CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation

26 Sea Glades Drive, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>461</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
461 reviews
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CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation

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Located on the canals in St Francis Bay, Canal Guesthouse is situated 2 km from the village centre. Canal suites feature a wooden deck over-looking the water. Each room offers an en suite bathroom with free-standing bath, heated towel rail and large, outdoor shower. Toiletries are provided. Rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a fridge. Tea-and-coffee-making facilities are provided. A kayak is available for guest use. St. Francis Links and St Francis Bay Golf Club is within 5-minutes drive and the Seal Point Lighthouse is 9 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for St Francis Bay
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Desiré
    South Africa South Africa
    “Jade, our hostess, was brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. We spent 2 lovely nights at the Lodge.. Breakfast was lovely and very well presented.”
  • Celine
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location of the property is stunning as it is right on the canals and close to the beach and shops. The breakfast was lovely and it was evident that they went out of their way to make our stay comfortable. You are allowed to use the Kayaks and...”
  • Anele
    South Africa South Africa
    “location of the place, friendly owners and the place is clean”
  • Mike
    South Africa South Africa
    “Rooms were beautiful. Staff was wonderful. Host was great.”
  • D
    De
    South Africa South Africa
    “Thank you for a lovely stay and for suggesting that we take the boat trip with Kevin, it was awesome!”
  • Jill
    Canada Canada
    “Beautiful spot on the canal with lovely hosts! Appreciated the extensive list of local restaurants/activities. Bikes, kayaks available…we regretted not booking more time there so we could do everything! Lovely breakfast on patio.”
  • Choochmp
    South Africa South Africa
    “Our stay was awesome, from the time of arrival with Gio assisting us to the time we left with Rob being an excellent host and makes the best coffee, my wife and I really loved the place, will definitely be visiting soon... Breakfast was awesome!”
  • Yoliswa
    South Africa South Africa
    “The service was exceptional. From the time I arrived until the last day. The hosts went out of their way to ensure that I enjoy my "me" time. They also recommended restaurants and other activities in the area. The room was quite spacious and clean.”
  • Jonathan
    South Africa South Africa
    “Great location, very nice comfortable rooms , friendly atmosphere and also a great breakfast. Highly recommended 👌”
  • Gcobisa
    South Africa South Africa
    “Everything! The location and breathtakingly gorgeous! The hospitality is top tier, lovely friendly hosts who our stay so pleasant. Great recommendations for daily activities and restaurants. Also had a delicious breakfast every morning 🤗”

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Pam & Rob

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Pam & Rob
St Francis Bay is famous for its canal-system. Canal Guest House is the only Bed & Breakfast situated on the canals. Our rooms located right on the beautiful waterways. Watch the boats go by from your private balcony, get picked up from our private dock to go on a sunset boat cruise or take a swim with the fish in the pristine canal waters. Use our free kayak and bicycles to explore! The guesthouse has stunning thatched roofs and beautiful architecture which is part of the charm of St Francis bay. We have a swimming pool for you to enjoy. We are officially graded with 4-stars by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa and take this accolade very seriously. WE HAVE ELECTRICITY. The electricity shortages in South Africa will not negatively affect our guests. We have back-up power at the property and all the restaurants and other places around town do too.
Rob and Pam have been working in the hospitality, service and tourism industry for over 15 years. After managing private island estates in the Bahamas they decided to return South Africa. Their high-level hosting experience, living abroad and meeting people from all over the world was the perfect fit to them opening up their own guesthouse which has been a great success. Pam and Rob decided to settle in the unique Garden Route town of St Francis Bay, known for its canals and famous surfing beaches. "We bought this property for its location and amazing views and have enjoyed renovating the rooms to be both contemporary and comfortable. We host many international travellers and always hear from guests -we wish we could stay longer". We look forward to hosting you too! Happy travels!
We are in the middle of the canal- area located in the safest part of St Francis Bay where we experience a wonderful care-free lifestyle. Our closest beach is a 10-minute walk away over 2 bridges to the beautiful Kromme River Mouth. A very popular spot for swimming, birding, walking, fishing and kite-surfing on windy days. The Quays Restaurant is right across the road from Canal Guest House. It serves delicious meals and is a great place to have a cocktail right on the water. Join the local running, swimming or paddling clubs who meet and exercise from The Quays weekly.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Stand-up comedy
    Off-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Squash
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Key access
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Electric blankets
    • Designated smoking area
    • Heating
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Shallow end
    • Pool/beach towels
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    Wellness
    • Full body massage
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • Afrikaans
    • English

    House rules
    CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 18:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 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 older than 6 years are welcome.

    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

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 18
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Quiet hours
    Guests must be quiet between 21:00 and 08:00.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Canal Guesthouse is non-smoking throughout

    Please inform CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    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 21:00:00 and 08:00:00.

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

    FAQs about CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation

    • Room options at CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Family

    • CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation is 1 miles from the centre of St Francis Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Bowling
      • Tennis court
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Golf course (within 3 km)
      • Squash
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool
      • Walking tours
      • Horse riding
      • Live sport events (broadcast)
      • Bicycle rental
      • Temporary art galleries
      • Full body massage
      • Live music/performance
      • Stand-up comedy
      • Aerobics

    • The nearest beach is just 950 yards from CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Buffet

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at CANAL GUEST HOUSE - Waterfront Accommodation is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.