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Cape St Francis Resort

3.0 star property
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Village Break Luxury Villa | Terrace/patio
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Beach Break .Guest House - Sea Facing | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa

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Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
  • Seal Point Lighthouse
    3 min drive
  • Port St. Francis
    12 min drive
  • St. Francis Bay Beach
    14 min drive
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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Apartment

  • 165 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Village Break 4 b/room standard cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Village Break 4 b/room standard cottage

  • 135 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

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Village Break 2 bedroom cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Village Break 2 bedroom cottage

  • 70 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Village Break 3 bedroom cottage | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Village Break 3 bedroom cottage

  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Club - Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Club - Superior Double Room

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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The Club - 2 Room Apartment | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

The Club - 2 Room Apartment

  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Cape St Francis Resort

Beachfront aparthotel with calming spa services
Catch some rays at the beach or spend the day relaxing at Cape St Francis Resort's full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants. Each apartment features free WiFi, a balcony and a TV. Room service, a coffee/tea maker and free bottled water are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cape St Francis Resort offers 135 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.

Children aged under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages and facials. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Cape St Francis Resort, you'll be within walking distance of Seal Point Lighthouse. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus 2 outdoor pools. Built in 2005, this comfortable aparthotel has 135 apartments over 2 floors. Each apartment offers free WiFi and a balcony/patio.
  • Each apartment offers a balcony or patio, a TV and room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Enjoy international cuisine with a poolside location at Joe Fish restaurant, one of the property's 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indulge with deep-tissue massages, facials or manicures and pedicures at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a playground, bicycles to rent and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Seal Point Lighthouse and 12 minutes from Port St. Francis
  • Shopping centre and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Cape St Francis Resort offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools and a seasonal outdoor pool. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this aparthotel measures 248 square feet (23 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the eco-certified Cape St Francis Resort. You'll have access to the health club at a partner property. An area shuttle within 10 kilometres and a shopping centre shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Cape Saint Francis aparthotel.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM.
Joe Fish restaurant – This poolside seafood restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Travelife – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Beach

  • On a white sand beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Full-service spa
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
  • Free WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Baby toys
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Free cot
  • Playground

Restaurants on site

  • Joe Fish restaurant

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Limited room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace in lobby

Entertainment

  • 32-cm TV
  • TV in common areas

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Laundry service

Work spaces

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (248 square foot of space)
  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total
  • Fee: ZAR 200 per accommodation per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free bottled water
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Local maps
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pilates classes
  • Windsurfing
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Game drive nearby
  • Game viewing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Health club (partner property) nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 135 units
  • 2 floors
  • 68 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Built in 2005
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting units available
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If guests should find the reception desk closed on arrival, they are requested to collect their keys from the Joe Fish restaurant. Should this also be closed then keys will be left with the Security desk at the entrance to the property.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: ZAR 750 per stay
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 435
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 190 (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 350
  • New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 175 (from 4 to 12 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately ZAR 140 for adults and from ZAR 70 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 20 per cent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the aparthotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Cape Francis
Cape St Francis Resort
St Francis Cape
Cape St Francis Resort Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis
Cape St Francis Aparthotel
Cape St Francis Resort Aparthotel
Cape St Francis Resort Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis Resort Aparthotel Cape Saint Francis

Cape St Francis Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

VC

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What you see is not what you get
I recently stayed at this hotel, and unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The Wi-Fi was down the entire night, which was incredibly frustrating. Additionally, the linens had black spots on them, which was quite off-putting. The room also had an unpleasant smell, as if it hadn't been used in a long time. It felt like I was the first person to stay there after a long period of disuse. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience and would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stunning
Loved loved loved this place and whole area around and about
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lady at the reception was very nice and hospitable. We didn’t receive a VIP Access benefit, at least not what we thought we would have received from our experience at other resorts and hotels. We did receive a bottle of wine, wasn’t sure if that came standard with every room, but when I asked about room upgrade, pretty much every room was standard, and the same as the others. The food was really good at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cavan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jose

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Victorine

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mariana

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Dr N K Kirimi

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kobie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing, child and pet friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Bernice

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were absolutely amazing. Check in was very smooth and their direction to our room was very clear. The property has boom gates with security so it was very safe and inviting. It was also very close to the beach. The room was okay...simply okay. The bathroom shower was massive, but the shower didn't drain, so you are standing in others dirty water. The toilet upstairs in the loft was broken. I don't mean it didn't flush, I mean the flush arm was broken (something cleaning staff should have easily found and fixed). The place is pretty outdated, but for the price isn't bad. The sleeping arrangement was quite strange with 2 double beds down stairs and 2 singles in the loft. Meaning there is absolutely zero privacy for a married couple who are traveling with kids. All in all the place was okay, but hardly a "Resort".
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely recommend people were very friend
It was a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Very noisy. No hot water. Small room. Really not great.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed
Just not upto scratch.Cleaners came if you asked them way over priced for sparsely and cheaply furnished unit in back position
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

LORRAINE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

KA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
St Francis Resort
Property generally goi and the location excellent. Could be great fir family accommodation. Limited parking space a nightmare, especially when there are guests who come in groups. Restaurant staff friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome spot for a family - kid friendly! Spacious interiors, clean environment. All crockery and utensils available . I guess my only recommendation is to replace the toilet unit which seems to be decades old, seat loose and rust build up on the base, and in the kitchenette perhaps a extra work top counter for meal prep. Found room 36 not to have any space to work on . But overall I will recommend the resort for family or couple stay overs. Resturant’s delightful, chilled and relaxing environment!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mpho

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
We had a great stay with my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Xoliswa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xoliswa Zokobe
I enjoyed staying at the resort, the service was great and the rooms were very neat at tidy. A big thank you to the staff you guys you were really nice and friendly keep up the good work.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient and clean St Francis stay
The overall experience was fairly good and satisfying. It is close to the swimming pool and not to far walking to the beach although it is not advised to be swimming at the beach in front of the complex which meant thar we had to drive to the swimming beach which is really worth the effort. The unit was very clean. It does however lack some cooling in terms of a fan or airconditioning. The kitchen is very small. The communial braai facilities cause a bit of noise when fellow visitors makes use of it as a get to gether place in the evenings. Even though the above, the overall stay was delightful and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019