Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

Port Elizabeth & St Francis are the gateway to the Eastern Cape and offer sandy beaches, cultural tours & great links golf courses.

Overview

Port Elizabeth (or PE as it is known in South Africa) & St Francis are the gateway to the Eastern Cape. They offer sandy beaches, cultural tours around the city & two links golf courses at St Francis and Humewood.

If you have time, we recommend a boat cruise for whales and dolphins sightings in season, or a round of golf at Humewood. A range of very pleasant boutique hotels are offered in Port Elizabeth.

In addition to PE are the attractive coastal resort towns of St Francis Bay and Jeffreys Bay. Both are only 45-60 minutes west of Port Elizabeth on the way to the Garden Route. Jeffrey’s Bay is famous for its majestic waves – regarded by surfers as some of the finest in the world. A more attractive, and quieter option is St Francis Bay. The village is of picturesque white-washed thatched cottages right on the beach. Here you may enjoy swimming, surfing, beach walks and perhaps a round of golf.

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Features

Why you may love it

Sandy beaches and cultural tours.
Great links golf courses.
Boat cruises for whales and dolpins.

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Accommodation

Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

The Sands @ St Francis

Nestled in a picturesque seaside village, this luxurious boutique hotel offers uninterrupted ocean views. The relaxed and informal atmosphere at The Sands is reflected in the African beach style...

PRICE (PPS) $ 105

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Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

No5 Boutique Art Hotel

No5 Boutique Art Hotel is a lovely little boutique hotel in the heart of Port Elizabeth, perfect for an overnight stay en route to or from one of the Eastern Cape game lodges.The hotel is host to...

PRICE (PPS) $ 101

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Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

Sandals Guest House

Sandals is a unique tree and palm-fringed thatched Beach House. It is decorated in a tropical flavour and lies only 50 meters from the main beach of St Francis Bay. The lodge offers relaxed beach...

PRICE (PPS) $ 70

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Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

Singa Town Lodge

Singa Lodge - named after the mystical dragon-lion of Indonesian mythology - is a luxury boutique hotel located in the seaside suburb of Summerstrand in Port Elizabeth, gateway to both the Garden...

PRICE (PPS) $ 113

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Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

Windermere Hotel

Situated in the beach suburb of Humewood in the coastal city of Port Elizabeth, The Windermere Hotel is a short walk to Kings Beach. This is an ideal stopping off point between the Garden Route...

PRICE (PPS) $ 150

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Oyster Bay Lodge

Oyster Bay Lodge is situated on a natural, coastal reserve on the eastern edge of the Garden Route close to St Francis Bay. It is located on 235 hectares of unspoilt land and offers magnificent...

PRICE (PPS) $ 94

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Experiences in Port Elizabeth & St Francis Bay

Addo Elephant Park day tours

You can visit the Addo Elephant Park either as a half day safari with a pick-up from the country hotels in the Addo area, or as a full day tour either from Port Elizabeth or Addo. The expansion...

Dolphin & Whale-watching ocean safaris in Port Elizabeth

Enjoy a morning ocean safari from Port Elizabeth where you have the chance to spot whales in season as well as dolphins and penguins. Funds generated from whale watching boat cruises and other...

Day tours in Port Elizabeth

If you find yourself in Port Elizabeth for a day or so, there are a number of half and full day tours we can book for you (in conjunction with accommodation.) These explore the history, art,...

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Did you know

Port ElizabethThe second oldest city in SA
Cape St FrancisHome to a SANCCOB Penguin Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

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