Description
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services.. Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry serv… more
With a stay at The Sands @ St Francis in Saint Francis Bay, you'll be by the ocean, just a 2-minute walk from St. Francis Bay Beach and 12 minutes by foot from St. Francis Bay Golf Club. This 5-star guesthouse is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from St. Francis Links and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Port St. Francis.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. St. Francis Bay Beach - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 1 km / 0.6 mi St. Francis Links - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi Port St. Francis - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Seal Point Lighthouse - 7.2 km / 4.5 mi Fountains Mall - 32 km / 19.9 mi Dolphin Beach - 35.3 km / 22 mi Albatross Beach - 35.7 km / 22.2 mi Jeffreys Bay Beach - 35.9 km / 22.3 mi The preferred airport for The Sands @ St Francis is Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 109.6 km / 68.1 mi . Near St. Francis Bay Beach.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the guesthouse's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 10:30 AM..
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- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Dry cleaning service
- Laundry
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Aerobics
- Casino
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Parking
- Shuttle transfer
- Airport transfer
- Shuttle
- Smoking
- Smoking area
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Paid Wifi in communal areas
- Services
- Café
- Coffee machine
- Conference centre
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Hairdresser / Barber
- Ironing service
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Luggage storage (extra charge)
- Newspapers
- Private check-in / check-out
- Public bathroom
- Room service
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Sale of tours
- Serviced office
- Terrace
- Year-round outdoor pool
- Children
- Childcare
- Bars
- Bar
- Coffee/tea in public areas
- Indoor bar
- Pool bar
- Snack bar
- Restaurants
- Breakfast buffet
- Breakfast in bed
- Buffet restaurant
- Menu for diabetics (on request)
- Gym and SPA
- Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Spa
- Turkish bath
- Activities
- Bike rental
- Diving
- Golf course
- Golf course within 3 km
- Surfing
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Check-in/Check-out
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Excellent
Based on 349 reviews
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This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Saint Francis Bay
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 349 TripAdvisor reviews
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nnel178049
01/04/2026
“The Sands @St Francis Bay”
Great location. Great value for money guarenteed. Services were exceptional from all workers. Views were stunning!
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etkach921301
Knysna, South Africa
31/08/2025
“Amazing guesthouse!”
Very effective and friendly staff, great location,amazing view,very comfortable room and service. Delicious restaurant! Thank you very much !
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Arlene C
Hayling Island, United Kingdom
17/03/2026
“Lovely setting but beach dependant on tides and we were unlucky - dodn't get access at all”
The staff were lovely, the food was good and the room was pleasant. However, the lack of privacy with the toilet was a big issue for me. There is no privacy from your partner at all - I don't mind that for a wee, but a number two is a step too far for me! The toilet is in the bathroom and the bathr… more
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Andy S
18/11/2025
“Need to review standards - fab views”
Given that this was an expensive hotel it lets itself down in some key areas and the management needs to take action. The biggest disappointment was the breakfast as the quality of the buffet was lacking eg the fruit salad and bread are unappetising and it did not compare at all favourably to other… more
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890Teresa
Constantia, South Africa
11/11/2025
“If you enjoy food don’t eat at The Snds”
The view from the hotel is spectacular! Room clean and well appointed. Staff definitely are not supervised or trained ! The breakfast was acceptable but sadly the evening meal was poor bordering on inedible !
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