About this property

Prime Beachfront Location: Ships Bell at Port St Francis in Saint Francis Bay offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by an infinity swimming pool and lush garden. Modern Comforts: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchenette, balcony, and private bathroom. Additional amenities include free WiFi, a fitness centre, tennis court, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The modern, romantic restaurant serves Italian cuisine with vegetarian options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views, while the bar offers a relaxing atmosphere. Nearby Attractions: Cape St Francis Beach is a 16-minute walk away, while Port St Francis lies just metres from the property. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport is 115 km distant.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

    • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 double beds
and
1 sofa bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Twain
    South Africa South Africa
    Loved the apartment, the views and .the.location. It was seamless to check in and out. Close to nice restaurants. Loved it
  • Justin
    South Africa South Africa
    The location is incredible Comfortable rooms, linen and close to restaurants, sightings
  • Annette
    South Africa South Africa
    Thel view was something different and apartment was well equipped.. Comfortable bed and the shower was great.
  • Micheala
    South Africa South Africa
    Host was hospitable despite unforeseen circumstances at the property at the time really appreciate the effort.
  • Kelly
    South Africa South Africa
    I really liked that what was advertised is what we got. The cleanliness of the room was top notch and overall a very modern and clean room with amazing views.
  • Penny
    South Africa South Africa
    Enjoyed the comfortable beds and entire apartment. loved the view and accessibility to restaurants. Loved everything thank you.
  • Nisché
    South Africa South Africa
    Lovely, comfortable and compact unit with everything we needed for a family trip away.
  • Lars
    Sweden Sweden
    The apartment was great, Our contact Janine was super helpful and accommodating. The saltwatef pool was so nice. Right next door was an excellent restaurant that provided us with the best meal we had during our whole stay in SA.
  • Wayne
    South Africa South Africa
    Amazing apartment in a fantastic location! The place was spotless, stylish, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Perfectly situated near , town, and restaurants, making it super easy to explore. Highly recommend!"
  • Vishan
    South Africa South Africa
    Such a stunning place. Clean apartment with everything you need

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ships Bell Luxury Apartments

Company review score: 9Based on 401 reviews from 3 properties
3 managed properties

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Mauros
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambiance
      Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

House rules

Ships Bell at Port St Francis takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
ZAR 150 per child, per night

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots 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 must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag 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.