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Home 4 Star Accommodation Cape St Francis Resort

Cape St Francis Resort – Discover this unique and exclusive paradise on the Eastern Cape coast which draws holiday makers from all over the world.

Bordering the beach at Cape St Francis and just 90 minutes from Port Elizabeth airport, Cape St Francis Resort ticks all the boxes as a perfect beach holiday destination. The Resorts’ unique setting with a selection of accommodation options from conventional hotel rooms, three and four bedroom cottages or luxury beach villas appeals to couples, families and anyone who loves a beach holiday. All are suitable for either a bed and breakfast choice or a self-catering option.

Renowned as a water sport paradise with surfing, kite-surfing, surf ski and canoe paddling on the beautiful waters off both Cape St Francis and St Francis Bay’s as well as on the nearby Kromme River. For golfers, the top ten rated St Francis Links offers the keen golfer an excellent challenge of links golf with the nearby St Francis Bay Golf Club offering an easier but still challenging round of golf.

With the mildest temperatures and the longest sunshine hours on the coast, Cape St Francis is a unique and exclusive paradise on the South African southern coast which draws holidaymakers from all over the world to enjoy the glorious beaches, excellent water-sport facilities, leisurely lifestyle and the magical beauty of the unspoilt surroundings.

LUXURY 5-STAR VILLAS – BEACH BREAK

Luxury Beachfront Self Catering or Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Situated on the beach in Cape St Francis offering accommodation in a choice of five luxury 5-star beach villas set on the edge of the dunes overlooking the pristine Cape St Francis beach and Seal Point.

Ideal for a large, single or extended family or a group of friend for an exclusive self-catering holiday, the 5-star beach villas have been perceptively designed to also serve as small, intimate bed and breakfasts where guests would enjoy the privacy of their own suites but would share common facilities such as the lounge and dining areas. For those who choose to stay on a bed and breakfast basis, breakfast is prepared and served in the villa.

Three of the luxury villas, Fish Eagle, Nautilus Place and Sandpiper each have five bedrooms, all en-suite with either full bathrooms or bathrooms with a shower. The remaining two villas, Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior are 4-bedroom luxury villas, all en-suite with a mix of full bathroom or with shower. All the villas have both sea facing and garden facing rooms with a combinations of King, Queen or twin beds. The sea facing bedrooms have superb views over the beach, Seal Point and the historic lighthouse and Indian Ocean beyond whilst the garden rooms look onto villa’s gardens.

All the villas have a large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area opening onto a private deck each with each villa having its own swimming (plunge) pool. The lounges are beautifully furnished with large comfortable couches and large screen television with selectable satellite TV channels. For self-catering, the fully equipped kitchens are fitted with all you would require including a gas oven and hob, microwave oven, fridge / freezer and dishwasher. The villas are serviced daily during your stay to assure you a relaxed self-catering beach holiday.

Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation

Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior

The other two villas are aptly named Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior. These have four bed rooms, two double sea facing rooms featuring a glass front with sliding doors facing the ocean and full bathrooms.

A king size bed finishes the room. It is possible to add a cot to accommodate a baby or a toddler. The two twin en suite (shower only) rooms are situated at the back of the villa and overlook the garden and remainder of the Cape St Francis Resort.

Kitchens are well equipped with fridge/ freezer, microwave, dish washing machine, weber braai and crockery and cutlery. Villas have direct beach access, small pool and double lock up garages.

On a self catering basis the villas are serviced daily, kitchen is fully equipped with fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher and necessary cutlery and crockery.

Breakfast

On a bed and breakfast option breakfast is served either on the front lawn overlooking the sea or in the villa if the weather is unsuitable. This is a great time to meet the other guests.

Fit us into your travel plan and stay a while to experience all the Garden Route and Eastern Cape has to offer. Once you have experienced its charm you will want to return again and again.

Each villa has the following facilities:

  • Lounge with DSTV
  • Dining area
  • Lock-up parking
  • Barbecue
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Balcony with sea view
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Hair dryers
  • Heaters
  • Patio loungers and chairs
  • Fully equipped for self-catering
  • Access to wi -fi
  • All rooms in Sandpiper & Nautilus have flat screen television sets
  • All Villa’s have built in fireplaces

FAMILY BEACH COTTAGES – VILLAGE BREAK

Three and Four bedroom, 4-star family cottages offering family friendly holiday seaside accommodation. Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

Within the heart of the Cape St Francis Resort lies our Village Break, this includes our 5 new luxury Village Break Villas, a selection of three and four bedroom, 4-star family cottages offering family friendly holiday seaside accommodation. In addition to the luxury villas and 4-star cottages there is also a selection of non-graded, homely and comfortable, three and four bedroom thatched cottages in the Village Break collection. As with all the accommodation within the resort, direct access to the splendid Cape St Francis beach is within a short walk from all the cottages with some of the cottages having magnificent views over the beach and sea beyond.

The luxury villas offer up-market accommodation including some with your own swimming pool and roof top terrace with sea views. Each property is designed with laid back open plan living in mind with a focus on outdoor entertaining. All bedrooms offer King or Queen size beds with many of them ensuite.

The Village Break cottages offer all you will need for a relaxed self-catering family beach holiday. The open plan lounge / dining areas have comfortable couches and a dining table where the family can gather after a day of sun and sea sharing stories of their day’s escapades or to watch television on the flat screen tv. Off the lounge /dining area is a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a stove, hob, fridge/ freezer and microwave oven as well as all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. The bedrooms offer a combination of queen beds, double beds and single beds to suit family needs and to further ensure a relaxed holiday you can arrange for your cottage to be serviced by our housekeeping staff.

With most of the cottages having enclosed gardens, your outdoor relaxation is also catered to. All cottages have a braai (barbecue) area off the deck leading into the lounge / dining room and whilst some of the cottages have their own swimming pools, those without have access to the pool within the Village Break gardens.

The Village Break beach cottages truly are a “home away from home” on the beach and the ideal accommodation for a family or a group of close friends spending time together on a beach holiday. A mid-week break or weekend getaway at a perfect seaside resort.

Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation

Three Bedroom  self catering  Cottages

The three bed room self catering  cottages comprise those which have a garden view and those which have a sea view and are best described as follows:

  • 1 bedroom downstairs shower en suite – double
  • open plan kitchen/living/dining area with fireplace
  • sliding door leading onto shaded patio
  • 2 bedrooms upstairs with full en suite bathrooms
  • 1 double + 1 twin
  • garden view

Free Standing Self Catering Thatch Cottage Accommodation

These thatch cottages sleep 4-6 people.

Downstairs

  • open plan kitchen/dining/living area leading onto deck
  • 1 bedroom en suite – twin

Upstairs

  • main bedroom en suite
  • 2nd bedroom
  • bathroom
  • TV Room

Four Bedroom Self Catering Cottage Accomodation

Are fully equipped semi-detached thatch houses with parking available next to houses

Downstairs:

  • Enclosed patio area with gate
  • Open plan kitchen/dining/living area
  • 1 x bedroom with double bed/full en suite bathroom with separate shower

Upstairs:

  • 1 x bedroom double bed/full en suite bathroom
  • 2 x bedrooms twin beds/share a full bathroom

Luxury four star Beach Villas

Beautifully appointed and just a hop and a skip from the exquisite, never crowded, Cape St Francis beach, the Cape St Francis Resort’s “ Village Break” Villas offer stylish holiday living in 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom villas. The open plan design of the living areas make for a perfect family holiday with a lounge area with comfy couches and flat screen television.

Supertubes & Sunset
Both Supertubes and Sunset are 4-bedroom villas with similar layouts with an expansive lounge dining and kitchen area leading onto a compact garden, each with their own private plunge pool. Sleeping accommodation is by way of a twin bedded en-suite bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs. All the upstairs bedrooms have Queen beds with two having en-suite bathrooms with shower and the main bedroom having an open plan en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Two of the bedrooms have partial sea views from the Juliet balconies whilst the third has a view onto the garden and private pool below.

Both villas have single garages with automatic doors. A feature of both Supertubes and Sunset is the rooftop deck with views over the sea, the iconic Cape St Francis lighthouse and Seal Point.

Sunrise
Set on a hill with views over the resort this 3-bedroom unit is the newest addition to the Village Break Villa collection.  Entry is via a spacious private garden with wooden entertainment deck into an expansive open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, wonderful for entertaining the family and friends. One of the three bedrooms is situated downstairs and has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower. The two upstairs rooms both have Queen beds with en-suite bathrooms with showers.

Sunrise is the only villa in the Village Break Villa collection that is not under thatch.

Lighthouse
A beautiful villa, not unlike Sunrise in that from the spacious North facing garden with an entertainment deck complete with built in braai / barbecue leading into a large open plan comfortable lounge area bar counter a fireplace and large comfortable couches. The dining area extends from the lounge to the fully equipped kitchen. A feature of Lighthouse is a double garage with automatic door and direct access from the garage to the villa.

All three bedrooms are upstairs as is a superb first floor deck that leads off two of the bedrooms and that offers partial views of the sea. The deck is the perfect place to relax with a book on those lazy, hazy days. The main bedroom is beautifully furnished with a private en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The other rooms both have en-suite bathrooms with showers with one room having twin beds and the other a Queen bed.

It is also perfectly situated opposite the walkway to the beach which is virtually on the doorstep.

Wildside:
A large North facing deck with a built in braai / barbecue, perfect for entertaining even on windy days as it is well sheltered from the prevailing winds, leads off the garden.  Entrance to the villa is through large sliding doors into a spacious open plan dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The lounge, offset from the dining / kitchen, has a fireplace and two comfy couches and it too leads onto the deck further adding to the entertainment layout of this villa.

Wildside has four bedrooms with one situated downstairs off the dining room with a Queen bed. The bathroom with shower is adjacent to the bedroom doubling as both a guest bathroom and semi en-suite to the bedroom. The main bedroom offers a Queen bed and has an open plan bathroom with shower and bath and leads onto a raised deck and a stairway to the rooftop viewing deck with outstanding views onto the beach, Seal Point and the Lighthouse. The third bedroom has twin beds with the fourth having a Queen bed. The bedrooms share a bathroom with shower.

The villas all have private gardens leading off the living area where guests can enjoy a lunchtime or evening barbecues / braai after a day on the beach or exploring all Cape St Francis has to offer.  All also have superbly fitted kitchens and dining rooms with all one would need for a perfect self-catered beach holiday.

Guests  staying in the Village Break Villas have full access to the resorts facilities including the various swimming pools within the resort, the restaurant and bar and for those needing a little pampering after a day in the sun, the Hibiscus Health & Beauty Studio is opens six  days a week  whilst the convenience shop situated at reception is open daily.

HOTEL & APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION – CLUB BREAK

Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

The Cape St Francis Resort also offers a collection of more conventional hotel accommodation and self-catering apartments within the Club Break section of the resort for holiday makers looking for an affordable beach holiday. Situated at the entrance to the resort and close to Joe Fish Restaurant and Bar, the swimming pool and the resort shop, all Club Break accommodation is within a short walk to the magnificent Cape St Francis beach.

Hotel Accommodation – 3 Star

The 3-star hotel accommodation comprises 34 rooms 24 of which have double beds with the remaining 10 rooms being twin rooms. All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms and television with a choice of satellite programmes.

Self-catering Apartments – 3 Star

The 12 self-catering 3-star graded apartments are stylishly decorated and have two en-suite bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The bedrooms lead off an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area. The kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering holiday and all apartments have television with selected satellite channels. A braai area outside leading off the lounge completes the facilities for that perfect beach holiday at one of the finest beach holiday destinations in South Africa.

Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa

“Kingfish and Marlin”

These recently completed spacious units consist of 2 private en-suite bedrooms, one twin and one double, an open plan lounge dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The braai area outside finishes off this self-catering apartment.

The Units are close to all the Resort facilities, including the pub and restaurant, swimming pool and Resort Shop and are a short walk from the magnificent Cape St Francis beach. Each unit is equipped with a TV and DSTV bouquet and is serviced by our housekeeping staff. Parking is in front of the unit but not undercover.

Fullstop 3 Bedroom Stand-alone House

Set apart from the other rooms and apartments the beautifully appointed and newly built, Fullstop is a three bedroom stand-alone house overlooking the resort with partial views of the sea. This timber frame house, the first in the resort has two bedrooms downstairs both with twin beds and full en-site bathrooms and a double room with a queen sized bed upstairs with full bathroom. Also upstairs is a stylishly furnished lounge with a comfortable couch, a dining room table and leading off, a fully equipped kitchen ideal for a self-catering holiday. Leading off the dining area is a small deck with views over the resort and partial views of the sea.

All rooms and apartments are serviced daily during your stay by our friendly housekeeping staff.

 

Each apartment has the following facilities:  

  • All bedrooms en-suite
  • DSTV
  • Barbecue
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Stove
  • Balconies
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Hair dryer
  • Heater
  • Occasional table and chairs
  • Fully equipped for self-catering
  • Serviced daily

BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION

Backpacker Accommodation. Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

The Cape St Francis Resort has a collection of Backpacker accommodation in five semi-detached (10 rooms) chalets built in traditional Cape Dutch style. The semi-detached rooms, five of which are double rooms with the other five having twin beds. Each room has a small self-catering facility in a small kitchenette equipped with a small oven/ hotplate combination and a small bar fridge. All cutlery and crockery are supplied. The rooms each have a bathroom with basin, toilet and shower.

Surrounding the chalets is an under-cover boma with a braai (barbecue) area that is available for backpackers to relax in and enjoy their stay at Cape St Francis Resort. The backpacker chalets are also conveniently situated close to Joe Fish Restaurant and Bar and the resort’s convenience store.

As with all accommodation in Cape St Francis Resort the beautiful Cape St Francis beach is but a short walk away and within easy walking distance of the surf break at Seal Point. Most equipment for surfing, cycling, snorkeling can be hired ensuring backpackers can enjoy all the wonderful facilities that Cape St Francis has to offer.

Transport to and from the resort to Humansdorp where the Baz Bus stops, can be arranged at a fee and is just a phone call away.

Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation

LOOKING FOR A SEASIDE WEDDING VENUE?

Have your fairy-tale wedding at Cape ST Francis Resort

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. We also know it can be one of the most stressful if not handled correctly. Here at Cape St Francis Resort we understand that attention to detail is of paramount importance in order to exceed your every expectation.

Our highly skilled staff are on hand to ensure the smooth running of this very special day leaving you to relax and soak in this wonderful experience. From initial discussions to the big event we will assist you through the entire experience.

Due to the stunning location of Cape St Francis Resort, there are a number of options when it comes to wedding venues. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed beach wedding or a traditional chapel wedding we have the perfect place for you to tie the knot.

Cape St Francis Resort can accommodate up to 200 guests and, as your wedding guests, they will enjoy reduced accommodation rates. Accommodation is available to suit all budgets, from apartments, family cottages through to our 5 star beach villas.

Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue

WEDDING VENUE OPTIONS

Beach Break 5 star villa

Combining the beach with chic and style the Beach Break Villa is a grand choice for having your ceremony and/or your reception. The lawn runs onto the beach, so your ceremony can be held to the sound of the ocean in the background.
  • For ceremonies only, Beach Break can cater for 200 guests seated.
  • For your ceremony and reception, Beach Break can cater for 30 guests maximum.
  • Beach Break premises are subject to their own Liquor License.

Beach Break rates are available on request, as Beach Break rates are seasonal, we tailor the quote to your requirements.

Cape St Francis beach

Feel the sand between your toes with the sound and sight of lapping waves as you say your vows. The pristine golden beach of Cape St Francis is just a stone’s throw from Cape St Francis Resort and has proven to be a firm favourite with wedding parties. A driftwood arch, white washed chairs and beautiful coastal flowers sets the scene for the ultimate beach wedding.
A variety of options are available regarding set up style. Contact us today for more information.

Chapel and Theatre

For a more traditional wedding venue our Chapel and Theatre is the perfect choice. Offering seating for up to 180 guests this venue has a beautiful warm feeling with wooden floors and beams. Beautiful chandeliers finish the look. Liaising with our wedding consultant you can then decide on how you wish to decorate the venue to add your personal touch.

Now as husband and wife it’s time to be greeted by your guests, enjoy a delicious tailor made lunch or dinner (depending on the time of your wedding ceremony), listen to the speeches then let your hair down and dance the night away…

ADDITIONAL RECEPTION VENUE OPTIONS

Beach Break

Regardless of where you had your ceremony, our 5 star Beach Break villa is available as a reception venue. Enjoy your reception with stunning ocean views and magical sunsets. Suitable for smaller intimate weddings Beach Break can accommodate up to 30 guests. POA

The Space

Our largest reception venue offers seating for up to 200 guests with ample room to dance the night away. The Space offers wooden floors, creating warmth and an elegant ambiance with its own entrance and veranda for welcome drinks.

Hire for all venues includes (excluding Beach Break):

  • Hire till 12.30 am after that a levy per half hour or part thereof will apply.
  • Tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery and glassware white linen table cloths and serviettes per guest.
  • Joe Fish Bar is not included in venue hire but a private bar in either venue can be arranged.
  • Barmen and Waitresses depending on the number of guests and entirely at our discretion.

Joe Fish Restaurant

Our award winning pool side restaurant is the perfect venue. Seating up to 70 guests the restaurant incorporates the outside swimming pool and decked area.

For larger weddings (up to 120 guests) why not add a Moroccan stretch tent over the pool? Our Moroccan stretch tent is erected to cover the pool and deck area. Our stage covering half the pool is popular with this venue.

The Chapel and Theatre

Aside from a traditional ceremony this venue also makes for a wonderful reception area. With its own wooden staircase, wooden floors, beams, chandeliers, stage and toilet facilities this venue is perfect for up to 100 seated guests.

Music

DJ’s or Musicians are allowed to play until 24H00 (midnight), thereafter the music must be turned down out of consideration for our neighbours.

It’s not just about ’The Big Day’ – Pre and post wedding get-togethers

As your guests will be staying on our Estate we suggest that you consider a pre- or post-wedding get together. We can host a pre-wedding dinner at our award winning pool side restaurant – Joe Fish or a fun “Build-a-Burger’ or ‘Braai” evening with wines at reduced rates. The following day we can host a post-wedding “Champagne Brunch” on our deck, the perfect farewell final get-together. With any style wedding it’s the details that matter, from table decorations, menus through to the choice of music for your reception.

CAPE ST FRANCIS RESORT CONFERENCE CENTRE

A Truly Unique Location For All Your Conferencing Requirements

Cape St. Francis Resort offers conferencing set in a refreshing environment to revitalize delegates and encourage corporate team spirit.

Offering accommodation to suit all budgets, conferencing and team building facilities, on site restaurant plus a health and beauty studio all situated a stone’s throw from the pristine beach and warm Indian Ocean, Cape St Francis Resort truly is a unique location for all your conferencing requirements.

Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa

Tailor made conferencing for up to 300 delegates

Our 3 state-of-the-art conference venues are all equipped with the necessary presentation equipment and can accommodate up to 300 delegates. A peaceful environment, flexible agendas, friendly personalized service and professionalism dictate our approach toward each and every event. Each venue can be set up to suit your needs and requirements.

  • The Space, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 300 delegates theatre style.
  • The Chapel & Theatre can accommodate up to 160 delegates theatre style.
  • The Francolin Room can accommodate a maximum of 35 delegates.

 

For smaller groups up to a maximum of 15 delegates you can also use our luxury beach villa – Beach Break.

All of our conference rooms come equipped with the following equipment:

  • Whiteboard and flipcharts
  • Data Projector
  • DVD player
  • Public address sound system
  • Pens and paper for the use of delegates
  • Iced water and mints for the enjoyment of delegates
  • All of the conference venues are air conditioned.

The following facilities are also available to conferences:

  • A full range of other specialist AV equipment can be supplied on request
  • Secretarial service, fax, telephone, internet and photocopying facilities

Spouse program

Breakaway rooms are also available for when a conference needs to break up into separate work groups or syndicates.
There are many areas in our gardens where one can set up as breakaways.

ST FRANCIS CONFERENCE ROOMS AND FACILITIES

Cape St Francis Conference Venue has a variety of conference rooms available which can accommodate groups of different sizes.

 

  • The Space, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 300 delegates theatre style.
  • The Chapel & Theatre, which can accommodate up to 160 delegates theatre style.
  • The Francolin Room, which can accommodate a maximum of 35 delegates, and
  • Beach Break, which can accommodate a maximum of 15 delegates.

All of our conference rooms come equipped with with following equipment:

  • Overhead projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and flipcharts
  • VCR and monitor
  • Data Projector
  • DVD player
  • Public address sound system
  • Pens and paper for the use of delegates
  • Iced water and mints for the enjoyment of delegates
  • All of the conference are air conditioned.

The following facilities are also available to conferences:

 

  • A full range of other specialist AV equipment can be supplied on request
  • Secretarial service, fax, telephone, internet and photocopying facilities
  • Spouse program
  • Breakaway rooms are also available for when a conference needs to break up into separate work groups or syndicates.

RECEPTION AND SHOP

Whether you need to check in or check out, book a meal, or simply find out what’s happening in and around Cape St Francis Resort… our friendly reception staff are here to help.

With so many activities in and around Cape St Francis our reception staff are here to assist you with booking your chosen excursions. From surf lessons, trail walks, bicylcle hire to bungee jumping and sky diving, there really is so much to choose from, the biggest decision is which one will you do first!

One of the most popular excursion is known as ‘Betty’s Tour’ due to the fact your wonderful host is our very own Betty Anoster.

Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities

 

CLOTHING, CLASSROOMS AND CONSERVATION ALL IN ONE DAY

Betty’s Tour – Our Social Responsibility Initiative

For the last 2yrs Cape St Francis Resort has been taking guests on a wonderful tour of local communtiy projects and businesses. These insightful excursions offer particpants the opportunity to meet everyone involved and really get to know the what, who and why’s of each individual business and the people involved.

The tour known affectionately as ‘Betty’s Tours’ as Betty Anoster from Cape St Francis Resort is the tour leader, takes you to three very different places. Starting with some very dedicated folk at Cape St Francis’ based SANCCOB rehabilition centre.

Get up close and personal with some feathered friends

Based next door to the light house in Cape St Francis the SANCCOB rehabilitation centre is a leading marine non-profit organization with a vision to conserve seabirds and other sea-life, especially threatened species such as the African penguin.

SANCCOB protects and treats seabirds affected by major and chronic oil pollution, and shares its specialist skills with the international community, such as providing services in Africa, the Indian Ocean region, and the Sub-Antarctic.

SANCCOB’s research focuses on improving knowledge that will improve the conservation of seabirds in the wild, and improve our ability to care for seabirds during their rehabilitation process.

Visitors on ‘Betty’s Tour’s’ are given a unique behind-the-scenes tour from one of the staff and allowed access to meet the penguins and other sea birds, gaining a wonderful perspective on all the hard work SANCCOB employees provide.

Our convenience store has everything you need

Within reception you will also find our convenience shop offering all manner of produce. So if you’ve forgotten your toothbrush, need braai wood, or have just got back from the beach and in need of a refreshing icecream, our shop has everything you need.

Everyday the talented chefs from our award winning Joe Fish Restaurant produce freshly home made pies and sandwiches but get there early before they sell out! Many of the ingredients are organically grown at our Bat and Boerboom farm on the Geelhout River.

There’s even a frozen section offering stunning free range chicken, local boerewors, and family size savoury pies.

Aside from the basics, the shop also stocks a beautiful range of clothing including, beach sarongs, dresses, childrenswear, men’s and women’s t-shirts and caps.

Interact with local kids at a children’s school

From SANCCOB guests are then taken into the heart of the local township known as ’Sea Vista’ to meet some very special kids at the Talhado Children’s Haven.

Talhado Children’s Haven was started to address the needs of disadvantaged children in the area of St Francis Bay. Pre-primary education and a safe place to play, under adult care, were needed. The school now provides both for over 400 children. All the fundraising for the Haven is done on a voluntary basis.

Through ’Betty’s Tour’ you will meet these wonderful children and the teachers who care for them. The children always have a smile and song and love meeting new people and in return visitors are left with some wonderful memories and some new friends!

Meet some talented locals and maybe buy a garment or two

Just down the road from Talhado’s is Nomvula’s which is the final destination on the tour.

Nomvula (nom Voo la) meaning “she who brings the rain” in Xhosa is considered a lucky name because any sign of rain in Southern Africa is gratefully received.

Starting as a knitting group by Frances Becker in 2008, Nomvulas has quickly turned into a fully fledged business with approx 15 full time knitters.
Although Nomvulas is still a small business it has developed a strong client base which keeps the pace of work consistent and provides a sustainable income for the staff.

The concept of the company is to train the knitters in the art of manufacturing, marketing, and running a business with the goal to eventually own the business. Nomvula’s is not a charity and its goal is profit driven. What makes the company extra special is the knitters run it as their own business with the guidance and direction of Frances. They understand that what they put in, they get out both financially and emotionally.

As part of ’Betty’s Tours’ you will be given a personal tour by one of the knitters who will provide insight into what they do and how they do it. The products produced are simply stunning and you will be spoilt for choice with the wide range of clothing and accessories.

ST FRANCIS GOLF BREAK

Bunkers, lakes, long drives and beautifully tendered greens draw golfers to the area year after year!

Famously known for it’s surfing, The St Francis Bay area also offers 2 outstanding, and very different, golf courses.

Firstly there is ‘The St Francis Bay Golf Club’ situated within the heart of the picturesque village of St Francis. This full 18 hole course offers challenging holes for all levels, from short lake holes to long driver par 5s.

As you head over the road to the 11th – 15th holes, sea views and crashing wave back drops will emphasize the beauty of where you are playing.

The 19th hole or club house offers a wide variety of snacks, meals and drinks with stunning views across the course. Sit back and watch as the golfers finish their round on the 18th.

Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa

A golf course built around natural beauty

In the early 14th century, either in Scotland’s eastern Lothians or in the Netherlands, where the game was called Kalvin, golf began.

The links land was the marginal land lying between the beaches and the arable fields and only good for grazing sheep and rabbits and bleaching cloth.

Open to the elements, the game was played on the links grasses between the dunes and the bush.

’St Francis Links’ , the second course in St Francis Bay, may not have been grazing land for sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature’s best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. ’St Francis Links’ challenges all who play it and rewards those who respect it.

The layout combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its variation in length and direction.

The bunkers look as though they have been ploughed out of the land. The bunkering truly defines the quality and character of ’St Francis Links’. Others courses have a links “look”. Here you will see what separates ’St Francis Links’ from the rest – a consistent look throughout. One will agree that, almost from the opening shot, ’St Francis Links’ carries a look and feel that breathes history from bygone times.

The shape greens’ shape comes from the natural movement of the land. The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand, changing shape as the wind changed its mind. Some are more undulating than others. All putting surfaces and green surrounds present a mental and physical test.

’St Francis Links’ is South Africa’s Pure Links!

Booking through Cape St Francis Resort as a guest will equate to a more favorable green fee.

A little bit of golfing history

The origins of the St Francis Bay Golf Club date back to 1975 when Leighton Hulett, the developer of the area then known as Sea Vista, opened a 9-hole private golf course. He employed Robert Grimsdell, who also designed courses such as Mowbray, Durban Country Club and Hans Merensky CC, to design the nine-hole private course which was opened in 1975.

In December 1976 the first Committee was elected and the club was named “The Cape St. Francis Golf Club”. The first Chairman was the late Buller Pagden. In the early 1980’s the village changed its name to St Francis Bay, and the club likewise became “St. Francis Bay Golf Club”. During this period the course was also developed from sandy to lush fairways and greens (exclusively Poa Annua) to achieve its acknowledged status as the best nine hole course in the Eastern Cape and South Africa’s best kept secret.

The course has undergone many changes since the original Grimsdell design was developed by Maxwell Hulett, the most significant which was the construction of an additional nine holes. As a result of the decision taken in 1997, the Club now has a full eighteen-hole course which was finally opened in December 1999.

The popularity of ’The St Francis Bay Golf Course’ and the “Calamari Classic” (a three-day tournament run in September each year) in particular has been evident when one looks at the list of players frequenting the Club. This list is made up of resident members as well as up-country members and visitors who travel from all over the country and abroad to come and play at ’The St Francis Bay GC’.

Booking through Cape St Francis Resort as a guest will ensure more favourable green fees.

And finally a lovely little 9 hole course…

A short drive to Humansdorp, just pass the N2 junction will lead you to one final course in the area – Zwartenbosch Golf Club. Although set out over 9 holes, this course offers different tee boxes for holes 10 -18. Not as popular as the 2 St Francis Bay based courses this hidden treasure is usually less busy and therefore can prove a more relaxing and peaceful affair.

The course is well maintained and offers a variety of challenging holes.

Activities

ST FRANCIS CANAL AND RIVER CRUISES

Experience the beautiful St Francis Bay Canals and Kromme River on a luxury 12 seater barge.

Built in 1967, the canal system of St Francis Bay has become a leading South African tourist destination. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil canal waters as your professional skipper escorts you through the waterways offering you wonderful views of the architecture, wildlife and as evening draws in, the spectacular sunsets.

Our luxury imported 12 seater barge known as ‘River Break’ is designed and licensed to carry up to 12 passengers on the waterways of not only the canals but also the Kromme and Geelhout Rivers.

RiverBreak activities are tailored to suit the needs of the individual or group with trips ranging from a 1 hour cruise around the canal systems to a full day excursion up the Kromme or Geelhout Rivers. A minimum of 2 people is required to book River Break but commonly is shared amongst guests.

Guests have the option of bringing their own refreshments or all catering can be done through the famous Joe Fish Restaurant and prices can be structured to include South African wine, beer and cider.

St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises

ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS

Experience the natural beauty of Cape St Francis and the surrounding area via stunning reserve and coastal walks

Cape St Francis is home to no less than five beautiful nature reserves, Cape St Francis Nature Reserve, Seal Point Nature Reserve, Seal Bay Nature Reserve, St Francis Field Nature Reserve and Irma Booysen Flora Reserve.

These reserves offer a wide variety of walks suitable for all levels of fitness and experience. These walks, hikes and trails take you through natural coastal lands filled with indigenous plant and wild life.

ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS

CHOKKA TRAIL

Experience the area with a 4 day/3 night ‘Chokka Trail’

Three picturesque fishing villages, a rugged coastline, sand dunes as far as the eye can see, a tidal river, protected fynbos, wetlands and a visit to South Africa’s only privately owned working harbor.

These are the ingredients that make up the Chokka Trail, a slack packing trail between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. This is the best possible opportunity to see and experience just how beautiful the area is – on foot, at your own pace and with overnight accommodation at guesthouses and a resort.

Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities

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Cape St Francis Resort Reviews

We had a warm welcome on arrival and all the staff we came into contact with were very friendly and helpful for the duration of our stay. Keep up the great work. We will definitely refer you to others and will be back. Thank you for a great stay. – 617janiner

For quiet friendly break a way ,save and awesome waves from point or beach break ,lovely open beaches for long far walks with nature being left to be respected for its beauty.kind and good people looking out for each other thank u Cape st Francis for a lovely stay Team Hillbillies SA electrical skateboards and Segway. – hillbillies996

A group of friends spent a wonderful long weekend at Cape St Francis Resort. The staff were really attentive & made sure that we enjoyed our stay. It is ideally located just a stones throw from the white sands of the bay at Cape St Francis. The apartments are very spacious & well equiped. – 594arthurf

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+ Beach Break

LUXURY 5-STAR VILLAS – BEACH BREAK

Luxury Beachfront Self Catering or Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

Situated on the beach in Cape St Francis offering accommodation in a choice of five luxury 5-star beach villas set on the edge of the dunes overlooking the pristine Cape St Francis beach and Seal Point.

Ideal for a large, single or extended family or a group of friend for an exclusive self-catering holiday, the 5-star beach villas have been perceptively designed to also serve as small, intimate bed and breakfasts where guests would enjoy the privacy of their own suites but would share common facilities such as the lounge and dining areas. For those who choose to stay on a bed and breakfast basis, breakfast is prepared and served in the villa.

Three of the luxury villas, Fish Eagle, Nautilus Place and Sandpiper each have five bedrooms, all en-suite with either full bathrooms or bathrooms with a shower. The remaining two villas, Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior are 4-bedroom luxury villas, all en-suite with a mix of full bathroom or with shower. All the villas have both sea facing and garden facing rooms with a combinations of King, Queen or twin beds. The sea facing bedrooms have superb views over the beach, Seal Point and the historic lighthouse and Indian Ocean beyond whilst the garden rooms look onto villa’s gardens.

All the villas have a large open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area opening onto a private deck each with each villa having its own swimming (plunge) pool. The lounges are beautifully furnished with large comfortable couches and large screen television with selectable satellite TV channels. For self-catering, the fully equipped kitchens are fitted with all you would require including a gas oven and hob, microwave oven, fridge / freezer and dishwasher. The villas are serviced daily during your stay to assure you a relaxed self-catering beach holiday.

Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Beach Villas Accommodation

Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior

The other two villas are aptly named Seagulls Song and Wave Warrior. These have four bed rooms, two double sea facing rooms featuring a glass front with sliding doors facing the ocean and full bathrooms.

A king size bed finishes the room. It is possible to add a cot to accommodate a baby or a toddler. The two twin en suite (shower only) rooms are situated at the back of the villa and overlook the garden and remainder of the Cape St Francis Resort.

Kitchens are well equipped with fridge/ freezer, microwave, dish washing machine, weber braai and crockery and cutlery. Villas have direct beach access, small pool and double lock up garages.

On a self catering basis the villas are serviced daily, kitchen is fully equipped with fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher and necessary cutlery and crockery.

Breakfast

On a bed and breakfast option breakfast is served either on the front lawn overlooking the sea or in the villa if the weather is unsuitable. This is a great time to meet the other guests.

Fit us into your travel plan and stay a while to experience all the Garden Route and Eastern Cape has to offer. Once you have experienced its charm you will want to return again and again.

Each villa has the following facilities:

  • Lounge with DSTV
  • Dining area
  • Lock-up parking
  • Barbecue
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Balcony with sea view
  • Swimming pool
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Hair dryers
  • Heaters
  • Patio loungers and chairs
  • Fully equipped for self-catering
  • Access to wi -fi
  • All rooms in Sandpiper & Nautilus have flat screen television sets
  • All Villa’s have built in fireplaces
+ Village Break

FAMILY BEACH COTTAGES – VILLAGE BREAK

Three and Four bedroom, 4-star family cottages offering family friendly holiday seaside accommodation. Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

Within the heart of the Cape St Francis Resort lies our Village Break, this includes our 5 new luxury Village Break Villas, a selection of three and four bedroom, 4-star family cottages offering family friendly holiday seaside accommodation. In addition to the luxury villas and 4-star cottages there is also a selection of non-graded, homely and comfortable, three and four bedroom thatched cottages in the Village Break collection. As with all the accommodation within the resort, direct access to the splendid Cape St Francis beach is within a short walk from all the cottages with some of the cottages having magnificent views over the beach and sea beyond.

The luxury villas offer up-market accommodation including some with your own swimming pool and roof top terrace with sea views. Each property is designed with laid back open plan living in mind with a focus on outdoor entertaining. All bedrooms offer King or Queen size beds with many of them ensuite.

The Village Break cottages offer all you will need for a relaxed self-catering family beach holiday. The open plan lounge / dining areas have comfortable couches and a dining table where the family can gather after a day of sun and sea sharing stories of their day’s escapades or to watch television on the flat screen tv. Off the lounge /dining area is a fully equipped kitchen fitted with a stove, hob, fridge/ freezer and microwave oven as well as all cutlery, crockery and kitchen utensils. The bedrooms offer a combination of queen beds, double beds and single beds to suit family needs and to further ensure a relaxed holiday you can arrange for your cottage to be serviced by our housekeeping staff.

With most of the cottages having enclosed gardens, your outdoor relaxation is also catered to. All cottages have a braai (barbecue) area off the deck leading into the lounge / dining room and whilst some of the cottages have their own swimming pools, those without have access to the pool within the Village Break gardens.

The Village Break beach cottages truly are a “home away from home” on the beach and the ideal accommodation for a family or a group of close friends spending time together on a beach holiday. A mid-week break or weekend getaway at a perfect seaside resort.

Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort family beach cottage Accommodation

Three Bedroom  self catering  Cottages

The three bed room self catering  cottages comprise those which have a garden view and those which have a sea view and are best described as follows:

  • 1 bedroom downstairs shower en suite – double
  • open plan kitchen/living/dining area with fireplace
  • sliding door leading onto shaded patio
  • 2 bedrooms upstairs with full en suite bathrooms
  • 1 double + 1 twin
  • garden view

Free Standing Self Catering Thatch Cottage Accommodation

These thatch cottages sleep 4-6 people.

Downstairs

  • open plan kitchen/dining/living area leading onto deck
  • 1 bedroom en suite – twin

Upstairs

  • main bedroom en suite
  • 2nd bedroom
  • bathroom
  • TV Room

Four Bedroom Self Catering Cottage Accomodation

Are fully equipped semi-detached thatch houses with parking available next to houses

Downstairs:

  • Enclosed patio area with gate
  • Open plan kitchen/dining/living area
  • 1 x bedroom with double bed/full en suite bathroom with separate shower

Upstairs:

  • 1 x bedroom double bed/full en suite bathroom
  • 2 x bedrooms twin beds/share a full bathroom

Luxury four star Beach Villas

Beautifully appointed and just a hop and a skip from the exquisite, never crowded, Cape St Francis beach, the Cape St Francis Resort’s “ Village Break” Villas offer stylish holiday living in 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom villas. The open plan design of the living areas make for a perfect family holiday with a lounge area with comfy couches and flat screen television.

Supertubes & Sunset
Both Supertubes and Sunset are 4-bedroom villas with similar layouts with an expansive lounge dining and kitchen area leading onto a compact garden, each with their own private plunge pool. Sleeping accommodation is by way of a twin bedded en-suite bedroom downstairs and three bedrooms upstairs. All the upstairs bedrooms have Queen beds with two having en-suite bathrooms with shower and the main bedroom having an open plan en-suite bathroom with shower and bath. Two of the bedrooms have partial sea views from the Juliet balconies whilst the third has a view onto the garden and private pool below.

Both villas have single garages with automatic doors. A feature of both Supertubes and Sunset is the rooftop deck with views over the sea, the iconic Cape St Francis lighthouse and Seal Point.

Sunrise
Set on a hill with views over the resort this 3-bedroom unit is the newest addition to the Village Break Villa collection.  Entry is via a spacious private garden with wooden entertainment deck into an expansive open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area, wonderful for entertaining the family and friends. One of the three bedrooms is situated downstairs and has twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with shower. The two upstairs rooms both have Queen beds with en-suite bathrooms with showers.

Sunrise is the only villa in the Village Break Villa collection that is not under thatch.

Lighthouse
A beautiful villa, not unlike Sunrise in that from the spacious North facing garden with an entertainment deck complete with built in braai / barbecue leading into a large open plan comfortable lounge area bar counter a fireplace and large comfortable couches. The dining area extends from the lounge to the fully equipped kitchen. A feature of Lighthouse is a double garage with automatic door and direct access from the garage to the villa.

All three bedrooms are upstairs as is a superb first floor deck that leads off two of the bedrooms and that offers partial views of the sea. The deck is the perfect place to relax with a book on those lazy, hazy days. The main bedroom is beautifully furnished with a private en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The other rooms both have en-suite bathrooms with showers with one room having twin beds and the other a Queen bed.

It is also perfectly situated opposite the walkway to the beach which is virtually on the doorstep.

Wildside:
A large North facing deck with a built in braai / barbecue, perfect for entertaining even on windy days as it is well sheltered from the prevailing winds, leads off the garden.  Entrance to the villa is through large sliding doors into a spacious open plan dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The lounge, offset from the dining / kitchen, has a fireplace and two comfy couches and it too leads onto the deck further adding to the entertainment layout of this villa.

Wildside has four bedrooms with one situated downstairs off the dining room with a Queen bed. The bathroom with shower is adjacent to the bedroom doubling as both a guest bathroom and semi en-suite to the bedroom. The main bedroom offers a Queen bed and has an open plan bathroom with shower and bath and leads onto a raised deck and a stairway to the rooftop viewing deck with outstanding views onto the beach, Seal Point and the Lighthouse. The third bedroom has twin beds with the fourth having a Queen bed. The bedrooms share a bathroom with shower.

The villas all have private gardens leading off the living area where guests can enjoy a lunchtime or evening barbecues / braai after a day on the beach or exploring all Cape St Francis has to offer.  All also have superbly fitted kitchens and dining rooms with all one would need for a perfect self-catered beach holiday.

Guests  staying in the Village Break Villas have full access to the resorts facilities including the various swimming pools within the resort, the restaurant and bar and for those needing a little pampering after a day in the sun, the Hibiscus Health & Beauty Studio is opens six  days a week  whilst the convenience shop situated at reception is open daily.

+ Club Break

HOTEL & APARTMENT ACCOMMODATION – CLUB BREAK

Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

The Cape St Francis Resort also offers a collection of more conventional hotel accommodation and self-catering apartments within the Club Break section of the resort for holiday makers looking for an affordable beach holiday. Situated at the entrance to the resort and close to Joe Fish Restaurant and Bar, the swimming pool and the resort shop, all Club Break accommodation is within a short walk to the magnificent Cape St Francis beach.

Hotel Accommodation – 3 Star

The 3-star hotel accommodation comprises 34 rooms 24 of which have double beds with the remaining 10 rooms being twin rooms. All rooms offer en-suite bathrooms and television with a choice of satellite programmes.

Self-catering Apartments – 3 Star

The 12 self-catering 3-star graded apartments are stylishly decorated and have two en-suite bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. The bedrooms lead off an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area. The kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering holiday and all apartments have television with selected satellite channels. A braai area outside leading off the lounge completes the facilities for that perfect beach holiday at one of the finest beach holiday destinations in South Africa.

Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Club Break Accommodation South Africa

“Kingfish and Marlin”

These recently completed spacious units consist of 2 private en-suite bedrooms, one twin and one double, an open plan lounge dining room and fully equipped kitchen. The braai area outside finishes off this self-catering apartment.

The Units are close to all the Resort facilities, including the pub and restaurant, swimming pool and Resort Shop and are a short walk from the magnificent Cape St Francis beach. Each unit is equipped with a TV and DSTV bouquet and is serviced by our housekeeping staff. Parking is in front of the unit but not undercover.

Fullstop 3 Bedroom Stand-alone House

Set apart from the other rooms and apartments the beautifully appointed and newly built, Fullstop is a three bedroom stand-alone house overlooking the resort with partial views of the sea. This timber frame house, the first in the resort has two bedrooms downstairs both with twin beds and full en-site bathrooms and a double room with a queen sized bed upstairs with full bathroom. Also upstairs is a stylishly furnished lounge with a comfortable couch, a dining room table and leading off, a fully equipped kitchen ideal for a self-catering holiday. Leading off the dining area is a small deck with views over the resort and partial views of the sea.

All rooms and apartments are serviced daily during your stay by our friendly housekeeping staff.

 

Each apartment has the following facilities:  

  • All bedrooms en-suite
  • DSTV
  • Barbecue
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Stove
  • Balconies
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Hair dryer
  • Heater
  • Occasional table and chairs
  • Fully equipped for self-catering
  • Serviced daily
+ Backpacker Accommodation

BACKPACKER ACCOMMODATION

Backpacker Accommodation. Self Catering and Bed & Breakfast options available.

The Cape St Francis Resort has a collection of Backpacker accommodation in five semi-detached (10 rooms) chalets built in traditional Cape Dutch style. The semi-detached rooms, five of which are double rooms with the other five having twin beds. Each room has a small self-catering facility in a small kitchenette equipped with a small oven/ hotplate combination and a small bar fridge. All cutlery and crockery are supplied. The rooms each have a bathroom with basin, toilet and shower.

Surrounding the chalets is an under-cover boma with a braai (barbecue) area that is available for backpackers to relax in and enjoy their stay at Cape St Francis Resort. The backpacker chalets are also conveniently situated close to Joe Fish Restaurant and Bar and the resort’s convenience store.

As with all accommodation in Cape St Francis Resort the beautiful Cape St Francis beach is but a short walk away and within easy walking distance of the surf break at Seal Point. Most equipment for surfing, cycling, snorkeling can be hired ensuring backpackers can enjoy all the wonderful facilities that Cape St Francis has to offer.

Transport to and from the resort to Humansdorp where the Baz Bus stops, can be arranged at a fee and is just a phone call away.

Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
Cape St Francis Resort Backpacker Accommodation
+ Weddings

LOOKING FOR A SEASIDE WEDDING VENUE?

Have your fairy-tale wedding at Cape ST Francis Resort

Your wedding day is one of the most important and memorable days of your life. We also know it can be one of the most stressful if not handled correctly. Here at Cape St Francis Resort we understand that attention to detail is of paramount importance in order to exceed your every expectation.

Our highly skilled staff are on hand to ensure the smooth running of this very special day leaving you to relax and soak in this wonderful experience. From initial discussions to the big event we will assist you through the entire experience.

Due to the stunning location of Cape St Francis Resort, there are a number of options when it comes to wedding venues. Whether you’re looking for a relaxed beach wedding or a traditional chapel wedding we have the perfect place for you to tie the knot.

Cape St Francis Resort can accommodate up to 200 guests and, as your wedding guests, they will enjoy reduced accommodation rates. Accommodation is available to suit all budgets, from apartments, family cottages through to our 5 star beach villas.

Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue
Cape St Francis Resort Wedding Venue

WEDDING VENUE OPTIONS

Beach Break 5 star villa

Combining the beach with chic and style the Beach Break Villa is a grand choice for having your ceremony and/or your reception. The lawn runs onto the beach, so your ceremony can be held to the sound of the ocean in the background.
  • For ceremonies only, Beach Break can cater for 200 guests seated.
  • For your ceremony and reception, Beach Break can cater for 30 guests maximum.
  • Beach Break premises are subject to their own Liquor License.

Beach Break rates are available on request, as Beach Break rates are seasonal, we tailor the quote to your requirements.

Cape St Francis beach

Feel the sand between your toes with the sound and sight of lapping waves as you say your vows. The pristine golden beach of Cape St Francis is just a stone’s throw from Cape St Francis Resort and has proven to be a firm favourite with wedding parties. A driftwood arch, white washed chairs and beautiful coastal flowers sets the scene for the ultimate beach wedding.
A variety of options are available regarding set up style. Contact us today for more information.

Chapel and Theatre

For a more traditional wedding venue our Chapel and Theatre is the perfect choice. Offering seating for up to 180 guests this venue has a beautiful warm feeling with wooden floors and beams. Beautiful chandeliers finish the look. Liaising with our wedding consultant you can then decide on how you wish to decorate the venue to add your personal touch.

Now as husband and wife it’s time to be greeted by your guests, enjoy a delicious tailor made lunch or dinner (depending on the time of your wedding ceremony), listen to the speeches then let your hair down and dance the night away…

ADDITIONAL RECEPTION VENUE OPTIONS

Beach Break

Regardless of where you had your ceremony, our 5 star Beach Break villa is available as a reception venue. Enjoy your reception with stunning ocean views and magical sunsets. Suitable for smaller intimate weddings Beach Break can accommodate up to 30 guests. POA

The Space

Our largest reception venue offers seating for up to 200 guests with ample room to dance the night away. The Space offers wooden floors, creating warmth and an elegant ambiance with its own entrance and veranda for welcome drinks.

Hire for all venues includes (excluding Beach Break):

  • Hire till 12.30 am after that a levy per half hour or part thereof will apply.
  • Tables, chairs, cutlery, crockery and glassware white linen table cloths and serviettes per guest.
  • Joe Fish Bar is not included in venue hire but a private bar in either venue can be arranged.
  • Barmen and Waitresses depending on the number of guests and entirely at our discretion.

Joe Fish Restaurant

Our award winning pool side restaurant is the perfect venue. Seating up to 70 guests the restaurant incorporates the outside swimming pool and decked area.

For larger weddings (up to 120 guests) why not add a Moroccan stretch tent over the pool? Our Moroccan stretch tent is erected to cover the pool and deck area. Our stage covering half the pool is popular with this venue.

The Chapel and Theatre

Aside from a traditional ceremony this venue also makes for a wonderful reception area. With its own wooden staircase, wooden floors, beams, chandeliers, stage and toilet facilities this venue is perfect for up to 100 seated guests.

Music

DJ’s or Musicians are allowed to play until 24H00 (midnight), thereafter the music must be turned down out of consideration for our neighbours.

It’s not just about ’The Big Day’ – Pre and post wedding get-togethers

As your guests will be staying on our Estate we suggest that you consider a pre- or post-wedding get together. We can host a pre-wedding dinner at our award winning pool side restaurant – Joe Fish or a fun “Build-a-Burger’ or ‘Braai” evening with wines at reduced rates. The following day we can host a post-wedding “Champagne Brunch” on our deck, the perfect farewell final get-together. With any style wedding it’s the details that matter, from table decorations, menus through to the choice of music for your reception.

+ Conferences & Events

CAPE ST FRANCIS RESORT CONFERENCE CENTRE

A Truly Unique Location For All Your Conferencing Requirements

Cape St. Francis Resort offers conferencing set in a refreshing environment to revitalize delegates and encourage corporate team spirit.

Offering accommodation to suit all budgets, conferencing and team building facilities, on site restaurant plus a health and beauty studio all situated a stone’s throw from the pristine beach and warm Indian Ocean, Cape St Francis Resort truly is a unique location for all your conferencing requirements.

Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Conference Centre South Africa

Tailor made conferencing for up to 300 delegates

Our 3 state-of-the-art conference venues are all equipped with the necessary presentation equipment and can accommodate up to 300 delegates. A peaceful environment, flexible agendas, friendly personalized service and professionalism dictate our approach toward each and every event. Each venue can be set up to suit your needs and requirements.

  • The Space, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 300 delegates theatre style.
  • The Chapel & Theatre can accommodate up to 160 delegates theatre style.
  • The Francolin Room can accommodate a maximum of 35 delegates.

 

For smaller groups up to a maximum of 15 delegates you can also use our luxury beach villa – Beach Break.

All of our conference rooms come equipped with the following equipment:

  • Whiteboard and flipcharts
  • Data Projector
  • DVD player
  • Public address sound system
  • Pens and paper for the use of delegates
  • Iced water and mints for the enjoyment of delegates
  • All of the conference venues are air conditioned.

The following facilities are also available to conferences:

  • A full range of other specialist AV equipment can be supplied on request
  • Secretarial service, fax, telephone, internet and photocopying facilities

Spouse program

Breakaway rooms are also available for when a conference needs to break up into separate work groups or syndicates.
There are many areas in our gardens where one can set up as breakaways.

ST FRANCIS CONFERENCE ROOMS AND FACILITIES

Cape St Francis Conference Venue has a variety of conference rooms available which can accommodate groups of different sizes.

 

  • The Space, our largest conference room, can accommodate up to 300 delegates theatre style.
  • The Chapel & Theatre, which can accommodate up to 160 delegates theatre style.
  • The Francolin Room, which can accommodate a maximum of 35 delegates, and
  • Beach Break, which can accommodate a maximum of 15 delegates.

All of our conference rooms come equipped with with following equipment:

  • Overhead projector and screen
  • Whiteboard and flipcharts
  • VCR and monitor
  • Data Projector
  • DVD player
  • Public address sound system
  • Pens and paper for the use of delegates
  • Iced water and mints for the enjoyment of delegates
  • All of the conference are air conditioned.

The following facilities are also available to conferences:

 

  • A full range of other specialist AV equipment can be supplied on request
  • Secretarial service, fax, telephone, internet and photocopying facilities
  • Spouse program
  • Breakaway rooms are also available for when a conference needs to break up into separate work groups or syndicates.
+ Facilities

RECEPTION AND SHOP

Whether you need to check in or check out, book a meal, or simply find out what’s happening in and around Cape St Francis Resort… our friendly reception staff are here to help.

With so many activities in and around Cape St Francis our reception staff are here to assist you with booking your chosen excursions. From surf lessons, trail walks, bicylcle hire to bungee jumping and sky diving, there really is so much to choose from, the biggest decision is which one will you do first!

One of the most popular excursion is known as ‘Betty’s Tour’ due to the fact your wonderful host is our very own Betty Anoster.

Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities
Cape St Francis Reception and Shop Facilities

 

CLOTHING, CLASSROOMS AND CONSERVATION ALL IN ONE DAY

Betty’s Tour – Our Social Responsibility Initiative

For the last 2yrs Cape St Francis Resort has been taking guests on a wonderful tour of local communtiy projects and businesses. These insightful excursions offer particpants the opportunity to meet everyone involved and really get to know the what, who and why’s of each individual business and the people involved.

The tour known affectionately as ‘Betty’s Tours’ as Betty Anoster from Cape St Francis Resort is the tour leader, takes you to three very different places. Starting with some very dedicated folk at Cape St Francis’ based SANCCOB rehabilition centre.

Get up close and personal with some feathered friends

Based next door to the light house in Cape St Francis the SANCCOB rehabilitation centre is a leading marine non-profit organization with a vision to conserve seabirds and other sea-life, especially threatened species such as the African penguin.

SANCCOB protects and treats seabirds affected by major and chronic oil pollution, and shares its specialist skills with the international community, such as providing services in Africa, the Indian Ocean region, and the Sub-Antarctic.

SANCCOB’s research focuses on improving knowledge that will improve the conservation of seabirds in the wild, and improve our ability to care for seabirds during their rehabilitation process.

Visitors on ‘Betty’s Tour’s’ are given a unique behind-the-scenes tour from one of the staff and allowed access to meet the penguins and other sea birds, gaining a wonderful perspective on all the hard work SANCCOB employees provide.

Our convenience store has everything you need

Within reception you will also find our convenience shop offering all manner of produce. So if you’ve forgotten your toothbrush, need braai wood, or have just got back from the beach and in need of a refreshing icecream, our shop has everything you need.

Everyday the talented chefs from our award winning Joe Fish Restaurant produce freshly home made pies and sandwiches but get there early before they sell out! Many of the ingredients are organically grown at our Bat and Boerboom farm on the Geelhout River.

There’s even a frozen section offering stunning free range chicken, local boerewors, and family size savoury pies.

Aside from the basics, the shop also stocks a beautiful range of clothing including, beach sarongs, dresses, childrenswear, men’s and women’s t-shirts and caps.

Interact with local kids at a children’s school

From SANCCOB guests are then taken into the heart of the local township known as ’Sea Vista’ to meet some very special kids at the Talhado Children’s Haven.

Talhado Children’s Haven was started to address the needs of disadvantaged children in the area of St Francis Bay. Pre-primary education and a safe place to play, under adult care, were needed. The school now provides both for over 400 children. All the fundraising for the Haven is done on a voluntary basis.

Through ’Betty’s Tour’ you will meet these wonderful children and the teachers who care for them. The children always have a smile and song and love meeting new people and in return visitors are left with some wonderful memories and some new friends!

Meet some talented locals and maybe buy a garment or two

Just down the road from Talhado’s is Nomvula’s which is the final destination on the tour.

Nomvula (nom Voo la) meaning “she who brings the rain” in Xhosa is considered a lucky name because any sign of rain in Southern Africa is gratefully received.

Starting as a knitting group by Frances Becker in 2008, Nomvulas has quickly turned into a fully fledged business with approx 15 full time knitters.
Although Nomvulas is still a small business it has developed a strong client base which keeps the pace of work consistent and provides a sustainable income for the staff.

The concept of the company is to train the knitters in the art of manufacturing, marketing, and running a business with the goal to eventually own the business. Nomvula’s is not a charity and its goal is profit driven. What makes the company extra special is the knitters run it as their own business with the guidance and direction of Frances. They understand that what they put in, they get out both financially and emotionally.

As part of ’Betty’s Tours’ you will be given a personal tour by one of the knitters who will provide insight into what they do and how they do it. The products produced are simply stunning and you will be spoilt for choice with the wide range of clothing and accessories.

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ST FRANCIS GOLF BREAK

Bunkers, lakes, long drives and beautifully tendered greens draw golfers to the area year after year!

Famously known for it’s surfing, The St Francis Bay area also offers 2 outstanding, and very different, golf courses.

Firstly there is ‘The St Francis Bay Golf Club’ situated within the heart of the picturesque village of St Francis. This full 18 hole course offers challenging holes for all levels, from short lake holes to long driver par 5s.

As you head over the road to the 11th – 15th holes, sea views and crashing wave back drops will emphasize the beauty of where you are playing.

The 19th hole or club house offers a wide variety of snacks, meals and drinks with stunning views across the course. Sit back and watch as the golfers finish their round on the 18th.

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Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa
Cape St Francis Resort Golfing Activities South Africa

A golf course built around natural beauty

In the early 14th century, either in Scotland’s eastern Lothians or in the Netherlands, where the game was called Kalvin, golf began.

The links land was the marginal land lying between the beaches and the arable fields and only good for grazing sheep and rabbits and bleaching cloth.

Open to the elements, the game was played on the links grasses between the dunes and the bush.

’St Francis Links’ , the second course in St Francis Bay, may not have been grazing land for sheep and rabbits, but a natural course between the beach and arable land it is. Jack Nicklaus has had the pleasure of taking Mother Nature’s best piece of links land and signed his name to something unique. ’St Francis Links’ challenges all who play it and rewards those who respect it.

The layout combines every element of shot making with its undulating terrain, greens and surrounds as well as its variation in length and direction.

The bunkers look as though they have been ploughed out of the land. The bunkering truly defines the quality and character of ’St Francis Links’. Others courses have a links “look”. Here you will see what separates ’St Francis Links’ from the rest – a consistent look throughout. One will agree that, almost from the opening shot, ’St Francis Links’ carries a look and feel that breathes history from bygone times.

The shape greens’ shape comes from the natural movement of the land. The greens have simply been placed on top of the sand, changing shape as the wind changed its mind. Some are more undulating than others. All putting surfaces and green surrounds present a mental and physical test.

’St Francis Links’ is South Africa’s Pure Links!

Booking through Cape St Francis Resort as a guest will equate to a more favorable green fee.

A little bit of golfing history

The origins of the St Francis Bay Golf Club date back to 1975 when Leighton Hulett, the developer of the area then known as Sea Vista, opened a 9-hole private golf course. He employed Robert Grimsdell, who also designed courses such as Mowbray, Durban Country Club and Hans Merensky CC, to design the nine-hole private course which was opened in 1975.

In December 1976 the first Committee was elected and the club was named “The Cape St. Francis Golf Club”. The first Chairman was the late Buller Pagden. In the early 1980’s the village changed its name to St Francis Bay, and the club likewise became “St. Francis Bay Golf Club”. During this period the course was also developed from sandy to lush fairways and greens (exclusively Poa Annua) to achieve its acknowledged status as the best nine hole course in the Eastern Cape and South Africa’s best kept secret.

The course has undergone many changes since the original Grimsdell design was developed by Maxwell Hulett, the most significant which was the construction of an additional nine holes. As a result of the decision taken in 1997, the Club now has a full eighteen-hole course which was finally opened in December 1999.

The popularity of ’The St Francis Bay Golf Course’ and the “Calamari Classic” (a three-day tournament run in September each year) in particular has been evident when one looks at the list of players frequenting the Club. This list is made up of resident members as well as up-country members and visitors who travel from all over the country and abroad to come and play at ’The St Francis Bay GC’.

Booking through Cape St Francis Resort as a guest will ensure more favourable green fees.

And finally a lovely little 9 hole course…

A short drive to Humansdorp, just pass the N2 junction will lead you to one final course in the area – Zwartenbosch Golf Club. Although set out over 9 holes, this course offers different tee boxes for holes 10 -18. Not as popular as the 2 St Francis Bay based courses this hidden treasure is usually less busy and therefore can prove a more relaxing and peaceful affair.

The course is well maintained and offers a variety of challenging holes.

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Activities

ST FRANCIS CANAL AND RIVER CRUISES

Experience the beautiful St Francis Bay Canals and Kromme River on a luxury 12 seater barge.

Built in 1967, the canal system of St Francis Bay has become a leading South African tourist destination. Sit back, relax and enjoy the tranquil canal waters as your professional skipper escorts you through the waterways offering you wonderful views of the architecture, wildlife and as evening draws in, the spectacular sunsets.

Our luxury imported 12 seater barge known as ‘River Break’ is designed and licensed to carry up to 12 passengers on the waterways of not only the canals but also the Kromme and Geelhout Rivers.

RiverBreak activities are tailored to suit the needs of the individual or group with trips ranging from a 1 hour cruise around the canal systems to a full day excursion up the Kromme or Geelhout Rivers. A minimum of 2 people is required to book River Break but commonly is shared amongst guests.

Guests have the option of bringing their own refreshments or all catering can be done through the famous Joe Fish Restaurant and prices can be structured to include South African wine, beer and cider.

St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises
St Francis Bay Canals and River Cruises

ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS

Experience the natural beauty of Cape St Francis and the surrounding area via stunning reserve and coastal walks

Cape St Francis is home to no less than five beautiful nature reserves, Cape St Francis Nature Reserve, Seal Point Nature Reserve, Seal Bay Nature Reserve, St Francis Field Nature Reserve and Irma Booysen Flora Reserve.

These reserves offer a wide variety of walks suitable for all levels of fitness and experience. These walks, hikes and trails take you through natural coastal lands filled with indigenous plant and wild life.

ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS
ST FRANCIS HIKING AND NATURE WALKS

CHOKKA TRAIL

Experience the area with a 4 day/3 night ‘Chokka Trail’

Three picturesque fishing villages, a rugged coastline, sand dunes as far as the eye can see, a tidal river, protected fynbos, wetlands and a visit to South Africa’s only privately owned working harbor.

These are the ingredients that make up the Chokka Trail, a slack packing trail between Oyster Bay, St Francis Bay and Cape St Francis. This is the best possible opportunity to see and experience just how beautiful the area is – on foot, at your own pace and with overnight accommodation at guesthouses and a resort.

Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities
Cape St Francis Chokka Trail Activities

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Beach Break villas
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(B & B) Seafacing Double Room
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Standard Twin Room ( no sea view)
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4 Bed Roomed Villa
Breakfast per person 1st Dec 2016 14th Dec 2016
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15/12 till 15/01
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Cape St Francis Resort Reviews

We had a warm welcome on arrival and all the staff we came into contact with were very friendly and helpful for the duration of our stay. Keep up the great work. We will definitely refer you to others and will be back. Thank you for a great stay. – 617janiner

For quiet friendly break a way ,save and awesome waves from point or beach break ,lovely open beaches for long far walks with nature being left to be respected for its beauty.kind and good people looking out for each other thank u Cape st Francis for a lovely stay Team Hillbillies SA electrical skateboards and Segway. – hillbillies996

A group of friends spent a wonderful long weekend at Cape St Francis Resort. The staff were really attentive & made sure that we enjoyed our stay. It is ideally located just a stones throw from the white sands of the bay at Cape St Francis. The apartments are very spacious & well equiped. – 594arthurf

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