An experience of pure indulgence! The Sands @ St Francis is a splendid luxurious 5-star African Beach House nestled in the picturesque seaside village of St Francis Bay. It offers 5 spacious en suite bedrooms all with uninterrupted views of the majestic Indian Ocean and endless stretches of pristine coastline.

St Francis Bay is an ideal destination on South Africa's famous Cape Garden Route.

From the impressive glass entrance and glass views all-round through to the stylish appointed lounge, restaurant area and classic bar, the ambiance at The Sands @ St Francis is one of relaxed comfort. The glass fronted restaurant with its impressive thatched roof, central fireplace and surrounding timber deck, provides the most breathtaking 300 degree panoramic view of the bay.

A relaxed and informal atmosphere is reflected in the African beach style decor. 5 Spacious air-conditioned bedrooms offer luxury and style, each opening onto a private deck with awesome views of the beach and infinity pool below.

Comforts include a mini-bar and fridge, tea and coffee making facilities, hairdryer, TV and safe. Generous classic bathrooms offer terry towel robes, heated towelling rails, separate showers, under-floor heating, jacuzzi bath tubs, bidets and our honeymoon suite offers an extra outdoor shower and jacuzzi on its timber deck where you can enjoy a glass of champagne or a sundowner or two watching a spectacular sunset.

Other services and facilities:

• Reception 07h00 - close (After hours assistance on call)
• Room service available from 07h00 - 22h00
• Porter service and luggage storage facilities
• Dry Cleaning services available
• Valet service
• Turn-down service
• Secretarial service
• Fax and photocopying facilities
• Email facilities and Wireless connectivity at a nominal fee
• Airport transfers
• Tours and excursions arranged
• 2 Pool Decks
• Pool deck lunch and beverage service
• A steam room and Jacuzzi
• Beauty therapy treatments arranged
• The Octagon Restaurant 08h00 - close
• An Honesty Bar
• Directors Cellar
• Guest Lounge
• Golf clubs, tennis racquets, kayaks, boogie boards and bicycles available for guests to use.

A full English Breakfast, light lunch and an a la carte dinner are served in the guest house's Octagon Restaurant.

The Directors Cellar stocks an impressive collection of fine South African vintage wines to complement your meal.

Our Bar offers a wide variety of refreshing and tantalising drinks to suit any occasion.

St Francis Bay is situated at the gateway to the popular tourist travelled Garden Route and in close proximity to the Eastern Cape’s malaria-free game reserves. Only an hours journey to Port Elizabeth in the north or Plettenberg Bay in the south, an evening at The Sands is a fantastic stopover to enhance your Garden Route experience.

GAME VIEWING: Pumba Private Game Reserve (Big 5 game viewing, bush walks), Addo Elephant National Park, Kariega, Seaview Lion Park, Kragga Kamma Game Reserve

WHALE WATCHING: May to September

BEACHES: Main Beach, Jeffreys Bay beaches

WATER SPORTS: Swimming, Scuba Diving, Jet Skiing, Windsurfing, Surfing, Canoeing, Angling, Deep Sea Fishing, Yacht, Canal and Sundowner Cruises, Kite Surfing

SPORT AND RECREATION: Birding, Squash, Gym, Tennis, Golf, Hiking, Cycling, Horse Riding, Bowls

CRAFT MARKETS: Jeffreys Bay City Centre

SHOPPING: The Village Shopping Centre - St Francis Bay

PORT ST FRANCIS: Calamari Fishing Harbour

ADVENTURE TOURISM: Tree Top Canopy Tours, Blaaukrantz Bridge - The world's highest Bungy Jumping, Baviaanskloof Wilderness - 4x4 trails, Scenic Flights.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS: All rates are quoted per person sharing per night inclusive of VAT 14% but excludes the 1% TOMSA levy.

CHILDREN'S POLICY: Children under the age of 8 years, by prior arrangement only.