Presiding over the 1st tee of the Jack Nicklaus designed Links course, St Francis Golf Lodge is a place where golf enthusiasts can escape to indulge their favourite pastime and relax in the beautiful surrounds of St Francis Bay in Southern Africa.

Thoughtful service, laid back comfort, and the opportunity to test your mettle on the best links course I have ever designed is all part of the St Francis Lodge experience. Guests can expect to leave this luxurious choice of accommodation with a replenished spirit and renewed love of the game.

A divine combination of elegant African style and luxury awaits the visitor. The lodge consists of two separate serviced houses, each with 5 luxuriously appointed en-suite bedrooms and several relaxed living areas that take in the sweeping views of the golf course, ocean, and the gentle waterways of the surrounding riverside thatched village.

Relax in our 10 bedrooms of which 8 are golf-course facing and have beautiful double showers. The other 2 rooms have both bath and shower as well as an outside shower on the enclosed patio.

Feast on a scrumptious homemade breakfast on the verandah before teeing off – we provide temporary membership at The Links to enable guests to play the course at reduced rates – only R400 – and enjoy the luxurious facilities at The Links Club House.

Spend the afternoon relaxing on a deck chair besides the Lodge‘s seculed pool, but don‘t miss the decadent traditional afternoon tea held at the Clubhouse just 70 metres away.

The 19th hole is the perfect place to reflect on the day’s play with your fellow golfers. This is also the best place to come and watch sporting events, with two 42 inch plasma televisions and on colder days, a crackling fire will accompany your glass of wine.

Dinners
A two-minute stroll will lead you to the the St Francis Links Lighthouse Restaurant - beautifully perched overlooking the course. The Lighthouse restaurant at the Club House welcomes Lodge guests for lunch and dinners, as well as special occasions and functions. Sunday Lunch is a traditional affair. The dinner menu reflects various delicious seafood options prepared from only the freshest produce.

We have braai facilities around the pool and should you wish to have a barbeque this can always be arranged. We will do your bookings for lunch or dinner at various restaurants in town, The Port or in compliance with your request.

It’s all about enjoying the good life...

The Location
St Francis Bay is situated midway between Port Elizabeth and Plettenberg Bay on Southern Africa’s South Coast.

Luxuriously appointed and overlooking the famed Jack Nicklaus designed links course, St Francis Golf Lodge is the perfect base from which to explore the many attractions of South Africa‘s fabled Garden Route and nearby malaria free game reserves.

This unique and exclusive paradise draws holiday-makers from all over the world to enjoy the glorious beaches lapped by the warm Indian Ocean, the excellent water-sport facilities, golfing, and a leisurely lifestyle.

With the Lodge situated just 2 minutes from the beach, you can make an early morning walk or swim part of your daily holiday regimen before teeing off for the day. And when the challenge of the Links gets too much, take the opportunity to play any of the many acclaimed courses in the area.

There are loads of options to keep the adventurer occupied too. Spend a day 4x4ing in Baviaanskloof. Take the plunge off Storm River Bridge – the highest bungee jumping in the world, or experience deep-sea fishing, or kite-sailing. For those who prefer life’s gentler pursuits – a horse ride along the beach or a leisurely boat cruise down St Francis Bay‘s gentle waterways, is the perfect way to take in the magical beauty and unspoilt surroundings of this idyllic part of the world. We will happily arrange any excursion you have in mind.

Activities & Attractions
* “The Links Club House – Restaurant and Bar, Pro Shop and Spa
* “The Links” Aqua Spa and skin Clinic – Massage, facial and spa treatments, hand and foot therapy etc.
* St Francis Bay Golf Course – Situated in the village of St Francis Bay, 18 hole golf course
* Port St Francis – Commercial harbour of Port St Francis, built in 1995 with excellent restaurants
* Lighthouse at Cape St Francis – built in 1878, situated next to penguin rescue centre
* Canal Cruise – Exploring the canals by canoe or boat. In the evening sunset booze cruise
* Sand River Walk – Spectacular multitude of fauna and flora, sand walk with a guide along the dunes
* Frog Tours – Enjoy the fascinating world of amphibians, out on a game viewer
* Beaching and Beach walks – Spend hours on the wide beaches, sheltered safe swimming area
* Whale watching – Enjoy daily dolphin and seasonal Whale watching (May to December)
* Yachting – The Port St Francis provides anchorage for yachts
* Sea Safaris – Champagne cruises, river cruises, fishing cruises etc.
* Surfing – “The perfect wave” at Seal Point, Cape St Francis and “Bruces” at St Francis Bay
* Horse Riding - Take in the sights on horse-back, with a choice of fynbos, or coastal trails – Oyster Bay

Restaurants in and around St Francis Bay
* Barrons Grill – Restaurant in the village
* Big Time Taverna – Greek Restaurant on the canals
* Cafe Brazilia – Portuguese Restaurant at the port
* Chocca Block – Restaurant at the port
* Christy’s Catch – Seafood and Take away in the village
* Trattoria – Italian Restaurant & Take away in the village
* The Lighthouse – at The Links Clubhouse
* La Chameleon – Daytime Restaurant - Humansdorp
* The Walskipper – situated on Claptons Beach – Jeffreys Bay
* Five Elements - at the Airfield
* In Food - Jeffreys Bay .

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