About

On the ocean's edge, The Sands @ St. Francis is an impressive white walled thatched roof homestead with sweeping views of the sun-drenched beach and glistening sea. Relaxed and informal atmosphere is reflected in the African beach style decor. Spacious bedrooms offer luxury style, each opening onto a private deck offering breathtaking views of the magnificent, unspoilt sand below.

Enjoy the comforts of air-conditioning, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee tray, hairdryer, television and safe. Generous classic bathrooms offer terry towel robes, separate showers, Jacuzzi bath tubs and bidets as standard features, while some rooms also provide an outside shower and Jacuzzi on their timber deck.

The Octagonal glass fronted restaurant, with its thatched roof, central fireplace and cocktail bar, invites you to delight in the panoramic views from its 300 degree vantage point. Generous breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners are served with flair and the Director's Cellar offers a superb selection of estate wines.

Soak up the summer sun on one of the secluded pool decks, relax in the steam room or enjoy a refreshing Jacuzzi. Beauty treatments and massage therapies available on request. Nearby activities include lighthouse and port tours, coastal country and beach walks, deep sea fishing, paddle-skiing, golf, tennis, horse riding and canal cruises. An hour's drive from Port Elizabeth and game reserves.

PLEASE NOTE:
Children aged 8 years of age or younger accepted only by prior arrangement

Location

The Sands @ St. Francis is located in St Francis Bay in the Eastern Cape.

St Francis Bay is situated at the gateway to the picturesque Garden Route and in close proximity to the Eastern Cape's Malaria-free Game Reserves, only an hour's drive from Port Elizabeth.

Directions to The Sands @ St Francis - St Francis Bay

1. Travel on the N2 from Port Elizabeth in the direction of Cape Town
2. Turn off the N2 at the R330 to Hankey / Humansdorp (Exit number 665)
3. At the STOP Sign turn left onto the R330 in the direction of Humansdorp
4. Cross over the next STOP street and continue to the T-JUNCTION
5. At the T-JUNCTION turn left towards St Francis Bay (SAFFREY STREET)
6. Travel +/- 24 km to the turn off to St Francis Bay
7. Turn left at the St Francis Bay turn off into Lyme Road
8. At the T-JUNCTION turn right and continue down the road (the road curves continue on). The Golf Course and Shopping Centre will be on your left
9. At the T-JUNCTION turn right into St Francis Drive
10. At the STOP Street opposite LEGENDS Pub and Grub turn left (Nevil Road)
11. Just before the beach parking area take the last right into FRANK ROAD
12. THE SANDS @ ST FRANCIS is situated at no. 8 Frank Road on the left hand side

Distances to

1. Port Elizabeth Airport - 100km
2. Port Elizabeth Station - 100km
3. St. Francis Bay Village Centre - 800m
4. Beach - 10m
5. Tennis Courts - 400m
6. Squash Courts - 800m
7. Golf Course - 800m
8. Addo Elephant National Park - 172km
9. Humansdorp - 13km
10. Jeffreys Bay - 20km
11. Plettenberg Bay - 125km
12. Knysna - 160km

Rooms

Awake to the soothing sound of the Indian Ocean from one of five spacious en-suite bedrooms, the ultimate in understated luxury and style. From the moment you enter your private enclave, you will relax and unwind.

Each individually decorated bedroom opens out onto a private timber deck from where you can enjoy the breathtaking view of the magnificent, unspoilt ocean below.

In-room facilities include

1. Air-conditioning
2. Jacuzzi bathtubs
3. Separate showers
4. Tea and coffee making facilities
5. Mini-bar and fridge - stocked on request
6. Electronic mini-safes
7. Hairdryers
8. Colour TVs with selected Satellite channels
9. Bathrobes and slippers
10. Goose-down Duvets and percale linen

Facilities

Leisure facilities include pool decks, a steam room and jacuzzi, wine cellar and GUEST Lounge, ideal for sundowners.

Nearby activities include

1. lighthouse and port tours
2. coastal country and beach walks
3. deep sea fishing
4. paddle-skiing
5. golf - St. Francis Golf Course and the newly developed St. Francis Bay Links course
6. tennis
7. horse riding and
8. canal cruises

Fine Dining

Dining facilities at The Sands @ St. Francis comprise the Octagon Restaurant with an impressive thatched roof, central fireplace and surrounding timber deck, providing not only a breathtaking 300 degree panoramic view, but also deliciously prepared meals.

1. Sumptuous breakfasts are served from 08h00 to 10h00 daily
2. Light lunches are served between 12h00 and 14h00
3. Delicious sunset evening meals are served from 19h00 to 22h00