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Sandown Self-Catering

Self Catering

Review Summary

4.4 out of 5from 28 reviews for Sandown Self-Catering
Cleanliness
4.5/5
Service
4.4/5
Location
4.5/5
Safety
4.4/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Errol H - Oct 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Errol H
Individual traveller

Comfortable and spacious with beach access.

Great hosts. Good location in Cape St Francis with nearby shops and restaurants. The property has been slightly weathered by the sea air over the years. There is vehicle access right up to the door.

Elmarie J - Sep 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Elmarie J
With partner

Net wat jy nodig het.

Sandown is op die strand geleë met 'n mooi houtpaadjie wat na die strand toe lei. Die eenheid is baie eenvoudig, maar het alles wat 'n mens sou nodig hê vir 'n naweekwegbreek. Die dorpie is stil, veilig en beskik oor oulike eetplekke, uitkykpunte en staproetes.

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Just what you need.

Sandown is situated on the beach with a nice wooden path leading down to the beach. The unit is very basic but has everything one would need for a weekend getaway. The village is quiet, safe and has cute places to eat, lookouts and walking trails.

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Neil S - Jan 2023
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Neil S
Family with teenagers

Sandown Self-Catering was perfect for our needs. Absolutely spotless.

The bonus of the path straight from the property to the beach - saw our boys grab their boards and disappear. Beautiful views from the top unit - wish our stay had been longer.

Marthinus N H K - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Marthinus N H K
With partner

Aanbeveelbaar.

Baie lekker gebly. Baie goed geleë.

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Recommended.

Very nice stay. Very well located.

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Giep En Enalien S - Jan 2024
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
3/5
Giep En Enalien S
With partner

Net vir jong mense - ander eenheid.

Het nie in Sandown Self-Catering gebly nie a.g.v. troeteldiere. Hulle advertensie gesê jy kan troeteldiere bring indien gereël. Maar by aanhoor van dit geskuif na ander eenheid. Dit is geskik vir jongmense. Bietjie beknop. Was bietjie bang met motor wat buite moes staan deur die nag. Aandag kan gegee word aan linne (kussings en beddens).

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Only for young people - other unit.

Did not stay in Sandown Self-Catering due to pets. Their ad said you can bring pets if arranged. But on hearing it moved to another unit. It is suitable for young people. A bit cramped. Was a bit scared with car that had to be parked outside during the night. Attention can be given to linen (pillows and beds).

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Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Dear Giep and Enalien, I am sorry you were disappointed with the alternate accommodation provided. The reason why dogs are allowed by arrangement only is that only one of our flats at Sandown is pet-friendly. When you requested to book, that flat was already occupied for your date, so I offered you Mooring 2, a one-bedroom flat, at Anchorage. You were at liberty not to take the offer. The off-street parking is right outside your door, as it would also have been, at Sandown. You will have noticed that very few properties in Cape St Francis have walled gardens. I am sorry you found the beds and pillows uncomfortable. They are all under 3 years old, but I will certainly check their acceptability with future guests. Thank you for taking the time to make me aware.

Sandown Self-Catering
John B - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
John B
With friends

Great location, lots of space, friendly and helpful host.

Sandown is really close to the beach - just a short walk down a path to the dunes, and then the sea!

Bossie B - Oct 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Bossie B
With friends

Gerieflik en hoogs aan te beveel.

Eienares het tot vir ons koek gereël vir 'n verjaardagparty! En boonop vir ons aand-ete by 'n restaurant bespreek op aanvraag!

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Comfortable and highly recommended.

Owner even arranged cake for us for a birthday party! And on top of that for our evening meal at a restaurant booked on request!

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Francesca B - Jan 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Francesca B
With partner

Great, peaceful, safe and easy private access to the beach.

Hillary and Dave are friendly and lovely hosts. Really enjoyed the local knowledge chats and advice.

Shayne T - Nov 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Shayne T
With partner

Hilary and Dave were great hosts. Room was good with a lovely sea view.

We had a great stay.

Johann M - Aug 2022
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
5/5
Johann M
With partner

Oornagverblyf op pad na George.

Ons het heerlik gebly en het sommer ook die geleentheid gebruik om die omgewing te verken. Die krag was af weens stormweer maar die gasvrou was so gaaf om vroegoggend vir ons kookwater te bring.

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Overnight stay on the way to George.

We had a wonderful stay and simply took the opportunity to explore the area. The power was out due to stormy weather but the hostess was kind enough to bring us boiling water early in the morning.

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Danny D - Oct 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Danny D
With partner

Peaceful quiet stay.

We enjoyed our stay with beautiful sea views and an easy walk to the beach. Close to shops and gym. Excellent food at restaurants. Worth a stay with Saint Francis, just a short drive with so much to do and experience.

Susan R - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Susan R
With partner

Baie gerieflik.

Die plekkie het alles wat jy nodig het.

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Very convenient.

The place has everything you need.

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Marthie O - Mar 2021
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Marthie O
With partner

Kort maar aangename verblyf.

Klein rustige kusdorpie, skoon en veilig!

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Short but pleasant stay.

Small quiet coastal town, clean and safe!

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Gustav P - Nov 2020
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Gustav P
With partner

Amper op die strand, loopafstand van eetplekke, lekker wegbreek vir die naweek!

Buite seisoen beste tyd om verblyf te benut vir net 2 persone, of om as gesin al die eenhede te bespreek vir meer privaatheid. Baie goeie ligging. Lekker gebly!

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Almost on the beach, walking distance to places to eat, nice getaway for the weekend!

Off-season best time to take advantage of accommodation for just 2 people, or to book all the units as a family for more privacy. Very good location. Nice stay!

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Lea D - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lea D
With partner

Very pleasant host and hostess who looked after our every need.

Stayed as B&B and had excellent light breakfast overlooking sea. Just felt our room needed a bit of attention, but it was a most enjoyable stay and we would definitely be back.

Liezl M - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Liezl M
With partner

Wonderlike uitsig!

En baie behulpsame eienaars.

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Wonderful view!

And very helpful owners.

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Lebohang R - Jan 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Lebohang R
Family with young children

Loved how close it was to the beach and the view of the ocean.

See stars.

John R - Mar 2018
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
John R
With partner

The accommodation is simple but we loved our stay there and will definitely be going back.

We stayed in the 1st floor apartment and the views are to die for. It is open-plan kitchen, dining and bedroom with a separate toilet and shower. The kitchen facilities are adequate, but would have liked a bigger fridge. It borders a large and bushy open space with a path leading down to the beach. We loved it there and highly recommend it to any couple looking for a relaxed stay in Cape St Francis.

Pieter V - Aug 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Pieter V
With partner

Netjies en geskik om net te oornag.

Die bestuur is baie gasvry en die verblyf ideaal geleë. Die akkommodasie is gerieflik en netjies.

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Neat and suitable for a single night's stay.

Management are very hospitable and accommodation is ideally located. Comfortable and neat.

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Lourens K - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
3/5
Service
3/5
Location
3/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
3/5
Lourens K
With partner

Baie lekker.

Baie vriendelike ontvangs en baie netjiese en skoon verblyf. Die gasheer het baie plaaslike kennis wat hy met ons gedeel het. Baie kort 200 m stapafstand na die strand. Ons sal die verblyf sterk aanbeveel.

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Very nice.

Very friendly reception and very neat and clean accommodation. The host has a lot of knowledge about the area that he shared with us. Very short 200 m walk to the beach. We will highly recommend the accommodation.

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Wynand L - Apr 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
2/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
2/5
Value for money
2/5
Wynand L
With partner

Baie gemiddeld tot pateties.

Die eienaars was met my aankoms teen 14:45 nie voorbereid om my te ontvang nie. Kamer en badkamer was steeds nie gereed nie. Die alternatief was 'n buite gebou/woonstel. Die TV word beheer deur die eienaar vanuit die woning en jy sal maar moet tevrede wees om te kyk wanneer en wat hulle kyk. Na aankoms het die eienaars verdwyn en is hulle nie weer gesien tot met vertrek nie.

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Very average to pathetic.

The owners were not prepared to receive me when I arrived at 14:45. Room and bathroom were still not ready. The alternative was an outside building/apartment. The TV is controlled by the owner from the residence and you will just have to be content to watch when and what they watch. Upon arrival the owners disappeared and were not seen again until departure.

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Anonymous Guest - Feb 2017
Overall rating
Cleanliness
1/5
Service
1/5
Location
2/5
Safety
3/5
Value for money
1/5
Anonymous Guest
On business

Place to sleep after a long day.

There are a lot of cockroaches running around the room and all the cupboards smell like they haven't been opened in a long time. The 2 single bed mattresses are old and should have been changed several years ago.

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Ann-marie L - May 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Ann-marie L
With partner

Op die see se drumpel!

Rustig, skoon en netjies. Werklik 'n lieflike plek om oor te slaap! Ons het aanwysings gekry na oulike restaurante en die ontbyt was heerlik lig.

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The beach is on your doorstep!

Peaceful, clean and neat. Really a lovely place to sleep. We got directions to nice restaurants and the breakfast was nice and light.

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Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Thank you for visiting us on your travels, Ann-marie! We are pleased you enjoyed it, and will stay longer next time!

Kind regards
Hilary & Dave.

Sandown Self-Catering
Annamarie N - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Annamarie N
With partner

Ons het heerlik gebly in die Dolphin Room. Uitsig is pragtig.

Die houtdek is ideale kuierplek en Hilary en Dave is baie gawe mense

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We had a wonderful stay in the Dolphin Room. View is beautiful.

The wooden deck is an ideal place to hang out and Hilary and Dave are very nice people

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Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Thank you for your positive feedback, Annamarie! It was our pleasure hosting you and Otto, and we hope to see you again!

Kind regards
Hilary.

Sandown Self-Catering
Alda D - Feb 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Alda D
With friends

Great.

Lots of attention to detail, plenty of toiletpaper, lots of bath soap.

Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Dear Alda,

Thank you for your positive feedback. It was a pleasure having you and your family here!

Kind regards
Hilary.

Sandown Self-Catering
Jurie S - Jan 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
5/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
5/5
Jurie S
With partner

Ongelooflike uitsig oor die see.

Hilary is baie gasvry en die ekstra moeite was sy gedoen het aangesien ons vlug vertraag was, is baie nice. Dis 'n lieflike plek. Mense gasvry!

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Incredible view of the sea.

Hilary is very hospitable and the extra effort she made as our flight was delayed is very nice. It's a lovely place. People hospitable!

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Sandown Self-Catering 's response

It was a pleasure to host you, Jurie! Thank you for your kind words!

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Coert S - Mar 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
5/5
Service
5/5
Location
4/5
Safety
5/5
Value for money
4/5
Coert S
Family with teenagers

Ontvangs was baie vriendelik en hulpvaardig.

Verblyf was netjies en skoon.

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Reception was very friendly and helpful.

Accommodation was neat and clean.

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Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Dear Coert,

Thank you for your positive feedback! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family, and we hope to see you again!

Kind regards
Hilary & Dave.

Sandown Self-Catering
Karen G - Jun 2016
Overall rating
Cleanliness
4/5
Service
4/5
Location
4/5
Safety
4/5
Value for money
4/5
Karen G
With partner

Very pleasant stay ─ thank you.

Thank you for a very pleasant stay.

Sandown Self-Catering 's response

Thank you, Karen; it was a pleasure having you & Rob!

Kind regards

Hilary.

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  • Capacity: 8 people
  • All ages welcome
  • Check-in: 14:00 to 19:00
    Check-out: 10:00
  • Address: 16 Stavenisse Avenue, Cape St Francis, 6312, Eastern Cape
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