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Dune Ridge Country House

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Garden Cottage | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe
Exterior
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe
Yoga

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is $226
$196 nightly
$226 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 17 - Jun 18

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Tarragona Road, Saint Francis Bay, Eastern Cape, 6312
  • Place, St. Francis Links
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Francis Bay Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Francis Bay Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Cottage | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Garden Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 592 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Family Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Garden view
  • 2153 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Main House Garden Suite | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, free minibar items, in-room safe

Main House Garden Suite

  • Garden view
  • 646 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Saint Francis Bay

Located in Saint Francis Bay, Dune Ridge Country House is within a 10-minute drive of St. Francis Bay Beach and Port St. Francis. .This family-friendly country house is 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Seal Point Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • St. Francis Links - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • St. Francis Bay Golf Club - 8 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • St. Francis Bay Beach - 8 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Port St. Francis - 12 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Seal Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 103 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruces Ocean Museum Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rambling Rose - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪ST Francis Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nevermind - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Off The Menu - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Dune Ridge Country House

Dune Ridge Country House offers 7 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and minibars (stocked with some free items). Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Saint Francis Bay country house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and enjoy recreation facilities including a golf course. An indoor pool and an outdoor pool are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Bush Spa has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, sports massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open select days. Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and minibars (stocked with some free items). Your Select Comfort bed comes with premium bedding. Rooms have private patios. 32-inch LED televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. Encounter the local wildlife with a safari, then enjoy recreational amenities including a golf course and an outdoor pool. This Colonial country house also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Boma, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Saint Francis Bay? This country house has 603 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Boma - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Boma

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • High chair
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (603 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • In-room massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 3 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2001
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1110 per person (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Dune Ridge Country House
Dune Ridge Country House Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge House Saint Francis
Dune Ridge Country House Country House
Dune Ridge Country House Saint Francis Bay
Dune Ridge Country House Country House Saint Francis Bay

Dune Ridge Country House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Break-away

Overall a good experience in a natural environment. Nice and relaxed. Breakfast could definitely improve. But we had a nice break-away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis in St Francis

Dune Ridge is situated in its own fenced grounds and so is very quiet and secure. The owner and all the staff are very friendly and the service was excellent. Dinner can be taken at the property and was excellent as was breakfast. Plenty of choice of wines.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay in St Francis

I have reviewed this accommodation previously and it is excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uns hat besonders die liebevolle Einrichtung, die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit und das sehr gute Essen gefallen! Wir würden es jederzeit weiter empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the quiet location. Serene and lovely to relax. The staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekte Location

Wir haben uns bei Sarah von der ersten Minute an sehr wohlgefühlt. Der Service war perfekt. Unser Guesthouse ist sehr schön eingerichtet und hat zum Entspannen sehr eingeladen. Das extra gebuchte Dinner war sehr gut.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An oasis of tranquillity

We were highly impressed with the level of service given by Suzette and other staff members who went to great lengths to ensure our stay was memorable. The food is excellent and the rooms are beautifully furnished. Overall, we would highly recommend this hotel and hope to return in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Dune Ridge

Extremely pleasant stay at Dunes Ridge. Staff very polite and helpful. Beautiful quiet location
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frederik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to perfect

Very friendly and welcoming staff. Very relaxing atmosphere - sadly couldn't enjoy the cosy setting in the lounge with the lovely fireplace or the spa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Out of Africa Experience

Peaceful authentic Lodge perfect fit those who appreciate understated elegance . Dinner was superb! Great Links GC next door.
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very quiet stay.

Great room (a little "cottage" with great garden view, great helpful friendly service. Just beware of the 1/2 mile or so of unmade drive to get to it though!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

super Preis / Leistung

Viel kann man da nicht schreiben: Perfekte ruhige einsame Lage, fantastische große super ausgestattete Zimmer, freundlichste Gastgeber, exzellentes Frühstück eine der besten Unterkünfte in Südafrika !!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Archaeologist

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Perfect Oasis

This could not have been a more perfect stay. Exquisite grounds, staff and delectable meals! Every aspect of this property exceeded my expectations---there are not enough stars to describe Dune Ridge! I encourage everyone of every age to co e and experience this little oasis. This is a perfect place for a romantic getaway or a family gathering.
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

nice near town center

nice but overpriced. no air conditioning and the ceiling fan had only one speed-slow which was usesless. large room and bathroom. excellent breakfast. staff was very nice and helpful. also has nice swimming pool. dirt road for one mile to get to country house. need gps to find. good location near town center and golf courses.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karlheinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort