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Cape St Francis Resort

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront aparthotel near Port St. Francis

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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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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
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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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

Village Break 4 b/room standard cottage

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

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Village Break 2 bedroom cottage

Village Break 2 bedroom cottage

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

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Village Break 3 bedroom cottage

Village Break 3 bedroom cottage

  • 120 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin 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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Balcony view

The Club - Superior Double Room

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

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The Club - 2 Room Apartment

The Club - 2 Room Apartment

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

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About the area

Cape Saint Francis

On the beach.You'll find Seal Point Lighthouse and Port St. Francis within 2 miles (3 km) of this aparthotel. St. Francis Bay Beach is within 6 miles (10 km) and Jeffreys Bay Beach is within 25 miles (40 km).
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What's nearby

  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • St. Francis Links - 8 min drive
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 10 min drive
  • Port St. Francis - 12 min drive
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Christy's Catch - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chokka Block Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rambling Rose - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪St Francis Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Big Time Taverna - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Cape St Francis Resort

3-star beachfront aparthotel near Port St. Francis
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/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this aparthotel measures 248 square feet (23 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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 kilometers and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

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

  • 135 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 68 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 248 sq ft of conference space
  • 23 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2005
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Cape St Francis Resort offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas

Pool/Spa

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Sun loungers
  • Umbrellas
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa open daily
  • Massages
  • Facials
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Sports massage
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Swedish massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV, bus, and truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Free offsite parking
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometers
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Playground
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys

Restaurants on site

  • Joe Fish restaurant

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service available

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries

Entertainment

  • 32-cm TV
  • TV in a common area

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Laptop workspace
  • Conference center (248 square feet of space)

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

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

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 elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Free newspapers (lobby)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Health club access nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby (discounted access)
  • Fishing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Beach yoga on site
  • Windsurfing on site
  • Yoga classes on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Golf nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Horse riding 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 135 rooms
  • 2 floors
  • 68 buildings
  • Built in 2005
  • Individually decorated

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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-percent 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 available
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
  • Pet fee: ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: 20-percent 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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

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 organization.

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

8/10 Good

Rona

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Really enjoyed it. Food was good, friendly people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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