 2026/10/23, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sands @ St Francis on 2026/10/30 start from NT$3,437, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Sands @ St Francis pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Sands @ St Francis Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is excellent. Food excellent and very friendly people. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service

direkt am Meer.

Die Zimmer sind nicht mehr ganz up to date. Die Lage ist hervorragend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Splendida posizione, stanza grande e fornita di tutto, accoglienza perfetta, servizio ottimo. Eccezionale.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happy

Loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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. ,
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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...
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
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10/10 Excellent

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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

8/10 Good

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Mooie locatie aan strand

Fijn kleinschalig Hotel aan het strand. Ontbijt, kamer en locatie is allemaal prima in orde. De Kamer met uitzicht is op zee is ons heel goed bevallen.
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10/10 Excellent

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Great beach location!

Stunning place to stay...right on beach front, superb views...can walk along beach or go to see St francis bay.
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10/10 Excellent

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schönes Hotel in Traumlage

Koch fragt persönlich nach Wünschen für das Essen
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10/10 Excellent

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Viel Wind aber toll

Das Guesthaus liegt direkt am Strand in St. Francis Bay und hat sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer. Wir wurden super nett betreut und bekamen eine tolle Essensempfehlung (Sushi). Einziger Nachteil ist der Wind. Es stürmt häufig sehr stark. Das Haus ist sehr zu empfehlen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023