South Africa
Sandals Guest House
From $79 /person
3.5 Sustainability Rating
Premier guesthouse found in picturesque St Francis Bay
The Eastern Cape’s best-kept secret is found in St Francis Bay and is a mere 1 hour's drive from Port Elizabeth. The town is reminiscent of a tranquil village with its meandering waterways, picturesque thatched houses, abundant birdlife, and endless stretches of golden beaches. There are also mild year-round temperatures and the longest sunshine hours on the South African coast—perfect for a beach getaway. The guest house itself is situated 150 m from the main beach, offering a premier stay with its pool bar and spacious wooden decks. Expect a total of 10 different en-suite bedrooms that are all uniquely and individually styled.
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Trips we think you'll love whilst staying at Sandals Guest House
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0.270t CO₂
Garden Route Glamping: 15 Days of Wine, Wave and Whale Eco-Adventures
Adventure through South Africa’s great outdoors featuring thrilling nature sights and activities with eco-friendly stays for groups of all ages.
From $826 /person
- 7 nights
Romantic Fly-In South Africa Safari: Explore The Best of Kruger in a Week
Experience Kruger’s Big 5 and the stunning Panorama Route in a week-long road trip adventure.
From $3,038 /person
- 14 nights
15 Days of Luxury Kruger & Garden Route Discoveries
Seek out the Kruger’s Big 5 and stumble upon charming seaside towns with stunning Garden Route views.
From $9,591 /person
Family Room
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3The Family Room has a bath, shower, and extra length beds. It is spacious and decorated in either African or Caribbean décor, with access to either a private balcony or the sub-tropical garden.
Standard Double Room
1•2The Standard Double Room comes furnished with a queen-size extra length bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom, deck with an outside shower, and plenty of modern comforts.
Standard Triple room
2•3The Standard Triple room has a queen-sized bed and a single bed. There’s also a full en-suite bathroom, deck with sliding doors, and plenty of modern comforts.
Standard Twin Room
2•2The Standard Twin Room is furnished with two single beds, has a full en-suite bathroom, outside deck and outside shower, and plenty of modern comforts.
Superior Garden room
1•2The Superior Garden Room has an extra length queen-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, and two private veranda decks that lead onto the garden and pool area.
Superior Honeymoon Room
1•2The Superior Honeymoon Room is furnished with an extra length queen-size bed, a full en-suite bathroom, and a private veranda overlooking the garden and pool.
Garden Suite
1•2The Garden Suite has an extra length king-size bed, open-plan modern bathroom with a free-standing bath, and a private veranda that looks out onto the garden and pool area.
NO BALCONY TWIN Room
3•3The Twin Room with no balcony simply has two single extra length beds and an en-suite bathroom. This is the only room in the main house without a balcony or patio, and is used mostly for families with kids as the room is opposite a Superior Double Room.
Family Room
3•3The Family Room has a bath, shower, and extra length beds. It is spacious and decorated in either African or Caribbean décor, with access to either a private balcony or the sub-tropical garden.
Standard Double Room
1•2The Standard Double Room comes furnished with a queen-size extra length bed. The room has an en-suite bathroom, deck with an outside shower, and plenty of modern comforts.
Standard Triple room
2•3The Standard Triple room has a queen-sized bed and a single bed. There’s also a full en-suite bathroom, deck with sliding doors, and plenty of modern comforts.
Standard Twin Room
2•2The Standard Twin Room is furnished with two single beds, has a full en-suite bathroom, outside deck and outside shower, and plenty of modern comforts.
Superior Garden room
1•2The Superior Garden Room has an extra length queen-sized bed, en-suite bathroom, and two private veranda decks that lead onto the garden and pool area.
Superior Honeymoon Room
1•2The Superior Honeymoon Room is furnished with an extra length queen-size bed, a full en-suite bathroom, and a private veranda overlooking the garden and pool.
Garden Suite
1•2The Garden Suite has an extra length king-size bed, open-plan modern bathroom with a free-standing bath, and a private veranda that looks out onto the garden and pool area.
NO BALCONY TWIN Room
3•3The Twin Room with no balcony simply has two single extra length beds and an en-suite bathroom. This is the only room in the main house without a balcony or patio, and is used mostly for families with kids as the room is opposite a Superior Double Room.
Featured Trips
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- 20 nights
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- 0.902t CO₂
The Perfect Namibian Honeymoon: Salt Pans, Sunsets, and River Sanctuaries
Experience Namibia's top highlights with a romantic trip to its most unforgettable destinations. Start with the stunning dunes of Sossusvlei before heading to the coast for a refreshing rest. Explore the massive boulders of Spitzkoppe and travel to mountainous Damaraland, where rhinos roam wild. Then it’s off to Etosha and the Zambezi for an overdose of magnificent wildlife.
From $9,722 /person
- 8 nights
9-Day Kruger to Cape Romantic Fly-In Safari for Couples
Experience a romantic getaway across South Africa. Fly into Timbavati (a private concession next to Kruger National Park) for an intimate Big Five safari adventure, staying in luxurious, private accommodations. Next, wander through the picturesque Cape Winelands, savouring fine wines and gourmet meals in charming vineyards, before returning to Cape Town to conclude your unforgettable romantic escape.
From $4,083 /person
- 16 nights
Honeymoon Hideaways: Explore South Africa’s Southern Coast
From the fynbos filled mountains in Cape Town to the astonishing Karoo, this trip will romance you with stunning biodiversity. You’ll be lured in by the enticing Winelands and swayed along the Garden Route, all the way to the spectacular Eastern Cape.
From $6,602 /person
- 14 nights
The Ultimate Namibia Eco-Luxury Romantic Getaway
Enjoy a lavish stay in Windhoek before journeying to Etosha's ultimate chic safari hideaways. Move onward to Damaraland's desert-scape, where black rhinos roam. Marvel at Spitzkoppe in style, then head to Walvis Bay's flamingo-dotted lagoon and finally witness the majesty of Sossusvlei.
From $3,410 /person