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Cape St Francis Resort
3-star beachfront aparthotel with spa, near Seal Point Lighthouse
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Overview of Cape St Francis Resort
8,0
Very good
Property highlights
- Pool
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
Da Gama Road, Cape Saint Francis, Eastern Cape, 6313
Main amenities
- 135 apartments
- Housekeeping (on request)
- On the beach
- 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
- Full-service spa
- 2 outdoor pools
- Breakfast available
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Room service
- Coffee shop/cafe
Feel at home
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Playground on site
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Private bathroom
Room options
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Village Break 3 bedroom cottage
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The Club - Standard Double Room
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The Club - 2 Room Apartment
About this area
Getting around
Restaurants
- St Francis Brewing Company - 8 min drive
- Chokka Block Restaurant - 6 min drive
- Big Time Taverna - 11 min drive
- Off The Menu - 9 min drive
- Rambling Rose - 9 min drive
About this property
Cape St Francis Resort
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa
Sustainability
Sustainability practices
Housekeeping on request
Garden
Eco-friendly cleaning products available
Bicycle rentals
This information is provided by our partners.
Cleaning and safety practices
Enhanced cleanliness measures
Property is professionally cleaned
Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Social distancing
Contactless check-in and check-out
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place
This information is provided by our partners.
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
- Check-in time from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 21
- Check-out time is 10 AM
- Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
- Check COVID-19 restrictions
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 staff will greet guests on arrival
- 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.
Required at check-in
- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
- Babysitting*
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
- Service animals welcome
- Specific rooms only*
Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- 2 outdoor pools
- Umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Full-service spa
- Spa open daily
- Massages
- Deep-tissue massages
- Facials
- Sports massage
- Manicures and pedicures
- Swedish massages
Internet
- Free WiFi
- Free in-room WiFi is limited to 4 hours per day
Parking and transportation
- Free self parking on site
- Free RV, bus, and truck parking on site
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
- Free offsite parking
- Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 10 kilometres
- Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
Family friendly
- Free crib/infant bed
- Playground
- Babysitting (surcharge)
- Children's games
- Children's toys
Restaurants on site
- Joe Fish restaurant
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
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
- Free toiletries
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 32-cm TV
- TV in a common area
Outdoor areas
- Terrace
- Balcony or patio
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Picnic area
Laundry
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry service
- Laundry facilities
Work spaces
- 3 meeting rooms
- Business center
- Laptop workspace
- Conference center (250 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 requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Handrails in stairways
- In-room accessibility (select rooms)
- No elevators
- Wheelchair accessible (with limits)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- 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 (lobby)
Location highlights
- Near the ocean
- Near the sea
- In a rural location
Things to do
- Fitness facilities nearby (discounted access)
- Health club access nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Hiking/biking trails on site
- Pilates classes on site
- Windsurfing on site
- Beach yoga on site
- Yoga classes on site
- Fishing on site
- Surfing/body boarding nearby
- Golf nearby
- Whale watching nearby
- Wildlife and game drive nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Wildlife and game viewing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Boat tours nearby
- Kayaking nearby
Safety features
- Fire extinguisher
- Smoke detector
General
- 135 rooms
- 2 floors
- 68 buildings
- Built in 2005
- Individually decorated
Special features
Spa
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.
Dining
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.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
This property participates in Fair Trade Tourism, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
- Breakage deposit: ZAR 750 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out:
- 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)
Optional extras
- Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately ZAR 140 for adults and ZAR 70 for children
- Area shuttle and shopping center shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
- Late check-in between 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of 20-percent of room rate
- Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
- In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Pets
- Service animals exempt from fees
- Pets are allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 200 per accommodation, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
- Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
- The seasonal pool is open from January to December
- Children under 6 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
- Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Hygiene & cleanliness
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
The property is professionally cleaned; disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
Social distancing measures are in place.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
Each guestroom is kept vacant for a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Cape Francis
Cape St Francis Resort
St Francis Cape
Cape St Francis Resort Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis
Cape St Francis Aparthotel
Cape St Francis Resort Aparthotel
Cape St Francis Resort Cape Saint Francis
Cape St Francis Resort Aparthotel Cape Saint Francis
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