Accommodation in St Francis Bay - Sandals Guest House, St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape

Sandals Guest House Guest House B&B accommodation St Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Sandals, a thatched roof lodge decorated in an Afro-Caribbean style, is set amongst lush indigenous milkwood trees. The palm fringed pool, fully licensed pool bar, restaurant all create a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. Our spacious 10 bedrooms have baths, showers, extra length beds, private decks or patios and all the modern comforts. Merely an hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth and one and a half hours from game reserves, 50 metres from the main beach and within walking distance of quaint village shops, 18 hole golf course, restaurants, tennis and squash courts.

Sandals cuisine embraces South Africa’s rich natural abundance of fresh fruit, vegetables, fish and shellfish. Sample imaginative local and international dishes infused with Caribbean, Spice Island, African and Indian flavours…..capturing the essence of South African cuisine.

St. Francis Bay is a paradise for watersports enthusiasts: It boasts sandy beaches, ideal conditions for surfing. From August to October, whales can be seen daily in the Bay. Our "Little Venice" boasts numerous canals and access to the Kromme River by boat. The Harbour is the centre of the Calamari fishing and deep sea fishing trips.

About 10 kilometres south lies Cape St. Francis with its impressive lighthouse built in 1878, which is open to visitors. Beautiful walks & trails through the Fynbos landscape abound or climb between the rocks and watch the enormous breakers in awe.

Come! Experience our unique atmosphere laid-back luxury

Accommodation & Facilities
All rooms have: TV (Satellite & DSTV), hairdryers, non-smoking rooms, tea/coffee facilities, laundry service.
Bar & restaurant, secure off-street open parking, swimming pool, tourist info available. Small upmarket Conferencing facilities also available.

Outdoor Facilities
THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND ST. FRANCIS BAY

• Fantastic walks all around:
- Walk to the Harbour along the beach and the rocks
- Take a walk up the Sand River and see all the pools
- Visit the Irma Booysens Community Garden
- St. Francis / Cape St. Francis Nature Reserve

• Canal & Kromme River Cruises:
- Daily – Booking essential through Reception

• Sunset Cruises on a Charter Yacht:
- Departing from Port St. Francis – Booking essential

• Golfing

• Tennis

• Squash

• Bowling

• Flying
- Enjoy a “flip” with our Local Flippie in his plane (max. 4 people)


SURROUNDING AREAS

• Horse riding:
- Lombardini Game Lodge – view Buffalo, Rhino’s etc. on horseback!
- Papiesfontein – Jeffrey’s Bay beach riding!
- Oyster Bay Lodge – endless deserted & unspoilt beaches at Oyster Bay

• Hot Air Ballooning – Jeffrey’s Bay

• Sandboarding – Jeffrey’s Bay

• Hankey:
- township tours & tribal dancers

Sporting & Leisure Activities   
St Francis Bay
St Francis Bay has many thatched homes surrounded by a unique system of waterways and canals. Dolphins and whales can be spotted off this coastline.

• Fantastic walks all around:
- Walk to the Harbour along the beach and the rocks
- Take a walk up the Sand River and see all the pools
- Visit the Irma Booysens Community Garden
- St. Francis / Cape St. Francis Nature Reserve

• Canal & Kromme River Cruises:
- Daily – Booking essential through Reception

• Sunset Cruises on a Charter Yacht:
- Departing from Port St. Francis – Booking essential

• Golfing

• Tennis

• Squash

• Bowling

• Flying
- Enjoy a “flip” with our Local Flippie in his plane (max. 4 people)  

Cultural & Historical interest    
Remains of the old
Not all San art is found on cave walls. Some has been found on portable stones. The oldest painted stone was recovered near Oudtshoorn and the painting is estaimated to be 6400 years old. The second oldest painting was found at the Klasies River Caves and has been dated back 3900 years.

Hunting

The Kouga region is rich in fossils and San rock art. At the Klasies River near Humansdorp, the remains of a man estimated to be an incredible 120000 years old. This is some 60000years older than those examples of Neanderthalman from Europe. This site has also provided the earliest evidence of the use of fire by modern man.