Located in Cape Saint Francis, Cape St Francis Resort is by the ocean, a 3-minute drive from Seal Point Lighthouse and 12 minutes from Port St. Francis. .This beach aparthotel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from St. Francis Bay Beach and 24.6 mi (39.7 km) from Jeffreys Bay Beach.
Cape St Francis Resort offers 135 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a seasonal outdoor pool.
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the aparthotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 2 outdoor swimming pools and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this aparthotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Guests can get around on the shuttle (surcharge), which operates within 10 kilometers.
Enjoy international cuisine at Joe Fish restaurant, one of the aparthotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Cape Saint Francis? This aparthotel has 248 square feet (23 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10 AM.
Joe Fish restaurant - This poolside seafood restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Travelife, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool/Spa
2 outdoor pools
Sunloungers
Umbrellas
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Massages
Swedish massages
Facials
Manicures and pedicures
Sports massages
Deep-tissue massages
Internet
Free WiFi
Free in-room WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day
Parking and transport
Free self-parking on site
Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Free off-site parking
Local area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Playground
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's games
Children's toys
Restaurants on site
Joe Fish restaurant
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Electric kettle
Dining
Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10 AM: ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/cafe
2 bars/lounges
Snack bar/deli
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service available
Bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Free toiletries
Entertainment
32-cm TV
TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Balcony or patio
Barbecue
Garden
Picnic area
Laundry
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Laundry service
Laundry facilities
Work spaces
3 meeting rooms
Business centre
Laptop workspace
Conference centre (248 square feet of space)
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet friendly
ZAR 200 per accommodation per stay
2 total pets
Pets allowed in specific rooms
Welcoming dogs only
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairwells
No lifts
Wheelchair-accessible (with limits)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Safe
Housekeeping (on request)
Local maps
Guidebooks/recommendations
Electrical adapters/chargers
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Free newspapers (reception)
Location highlights
Near the ocean
Near the sea
In a rural location
Things to do
Health club access nearby
Fitness facilities nearby (discounted access)
Hiking/biking trails on site
Bike hire on site
Pilates classes on site
Windsurfing on site
Yoga classes on site
Fishing on site
Beach yoga on site
Wildlife and game viewing nearby
Golf nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Whale watching nearby
Kayaking nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golf lessons nearby
Waterskiing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
135 rooms
2 floors
68 buildings
Built in 2005
Individually decorated
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If guests should find the reception desk closed on arrival, they are requested to collect their keys from the Joe Fish restaurant. Should this also be closed then keys will be left with the Security desk at the entrance to the property.
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Breakage deposit: ZAR 750 per stay
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 435
Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 190 (from 4 to 12 years old)
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per adult: ZAR 350
New Year's Eve (31 December) Gala Dinner per child: ZAR 175 (from 4 to 12 years old)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
Pet fee: ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-in fee: 20-percent of room rate for check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is professionally cleaned
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from January to December
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Free in-room WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day
Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
National rating
Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.
Property is also known as
Cape Francis
Cape St Francis Resort
St Francis Cape
Cape St Francis Resort Cape Saint Francis
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Cape St Francis
Cape St Francis Aparthotel
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Cape St Francis Resort Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 66 reviews" "
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 66 reviews" "
8 - Good
28
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 66 reviews" "
6 - Okay
10
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews" "
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "
2 - Terrible
1
8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
VC
Business traveller
15 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
What you see is not what you get
I recently stayed at this hotel, and unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The Wi-Fi was down the entire night, which was incredibly frustrating. Additionally, the linens had black spots on them, which was quite off-putting. The room also had an unpleasant smell, as if it hadn't been used in a long time. It felt like I was the first person to stay there after a long period of disuse. Overall, I was disappointed with my experience and would not recommend this hotel.
VC
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kurt
Business traveller
22 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Kurt
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
jennifer
9 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stunning
Loved loved loved this place and whole area around and about
The lady at the reception was very nice and hospitable. We didn’t receive a VIP Access benefit, at least not what we thought we would have received from our experience at other resorts and hotels. We did receive a bottle of wine, wasn’t sure if that came standard with every room, but when I asked about room upgrade, pretty much every room was standard, and the same as the others. The food was really good at the restaurant.
Edwin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
yvonne
1 Mar 2024
yvonne
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
cavan
22 Jan 2024
cavan
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Jose
10 Jan 2024
Jose
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
William
Business traveller
8 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
William
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
4/10 Poor
Victorine
6 Oct 2023
Victorine
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mariana
17 Apr 2023
Mariana
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
6/10 Okay
Dr N K Kirimi
24 Mar 2023
Dr N K Kirimi
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
8/10 Good
Kobie
Travelled with family
24 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing, child and pet friendly
Kobie
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Bernice
Travelled with family
22 Dec 2022
Bernice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Christopher
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were absolutely amazing. Check in was very smooth and their direction to our room was very clear. The property has boom gates with security so it was very safe and inviting. It was also very close to the beach.
The room was okay...simply okay. The bathroom shower was massive, but the shower didn't drain, so you are standing in others dirty water. The toilet upstairs in the loft was broken. I don't mean it didn't flush, I mean the flush arm was broken (something cleaning staff should have easily found and fixed). The place is pretty outdated, but for the price isn't bad. The sleeping arrangement was quite strange with 2 double beds down stairs and 2 singles in the loft. Meaning there is absolutely zero privacy for a married couple who are traveling with kids. All in all the place was okay, but hardly a "Resort".
Christopher
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Eamonn
Travelled with family
14 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely recommend people were very friend
It was a great experience
Eamonn
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Angela
5 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Angela
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
4/10 Poor
Verified traveller
3 Jan 2022
Disliked: Room comfort
Very noisy. No hot water. Small room. Really not great.
Verified traveller
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
2 Jan 2022
Disliked: Room comfort
Disappointed
Just not upto scratch.Cleaners came if you asked them way over priced for sparsely and cheaply furnished unit in back position
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
LORRAINE
Travelled with family
22 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
LORRAINE
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
KA
21 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
St Francis Resort
Property generally goi and the location excellent. Could be great fir family accommodation. Limited parking space a nightmare, especially when there are guests who come in groups. Restaurant staff friendly and welcoming.
KA
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
8/10 Good
Lee
11 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Awesome spot for a family - kid friendly! Spacious interiors, clean environment. All crockery and utensils available .
I guess my only recommendation is to replace the toilet unit which seems to be decades old, seat loose and rust build up on the base, and in the kitchenette perhaps a extra work top counter for meal prep. Found room 36 not to have any space to work on .
But overall I will recommend the resort for family or couple stay overs. Resturant’s delightful, chilled and relaxing environment!
I enjoyed staying at the resort, the service was great and the rooms were very neat at tidy. A big thank you to the staff you guys you were really nice and friendly keep up the good work.
The overall experience was fairly good and satisfying. It is close to the swimming pool and not to far walking to the beach although it is not advised to be swimming at the beach in front of the complex which meant thar we had to drive to the swimming beach which is really worth the effort.
The unit was very clean. It does however lack some cooling in terms of a fan or airconditioning. The kitchen is very small.
The communial braai facilities cause a bit of noise when fellow visitors makes use of it as a get to gether place in the evenings.
Even though the above, the overall stay was delightful and very clean.