Hotels of Earth

The Sands @ St Francis

★★★★★ 8 Frank Road, St Francis Bay, ZA

9.6 guest rating· 293 reviews

The five stars

The Sands @ St Francis holds a five-star rating in its official classification, the requirement for every property in the Hotels of Earth collection.

The service side of those stars shows in its listing: Swimming pool, Room service, Terrace, Outdoor pool and Concierge service.

Guests score it 9.6/10 across 293 reviews.

About this hotel

Beachfront Luxury

Experience unparalleled luxury at The Sands in St. Francis Bay. Enjoy direct beach access, an infinity pool, and stunning Indian Ocean views.

Elegant Accommodations

Indulge in spacious rooms with ocean-view patios, marble bathrooms with spa baths, and stylish decor. Relax in the cozy seating area and watch satellite TV.

Gourmet Dining and Relaxation

Savor delicious meals with panoramic views at the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a glass of wine by the fireplace. Don't miss the buffet breakfast and the option for a relaxing steam room session.

Ready to experience beachfront bliss at The Sands? Book now and make unforgettable memories.

Rooms & rates

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2 · 18 m² · King bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Luxury King/Twin with Sea View - Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Luxury Double Room with Sea View - Ground Floor

Sleeps 2 · 42 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool with view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free Parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Breakfast takeaway containers
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
  • Snack bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Beach
  • Beachfront
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  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Golf course
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Concierge service
  • Contactless check-in/check-out
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Designated smoking area
  • Dry cleaning
  • Face masks for guests available
  • Fax/photocopying
  • First aid kit available
  • Fishing
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Heating
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Key access
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Steam room
  • Terrace
  • Thermometers for guests provided by property
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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8 Frank Road, St Francis Bay, ZA

Check-in
from 02:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.6293 reviews

+ Amazing staff+ Beautiful location+ Excellent food+ Comfortable roomsSlow wifiBreakfast variety could improveMinor maintenance issues
Cleanliness9.3
Service10.0
Location9.8
Room Quality9.6
Amenities9.3
Value for Money9.3

This is our go to in st Francis. Always a pleasure staying here

10.0
Daylight Agencies · ZA · 2026-07-15

Disappointed

7.0

The staff on Friday were very welcoming. Bfast on Saturday and service was excellent. Loved the view.

Friday nights dinner was not up to standard with what we paid for. 2 chops 3 potatoes and a small bowl of veg. Went to bed hungry. R400 and a cherry for r120 fir 1 really small glass. Then the change of staff on Sunday was shocking, not friendly nor efficient. Bfast was a disaster Asked for medium poached eggs got hard. Ask fir toematoe sauce waited 10min for it so bfast was cold. Cuppaccino only got half a cup. Asked for bill before bfast and it wasn't done had to wait for 10min afterwards. The wall plug in the room kept on flickering The heater didn't work properly I have stayed in 5 star establishments and this was definitely not 5 star

Catherine · ZA · 2026-07-05

Guest review

10.0

Every single thing. The layout. The chef, the staff. I woke up and our car was washed. The view. Perfect.

Jackie · ZA · 2026-07-03

Guest review

10.0

Hospitality is tops

Nothing

Zonke · ZA · 2026-07-02

Guest review

9.0

Breakfast and hospitality

We had a hot water problem but Heidi and the team dealt with it efficiently

Mr Terry · ZA · 2026-06-09

Hotels of Earth · questions

Is The Sands @ St Francis really a five-star hotel?
Yes. Its own classification data carries five stars; that rating, not a style label, is what puts a property in this collection.

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Children and extra bed policy

Children are not allowed.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.