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African Pride The Sands, St. Francis

5.0 of 5
8 Frank Road | on the beach, Saint Francis Bay 6312, South Africa
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Although we booked in June 2012 for our trip in May 2013 we were half way into our trip along the garden route from Cape Town when we received an email saying the hotel had double booked and we were to stay in a B&B two doors up the road but to come back to The Sands for breakfast and... More

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Dublin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

Excellent location with Hotel backing onto the lovely beach. Our room on ground floor had access to pool and beach with beautiful views from the bedroom. Our very friendly hosts Dwane and Rudy were very attentive and friendly. Food (Brekkie and Dinner) were also excellent. Well worth a visit especially for special occasions or any time for that matter !!

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london
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This small guest house is located in a stunning position with sizable well presented bedrooms.The staff whilst friendly were not well trained and we had different cooks on the two nights that we stayed in the housewith varying results.However if like us you are on a touring holiday the Sands provided us with perfect relaxation between safari and long road... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

This was the 4th stop on our trip from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth and the first that was a real disappointment.  I had my suspicions when a friendly young man welcomed us as we drove in mid afternoon. Apparently the manager had just left for the day. The car park was cramped and hard to manoeuvre around.   The... More

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London, United Kingdom
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14 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

We stopped here for one night at the beginning of March. Due to hotel capacity we stayed up the road at Heath House. We were greeted warmly at both the main Hotel and at HH, where Pam had made biscuits, which were immediately served with tea. The room we were shown to was massive, with an utterly sublime view across... More

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Halifax, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

The location on the ocean is simply wonderful and you will never find more accommodating staff. Opening the sliding glass doors to the sound of the ocean right in front of you is incredible or eating your gourmet breakfast and looking out and counting the waves is a great experience.. My only regret is that we only spent one night... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

Although small, the Sands at St Francis Bay was everything we had hoped for. An excellent room, beautifully furnished and equipped, looking out over the sea. Delicious food, very helpful staff, and amazing value for money. St Francis Bay is a lit tle gem - quiet, very pretty, with a wonderful beach. Brilliant!

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Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013

Just come back home from 2 nights stay at this fantastic hotel. Book yourelf a pool side room and look out over the Indian Ocean with uninterupted views, unbelievable and dream like. The restaurant/breakfast room gives panoramic ocean views from every table and the food is top notch. On top of all this it is hard to imagine a more... More

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Oakham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We were only able to book two nights at the Sands which was a great shame as we loved the place. From the excellent sea view from our bedroom through the special meals and the freindly and efficient staff , this small hotel was everything we could have asked for. The only thing that disappointed us , was that the... More

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london
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10 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2013

We stayed one happy weekend at The Sands and loved the place. Situated just above the tide line, we went for long walks on the Indian Ocean shore, had fabulous meals at the Sands restaurant, had free wifi to our hearts' content and savoured carefully thought out breakfasts in the beautiful dining room, overlooking the waves. Staff were very dedicated... More

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Additional Information about African Pride The Sands, St. Francis

Also Known As:
The Sands Hotel Saint Francis Bay
The Sands Hotel
Address: 8 Frank Road | on the beach, Saint Francis Bay 6312, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Eastern Cape > Saint Francis Bay
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #9 of 19 B&Bs / Inns in Saint Francis Bay
Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
On the ocean's edge, African Pride The Sands at St. Francis is an impressive white walled thatched roof homestead with sweeping views of the sun-drenched beach and glistening sea. If that’s not enough to relax you, the informal atmosphere and African beach style décor will definitely do the trick. Make yourself at home in one of our spacious bedrooms, which offer luxury style and each open onto a private deck offering breathtaking views of the magnificent, unspoilt sand below. Enjoy the comforts of air-conditioning, mini bar fridge, tea and coffee tray, hairdryer, television and safe. Generous classic bathrooms offer terry towel robes, separate showers, Jacuzzi bath tubs and bidets as standard features, while some rooms also provide an outside shower and Jacuzzi on their timber deck. The Octagonal glass fronted restaurant, with its central fireplace and cocktail bar, invites you to delight in the panoramic views from its 300 degree vantage point. Generous breakfasts, light lunches and gourmet dinners are served with flair and the Director's Cellar offers a superb selection of estate wines. Soak up the summer sun on one of the secluded pool decks, relax in the steam room or enjoy a refreshing Jacuzzi. Beauty treatments and massage therapies available on request. Nearby activities include lighthouse and port tours, coastal country and beach walks, deep sea fishing, paddle-skiing, golf, tennis, horse riding and canal cruises. ... more   less 
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