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Cape St Francis Resort offers a selection of accommodation options - Club Break offers 68 one or two roomed en suite Apartments. Simple, stylish decor with open plan living room and kitchen with private veranda's , Village Break consists of cottages nestled in the dunes and only 300 meters from the beach. Two to four bedrooms mostly en suite with comfortable beach decor, spacious, fully equipped kitchen, satellite television and private garden.A stunning addition are the luxury 4 star villas two having their own swimming pool. Set on the edge of the dunes lies Beach Break , luxury beach villas/ guest houses all with private pools and direct beach access.There are 5 villas of which 3 are four bed roomed and have both sea facing and garden facing rooms.The villas are spacious and are ideal for a family or group of friends travelling together. On site facilities include Joe Fish Restaurant and Bar and in winter enjoy the warmth of the massive fireplace, Convenience shop as well as our Health and Beauty studio , Hibiscus. The area is rich in activities such as hiking, golf, surfing, cultural outings, whale and dolphin excursions to name but a few. All activities and day tours can be booked directly at Resort Adventures who are on site.
Beautiful vistas dominate this room.The generous bathroom is fitted with a free standing bath, enormous walk-in shower and twin basins. A king size bed and sunny reading alcove complete the inviting atmosphere.
Ground floor double en -suite bedroom & twin room with bathroom.Double & twin en suite bedrooms on first floor. Equipped kitchen , dining room & lounge area.Outside seating & barbeque facilities.Garden & parking area .200 Metres from beach.
Each cottage is walking distance from the beach.Spacious open plan kitchen , lounge and dining area.Sliding door in living room leads to a shaded patio with a private garden and braai. 3 bathrooms. 2 double rooms and 1 twin bedroom.No sea view.All meals, including breakfast, available at our Joe Fish Restaurant.
This 4 bedroom villa brings a slight avant-garde touch to seaside living as warm wooding furnishings stand out beautifully against modern kitchens and other contemporary touches such as brightly painted feature walls and wooden balustrades. The gardens exhibit their own swimming pool, braai and sheltered outdoor dining areas, easily melded with indoors simply by opening the broad sliding windows. Indigenous hedges surrounding the gardens and provide a natural barrier against wind. Those not fearsome of heights can climb the exterior ladder to a viewing deck on each roof. Twin rooms are located in the first floor of the villas while double rooms offer panoramic sea views from the top story. In addition there are two single garages and a guest bathroom located in the entrance hall.
Functional twin bedded room overlooking the lawn with a sunny terrace and patio furniture. En suite bathroom with shower facility. Room amenities include:electronc safe, heater, tv, hairdryer, coffe and tea making facilitues & distilled water apon arrival
Hotel styled, but with a more personal feel, these units feature queen beds and twins with a small kitchenette nook equipped with a microwave and bar fridge only and spacious bathrooms with showers large enough for two. Guests can choose between upstairs and downstairs apartments and the front units share a communal deck.
Two blocks each offer 6 two bedroom superior apartments in front of a grassed area and stand adjacent to Joe Fish. Guests have a choice of ground or first floor options with the downstairs apartments having enclosed and private outdoor areas and upstairs offering lovely sunny and partially sheltered decks. In addition the ground floor corner apartments of each block provide for the sole use of a secluded and enclosed courtyard area that is equipped with braai facilities and a great spot for energetic little ones to run around in safety.
All the generous bedrooms in these apartments have their own doors leading outside and are en-suite, each with spacious showers and some with shower and separate bath. The bedrooms lead into the roomy lounge/dining area where you will find a compact yet generous kitchen kitted out with all the necessary bits and pieces. Each unit is furnished with a double bed in one room and two twin beds in the other.
Well positioned to take advantage of sunny days. These apartments are great for families or even two couples who are holidaying together.
Each cottage is within walking distance from the Cape St Francis beach.Inside is an open plan lounge , dining and kitchen area complete with modern appliances.The sliding door in the living room leads to a shaded patio with private garden.The cottage offers two bedrooms, with two bathrooms.A double room has an en -suite bathroom and the twin room with single beds has a private bathroom.
Individual Beach Break rooms offer bed and breakfast accommodation, with your choice of garden or sea-facing views. Sea facing rooms have panoramic views of the ocean and the unspoilt Cape St Francis beach. All the rooms are generous in size with modern bathrooms, and include verandas for a spot of fresh air. You’ll also have unrestricted use of the lounge and private swimming pool. Breakfast is prepared for you at the house and served in the garden, offering the opportunity to mingle with other guests.
Set on the dunes with direct beach access this villa has 4 bedrooms of which 2 are sea facing. With open plan dining room and lounge area. A plunge pool in a sheltered garden .Breakfast must be added on as the price quoted is per villa. Two lock up garages for safe parking. Wi fi access as well as flat screen televisions . Not wheelchair friendly. Baby cot available by prior arrangement.
Family cottages 250 m from beach access. Open plan living and dinning area with fully equipped self catering kitchen. 3 bathrooms. 2 double rooms and 1 twin. No sea view.All meals, including breakfast, available at our Joe Fish Restuarant.
This four bed roomed garden cottage is approximately 250 metres from the ocean.Ideal for a family or group of friends travelling together with two double rooms and two twin rooms.Two of the bathrooms are en suite whilst the third is shared.
Downstairs is the living are with an open plan lounge , dining room and well equipped kitchen .
There is a television with selected DSTV channels , something for the little ones, for the sports fans and for the movie lover.A garden area is ideal for family travel.
Open plan double room with seating area, kitchenette and bathroom with shower only.Rooms can be a double or twin with 2 single beds
Spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area complete with all modern appliances you'd expect from a property of this standard including your very own bar and mini fridge. Downstairs you'll also find a twin room with en-suite shower and toilet. Sliding doors from the lounge leads to a garden, decked area complete with built in braai, sun loungers and your very own private swimming pool.
Upstairs you'll find 3 Queen size bedrooms, 2 have ensuite shower and toilet and the third has a full en-suite bathroom. All the upstairs bedrooms have small private balconies. Leading from one of the bedrooms is an outdoor wooden staircase that takes you to the private roof terrace offering views across Cape St Francis.
The property consists of the following: 1 Queen size bedroom with full en-suite bathroom, 1 Queen size bedroom with full ensuite bathroom, 1 twin room with en-suite shower and toilet, open plan living/dining/kitchen area, enclosed private garden front and back, private single garage, deck with built in braai, swimming pool, roof terrace.
On entering you will find a spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area with modern appliances. Sliding doors from the lounge leads to an enclosed garden, decked area complete with built-in braai and small pool.. There is also a garage.
Upstairs you'll find a spacious Queen bedroom with ensuite shower and bath plus a separate toilet. Sliding doors lead you to a large balcony. There is also a double room with ensuite shower, sink and toilet. This room also has sliding doors leading to the large balcony. The final room is a twin room featuring two single beds and ensuite shower, toilet and sink.
The property consists of the following: 1 Queen bedroom with full ensuite, 1 double bedroom with shower, sink and toilet, 1 twin room with shower, sink and toilet, open plan living/dining/bar/kitchen area, enclosed private garden with deck and braai and pool.Situated approx 1 minute walk from the pristine beach of Cape St Francis.
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Business Centre, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Equipment, Cooking Facilities, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Heater, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Airport Shuttle (Available), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Experience the beautiful St Francis Bay Canals and Kromme River on a luxury 12 seater barge which 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. River Break 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 River. This river system forms part of a conservancy and is a haven for birds and animals. On leaving the Kromme River your journey will take you along the picturesque waters of the Geelhout River until your final destination... your very own private farm. On arrival at the farm known as the 'Bat and the Boerboon' you have the rest of the day to relax at the pool, paddle the still waters in a canoe, take a stroll through the fynbos thickets or simply sit and chill as your lunch is prepared. Enjoy calamari starters followed by a full, traditional South African braai (barbeque) and a sumptuous dessert to end this awesome meal. At your leisure, board the barge for another relaxing cruise back toward St Francis. For the full day river and farm adventure a minimum of 6 people is required.
Clothing, Classrooms and Conservation all in one day.For the last 2 yrs Cape St Francis Resort has been taking guests on a wonderful tour of local community projects and businesses. These insightful excursions offer participants 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. Get up close and personal with some feathered friends.Based next door to the light house in Cape St Francis the SANCCOB rehabilitation center 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. Interact with local kids at a children's school at Talhado Children’s Haven which 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. Through 'Betty's Tour' you will meet these wonderful children and the teachers who care for them. Meet some talented locals and maybe buy a garment or two - 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.You will be given a personal tour by one of the knitters . The products produced are simply stunning and you will be spoilt for choice with the wide range of clothing and accessories.
Just 1 hours drive from Cape St Francis lies approximately 270 000 ha. of unspoiled, rugged mountainous terrain known as The Baviaanskloof. The nature reserves breath-taking scenery includes sights of deep gorges, twisting streams and rivers and towering mountain cliffs. Open plateau and valleys are scattered throughout the area resulting in truly magnificent and varied scenic vistas. The highest point in the mountain ranges is the Cockscomb in the Groot Winterhoek range that rises to a height of 1 758 meters above sea level. We highly recommend a visit to the Baviaanskloof and all it has to offer and now you can do it style: Leaving in our fully air conditioned people carrier we will take you on a stunning journey through the citrus valley of Patensie.You’ll then continue your journey along a breathtaking mountain road with scenery you'll never forget to Poortjies. Various walks are available with incredible view points to really take in the true beauty of The Baviaanskloof. Your lunch time stop will be the majestic setting of Rooihoek, deep within the Baviaans mountains. With a clean crisp river, perfect for swimming, and pristine white sands Rooihoek is the perfect location to rest and refuel.On your return you’ll also visit a typical farm stall called Padlangs where teas and coffees will be served.
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. 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. 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' '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.
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 four beautiful nature reserves, Cape St Francis Nature Reserve, Seal Point Nature Reserve, Seal Bay 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.
What is so special about these areas?
South Africa is extraordinarily rich in plant and animal life and scientists have classified the different kinds of vegetation across the land. The southwestern Cape region is especially blessed in plant species, so much so that it is recognized as one of only six Plant or Floral Kingdoms in the world. Known as the Cape Floral Kingdom, it extends roughly from Port Elizabeth to Cape Town and inland, covering about 90,000 km2 and is home to 9,000 plant species, 70% of which grow nowhere else in the world (i.e. endemic to the Cape).
These plants are not scattered randomly across the landscape. Instead, from one hill to the next, different plant species grow together in their own communities. This means that the entire region is divided into these vegetation types, comprising plant species that grow in their particular area and nowhere else.
Our local vegetation type is the St Francis Fynbos/Thicket Mosaic and only grows on the lime-rich coastal sandy sites scattered between Tsitisikamma in the west and Port Elizabeth in the east. The conditions under which this vegetation type can grow is a relatively small area comprising 0.2% of the Cape region. Botanists from all over the world have visited the area discovering new species of plant life that are only found in this area.
Keep those eyes peeled for wild life
Look out for bushbuck, grysbok, common duiker, bushpig, porcupine, vervet monkey, caracal, yellow and grey mongoose and otters. You can sometimes see the rare African black oystercatcher and occasionally an endangered Jackass penguin. Bottlenose and common dolphins are often seen offshore and, from August to December, southern right whales may be spotted.
There are many other activities on offer - have a look at our gallery below and decide,
Whether you are a foodie , interested in sea creatures or our local community the unique Calamari Tasting is a must on any itinerary.
Port St Francis is the only privately owned working harbour in South Africa and home to the
squid ( ink fish ) industry. Over 60 freezing vessels come and go for 8 months of the year, leaving for up to 21 days with crews of between 14 and 26 to find what is known locally as Chokka.
So combine a beach walk or Betty’s Tour with a calamari tasting where you can hear about the sustainability of the industry , the method of catching and showing guests the raw product and then the tasting itself, freshly prepared. It showcases not only the difference between the local and imported calamari but also the elements of the fish.
A must do, a unique once off opportunity to taste the best local calamari our country has to offer to appreciate why it is called “white gold”.
JOE FISH RESTAURANT AND BAR Whether it's a quick snack before hitting the beach or a full 3 course fine dining experience, the award winning pool side Joe Fish restaurant and bar is the perfect place to sit back, unwind and enjoy the extensive food menu and wine list. Situated around the inviting swimming pool, Joe Fish restaurant and bar at Cape St Francis Resort offers seating for up to 110 guests. Diners can expect to choose from an array of tempting dishes such as the famous calamari (which has won awards), marinated ribs, perfectly cooked fillet steak, Joe's Hake and chips, and for the very hungry why not try the tasty crispy eisbein? If you're after a snack Joe's snack baskets are the perfect option offering calamari, ribs and hake bites all accompanied with chips.The impressive wine list offers reds, whites, rose and champagne to suit all budgets. A great choice is Joe's own wine (which has also won awards). Whether you want to eat in the restaurant, pub or by the pool (there is free live entertainment every Sunday), Joe Fish is an excellent, child friendly environment to relax, chat and enjoy some great food and wine. Joe’s bar with it’s cosy, relaxing environment and roaring log fire offers 2 flat screen televisions making it the perfect place to watch all the latest sport!
Freshly ground coffee is our speciality The latest addition to Joe Fish is 'The Coffee Shack'. With comfy sofas, warm wooden surrounds and over looking the swimming pool, The Coffee Shack offers a wide selection of coffees, teas, home bakes and light meals. Using 100% Arabica beans, the trained baristas create the perfect coffees including favourites such as Americano, Cappuchino and Macciato. The reason for using this particluar type of coffee bean is that is an African fair trade venture ensuring all people involved are paid fairly. For the non coffee drinker, a great selection of flavoured teas to choose from are available, and why not treat yourself to a slice of home made cake to go with it!
Just across the road from the Cape St Francis Resort in Da Gama Road this new, fresh Restaurant and Bar is ready to cater to all… An all new menu of gourmet burgers and pizzas, fresh salads and weekly board specials ensures that your taste buds continue to tingle. To keep the young ones entertained we’ve added a fountain block, a Wendy house full of fun and a Jumping Castle. For the adults we have a cocktail sundowner deck, beer on tap and a selection of Gins. While walking the garden make sure to visit the Plant Market and take home a little indigenous plant or two for your own garden. It’s all happening at Full Stop Café, so come get stuck with us…