Name: Ships Bell at Port St Francis
Address: Triton Avenue, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa, Triton Avenue, Eastern Cape, 6312, South Africa
Rating: 8.8

Ships Bell at Port St Francis

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Apartments
Kitchen
Sea view
Garden
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Free Wifi
Terrace
Balcony
Free parking

About this property

Beachfront Living: Ships Bell at Port St Francis in St Francis Bay offers direct beachfront access with a private beach area. Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Modern Comforts: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, and sea views. Additional amenities include a balcony, terrace, and free WiFi. Dining Experience: The modern, romantic restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian options. Outdoor seating areas provide relaxing spaces. Local Attractions: Cape St Francis Beach is a 16-minute walk away, while Port St Francis lies just yards from the property. Nearby activities include hiking and surfing.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Studio Apartment with Sea View 1 full bed 1 sofa bed
Family Room 2 full beds and 1 sofa bed
Presidential Suite 1 king bed 1 twin bed and 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Nofemele

South Africa

“I just forgot the restraints name, but it was awesome.”

Robson

South Africa

“The self check in works so well, it was a breeze to get settled. The location was so central to everything.”

Heather

South Africa

“Perfect location and views.near a few restaurants and beach.Lovely deck walk to the beach and around the port.Little shop for essentials and gift shop.Ice cream and coffee shop below.”

Kerry

Malaysia

“Location was superb. The apartment was clean and functional”

Susan

South Africa

“It was comfortable to reach the room with my wheelchair. Inside was newly renovated, that was good. I missed a table and two chairs inside the unit for food prep..and maybe a type of dressing table, mirror and a chair. Staff very helpfu.”

Adrian

United Arab Emirates

“nice location in the marina with a good selection of restaurants”

Molefe

South Africa

“The shower is spacious. The place is neat and tidy. The balcony is a nice area to go to when you on your thoughts, it compliments the room. The appliances are portable to use”

New Zealand

“Apartment very spacious and comfortable with absolute gorgeous views. Did a late booking and host was helpful beyond words, thank you, wish we could stay longer. Highly recommended.”

Cheryl

United States

“The room was so clean and the bed was very comfortable”

Crecia

South Africa

“Modern, clean and comfortable. Loved the views and the location. Super easy check in.”

Managed by Ships Bell Luxury Apartments

Company review score: 9.2Based on 478 reviews from 2 properties

2 managed properties

Company info

Ships Bell used to be a hotel but it didn't make it so the rooms were all sold off as apartments. We have bought some of them and trying to revive it on unit at a time. It is a great place to live and it's a small town out of season and then a little crazy over the Christmas New Year period but still awesome.

Property info

Almost every guest says "Wow, it looks just like the pictures" and "What a stunning view". Most of the apartments are adjoining via the Balcony on the 2nd floor (as seen from the water) that all overlook the Harbour with the sea to the right. The standard rooms all have a Queen bed and a 3/4 sleeper fold-out couch which is suitable for another young adult or small children. The Family suites have 2 x Double beds and a 3/4 sleeper couch too. There are two great restaurants within 50m and a small convenience shop in the Port open during working hours. You can get coffee from a shop downstairs and there is a pub on the ground floor of the Chokka Block in the next building. We have a baby crib you may use on request. All the rooms have a kitchenette with fridge, microwave, induction hob cookers, toaster, kettle, iron and an ironing board. While summer has sublime weather with temps of 18 to 28 on most days degrees, winter can also have excellent days dispersed between not so great days - but it's never truly cold. The coldest we have measured is 9 degrees C. On one day in winter it could be cold as low as 15 degrees and then the next day 22 degrees C which is a pleasant experience in winter. The sea is relatively warm here. In summer the sea temp ranges from 22 to 25 degrees and in winter between 15 and 19 degrees C. The surfers use a 3/2mm wetsuit mostly.

Neighborhood info

St Francis Bay is small, friendly and welcoming. We have great food at various world class restaurants, 2 of them 50 meters from the apartments "Clive's Chokka Block" and "Mauros". Clive and Mauro are both world class chefs and the most friendly and welcoming people. Please say we sent you. We have everything you may need in town which is no more than 5km in any direction. Doctors, Dentists, Super-markets, hardware stores, various Spa's and beauty salon's, Hairdressers and two golf courses. Contact us if you would like to do some deep sea fishing, causing or viewing the whales in winter. St Francis Bay and neighbouring Cape St Francis are world class surfing spots. Let us know if you want to learn to surf and we will recommend a trusted local surf-school to teach you. There are stunning walks and cycle tracks from the Port. , we can share a map. Don't forget to visit the Cape St Francis Light House - There is lots to do.

Languages Spoken

Afrikaans,English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Mauros

Cuisine
Italian
Ambience
Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegetarian

Amenities of Ships Bell at Port St Francis

Great facilities! Review score, 9

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 17 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years

Crib upon request

ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Dear visitor, this region is currently experiencing drought conditions. Please be aware that certain properties are subject to comply with local water usage restrictions.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.