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Cape St Francis Resort

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Situated 108 kms west of Port Elizabeth in the quaint village of Cape St Francis lies the Cape St Francis Resort and the luxurious beach villas Beach Break. Privately owned and family run we provide accommodation ranging from luxury beach villas so choose between a sea facing or garden facing room or the entire villa. With a private swimming pool and direct beach access the villas are your ideal choice .Travelling as a family we can offer family styled cottages a mere 200 metres from the beach. These cottages are tastefully decorated and have a strong beach theme and offer a fully equipped kitchen for those who wish to self cater. Our one or two roomed Apartments offer affordable accommodation set around a communal swimming pool . Facilities at the Resort include on site restaurant and bar, Hibiscus health and beauty studio, convenience shop and Resort Adventures where you can book any one of the many activities on offer such as hikes, golf, surfing, deep sea , canal and river cruises
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Secured parking
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Hiking
Horseback riding
Water sport equipment rentals
Bowling offsite
Canoeing offsite
Fishing
Raquetball offsite
Squash offsite
Tennis court offsite
Highchairs available
Taxi service
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Manicure
Massage
Neck massage
Pedicure
Waxing services
24-hour security
BBQ facilities
Baggage storage
Convenience store
Gift shop
Newspaper
Outdoor furniture
First aid kit
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Ironing service
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Private balcony
Safe
Seating area
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Kitchenette
Flatscreen TV
Walk-in shower
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Bottled water
Iron
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Electric kettle
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5.0 of 5 stars
Languages Spoken
English, Afrikaans
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Logan Naidoo wrote a review 16 Mar
Durban, South Africa139 contributions72 helpful votes
This is probably the worst place to stay in terms of accommodation as the rooms are dilapidated and really run down. Needs a major revamp. Also to have decent meals you would have to pass shacka which could be dangerous for night driving. Definitely would not recommend this resort.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Avoid this resort
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Nina C wrote a review Jan 2024
Surrey, United Kingdom76 contributions18 helpful votes
We had a fabulous stay here as part of a two week tour of South Africa, but one night wasn't long enough! The rooms were comfortable and spacious and decorated in a beach style shabby chic. It was cold when we were there but a fan heater was provided in the room, along with extra blankets, so we were fine. My only criticism is that the bathroom could have been cleaner - there were quite a few hairs in the bath. The food in the restaurant and the ambience were excellent. At dinner there was a limited choice for vegetarians but luckily I really enjoyed the one vegetarian main course on offer! The beach was amazing. I can definitely recommend this resort and would love to come back one day.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Anita Lennox, General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thanks so much for your comprehensive review , your input is most valued and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us. Hope to welcome you back.
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Catherine W wrote a review Aug 2023
Kingaroy, Australia89 contributions43 helpful votes
Staff wear smiles all the time. Food is amazing and generous proportions. Access to the beach easy. And An easy walk to the Light House. Accommodation is very comfortable and well equipped. Great little shop And you can have your clothes lauded laundered.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Cape St Francis Resort , General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 15 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to review your recent stay with us and so pleased that you enjoyed it. The staff will be most encouraged by your lovely comment, thank you for this. Do hope that we are able to welcome you back on your next visit to our shores.
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Sandra wrote a review Jul 2023
Amsterdam, The Netherlands21 contributions2 helpful votes
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We were travelling as a family of 4 and had an extraordinary stay at Seagull Song, one of the superb beach break luxury villas. Right on the ocean with private beach access and ocean views from the sea facing bedrooms, the villa provided us a true home away from home. We arrived very early as we had and early morning flight into P.E., nevertheless we had a super warm and friendly welcome by Simone & team and were super lucky to check in around mid morning already which allowed us extra time to enjoy the beautiful views and all the comfort the villa has to offer. The villa has all you can wish for, large & comfy living room with a cosy fire place that we used every day given the unusual chilly weather, outside sitting area and braai, pool, deck, garden, very spacious and comfortable bedrooms, a roof top terrace for even more views of the ocean, well stocked honesty bar,… too many good things to mention. The location is perfect for long beach walks, which we did every spare moment. Also enjoyed a challenging round of golf at St Francis Links and explored some of the nature trails right outside the resort entrance. The very friendly staff made our stay unforgetable and we can’t wait to be back again soon and spend more time in laid back and wonderful Cape St Francis beach resort.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 31 Jul 2023
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your Beach Break experience ,so pleased that you enjoyed your time with us and look forward to your return visit. Good months to visit for golf are January through to end of May and then mid November to mid December.
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278neo wrote a review Jul 2023
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa5 contributions
The resort is wonderful, we were really treated well, when issue around the converter were raised, they gave us a room upgrade and, how spectacular is the fisheagle, right next to the beach, it was a dream.
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Date of stay: July 2023
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: It's worth going in the summer!!
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Responded 31 Jul 2023
Thanks for an awesome review , apologies for the invertor issue and pleased that it all worked out in the end. Look forward to your return visit.
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Niki R wrote a review Dec 2022
Johannesburg, South Africa15 contributions2 helpful votes
We stayed in Mustard Seed cottage. Unit has big comfortable rooms, fully equipped kitchen and a lovely private little garden all easy walking distance to the beach. Management are extremely helpful and the resort is run very well, with lots of facilities onsite.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Lookout for the second pool. Ask reception for tips on all the other beaches in the area.
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Response from Cape St Francis Resort , General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 31 Dec 2022
So pleased that you enjoyed Mustard Seed , its one of our most popular cottages and thank you so much for sharing your experience .Your feedback is so important to us all. Wishing you and your family the very best for 2023 and hope that you will include Cape St Francis Resort in your next travel plan.
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Gerald N wrote a review Dec 2022
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I spent two wonderful weeks at Cape St Francis. I did a great deal of walking the beach, enjoyed quite a few excursions and was able to have a relaxing time. The food at Joe Fish and other restaurants were great. I was traveling alone and the staff made sure I was ok.
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Date of stay: December 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 31 Dec 2022
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us, your input is most valued and pleased that you enjoyed your time in our neck of the woods. Travelling alone can sometimes be a challenge and am so glad that we made it that bit easier.
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Eleanor J wrote a review Jul 2022
2 contributions1 helpful vote
Not the type of place we were expecting at all! We arrived to a very dirty, run down '5 star' villa with dirt literally engrained into the floor, plug sockets hanging off the walls, and wires hanging over the shower. The place was so bad we actually had to request to change villa's, to somewhere that had at least been cleaned properly. The only places to get food within walking distance are a fish restaurant with only 3 types of fish on the menu, a very American-style bar, or a packet of crisps from the on-site shop. Impossible to buy groceries unless you have a car and can drive out of the resort. The place had a very Butlins/caravan park type cheapness to it. And I'm not even going to get started on the extremely racist views that were expressed by management...
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cape St Francis Resort , General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 06 Aug 2022
We appreciate you taking the time to review your stay with us , your input is valued and it assists in improving the standard of our visitor experience . Please accept our most sincere apologies if there were matters that were not to your liking. Just a pity that these aspects were not raised at the time of your stay which was in February this year , almost 6 months ago. Our system shows that your booking was moved from a garden facing room to a free standing cottage with a private swimming pool . At no stage was cleanliness mentioned as an issue. No additional charge was raised for the cottage . You are entitled to your opinion regarding our two restaurants and general surrounds and respect that but would like to point out that both restaurants rank as " very good " on the Tripadvisor platform. There are also coffee shops and another restaurant within walking distance and confirm that a paid shuttle into the surrounding St Francis Bay area was always available through our front desk. The allegation of racism is a very serious one and just wish that you had mentioned this at the time and given us an opportunity to address it .We don't tolerate this type of behaviour but will investigate it fully . I assure you that the area is a great destination with incredible nature trails and beaches and hope that you will consider including it on your next visit to our shores. It is very clear that we did not meet up to your expectations and can apologize for that.
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Nonkululeko Magi-Africa wrote a review Jun 2022
Johannesburg, South Africa94 contributions66 helpful votes
We stayed in two of the beach villas right in front of the ocean, with great seaviews. We had an amazing time as the villas catered to all our needs. The rooms were comfortable and clean, and the space was good for relaxing. The staff were great and a lady called Betty took care of us and there was no request small or big enough for her. She made our stay wonderful. Great stay. We will be back!
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Response from Cape St Francis Resort , General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 19 Jun 2022
Thanks for a wonderful review , so pleased that you enjoyed your Beach Break experience .Betty and her team do a great job and try their utmost to give guests the best possible visitor experience. We look forward to your return visit.
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FERHANA wrote a review Sept 2021
Cyrildene, South Africa12 contributions1 helpful vote
The apartment is rather shabby and carpets are dirty. Shower head sprays water all over the show so you forced to wash your hair everyday. I wouldn't recommend the club apartments and will definitely not be back
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Cape St Francis Resort , General Manager at Cape St Francis Resort
Responded 29 Sept 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay ,we have noted your comments and must sincerely apologize for not not coming up to scratch. Visitor experience is very important to us so we are very sorry that we were not given the opportunity to react and make good the issues at the time.
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PRICE RANGE
R 1,453 - R 2,283 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Club Break
LOCATION
South AfricaEastern CapeCape St Francis
NUMBER OF ROOMS
156
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cape St Francis Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Cape St Francis Resort?
Nearby attractions include Port St Francis (2.1 km), Seal Point Lighthouse (1.1 km), and Seal Point (1.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cape St Francis Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Cape St Francis Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Cape St Francis Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Cape St Francis Resort?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cape St Francis Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Rambling Rose garden cafe, Chokka Block Restaurant, and Mauro's Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Cape St Francis Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Cape St Francis Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Cape St Francis Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cape St Francis Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Afrikaans.