Best Getaways 
Cycads on Sea Guest House
Breathtaking views of the sea, the village, and the Kouga mountain range greet you on arrival at Cycads on Sea. This spacious thatched home is set on lawns surrounded by a garden of succulents, an easy five-minute stroll from the main beach. Set in a separate guest wing, each room at Cycads on Sea is individually decorated with a rustic yet homely charm. The accommodation includes 5 en-suite bedrooms, each with a private entrance and patio that offers lovely views of the garden or sea. In addition to a King or Queen bed, four of the rooms feature a ladder leading to a loft area above the bathroom, which includes two single beds, reminiscent of a cosy treehouse. All rooms are equipped with TVs, bar fridges, and tea and coffee trays. Guests can unwind in the comfortable guest lounge or on the cocktail deck, perfect for enjoying a sundowner. Leisure activities include beach hikes, golf, tennis, bowls, yachting, canoeing, and fishing, whether deep sea or from the rocks. Canal cruises and guided tours can also be arranged. Conveniently located, Port Elizabeth Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away, and both Addo Elephant Park and Shamwari Game Reserve are less than two hours away. Cycads on Sea is an ideal starting or ending point for your Garden Route visit.
Area Info
St. Francis Bay, a charming coastal village, is ideal for family holidays with its stunning, safe beaches attracting visitors from Gauteng. Known for its whitewashed and thatched homes around Africa's largest network of man-made waterways, it offers excellent boat, canoe, and kayak exploration.
Port St Francis features Mediterranean-style waterfront homes and a harbour, while the St. Francis Lighthouse, a national monument, adds historical charm. The area provides thrilling activities such as surfing, windsurfing, kiteboarding, snorkelling, sandboarding, horseback riding, cycling, and fishing.
The Kromme River Mouth is perfect for kiteboard learners, while advanced riders can tackle ocean waves. Surfers flock to Bruce’s Beauties for its renowned waves, featured in the 1964 film Endless Summer.
Leisure activities include beach hikes, golf, tennis, bowls, yachting, canoeing, and fishing, whether deep sea or from the rocks. Canal cruises and guided tours can also be arranged. Conveniently located, Port Elizabeth Airport is a 1.5-hour drive away, and both Addo Elephant Park and Shamwari Game Reserve are less than two hours away. Cycads on Sea is an ideal starting or ending point for your Garden Route visit.
Units and Rooms
Luxury King Room
Guests: 2
Sea view room featuring a king bed, en-suite bathroom with a shower, TV, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a bar fridge. Enjoy a private veranda and entrance, perfect for a peaceful and comfortable stay by the sea.
Luxury Queen Room
Guests: 4
Room with a sea view featuring a queen bed and an en-suite bathroom. A ladder leads to a loft with 2 single beds. Amenities include TV, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, a bar fridge, a private veranda, and an entrance.
Classic Family Room
Guests: 4
Spacious room with a king bed and a sea view, featuring a ladder to a loft with two single beds. The en-suite bathroom includes a shower. Amenities: TV, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, a bar fridge, private veranda, and entrance.
Family Deluxe Room
Guests: 4
Garden view room with 2 single beds in the main area and a ladder leading to a loft with 2 single beds. Features an en-suite with shower, TV, Wi-Fi, tea/coffee facilities, a bar fridge, private veranda, and entrance.
